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The ship departures from Tahiti on 7 to 10 day voyages. During your trip, you’ll be able to discover the remote Austral Islands. You will be immersed in its culture, topography and beautiful lagoons.

The Tuhaa Pae IV ship will bring you to the Austral Islands. During the trip, you’ll visit multiple islands and enjoy interesting adventures that are all part of your cruise experience. The Austral Islands are among the most remote places on Earth.

You will travel on a working freight ship and watch the crew at work. The friendly staff of the ship will meet and provide you with a warm welcome. While onboard, you’ll watch their daily life onboard.

The Tuhaa Pae IV freighter cruise will give you a memorable travel experience unlike any other. You’ll be able to discover the amazing Austral Islands located in Southwestern French Polynesia. While traveling you’ll see places visited by very few people in the world.

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  • Learn the History

    The Austral Islands are a group of five islands located in the South Pacific Ocean, approximately 600 miles south of Tahiti. They were first settled by Polynesians around 900 AD and were later visited by European explorers, including James Cook in 1774.

  • Meet Local Artisans

    The Austral Islands are known for their skilled artisans who create intricate carvings and woven handicrafts. The most famous of these crafts is the tapa cloth, which is made from the bark of the paper mulberry tree and decorated with colorful designs. If you visit a worship service on Sunday you’ll likely see locals wearing a large collection of bags, hats and many other types of crafts.

  • Enjoy Picturesque Views

    The islands are characterized by rugged terrain and lush tropical vegetation, including dense forests of coconut palms, pandanus trees, and ferns. The coastlines are dotted with secluded beaches and lagoons that are home to a variety of marine life including humpback whales. These marvellous creatures travel thousands of kilometers to give birth in the turquoise waters of this archipelago from July to October each year.

  • Experience Polynesian Culture

    The people of the Austral Islands have a rich cultural heritage that is closely tied to the natural environment. They practice traditional forms of dance, music, and storytelling that celebrate the islands' unique history and traditions.

  • Sail Around Lagoons

    The lagoons surrounding the islands are some of the largest and most diverse in the world, with over 50 species of coral and countless species of fish, sea turtles, and other marine animals.

  • Discover the Agriculture of the Austral
    Islands

    The primary agricultural products of the Austral Islands are taro, breadfruit, yams, and coconuts. These crops are cultivated using traditional Polynesian farming techniques, such as terraced fields and irrigation channels.

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