Cruises visiting Mataiva, Tuamotu Islands (French Polynesia)

Situated in the Tuamotu Archipelago, 39 km west of Tikehau, the closest atoll, and 300 km north of Tahiti, Mataiva is the archipelago’s westernmost atoll. It is the only lagoon in French Polynesia to have dozens of pools within it, reaching depths of around 8 metres, and 9 narrow passages that inspired the name of the island, since Mataiva means “nine eyes”. You will love swimming, snorkelling or diving in its stunning lagoon, a natural tropical aquarium home to myriad fish.