Rapa Nui – or Easter Island – is a remote island on the Pacific Ocean. It belongs to Chile. Famous for its hundreds of giant stone statues (Moai), Rapa Nui is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Go diving with the underwater Moai, admire the Milky Way at night without the light pollution, explore the Anthropological Museum and try the local specialties for an all round experience.
Itinerary
Day 1: Welcome on Board. Your first evening will include introductions to the Tecla crew, fellow expedition members, and a comprehensive safety briefing.
Day 2-11: Set sail into the vast South Pacific, making your way toward the legendary Pitcairn Island. If weather, waves, and the local community permit, you may have the rare opportunity to land on Pitcairn and explore its fascinating history and culture.
Day 12-14: After leaving Pitcairn, head towards the remote Gambier Archipelago. These 300 nautical miles will bring you closer to the heart of French Polynesia, with plenty of time to enjoy life on board, including watchkeeping, celestial navigation lessons, or simply taking in the endless horizon.
