This year we introduced a special Tahiti Hotel-and-Cruise Package designed for those who wanted a longer stay in Tahiti at a great value. The package includes a 3-night pre-cruise stay at the InterContinental Tahiti Resort & Spa with daily breakfast, a luxurious 7-night Tahiti & the Society Islands cruise on the m/s Paul Gauguin, roundtrip airfare from Los Angeles, and transfers.

^{The m/s Paul Gauguin}

The InterContinental Tahiti Resort & Spa has long been rated the top hotel on the island of Tahiti, and the land portion of the package includes 3 nights’ accommodations in a lagoon-view room. For those who desire the ultimate Tahiti experience, an upgrade to an overwater lagoon bungalow is available for an additional $440 per person.

^{InterContinental Tahiti Resort & Spa}

Situated on 30 acres of manicured acres, alongside a lagoon, with breathtaking views of the island of Moorea, the resort features two infinity pools, a fitness center, tennis courts, The Deep Nature Spa by Algotherm, and a lagoonarium containing approximately 2,000 tropical fish.

^{Infinity Pool and Lagoonarium at the InterContinental Tahiti Resort & Spa}

After your stay, enjoy the sea portion of the package with a luxurious 7-night voyage on The Gauguin. Sailing roundtrip from Papeete, Tahiti, visit the scenic islands of Raiatea and Taha’a with overnights in Bora Bora and Moorea.

^{m/s Paul Gauguin Sailing Through French Polynesia}

Itinerary highlights include a day on Motu Mahana, Paul Gauguin Cruises’ private islet off the coast of Taha’a, featuring a delicious barbecue lunch and entertainment, and complimentary use of our private white-sand beach in Bora Bora.    

^{Motu Mahana}

The January 2, 2013, departure has already sold out, but additional departures have been added for next year due to demand.TheTahiti Hotel-and-Cruise Package is now available on the following dates: 
•    March 6, 2013, with rates from $4,770 per person
•    April 17; May 8, 2013, with rates from $4,870 per person
•    June 5; October 23, 2013, with rates from $5,070 per person
•    July 3, 31, 2013, with rates from $5,170 per person