So close to paradise: the islands on this cruise are strung together like a row of pearls. One more scenic than the next – this is the promise of the Society Islands. The lagoon of Moorea shimmers blue and green as vibrant flowers bloom ashore. The white beach will invite you to unwind. Bora Bora is famous for its striking Mount Otemanu, which is over 700 m (2,296 ft) high. Marvel at this dream world on a scenic flight*, with a glass-bottom boat* or a Land Rover*. The Cook Islands also fill your South Seas diary with the magic of Rarotonga, which you can experience on a boat trip with snorkelling* in the Muri Lagoon. Aitutaki Atoll only measures around 20 km² (12 mi.²), making this paradise all the greater. Take a boat ride for bathing, snorkelling and barbecuing at the Blue Lagoon*. In the island state of Samoa, you will discover Stevenson’s Treasure Island on a tour* of Upolu with a visit to the writer’s former home. The few inhabitants of Apolima provide an authentic insight into their traditional lifestyle. Wallis and Futuna beckon with the allure of the unknown when you reach the islands of Futuna and Alofi by Zodiac with your experts. Fiji promises a pure South Seas vibe. On Rabi, the locals fascinate you with dance and music, while you get active on a hike to the waterfalls* on Taveuni. The small harbour town of Levuka on Ovalau is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with pretty colonial-style houses – just as notable as swimming and snorkelling on Leleuvia. On the powder-white beach of Ile des Pins, your gaze wanders over the seemingly endless turquoise-blue sea – hardly a more beautiful final vista to enjoy.

* The shore activities are not included in the cruise price and are in the planning stage. Subject to change.