Sail among some of the 80 atolls of the Tuamotu Archipelago, a string of tiny islands in an azure sea that hides thriving reefs you can explore while snorkeling and scuba diving.

From the aquamarine atolls of the Tuamotu Islands to the lush volcanic peaks of the mysterious Marquesas, you’ll visit some of the most remote and compelling sites in the far reaches of French Polynesia.

This 13-day expedition cruise aboard Le Laperouse showcases the jewels of New Caledonia, Vanuatu, and the Solomon Islands—three must-see destinations in the Coral Sea.

Your journey takes you from Tahiti to Fiji via the Cook Islands and Samoa, as onboard experts will elaborate on techniques that the original explorers used to discover these beautiful islands.

Join an award-winning National Geographic Traveler “50 Tours of A Lifetime” expedition that reveals the extraordinary diversity of Melanesia and its people.

See one of the largest ancient stone tikis in Polynesia, hike to a remote waterfall and search for rare birds, and dive or snorkel the stunning reefs of Fakarava, part of a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.

Visit three UNESCO sites on this seminal voyage to Pacific paradises.

Dive or snorkel the stunning reefs of Fakarava, part of a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, and the Pitcairn Islands, identified as one of most unspoiled reef systems in the world by National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence Enric Sala.

Robinson Crusoe Island, Easter Island and French Polynesia – among others – are the stuff of many a childhood dream.