Windstar Cruises has revealed a significant expansion of itineraries in the South Pacific, with new experiences planned for Fiji, Tonga and the Cook Islands in 2026. The new destinations build on Windstar’s core program in the Pacific – Tahiti and the Society Islands, the Tuamotus, and the Marquesas.

Paul Gauguin Cruises has opened reservations for its 2026 voyages offering six unique itineraries exploring the Society Islands, Tuamotus, Marquesas, and Cook Islands.

Entire Travel Group has introduced the Cook Islands as the newest destination in its South Pacific portfolio, with properties on Rarotonga and Aitukai such as the luxurious Pacific Resort Aituaki and Sea Change Villas.

Australian travellers will be able to access the Cook Islands from next week after a travel hiatus of two years. With New Zealand permitting quarantine- and isolation-free travel for Australian citizens and resident from 13 April 2022, the Cook Islands will come back online for holiday seekers once again.

With a newly released range of 39 departures in 2022, the freshly refurbished multi award-winning luxury small ship of Paul Gauguin Cruises, Le Paul Gauguin, offer guests a plethora of options to explore the South Pacific’s scattered islands, atolls and countless motus.

A group of 10 travel agents managed to enjoy a famil on the Cook Islands in the South Pacific, before border restrictions were put in place, soaking up six days of sunshine, while exploring both Rarotonga and Aitutaki.

Cook Islands Tourism showcased the destination to Australian travel agents at two educational breakfast functions in Sydney and Melbourne this week.

Aranui Cruises has secured a deal for its next ocean vessel, a 280-passenger dedicated luxury cruise ship that is expected to be delivered by 2021.

Paul Gauguin Cruises has released its 2020 Voyages program which includes a 16-night cruise aboard MS Paul Gauguin from Fiji to Bali, and 12- and 13-night Fiji, Tonga, Cook and Society Island sailings.