Black Pearls. Spinner Dolphins. Secret Motu's.

Just three things you could see during a Tahiti Cruisetour!

Regent Seven Seas Cruises combines a six-star cruise vacation with a four-star land vacation. Here we have combined the best ship cruising Tahiti with the best resort accommodations in French Polynesia. If you are truly looking for a once-in-a-lifetime perfect holiday you've come to the right place.

These extraordinary pre- and post-cruise land extensions put a world of adventure and luxury at your fingertips. Choices range from overland journeys of three or four nights to ultra-deluxe hotel programs with one or two extraordinary embellishments.

Instead of spending the night aboard ship, you can experience the dramatic splendor of Bora Bora from an overwater bungalow at one of the island's most luxurious hotels. You can admire the colorful underwater life of the lagoon through glass tops right in your room.

Exotic local materials such as bamboo, pandanus and tapa cloths have been used to create an authentic Polynesian style bungalow that appears to float in the haze above the sparkling blue lagoon. The sounds of the crystal clear water lapping around the stilts and distant waves breaking on the shore will help you relax to the music of Mother Nature.

Here is a great opportunity to linger a while longer on the island that inspired Paul Gauguin: Tahiti. You'll appreciate the extra time to explore the island's natural beauty, discovering rugged headlands that tumble down to soft sand beaches and tropical gardens. Moreover, staying in the capital, Papeete, gives you a chance to experience the French flair that makes this the most cosmopolitan island in Polynesia.

Perhaps you will visit the Paul Gauguin Museum, dilled with memorabilia and sketches detailing the legendary artist's dramatic residence here. In town, browse through the Municipal Market, whose lanes are filled with stalls and shops selling everything from bright sarongs to tropical fruits. Visit the Museum of Tahiti and Her Islands, a lagoon side exhibition center with displays showcasing local history, geology, and culture. Treat your senses to a walk in the fragrant, technicolor expanses of the Botanical Gardens.

In addition to snorkeling and flightseeing excursions, you can join a dolphin watching expedition with a certified marine biologist, enjoying views of the island's emerald coast from the sea. Journey to the island's interior with a professional photographer, and learn how to best capture Moorea's highlights on film. Or glimpse the everyday lifestyle of the islanders on a driving tour.