Te mana o te moana and Paul Gauguin Cruises present

11Nights

Cook Islands &Society Islands
DAY 1: PAPEETE, TAHITI — WELCOME ABOARD!
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM LATE ENROLLMENT
MEETING POINT: RECEPTION, DECK 4
Sign up for the program (if space is available) any time fromembarkation until 5:00 p.m.

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM SWIM TESTMEETING POINT: POOL, DECK 8
Required for everyone participating in any snorkeling or swimming
activities. We will also discuss water-safety guidelines.
Bring a snorkel, mask, fins, sunblock and your room card.

5:30 PM – 6:30 PM LIFEBOAT DRILL
The muster station is on your key card.
Mandatory for all guests and crew.
DAY 2: HUAHINE — THE MOANA CREW SPIRIT
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM A NEW DAY, A NEW ADVENTUREMEETING POINT: RECEPTION, DECK 4
Get an overview of today’s activities.
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM CORAL REEF DISCOVERYMEETING POINT: CAPTAIN’S LOUNGE, DECK 7Games and a short video give insights into coral reefs.

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM LUNCH WITH THE GUIDESMEETING POINT: LE GRILL, DECK 8Chat with your naturalist guides as you enjoy lunch together.
1:15 PM – 4:30 PM SNORKELING DISCOVERY
PUBLIC BEACH
MEETING POINT: TENDER, DECK 3
Catch the team spirit and get better acquainted with your fellow
explorers during a snorkeling session.
Bring a snorkel, mask, fins, water shoes, sunblock, waterand your room card.
5:00 PM – 5:30 PM REGISTRATION & INFORMATIONMEETING POINT: RECEPTION, DECK 4
Come to talk with us about the next day’s activities.

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Program
DAY 3: AT SEA — LIFE ON BOARD
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM A NEW DAY, A NEW ADVENTUREMEETING POINT: RECEPTION, DECK 4
Get an overview of today’s activities.
09:30 AM – 11:30 AM ISLANDS CREATIONMEETING POINT: CAPTAIN ' S LOUNGE, DECK 7
Spend the morning learning more about islands’ creation in the
Pacific Ocean.

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM MARINE BIRDSMEETING POINT: CAPTAIN’S LOUNGE, DECK 7
Learn more about French Polynesia marine birds.
3:30 PM – 4:00 PM MEET THE CAPTAIN OF THE SHIP
MEETING POINT: CAPTAIN’S LOUNGE, DECK 7
Go behind the scenes of the ship’s navigation with the person
in charge of it all: the captain.
*A minimum of 4 participant is required. If not, modifications
may be made.
4:00 PM – 4:30 PM TEA TIME WITH THE GUIDESMEETING POINT: LE GRILL, DECK 8
Share a snack with your naturalist guides.
5:00 PM – 5:30 PM REGISTRATION & INFORMATIONMEETING POINT: RECEPTION, DECK 4
Come to talk with us about the next day’s activities.
DAY 4: AITUTAKI — TALES AND LEGENDS
5:00 PM – 5:30 PM REGISTRATION & INFORMATIONMEETING POINT: RECEPTION, DECK 4
Come to talk with us about the next day’s activities.
7:30 PM – 8:30 PM TALES AND LEGENDS
MEETING POINT: CAPTAIN ’ S LOUNGE, DECK 7
Discover Polynesian tales and legends told by your guides.
DAY 5: RAROTONGA — NAVIGATION
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM A NEW DAY, A NEW ADVENTUREMEETING POINT: RECEPTION, DECK 4
Get an overview of today’s activities.

9:30 AM – 11:30 AM TRADITIONAL NAVIGATIONMEETING POINT: CAPTAIN’S LOUNGE, DECK 7
Learn how the ancestors managed to cross the Pacific Ocean.
2:00 PM – 4:00PM CREATION OF A CANOE MODEL (VA’A)
MEETING POINT: TENDER, DECK 3
Create your own va’a (outrigger canoe) from natural materials.
5:00 PM – 5:30 PM REGISTRATION & INFORMATIONMEETING POINT: RECEPTION, DECK 4
Come to talk with us about the next day’s activities.
7:30 PM – 8:00 PM STAR NIGHTMEETING POINT: POOL, DECK 8
Watch stars and constellations through the Southern sky.
DAY 6: AT SEA — MARINE MAMMALS
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM A NEW DAY, A NEW ADVENTUREMEETING POINT: RECEPTION, DECK 4
Get an overview of today’s activities.
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM DISCOVERY OF MARINE MAMMALSMEETING POINT: CAPTAIN’S LOUNGE, DECK 7
Learn about these animals through short videos, sounds and boardgames.
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM GAMES AND BOARD GAMESMEETING POINT: CAPTAIN’S LOUNGE, DECK 7
Spend the afternoon enjoying nature-themed board games.
5:00 PM – 5:30 PM REGISTRATION & INFORMATIONMEETING POINT: RECEPTION, DECK 4
Come to talk with us about the next day’s activities.
DAY 7: BORA BORA 1 — SHARKS & RAYS
2:00 PM – 2:30 PM A NEW DAY, A NEW ADVENTUREMEETING POINT: RECEPTION, DECK 4
Get an overview of today’s activities.
2:30 PM – 4:00 PM SHARKS AND RAYS DISCOVERYMEETING POINT: CAPTAIN ’ S LOUNGE, DECK 7Through short videos and games, discover more about theseamazing fishes.
5:00 PM – 5:30 PM REGISTRATION AND INFOMEETING POINT: RECEPTION, DECK 4
Come to talk with us about the next day’s activities.

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DAY 8: BORA BORA 2 — PLASTIC POLLUTION
8:30 AM – 9:00 AM A NEW DAY, A NEW ADVENTUREMEETING POINT: RECEPTION, DECK 4
Get an overview of today’s activities and register.
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM PLASTIC POLLUTIONMEETING POINT: CAPTAIN ’ S LOUNGE, DECK 7
Plastic overuse is having a devastating effect on marine wildlife.
Learn more about this issue through games and videos.
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM MOTU QUEST PRIVATE BEACH
MEETING POINT: TENDER, DECK 3
Enjoy beach challenges with your team such as rope pulling,survivor race and much more.
Bring a snorkel, mask, fins, water shoes, sunblock, water andyour room card.
*Depending on the weather, modification may be made5:00 PM – 5:30 PM REGISTRATION & INFORMATIONMEETING POINT: RECEPTION, DECK 4
Come to talk with us about the next day’s activities
DAY 9: MOTU MAHANA (TAHA’A) — REEF QUEST
8:30 AM – 9:00 AM A NEW DAY, A NEW ADVENTUREMEETING POINT: RECEPTION, DECK 4
Get an overview of today’s activities.
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM CORAL REEF IN DANGERMEETING POINT: CAPTAIN ’ S LOUNGE, DECK 7
Participate in scientific experiments to understand why corals
are in danger.
1:30 PM – 4:00 PM REEF QUESTMEETING POINT: MOTU MAHANA, VOLLEY BALL FIELD
Observe underwater life and see how many species of coraland fish you can identify.
Bring a snorkel, mask, fins, water shoes, sunblock, water andyour room card

5:00 PM – 5:30 PM REGISTRATION & INFORMATIONMEETING POINT: RECEPTION, DECK 4
Come to talk with us about the next day’s activities.

6:30 PM – 8:30 PM PIZZA, POPCORN & MOVIE NIGHTMEETING POINT: CAPITAIN’S LOUNGE, DECK 7
Enjoy pizza and popcorn while you watch a marine-themed movie.
*A minimum of 4 participant is required. If not, modifications maybe made.
DAY 10: MOOREA 1 – SEA TURTLES
8:30 AM – 9:00 AM A NEW DAY, A NEW ADVENTUREMEETING POINT: RECEPTION, DECK 4
Get an overview of today’s activities.
9:15 AM – 12:00 PM SEA TURTLE DISCOVERYMEETING POINT: GRAND SALON, DECK 5
Have fun and discover sea turtles with games and try to observe
them in their natural environment during a snorkeling on thebeautiful Tahiamanu beach.
Bring a snorkel, mask, fins, water shoes, sunblock, water andyour room card.
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM BOARD GAMES AND MUCH MORE
MEETING POINT: CAPITAIN’S LOUNGE, DECK 7
Come and play or replay your favorite board games. Or let
your artistic sense guide you during drawing, painting,collage…
5:00 PM – 5:30 PM REGISTRATION & INFORMATIONMEETING POINT: RECEPTION, DECK 4
Come to talk with us about the next day’s activities.
DAY 11: MOOREA 2 – FAREWELL PARTY
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM A NEW DAY, A NEW ADVENTUREMEETING POINT: RECEPTION, DECK 4
Get an overview of today’s activities.
5:45 PM – 6:45 PM FAREWELL PARTY
MEETING POINT: CAPTAIN ’ S LOUNGE, DECK 7Feedback on the cruise through funny games, creations, videos
and a surprise!

Your Te mana o te moana naturalist guides
look forward to exploring French Polynesia withyou and your family!
Itinerary may vary on select departures. Programs can also be subject tochange.

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