164 | R SSC.COM SOUTH PACIFIC MAGNIFICENT ISLANDS OF LORE Myth surrounds the South Pacific’s jeweled isles like mist hugging a volcanic jungle peak. The world is full of tropical paradises — are the South Sea Islands truly myth-worthy? Once you’ve been greeted with smiles and song at a Fijian village, caught the sweet, citrusy smell of frangipani or been mesmerized by the shimmering hues of a French Polynesian atoll, you’ll know. From here come the snapshots you hang on your fridge. Here is where you want to return. Seven Seas Navigator® is the perfect vessel for experiencing the gorgeous white sand beaches, fascinating cultures and genuinely warm people of the South Pacific in 2024. The New Caledonia capital of Nouméa is a logical first port of the season as it boasts the world’s largest natural lagoon and a delightful mix of Melanesian and French culture. A trip to Nouméa's Lagoons Aquarium brings you face to fin with local species like Napoleon fish, sharks, sea turtles, angel fish and stingrays. The circular pavilions of the Tjibaou Cultural Centre pay striking homage to Kanak architecture, and you’ll be enlightened by the living culture within. French-influenced cuisine makes it possible to enjoy fine Parisian-style dining or simple sandwiches served on fresh French bread. Similar blends of culture and people are found in the cities along Fiji’s verdant coast, the traditional villages on the southeast coast of the Samoan island of Upolu and in the shadow of Bora Bora’s Mount Otemanu, an extraordinary beacon of jungle and rock. Practice scenic mindfulness at Vanuatu’s Mystery Island, a new port of call where less is much, much more. And from Tahiti’s energetic capital of Papeete, venture out to the black sands of Taharuu Beach, emerald-green Papenoo Valley and the ancient temple complex of Marae Arahurahu — the very heart of Polynesian culture. ALL SUITES INCLUDE 2-FOR-1 ALL-INCLUSIVE FARES FREE BUSINESS CLASS AIR* FREE UNLIMITED SHORE EXCURSIONS FREE UNLIMITED WIFI FREE VALET LAUNDRY SERVICE CONCIERGE SUITES AND HIGHER ALSO INCLUDE: FREE 1-NIGHT PRE-CRUISE HOTEL PACKAGE PENTHOUSE SUITES AND HIGHER ALSO INCLUDE: PERSONAL BUTLER *See page 204 for Terms & Conditions. MARAE ARAHURAHU FROM PAPEETE, FRENCH POLYNESIA