Polynesia

Polynesia is defined as much by the ocean between its islands as by the islands themselves. Spread across an enormous area of the Pacific, its volcanic peaks, coral atolls and remote archipelagos can be difficult to connect independently. Travelling by small ship turns that distance into part of the journey, allowing you to move between islands without repeatedly returning to airports or relying on separate stays. French Polynesia is at the heart of many voyages, but even here the experience varies considerably. The Society Islands – including Tahiti, Moorea and Bora Bora – combine dramatic volcanic landscapes and lagoons with some of the region's better-known destinations. Sail further to the Tuamotus and the character changes to low-lying coral atolls, reef passes and a much stronger focus on the marine environment. More expedition-led journeys may reach the Marquesas, where steep volcanic landscapes, archaeological sites and distinctive Polynesian culture create a very different experience again. That's why we'd look beyond an itinerary that simply promises ‘French Polynesia’. The archipelagos are geographically and culturally distinct, and which islands you visit can change the

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