--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: 39bfe14c-b9da-49dc-98f3-b332b4c2c543 slug: 2367199 voyage_code: RS152708 cruise_line: Lindblad Expeditions ship: National Geographic Resolution departure_date: return_date: nights: 15 embarkation_port: Papeete, Tahiti disembarkation_port: Lautoka, Fiji starting_price_usd: bookable: false last_updated: 2026-10-20T14:33:22Z --- # Fiji and Tahiti: Vibrant Reefs and Cultural History from Papeete > Lindblad Expeditions · National Geographic Resolution · Apr 20 – May 5, 2027   (15 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | Lindblad Expeditions | | **Ship** | National Geographic Resolution | | **Duration** | 15 nights | | **Departure Date** | N/A | | **Return Date** | N/A | | **Embarkation Port** | Papeete, Tahiti | | **Disembarkation Port** | Lautoka, Fiji | | **Starting Price** | N/A USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | RS152708 | ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Papeete, Tahiti **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Papeete, on Tahiti, is the capital of French Polynesia, a group of islands in the South Pacific. Beside the port, busy Place Vai’ete fills with roulottes, or food carts, in the evenings. Nearby, the large Marché de Papeete market sells local produce, fish and handicrafts. The Robert Wan Pearl Museum focuses on the local pearl industry and sells jewelry. A red spire tops the 19th-century Notre Dame Cathedral. ### Day 2: Tahaa **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Taha’a is an island located among the western group, the Leeward Islands, of the Society Islands in French Polynesia, an overseas territory of France in the Pacific Ocean ### Day 3: Raiatea **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Raiatea is the second largest of the Society Islands, after Tahiti, in French Polynesia. The island is widely regarded as the "centre" of the eastern islands in ancient Polynesia and it is likely that the organised migrations to the Hawaiian Islands, New Zealand and other parts of East Polynesia started at Raiatea ### Day 4: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 5: Rarotonga **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Rarotonga is the largest of the Cook Islands, a nation of 15 islands in the central South Pacific. Volcanic peaks, ridges and rainforest dominate its interior. A 32km, round-the-island road links the beaches, coastal lagoon and reefs that make scuba diving and snorkeling popular. The Cross-Island Track is a rugged hiking trail that passes 650m Te Rua Manga peak, or "The Needle." ### Day 6: Aitutaki **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Aitutaki is one of the Cook Islands, which are in the South Pacific. It consists of a main island, a turquoise lagoon and a surrounding barrier reef. The lagoon’s waters teem with marine life, including rays, bonefish and turtles. Near the main town of Arutanga, trails lead to the top of Maunga Pu hill. Boats run to small uninhabited islands called motu, including tiny Tapuaetai, known for its white sand beaches ### Day 7: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 8: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 9: Niue **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 10: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 11: Tonga **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 12: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 13: Fiji **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Fiji, a country in the South Pacific, is an archipelago of more than 300 islands. It's famed for rugged landscapes, palm-lined beaches and coral reefs with clear lagoons. Its major islands, Viti Levu and Vanua Levu, contain most of the population. Viti Levu is home to the capital, Suva, a port city with British colonial architecture. The Fiji Museum, in the Victorian-era Thurston Gardens, has ethnographic exhibits. ### Day 14: Fiji **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Fiji, a country in the South Pacific, is an archipelago of more than 300 islands. It's famed for rugged landscapes, palm-lined beaches and coral reefs with clear lagoons. Its major islands, Viti Levu and Vanua Levu, contain most of the population. Viti Levu is home to the capital, Suva, a port city with British colonial architecture. The Fiji Museum, in the Victorian-era Thurston Gardens, has ethnographic exhibits. ### Day 15: Fiji **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Fiji, a country in the South Pacific, is an archipelago of more than 300 islands. It's famed for rugged landscapes, palm-lined beaches and coral reefs with clear lagoons. Its major islands, Viti Levu and Vanua Levu, contain most of the population. Viti Levu is home to the capital, Suva, a port city with British colonial architecture. The Fiji Museum, in the Victorian-era Thurston Gardens, has ethnographic exhibits. ### Day 16: Lautoka, Fiji **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Lautoka is the second largest city in Fiji. It is on the west coast of the island of Viti Levu, in the Ba Province of the Western Division. Lying in the heart of Fiji's sugar cane-growing region, the city has come to be known as the Sugar City. ## Pricing Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy in USD. | Cabin Type | Starting Price | |------------|----------------| | Ocean View | $46,000 | | Suite | $37,740 | ## Cabin Options ### Outside Cabins **Outside** (Code: 01) Fore Deck with two large windows, Alcove seating, Relax chair 183 square ft **Outside** (Code: 02) Fore Deck with two large windows, Alcove seating, Relax chair 205 square ft ### Suite Cabins **Suite** (Code: SB) Suite with balcony and sofa 140 square ft **Suite** (Code: 04) Suite with balcony and sofa, 205 square ft. **Suite** (Code: 03) Suite with balcony and sofa 205 square ft. **Junior Balcony Suite** (Code: 06) Junior Balcony Suite with large balcony, sofa bed 344 square ft. **Suite** (Code: 05) Suite with balcony and sofa 205 square ft. **Large Balcony Suite** (Code: 07) Large Balcony Suite with large balcony, sofa bed, bathtub, walk-in closet 430 square ft. **Suite** (Code: SA) Suite with balcony and sofa 140 square ft. ## Ship Information ### National Geographic Resolution National Geographic Resolution is a next-generation expedition ship, purpose-built for polar navigation. A twin to our first polar newbuild, National Geographic Endurance, she is a fully stabilized, highly strengthened, ice-class Polar Class 5 (PC5) vessel, it is designed to navigate polar passages year-round, and safely explore uncharted waters, while providing exceptional comfort. Its patented X-BOW is key to its design; its powerful wave-slicing action provides an extremely smooth ride in even adverse conditions, and even reduces spray on deck, for superior observation. She carries a full suite of expedition tools and offers a variety of experience-enhancing amenities. #### Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Passenger Capacity | 138 | | Crew | 0 | | Gross Tonnage | 12,786.0 | | Length | 408.0 ft | | Total Cabins | 76 | ## Ports of Call ### Papeete, Tahiti *Coordinates: -17.535, -149.57* Papeete, on Tahiti, is the capital of French Polynesia, a group of islands in the South Pacific. Beside the port, busy Place Vai’ete fills with roulottes, or food carts, in the evenings. Nearby, the large Marché de Papeete market sells local produce, fish and handicrafts. The Robert Wan Pearl Museum focuses on the local pearl industry and sells jewelry. A red spire tops the 19th-century Notre Dame... ### Tahaa *Coordinates: -16.6095, -151.502* Taha’a is an island located among the western group, the Leeward Islands, of the Society Islands in French Polynesia, an overseas territory of France in the Pacific Ocean ### Raiatea *Coordinates: -16.804, -151.444* Raiatea is the second largest of the Society Islands, after Tahiti, in French Polynesia. The island is widely regarded as the "centre" of the eastern islands in ancient Polynesia and it is likely that the organised migrations to the Hawaiian Islands, New Zealand and other parts of East Polynesia started at Raiatea ### Rarotonga *Coordinates: -21.2292, -159.776* Rarotonga is the largest of the Cook Islands, a nation of 15 islands in the central South Pacific. Volcanic peaks, ridges and rainforest dominate its interior. A 32km, round-the-island road links the beaches, coastal lagoon and reefs that make scuba diving and snorkeling popular. The Cross-Island Track is a rugged hiking trail that passes 650m Te Rua Manga peak, or "The Needle." ### Aitutaki *Coordinates: -18.8718, -159.782* Aitutaki is one of the Cook Islands, which are in the South Pacific. It consists of a main island, a turquoise lagoon and a surrounding barrier reef. The lagoon’s waters teem with marine life, including rays, bonefish and turtles. Near the main town of Arutanga, trails lead to the top of Maunga Pu hill. Boats run to small uninhabited islands called motu, including tiny Tapuaetai, known for its whi... ### Niue ### Tonga ### Fiji *Coordinates: -17.7134, 178.065* Fiji, a country in the South Pacific, is an archipelago of more than 300 islands. It's famed for rugged landscapes, palm-lined beaches and coral reefs with clear lagoons. Its major islands, Viti Levu and Vanua Levu, contain most of the population. Viti Levu is home to the capital, Suva, a port city with British colonial architecture. The Fiji Museum, in the Victorian-era Thurston Gardens, has ethn... ### Lautoka, Fiji *Coordinates: -17.6113, 177.503* Lautoka is the second largest city in Fiji. It is on the west coast of the island of Viti Levu, in the Ba Province of the Western Division. Lying in the heart of Fiji's sugar cane-growing region, the city has come to be known as the Sugar City. ## Booking Information - **Book This Cruise:** https://pirate.travel/cruise/2367199 - **Compare Prices:** CruisePirate compares prices across multiple booking channels - **Price Alerts:** Set up alerts for price drops on this sailing - **Support:** Contact our AI-powered cruise assistant for personalized recommendations ### Why Book with CruisePirate? - Real-time price comparison across booking channels - AI-powered cruise recommendations - Transparent pricing with no hidden fees - Expert cruise search and filtering --- ## Technical Metadata - **Canonical URL:** https://pirate.travel/cruise/2367199 - **Markdown URL:** https://pirate.travel/cruise/2367199.md - **API Endpoint:** https://pirate.travel/api/cruises/2367199/ - **Primary Image:** https://images.cruisepirate.ai/v3/static/cruise-lines/lindblad-expeditions/national-geographic-resolution/ship/65856.webp - **Data Source:** CruisePirate Cruise Database - **Last Updated:** 2026-10-20 14:33:22 UTC