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  Day 9 Tue, April 5                                                                         B/L/D
Ducie Atoll, Pitcairn Islands
    Alone on the edge of a virtually endless expanse of sea, uninhabited Ducie has become a crucial habitat for seabirds, and they can be found here in abundance. Today may be our first chance to snorkel and dive, enjoy exploring the underwater world from this protected lagoon. 		   
       
  Day 10 Wed, April 6                                                                      B/L/D
Henderson, Pitcairn Islands
    Uninhabited Henderson exists as a snapshot of the South Pacific before human colonization. Its four endemic species of birds include the Henderson Flightless Rail, one of a family of increasingly rare flightless bird species. Our ornithologists and other naturalists will lead us on a nature tour of this uncommon isle.		    
       
 

   
       
  Day 11 Thu, April 7                                                                       B/L/D
Pitcairn, Pitcairn Islands
    Pitcairn! Far-flung and intriguingly notorious, this tiny island towers high in the history and imagination of the South Pacific. The mutiny on the Bounty is a tale that needs no introduction — today we will meet descendents of the infamous mutineers and tour their history-studded isle and see Bounty artifacts on display in the village. You may choose to take part in a jungle hike to Fletcher Christian’s cave, or mingle with the 48 remaining residents. Staff historians will be on hand throughout our time on this fascinating and seldom-visited island.		    
       
  Day 12 Fri, April 8                                                                         B/L/D
Oeno, Pitcairn Islands - ECLIPSE DAY!		    
      Several miles off the coast of Oeno Island, we will be privileged to be among the few people on earth to be in the right place for this total solar eclipse. Monitoring weather over the days leading up to the eclipse, the Captain will position our ship to be in the right place at the right time.    
 

   
  Days 13-14 Sat-Sun, April 9-10                                                      B/L/D
Mangareva, Gambier Islands
    Mountainous Mangareva is home to a remarkable cathedral with a stunning mother-of-pearl alter. Built under the malevolent order of a tyrannical priest, the building of this church cost the lives of many islanders. Today Mangareva is much more peaceful, as you will see during our island tour. During our two days here, additional activities may include nature walks, or snorkeling and diving in the surrounding reef with its dramatic coral formations.		    
       
  Day 15 Mon, April 11                                                                     B/L/D
Puka Rua, Tuamotu Islands
    Located on the outer fringes of French Polynesia, Puka Rua faces thousands of miles of open ocean. Onshore, its small population lives in a spirit of cooperation and friendship, living largely on coconuts and the bounty of the sea. As we visit this small community, we will be enthusiastically greeted with genuine friendliness and lively music. We may also have a chance to swim or snorkel off the island’s lovely beaches.		    
         
     
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