Explore the Austral Islands on a 13–15 day cruise, visiting remote islands off the beaten path. Choose Ponant or Aranui, personalize your itinerary with excursions, and enjoy authentic Polynesian culture, untouched landscapes, and exclusive onboard experiences. Cruises offer a rare chance to discover this remote archipelago with comfort, adventure, and memories that are hard to recreate by air or land.

Every two years, the Marquesas Islands celebrate Matavaa or te Henua Enana, a traveling cultural festival that honors the ancestral soul of Polynesia. In a majestic setting off the beaten tourist track, mythical dances, ritual tattoos, songs, crafts, and traditional sports revive the Ma'ohi identity with emotion and pride. More than an event, it is a collective ritual that connects artists, travelers, and communities in an encounter of beauty and truth.