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FRENCH POLYNESIAITINERARY

TAHITI

REMARKABLE EXPERIENCES 03TJB SUPER YACHTS

TAHITI

FRENCH POLYNESIA ITINERARY

The laid back ambience of this beautiful archipelago is tangible, enveloping visitors in the warm geniality of each breath-taking island.

Home to hundreds of lush atolls and mysterious coves, this glorious region boasts a radiant tropical beauty, unsurpassed by anywhere else in the world. Enriched by a vivid Polynesian culture, the French Polynesia exudes culinary traditions and cultural influences from the French, Italian and Chinese; the likes of which cannot be found anywhere else.

Glide into the mesmerising wonderland of the French Polynesia, where the far flung islands are beautifully unspoiled, colourfully rich and oozing with indulgent relaxation. Embrace the friendly locals as you’re welcomed with a floral garland before sinking into a heavenly utopia of unparalleled natural beauty. There is nowhere else in the world that epitomises the word ‘tropical’ quite like the islands of the French Polynesia. Renowned for its main island of Tahiti, the French Polynesia is brimmed with glorious aqua lagoons, coral-fringed coastlines and emerald green trees making for an astounding spectacle of sheer magnificence.

MO’OREA


MO’OREA


If you've been dreaming of holiday-brochure turquoise lagoons, white-sand beaches, vertical peaks and lush landscapes, you'd be hard-pressed to find better than this gem of an island. Hovering less than 20km across the 'Sea of the Moon' from its big sister, Tahiti, Mo'orea absorbs its many visitors so gracefully that its feels surprisingly nontouristy.

Mo’orea is so beautiful you’ll be rubbing your eyes at your first glimpse of it from Tahiti. That turquoise lagoon that you were sure was Photoshopped in the brochure? It’s better in real life. The drawcard is the limpid, warm water of the vibrant lagoon. Frolic with rays and sharks, snorkel or dive through schools of fish in translucent waters, savour the brilliant sunsets, and just chill. If you need more action, learn to kitesurf, take a hike, go on a whale- or dolphin-watching tour, hire a bike or a kayak, or go horse riding.

HUAHINE


HUAHINE


Huahine feels like one island, but in fact it's two, connected by a short bridge. Huahine Nui (Big Huahine), to the north, is home to the bustling little village of Fare and most of the main tourist and administrative facilities. Rugged and isolated Huahine Iti (Little Huahine), to the south, offers the islands’ best beaches, azure lagoons and a serene, get-away-from-it-all atmosphere.

Known as the ‘Garden Island’, this idyllic destination is home to lush jungles and smooth white-sand beaches.Rich in watermelon groves and coconut fields, Huahine is an Eden of bright blooms and mouth-watering plantations.Withmuch of its authentic Polynesian charm preserved, guests will find perfectly crystalline waters and vast expanses of untouched beaches to enjoy. Kayak down secluded streams and lagoons, or dive into the ocean and see shoals of kaleidoscopic fish up close. A sand bar near the island which only appears when the tide is out is easily accessible to you, thanks to the flexibility of a private yacht charter.

RA’IATEA


RA’IATEA


Ra’iatea is high, imposing and fiercely independent, has the second biggest town in French Polynesia after Pape’ete and is considered by many to be the spiritual seat of the Polynesian Triangle. This is the ideal place to explore a mysterious and wild-feeling Polynesia.

What dominates here are the high, steep mountains and the vast, reef-fringed lagoon. The capital, Uturoa, is the only town of significance; explore the rest of the island and you’ll find an intensely calm, back-to nature reality. Home to Marae Taputapuatea, the most important traditional temple in Polynesia, which many believe still exudes power today.

TAHA’A


TAHA’A


Taha’a, in contrast to neighbouring Ra’iatea, has graceful low hills, is famous for its sweet-scented vanilla and is arguably the quietest of the Society Islands. The islands have few beaches but the reef is dotted with motu, secluded white-sand, palm-fringed, blue-lagoon islets. Within the vast lagoon they share is a never-ending aquarium perfect for diving, snorkelling, kayaking or just splashing around.

If a refuge from the troubles of the world is what you seek, look no further. For the ultimate do-nothing vacation it’s a place that’s hard to beat. Roughly orchid-shaped, the island runs on one of the most pleasant things French Polynesia has to offer: vanilla. For tourists, the main draw is the string of sandy motu to the north of the island where the silhouette of Bora Bora sits so close you could almost believe you were in the high-rolling neighbour’s lagoon.

BORA BORA


BORA BORA


Named the ‘Pearl of the Pacific’ by James Cook, this extraordinary yacht charter destination offers a slice of paradise, combining pristine with remnants of ancient sculptures and world-class luxury resorts.Bora Bora’s varied landscape offers fantastic exploration ashore with 4x4 safaris while its marine-rich waters ensure unrivalled snorkelling opportunities. From romantic candlelit dinners on private beaches to swimming amongst coral gardens, turtles, dolphins, rays and sharks, it is one of the world’s ultimate yachting destinations.

The legendary French Polynesian island of Bora Bora is renowned for its luxurious offerings and paradise settings but can also make for an ideal stop of on Caribbean charter itinerary to indulge in all manner of watersports activities.Located with the glittering Leeward Islands Group of the Caribbean Society Islands, Bora Bora is surrounded by a necklace of deep blue lagoon and a rainbow of coral reefs. The island itself is formed of two extinct volcanoes, Mount Pahia and Mount Otemanu, which create a rocky outcrop of lush green, hibiscus-covered slopes.

REMARKABLE EXPERIENCES TJB SUPER YACHTS 14

FROM TO DISTANCE TIME

TAHITI MO’OREA 38 NMI 3 HOURS

MO’OREA HUAHINE 92 NMI 7 HOURS 30 MINS

HUAHINE RA’IATEA 22 NMI 1 HOUR 45 MINS

RA’IATEA TAHA’A 10 NMI 45 MINS

TAHA’A BORA BORA 23 NMI 1 HOUR 50 MINS

TOTAL 185 NMI

TOTAL 14 HOURS 50 MINS

*Based on cruising speed of 12 knots

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