Pearls of the Pacific: Exploring the Society & Tuamotu Islands

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Untouched Beauty & Biodiversity in a Polynesian Paradise
The islands of Polynesia are among the most idyllic places on Earth. Strewn like emeralds across the sapphire ocean, these palm-studded atolls and volcanic outposts draped in lush greenery are like a primeval Eden. In the beguiling Society Islands and remote Tuamotus, step ashore to walk on white sand beaches fine as powder. In azure lagoons ringed by coral reefs, a dazzling undersea world awaits as we swim among sea turtles, rays and schools of technicolor fish. Local islanders in flower leis greet us with traditional drumming and dancing. Those who experience this rare odyssey will surely concur with French painter Paul Gauguin that they have come to Polynesia to escape "everything that is artificial and conventional." Come discover Polynesia's warm hospitality, ancient culture, tropical nature, and one of the planet's purest underwater realms.
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Discover a Dazzling Undersea World

Dive and snorkel over healthy coral reefs with profuse and colorful marine life, swim in volcanic grottoes and float in a hidden cave

Encounter a Rich Ancient Culture

Learn about Polynesian history at Marae Taputapuatea, a UNESCO World Heritage Site on Raiatea, and meet local fishermen and artisans on Anaa

Admire Stunning Tropical Landscapes

View Bora Bora's Mount Otemanu, jutting 2,400 feet above the turquoise sea, and Makatea's vertical cliffs plunging down to deserted beaches

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Pearls of the Pacific
Exploring the Society and Tuamotu Islands

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  4. Gear Up to Explore the Region's Beauty & Biodiversity
    The ship has a full complement of tools to help you be an active and engaged explorer. Expedition landing craft, kayaks and standup paddleboards provide access to intricate shorelines and crystalline lagoons. Snorkel gear is available for every guest, so you’ll never miss a chance to swim with schools of colorful fish and other tropical marine life—and you'll keep your set-up for the entire voyage. The ship also provides scuba gear for certified divers, and a divemaster accompanies every excursion. If you'd rather stay dry, a glass-bottom Zodiac lets you look underwater without ever getting your face wet. And we travel with an undersea specialist and an ROV, which takes video images up to 1,000 feet below the surface, far beyond the range of divers—meaning you get incomparable, up-close access to the dazzling marine environment and its inhabitants. Video microscopes, high-definition screens, hydrophones, a crow's nest camera and other tools provide added opportunities for in-depth understanding.
  5. Get the Finest Possible Photos
    Clear turquoise lagoons, pristine beaches fringed with coconut palms, and green-cloaked mountain spires offer enticing opportunities for photographers. A Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic certified photo instructor is on board to provide assistance with your camera and instruction in elements of composition and technique to help you take your best photos ever.
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