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Fleet & Prices
Tuck a hibiscus blossom behind your ear and twist a pareu around your
hips. You are not dreaming: you are sailing in the South Seas.
Discover a world of
palm-fringed beaches, sapphire
lagoons, lush tropical forests,
sparkling silver waterfalls, and
men and women wearing flowers in their hair.
Sail
in Tahiti and the Society Islands- Raiatea,
Tahaa, Bora Bora, Huahine, Maupiti. You'll be enchanted
by the magical beauty of these islands, you'll be captivated by the
lavish hospitality of the Polynesians- gentle smiling people whose
pleasure is to share their land and ancient culture with you. Sail
in the lagoon at Bora Bora- a sleepy island that James Michener described
as the most beautiful in the world.
Anchor at a deserted motu and
have a big of paradise all to your self. Slip away beyond the reef
and sail to Huahine, where you
can visit the Marae, sacred ruins
of ancient temoles and have lunch in Fare, a tiny beachfront
town reminiscent of a Conrad novel.
Savor Polynesian and French cuisine on Raiatea, see the fire
walkers on Tahaa, visit
a vanilla plantation, hike in
the mountains, swim in the blue lagoon. Temperatures in the Society
Islands are in the 80's year round, with constant tradewinds at 10
to 15 knots. April through November is the dry season and the most
popular time for sailing. You can fly direct o Papeete from West Coast
cities in the U.S. A brief flight takes you to Raiatea.
Wind
Steady trades at 10 to 20 knots. Stronger winds, called the Maramu,
may blow during a few weeks in July.
Average Temperature
Air 82°F/27°C Water 82°F/27°C
Language
French
Currency
CFP (Central Pacific Franc) Credit Cards are accepted in restaurants
and larger shops.
Base Location
Uturoa, Raiatea
Sailing Conditions
Smooth sailing in the lagoons; bluewater sailing between islands.
Don't Miss!
• A pearl farm. Even if you don’t want to bring home a Tahitian
black pearl, you’ll enjoy seeing how they are formed.
• The singing. Much has been made of Polynesian dancing, for good
reason. But be sure to hear the beautiful a capella singing.
Best place: a Sunday church service. You’ll be treated as an honored
guest.
• The Lagoonarium on Bora Bora. Swim with sharks, rays,
and turtles.
• An incredibly sweet coconut drink–indulge at the funky Bora Bora
Yacht Club or the very elegant Bora Bora Hotel.
• The Appamao River. Take your dinghy to explore this jungle
river.
• Le Truck. In Papeete, have dinner at one or more of the dinner
trucks that appear at nightfall on the waterfront. The food is great
and the prices are incredibly reasonable.
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Tahiti
and the
Society Islands
10-Day Itinerary
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Depart
the base at Baie Faaroa, Raiatea after your checkout and
chart briefing. Sail inside the reef to Tahaa and pick up
a mooring at Marina Iti.
Day 1: Set sail at
early light through Passe Paipai on the 5-hour reach to
Bora Bora. Enter through Passe Teavanui and pick up a mooring
in front of the Bora Bora Yacht Club.
Day 2: Spend the day
cruising the placid lagoon. Circumnavigate Motu Topua, then
stop for lunch at the famous Bloody Mary,s. Anchor for the
night at the northern tip of the island.
Day 3: Sail around
the eastern side of Bora Bora and gunkhole in the passages
that cross the sandy shallows. Swim in the Lagoonarium with
sharks and sea turtles.
Day 4: Enjoy an exhilarating
close reach back to Tahaa and make your way through the
lagoon to Baie Haamene. Enjoy dinner ashore with native
music and dancing.
Day 5: Sail through
Passe Toahotu on the east side of Tahaa on your way to Huahine.
Enjoy the 5-hour reach and enter the lagoon through Passe
Avamoa. Anchor at the Bali Hai Hotel.
Day 6: Explore ashore
in Fare, a tiny willage with restaurants and shops. Head
south and anchor in PortBourayne. Snorkel at the mouth of
the bay, then dinghy to the Hana Iti Hotel.
Day 7: Get an early
start and sail back through Passe Avamoa. Enter the lagoon
at Raiatea and sil south to seclusion behind Motu Nao Nao.
Explore the coral gardens in this incredibly peaceful place.
Day 8: Sail out through
Passe Punaeroa aling the west side of Raiatea, enjoying
brisk rtadevinds and flat seas in the lee of the island.
Re-enter the lagoon at Passe Rautoanui. Anchor for the night
at Vahine Island.
Day 9: Circumnavigate
Tahaa indide the reef. Anchor in Baie Apu.
Day 10: Return to
base in the morning.
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Hot
Tip
Don’t tip! Tipping is discouraged in French Polynesia. A smile and a thank
you will do.
FLEET
You can choose from a variety of Beneteau, Janneau, Gib Sea, Centurion monohulls,
or Norseman and Lagoon catamarans.
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