FACES OF POLYNESIA
FIJI TO TAHITI
October 22 – November 7, 2017 | 17 Days | Aboard the Caledonian Sky
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WALLIS
& FUTUNA
Wallis
Futuna
FI JI
Niuafo´ou
C OOK
IS L A ND S
Niuatoputapu
Nadi
Taveuni
VITI LEVU
Lautoka
Neiafu
TONGA
Palmerston
Niue
© Dan && Micki Kaufman
WHITE-CAPPED FRUIT DOVES
Papeete
TA H I TI
Aitutaki
Atiu
PA C I F I C
OCEAN
Bora
Bora
S OC I E TY
I S L A ND S
Expedition Highlights
•Enjoy exuberant welcomes from traditionally clad dancers and experience warm hospitality as you are invited to join kava rituals and sample local delicacies.
•Search for a bevy of rare and endemic birds, including Fiji orange doves, chattering kingfishers, and Cook Island fruit doves.
•Snorkel or dive nearly every day to discover dazzling coral reefs and healthy populations of tropical fish. •Photograph lush, emerald islands rising from turquoise lagoons, white-sand beaches framed by lanky palms, and lovely dancers adorned in flower leis and tapa cloth.
•Itinerary..................................... page 2 >
•Flight Information ....................... page 4 >
•Ship, Deck Plan & Rates ............. page 5 >
•Featured Leader......................... page 6 >
•Know Before You Go.................. page 6 >
© Shirley Metz
BORA BORA
Itinerary
Based on the expeditionary nature of our trips, there may be ongoing
enhancements to this itinerary.
Sunday & Monday, October 22 & 23, 2017
DEPART USA / EN ROUTE
Board your independent overnight flight to Fiji. Cross the
International Date Line en route losing a day.
Tuesday, October 24
NADI, FIJI / LAUTOKA / EMBARK CALEDONIAN SK Y
After an early morning arrival, check in to your hotel dayroom
to enjoy a morning at leisure before lunch. In the afternoon set
out for an island exploration, including a visit to The Garden
of the Sleeping Giant, started by the late actor Raymond Burr
in 1977, and showcasing more than 2,000 varieties of orchids.
Then visit the Vei Sei Sei village, and make a stop for magnificent island views at Vudu Lookout. In the city of Lautoka on
the western “sunshine coast” of Viti Levu, Fiji’s largest island,
embark the Caledonian Sky.
Thursday, October 26
FUTUNA, TERRITORY OF WALLIS & FUTUNA
Though linked through French colonialism, the language,
customs, culture, and artistic traditions of Wallis and Futuna
are distinctly different. While Wallis has ancestral ties with
Tonga, Futuna traces its roots to Samoa. Be on deck as the
ship approaches Futuna, whose verdant slopes ascend into
the clouds. Stunning beaches fringe the east coast and
Mt. Puke, the island’s largest volcano, soars to nearly 2,500 feet.
In a traditional village visit the impressive shrine to the South
Pacific’s only saint, Pierre Chanel; the interior is covered in
elaborately-decorated tapa cloth. Birders keep an eye out
for red-footed boobies, white-collared kingfishers, and bluecrowned lorikeets. Lunch on board is followed by snorkeling
or diving in the clear waters to view longnose filefish,
anemonefish, and colorful corals.
Friday, October 27
WALLIS
Tour the regional capital, Mata Utu, to visit its distinctive stone
cathedral, then drive to one of the island’s beautiful crater
lakes. Stroll through the interesting remains of a 14th-century
fort, and browse local handicrafts.
TAVEUNI
The Fiji Islands, considered part of Melanesia, cover an area
of 386,000 square miles. Of the 325 islands large enough
for habitation, only 106 have permanent residents. The third
largest, Taveuni, is a dazzling emerald known as “the garden
island,” and you have several excursions to choose from here.
Hikers enjoy a visit to beautiful waterfalls in Bouma National
Park, while birders explore the lush forests, keeping a lookout
for collared lories, Fiji orange doves, and blue-crested flycatchers. A cultural tour highlights traditional Fijian village
life, a kava ceremony, and demonstrations of cooking,
tapa-cloth production, and basket weaving. Snorkelers and
divers investigate the submerged wonders of the sea including
Fiji’s famed soft corals and an incredible diversity of fish.
© Jacl Grove
Wednesday, October 25
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Monday, October 30
NEIAFU
Locals welcome you ashore on Neiafu. Take a stroll through
the small community and visit the colorful market. Then, cruise
by Zodiac to a cavern hollowed out by wave action and
spend the afternoon snorkeling or diving off one of Neiafu’s
surrounding islands. This evening, cross the International
Date Line and gain a day.
Monday, October 30
NIUE
Saturday, October 28
NIUAFO’OU, KINGDOM OF TONGA
Tonga’s northernmost island, Niuafo’ou, is the tip of an
underwater volcano, and recent eruptions have left part of it
covered in black lava. Step ashore to visit the island’s interior
caldera lake where the Niuafo’ou megapode incubates its
eggs in the warm volcanic ash until the chicks emerge fully
fledged. Under-water, silvery fish sparkle like diamonds against
a dramatic backdrop of extrusive lava that has turned into
black basalt.
A saucer-shaped uplifted atoll—one of the world’s largest
emerged coral atolls—Niue is endowed with some of the most
extensive and dramatic limestone cave systems in the South
Pacific. It is one of the world’s smallest self-governing states,
with approximately 1,500 inhabitants. A hike to the sea caves
takes you over a “pathway” of coral for spectacular views,
including a huge arch rising from the aquamarine waters.
In the afternoon, snorkelers and divers take in underwater
wonders among the coral—including the chance to see the
endemic sea snake—while birders may choose a rainforest
walk to seek out the banded rail, masked lapwing, and
blue-crowned lorikeet.
Tuesday, October 31
AT SEA
Spend your day relaxing on deck and attending informative
lectures.
Sunday, October 29
NIUATOPUTAPU
This remote and traditional island is rarely visited by outsiders.
A short walk brings you to a grove of massive banyan trees
where you may participate in a kava ceremony and observe
traditional dances. At Hihifo Village, visit local homes and
witness pandanus mat-weaving skills. Enjoy an afternoon
snorkel or dive; or, explore a nearby island in search of
brown noddies and delicate white terns.
Wednesday, November 1
PALMERSTON, COOK ISLANDS
About 60 people reside on Palmerston, all descendants of the
eccentric William Marsters, who managed the island’s coconut
plantations in the 1860s. Permission pending, go ashore to meet
the friendly islanders and stroll through the village. The translucent
waters reveal numerous healthy coral heads and marine life.
© Giovanna Fasanelli
ORANGE DOVE
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AITUTAKI
© Peter Zika
Thursday, November 2
Like a miniature Bora Bora, Aitutaki’s central peak rises above
a reef-encircled lagoon, and we are welcomed by villagers
performing some of the Pacific’s finest dances. Local guides
accompany us on an island tour highlighting the natural and
cultural attributes of the island. After lunch on the ship, enjoy
snorkeling or diving off a remote motu in the crystal-clear
waters dotted with coral heads.
BOUGAINVILLEA
Friday, November 3
ATIU
This morning arrive at Atiu, whose shoreline is perforated
with wave-sculpted caves. A tour will introduce you to the local
culture with a village visit and a stop at a coffee plantation.
Birders set out to look for the Raratonga monarch, Cook
Island fruit dove, and nesting site of Kuhl’s lorikeet. Or, join a
challenging hike to visit several natural caves. This afternoon
snorkel or dive in the surrounding pristine waters.
Saturday, November 4
Monday, November 6
PAPEETE, TAHITI / DISEMBARK / USA
After breakfast disembark the Caledonian Sky and set out to
explore this beautiful island. Visit the superb Museum of Tahiti
and Her Islands, dedicated to the history and culture of the
people of Polynesia, and drive along the stunning coast. After a
stop at the Gauguin Museum, the former home of the artist from
1891–1893, continue to our hotel to check in to dayrooms.
The afternoon is at leisure to enjoy the hotel and to rest
before your late evening flight homeward.
AT SEA
Attend lectures today and join naturalists on deck to search for
seabirds and marine life.
Tuesday, November 7
USA
Arrive in the USA and connect with homeward flights.
Sunday, November 5
BORA BORA, SOCIETY ISLANDS, FRENCH POLYNESIA
Flight Information
You will need to purchase airfare from your home city/Nadi and
Papeete/home city. Please contact our in-house Air Department for
fare quotes, reservations, or other air-related questions.
AITUTAKI
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© Giovanna Fasanelli
© Jonathan Rossouw
Be sure to be on deck early this morning as the ship enters the
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soaring cloud-wreathed peaks. Tour this lush island, driving
along roads lined with fragrant frangipani. Then venture to the
large lagoon to snorkel or dive, watching for graceful stingrays
and colorful fish such as fairy basslets and teardrop butterflyfish. Birders seek out chattering kingfishers and gray-green
fruit doves.
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• Airfare from your home city/Nadi and
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• Daily activity options including snorkeling, diving,
cultural tours, nature walks, and Zodiac cruises
• All gratuities
• All accommodations
• World-class lecture and expedition team
• All onboard meals and group meals ashore, including soft drinks, beer, and wine with lunch and dinner
• All entrance fees, taxes, and landing and port charges
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• Gift certificates for recommended expedition gear
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Combine this voyage with Tahiti to Easter Island and save 5% on the cost of both.
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Solo Travelers: No single
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Scuba Diving: Limited to 16 Advanced Open Water (AOW) certified scuba divers. You must complete two open water dives within the 12
months prior to the trip’s departure.
A 25% per person deposit will secure your space on this expedition. All rates are per person, based on double occupancy, quoted in US dollars, and must be paid in
US dollars. Rates and itineraries are subject to change. Please review our Terms & Conditions online at www.zegrahm.com/terms, or call our office for a printed copy.
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Featured Leader
Our leaders have visited Polynesia numerous times and will provide valuable insight and commentary on the history, culture,
wildlife, and current events of these intriguing countries. Fascinating lectures, photo presentations, daily recaps, and informal
discussions will enhance your understanding and appreciation of the wonders you will see. Leaders from additional fields of
study will join the leader featured below.
MIKE MESSICK
(EXPEDITION LEADER) –
CHATTERING KINGFISHER
ATUI
© Jonathan Rossouw
One of the best expedition
leaders in the business, Mike
embarked on a full-time
career in adventure travel
shortly after graduating from
college and has since visited
more than 195 countries
around the world. He is a
member of The Explorers
Club, holds a US Coast
Guard captain’s license, and has his scuba instructor certificate
from NAUI.
For most activities a moderate level of exertion is required.
You will need to climb into and out of Zodiacs and tenders for
diving and snorkeling activities and excursions ashore. Ashore,
you must be able to walk moderate distances over beaches
and sometimes rough terrain. Average daily temperatures will
range from the low to upper-70s°F to mid-80s°F, though high
humidity can make it feel warmer.
© Natalia Baechtold
Know Before You Go
800.628.8747 | 206.285.4000 | FAX 206.285.5037
3131 Elliott Avenue | Suite 250 | Seattle, WA 98121
www.zegrahm.com | [email protected]
To reserve, visit www.zegrahm.com/fiji-tahiti or contact your travel consultant.
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