The Pacific Ocean offers a myriad of opportunities to find a location that provides a sense of splendid isolation, so if you are looking for somewhere idyllic that could definitely be considered as being off the beaten track, here are some places to consider.

Pitcairn Island

One of the best ways to explore the seas and find these beautiful destinations is by taking a cruise, so look at the itineraries on offer through comparison cruise sites.

There are about ten cruise ships that make a scheduled stop at Pitcairn Island each year and if you are one of the many who are fascinated by real-life pirate adventures and want to witness the hideout of the Bounty mutineers for yourself, then this is the place you want to head for.

There are less than 60 people occupying this 4.5 square kilometer island and most of them can trace their ancestry back to the original mutineers, so genuine pirate stories and stunning vistas are firmly on the agenda, making this a destination you will always remember.

Chatham Islands

There is little doubt that for most of the visitors who arrive on the Chatham Islands, there is an overriding feeling that they are taking a step back in time and embarking on an amazing journey of discovery.

The Chatham Islands are New Zealand’s most easterly region and is an archipelago of 11 islands in the South Pacific Ocean that can be found about 800km east of Christchurch. Only the islands of Pitt and Chatham are inhabited, and what you will instantly find is that whilst the Chatham islanders are fiercely protective of their history and traditions, they are equally keen to extend warm hospitality to visitors and share details of their fascinating history with you.

There are certainly some strange and exotic plants and rare birds to be seen that you may never have encountered before, and if you get a chance to visit both Chatham and Pitt, you will witness a noticeable contrast between the two.  Pitt Island is the most remote of the pair, which will certainly tick the box if isolation is something you are seeking from your experience.

Tuvalu

Sticking with the remote and isolation theme leads us to mention Tuvalu, which is a remote atoll nation that is sadly threatened by rising sea levels and needs to be seen while there is a good chance to do so.

There is quite a contrast awaiting you when you visit, from the relatively crowded capital village of Fongafale, which is home to about 4,500 people, to the relative wilderness of the pristine islets that make up the Fanafuti Conservation Area.

Visitors to Tuvalu can immerse themselves in the ways of traditional life and even indulge in their own version of a desert island fantasy. Alternatively, they could join the party when the main village rocks to what they call a Fatele, which takes dance and music to energetic levels that you have to see to believe.

These are just a few of the idyllic and isolated islands that can be found in the South Pacific, so you are really spoilt for choice when it comes to searching out a realistic interpretation of what paradise looks like.

Ryan Posa, former District Sales Manager for Carnival Australia and founder of Cruise Republic, has cruised to such fantastic locations as Mexico, Alaska, New Zealand, and the South Pacific. After seeing the world aboard a number of cruiseliners, he greatly enjoys blogging about the most fascinating and beautiful destinations across the globe. Follow Ryan’s Tweets here.