Tuamotus Islands (French Polynesia)
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Australia - New Zealand - Pacific Ocean Islands
Local Time
2021-01-23 07:58
26.6°C
7.4 m/s
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Tuamotus (Tuamotu Islands) are an archipelago in French Polynesia (one of France's overseas territories in the South Pacific Ocean). The group consists of 78 islands and atolls, covering a total land area of approx 850 km2 (328 mi2) with population around 16,000 (in 16 communes). The largest islands are Anaa, Fakarava, Hao and Makemo.
The combined Tuamotus-Gambier islands form one of French Polynesia's all 5 administrative divisions. The local economy is mainly based on agriculture and tourism. The most important sources of income are cultivation of black pearls and preparation of copra (dried coconut). Tourism is mainly developed on Rangiroa, Fakarava and Manihi (popular as snorkeling and scuba diving island destinations).
The Tuamotu archipelago is divided into the following groups:
- Disappointment Islands - Napuka, Pukapuka, Tepoto Nord
- Duke of Gloucester Islands - Anuanuraro, Anuanurunga, Hereheretue, Nukutepipi
- Far East Tuamotu - Akiaki, Fakahina, Fangatau, Fangataufa, Moruroa, Nukutavake, Pinaki, Pukarua, Reao, Tatakoto, Tematangi, Tureia, Vahitahi, Vairaatea, Vanavana
- Hao Islands - Ahunui, Amanu, Hao, Manuhangi, Nengonengo, Paraoa, Tehuata, Tauere
- Hikueru Islands - Hikueru, Marokau, Ravahere, Reitoru, Tekokota
- King George Islands - Ahe, Manihi, ,Takaroa, Takapoto, Tikei
- Palliser Islands - Arutua, Apataki, Avatika, Fakarava, Kaukura, Makatea, Mataiva, Niau, Rangiroa, Toau, Tikehau
- Raeffsky Islands - Anaa, Aratika, Faaite, Haraiki, HitiKatiu, Kauehi, Makemo, Marutea Nord, Motutunga, Nihiru, Raraka, Raroia, Taenga, Tahanea, Taiaro, Takume, Tepoto Sud, Tuanake
Port Tuamotus Islands cruise ship schedule shows timetable calendars of all arrival and departure dates by month. The port's schedule lists all ships (in links) with cruises going to or leaving from Tuamotus Islands, French Polynesia. To see the full itineraries (ports of call dates and arrival / departure times) and their lowest rates – just follow the corresponding ship-link.
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- Cruise Industry
Variety Cruises introduces Yachting in Tahiti 2021-2022 aboard ms Panorama II
The small-ship company Variety Cruises introduced its all-year-round French Polynesia operations starting in 2021 with two island-hopping itineraries...
July 14, 2020 - Cruise Industry
Ponant's Paul Gauguin ship resumes cruises in July
The French Polynesia-based cruise brand Paul Gauguin Cruises (fully-owned by Ponant company) with MS Paul Gauguin ship restarts its French Polynesia...
June 21, 2020 - Cruise Industry
Aranui Introduces New Cruise Ship
The company Aranui Cruises will be building a new cruise ship for Tahiti's southern part. The newbuild (Aranui 6 / AraMana) is planned for launch in...
January 22, 2020 - show more news