7 Nights Papeete to Papeete

Normally a no nonsense kind of guy even tacit Captain Cook fell madly in love with Tahiti . For indeed, Tahiti and the Society Islands are the matchless pearls of the South Pacific. And each island has a distinct personality. On Huahine, look for blue eyed eels in the lagoon and explore ancient island of Raiatea, and when you venture up the jungle clad shores of the Faaroa River you could well believe you had been transported to the time of an 18th century explorer. A mountain hike might lead you to the sacred Apetahi flower, found only on Raiatea. Just a kiss away on the island of Tahaa. Site of Vanilla plantations, pearl farms and not much else, it's a delightfully quiet reminder of the old island ways. Even if you've never been there, most people recognize the chiselled peak of Mt. Otemanu on Bora Bora. This is where James Michener was inspired to write Tales of the South Pacific. Today you can find remains of a rusting WWII gun station hidden in the jungle-choked hillsides. Beloved by yachtsmen, Moorea's heart stopping beauty is a vision of paradise that takes your breath away. Star Flyer anchors in both Cook's Bay and Opunohu Bay, so you'll have two opportunities to savour every glorious view of this spectacular island.