Visited by Captain James Cook in 1769 and named after England’s Royal Society, the Society Islands were made famous by oil painter Paul Gauguin and author James A. Michener. Both men made homes in French Polynesia and attempted to capture the unbeatable beauty of these volcanic islands. See for yourself the unmatched beauty of this colony of tropical isles with Vantage’s 12-day small ship cruise tour.

You’ll begin with two nights included in Papeete to relax at your seaside hotel. Next, call on Raiatea and its reef-bound lagoon. Explore Taha’a, a companion island where you’ll enjoy a full day to explore. Then, sail to Bora Bora and her siren sister, Moorea. You’ll end back in Papeete before returning home. And your ship, the 6-star m/s Paul Gauguin, is a major draw unto itself!

Featuring 7 nights aboard the 6-Star m/s Paul Gauguin and 2 INCLUDED nights in Papeete, Tahiti, this South Pacific vacation will leave you with indelible memories. What better way to discover the mysterious and exotic French Polynesia than on a South Pacific cruise. And with included international airfare from Los Angeles, included shipboard meals and beverages throughout your ocean cruise, and other extras like included watersports and special shipboard guest lecturers, our South Pacific vacation is truly an unbeatable value. Reserve this South Pacific cruise while space is still available.