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One week from Raiatea
Apooiti Marina
Day 1: Raiatea - Huahine [25NM] Located among the Society
Islands, Huahine caters for tourists with many activities available
and is a paradise for snorkelling and scuba diving, 4WD island
tours, historic and cultural tours and a visit to a distillery.
Huahine is famous for its sacred eels which guests can feed from a
bridge crossing the stream where they live.
Day 2: Huahine -
Tahaa [25NM] Accessed from nearby Raiatea, Tahaa is best known
for its vanilla and pearls, both of which are of high quality. It is
less modern than other Society Islands and is an excellent venue for
snorkelling and scuba diving. Other activities include visiting a
vanilla farm, pearl farm and day tours. French, local cuisines
and seafood are the main food available.
Day 3: Tahaa - Bora
Bora [25NM] One of the world's most romantic islands, Bora Bora
is an ideal sailing destination for honeymoons and wedding
anniversaries. Surrounded by golden sands and glistening turquoise
waters, it is a genuine premium holiday spot. The best activities
are water based and these include scuba diving, snorkelling,
paddle-boarding, rafting, kayaking, shark diving and many more. Dry
land excursions include island tours by quad-bike and 4WD. A boat
trip to the Lagoonarium is well worth it. Bora Bora has a number
of fine dining restaurants as well as others providing a wide range
of food including Sushi, French, European, Asian and other cuisines.
Day 4: Bora Bora - Maupiti [30NM] Located in the western
Leeward islands of French Polynesia, Maupiti is a beautiful coral
atoll with a volcanic island at its centre. It is the ultimate
getaway destination, devoid of tourist exploitation and development.
Here you can laze on soft, white sands, explore the perfect
turquoise waters and coral gardens by kayak, snorkelling or diving.
Day 5: Maupiti - Bora Bora [30NM] One of the world's most
romantic islands, Bora Bora is an ideal sailing destination for
honeymoons and wedding anniversaries. Surrounded by golden sands and
glistening turquoise waters, it is a genuine premium holiday spot.
The best activities are water based and these include scuba diving,
snorkelling, paddle-boarding, rafting, kayaking, shark diving and
many more. Dry land excursions include island tours by quad-bike and
4WD. A boat trip to the Lagoonarium is well worth it. Bora Bora
has a number of fine dining restaurants as well as others providing
a wide range of food including Sushi, French, European, Asian and
other cuisines.
Day 6: Bora Bora - Tahaa [27NM] Accessed
from nearby Raiatea, Tahaa is best known for its vanilla and pearls,
both of which are of high quality. It is less modern than other
Society Islands and is an excellent venue for snorkelling and scuba
diving. Other activities include visiting a vanilla farm, pearl
farm and day tours. French and local cuisines and seafood are the
main food available but a variety of European dishes can also be
had.
Day 7: Tahaa - Raiatea [21NM] Raiatea is known as
"Raiatea the Sacred" and is the second largest of the Leeward
Islands after Tahiti. It was once the cultural and religious capital
of eastern Polynesia, with Taputapuatea, a marae or sacred place and
UNESCO World heritage Site situated on the south east of the island.
It is thought that Raiatea was the starting point for the major
migrations to the Hawaiian Islands and New Zealand. Many tours
are available on the island including cultural, historical, 4WD
vehicle and archaeology. The crystal sea makes the island ideal for
water-sports. French and local cuisines and seafood are the main
fare available but a variety of European dishes can also be had.
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Ten days from Raiatea
Apooiti Marina
Day 1: Check-in at Raiatea, also known as “faraway heaven”, and get
to know the local area and your boat.
Day 2: The region is
famous for its pearls so make sure you visit Anapa Pearl Farm to
learn about them. Make a reservation for a tour, moor at the farm
and explore.
Day 3: Cruise to Bora Bora and anchor at Motu
Toopua to swim and snorkel in some of the best waters in Polynesia.
For food, moor at the Bloody Mary’s restaurant where you may spot a
celebrity or two.
Day 4: Sail at sunrise to Raiatea, the
second largest of the Society Islands. Take time to relax, explore
the lagoon, hike through the rainforest, take a jeep safari and look
for Tiare Apetahi, a very rare flower.
Day 5: Head for the
east side of Taha’a to snorkel in sun sparkling waters at the coral
reef, or in the Passe Toahotu.
Day 6: Make your way to
Huahine, which is quieter than Bora Bora and Moorea. Visit the main
town of Fare, which has some boutiques and small restaurants. Or,
you can visit its Sunday outdoor market, which is known for its
fruit.
Day 7: Travel to Avea Bay, then sail along the Huahine
Lagoon with a wonderful backdrop of emerald green vegetation. The
well protected anchorage here will provide a restful sleep for the
crew.
Day 8: Cruise back to Raiatea to explore the lush
rainforest and sparkling lagoon. Dine aboard and rest for an early
morning sail.
Day 9: Head to Moorea, a key destination for
snorkeling, fishing, swimming, and paddle-boarding. On shore,
discover the well-kept hiking trails and get to know the local flora
and fauna. Whales and dolphins are abundant here, so book a
whale-watching tour or a meet-and-greet with some playful porpoises.
Day 10: Sail to Tahiti, Queen of the Pacific, and the
largest island in French Polynesia. Marvel at the landscape, which
is dominated by extinct volcanoes.
Day 11: Disembark in the
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Two weeks from Raiatea
Apooiti Marina
Day 1:
Head from Raiatea to the Motu Mahaea, Taha’a, for reef snorkeling
and swimming. Overnight at Ha’amene Bay with dinner at the Tahaa
Maitai (make an advance reservation).
Day 2:
Sail 25 nm to Huahine with a stopover at the main town of Fare. Meet
the friendly locals and browse the shops and restaurants on the
seafront. Refill water at the dock.
Day 3: Sail south and
anchor in the beautiful bay of Avea for superb snorkeling among the
colorful coral. Here you can swim with the manta rays along the sand
edge or walk along the east side of the cape. Dine at Relais Mahana.
Day 4: Passage Huahine- Raiatea downwind, where you’ll find good
fishing for tuna or mahi mahi. Enter the Irihu Pass and take a
mooring in the Fa’aroa Bay.
Day 5: Take the kayaks or dinghy
along the mangrove river (no engine allowed) and visit the botanical
garden beyond the wooden dock. Sail to Hotopuu Bay for a stopover at
Taputapuatea Marae, the most important religious site in Polynesia.
Overnight at Motu Nao Nao.
Day 6: Sail to the Punaeroa Pass
for a downwind passage to Bora Bora and anchor on the west side of
Motu Toopua.
Day 7: Sail to the east side of the Bora Bora
lagoon where you have plenty of anchorage choices. Swim with rays,
sharks, and turtles at the protected Lagoonarium. Dine with a BBQ
onboard.
Day 8: Head back to the west of the lagoon and moor
for dinner at the famous Bloody Mary’s where you may spot some
celebrities! Refill water on the dock.
Day 9: Day sail to
Tupai, a deserted atoll, to enjoy a spot of fishing. Head back to
Motu Toopua for the night.
Day 10: Passage for Maupiti, a
small coral atoll. Check the condition of the pass as conditions may
be too rough. Postpone or take the ferry for a day visit to Maupiti.
Day 11: Visit the island, walk around the shore and snorkel the
reef. Dine at Tarona, overlooking the lagoon.
Day 12: Sail to
Bora Bora, mooring at Bora Bora Yacht Club. Refill water and have
dinner ashore.
Day 13: Sail to Taha’a. Call ahead for a
mooring buoy in the Hurepiti Bay and book a tour (Tel: 65 62 46 VHF
9) or anchor in the bay. Overnight on the mooring and have dinner
aboard.
Day 14: After breakfast, head back to base at
Raiatea. Stopover at the fuel station at the entrance of the marina
for fuel and diesel refill, then call the base for docking
assistance.
Day 15: Disembark in the morning Get a quote for your yacht charter in French Polynesia
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