10 Days in French Polynesia’s Society Islands
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10 Days in French Polynesia’s Society Islands
French Polynesia is a haven for all tropical
lovers offering wonderful anchorages and harbors for your luxury charter
vessels. Visit this slice of paradise and be stupefied by
marvelous vistas, abundant verdant flora and rich Pacific fauna and
prepare to live an adventure of your lifetime with Sunreef Yachts
Charter aboard one of our luxury charter yachts! So… pack your bags and enjoy
your holiday!
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Day 1: Raiatea / Tahaa
Arrive in French Polynesia to Faa’a International Airport in Faaa,
Tahiti, from where a short domestic connection is what separates
you from reaching the island of Raiatea. You will arrive in the
island’s main township, Uturoa, whose harbor serves both smaller
charter yachts as well as bigger ferries. Embark on your adventure
and spend a leisurely first afternoon onboard admiring some of the
word’s most splendid vistas while your Captain sets sail to Apu
Bay, just a few miles to the north in the neighboring island of
Tahaa. Crisp breezes carry fragrances of sweet vanilla growing on
numerous vanilla plantations stretching inland. Dock your yacht in
the Taravana Yacht Club offering first class amenities for yachts
as well a restaurant/bar serving premium food and cocktails.
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Day 2: Tahaa / Bora Bora
Start off your day in paradise with a delicious alfresco breakfast
before heading to Bora Bora. But before you reach your next
destination, make a short stop on the way for an exciting
fun-filled morning and enjoy snorkeling or swimming in the ever
blue lagoon. With good wind in your sails, you will easily reach
the fabulous island of Bora Bora and as you do so, admire verdant
peaks towering over majestic and calm waters surrounding the
island. Dockage for your yacht is available at the Bora Bora Yacht
Club in Vaitape on the island’s eastern coast.
Vaitape is Bora Bora’s major settlement with a small population of about 9,000, where guests find themselves surrounded by towering mountains, verdant flora and bustling restaurants and bars specializing in preparing catches of the day.
Vaitape is Bora Bora’s major settlement with a small population of about 9,000, where guests find themselves surrounded by towering mountains, verdant flora and bustling restaurants and bars specializing in preparing catches of the day.
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Day 3: Vaitape / Point Taurere
Bora Bora is blessed with a magnificent aquamarine lagoon and like
many French Polynesian islands, is rimmed with motus, offshore
islets lined with bungalows on the water. One of these motus on the
west coast, Motu Pitiaau, is where you will visit Point Taurere
boasting magnificent coral formations, which is a favorite spot for
all snorkeling enthusiasts. Spend some time in the Lagoonarium and
swim with captivating marine creatures such as sharks and sting
rays. Next, stroll around the island to absorb the exotic landscape
or go swimming or snorkeling in the crystal waters. We hope you
packed your underwater camera!
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Day 4: Point Taurere / Point Raititi
Today you will circumnavigate the island to get back to Bora Bora’s
southern tip and visit Point Raititi. Enjoy a delicious breakfast
onboard and admire marvelous vistas of sparkling crystal clear
waters abundant with rich marine flora and fauna. Take your sweet
time swimming in the ocean or sunbathe on an oversize sun pad and
when you arrive in Point Raititi, step ashore and visit some
premium boutiques and art galleries or comb one of the surrounding
pristine beaches.
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Day 5: Point Raititi / Faaroa Bay
After a couple of days spent on Bora Bora, today you will cruise
back to the island of Raiatea to visit one of the most renowned
coves in the region, Faaroa Bay. You will sail the open water as
you leave Tahaa behind you and near lush reefs that you will be
able to explore while snorkeling, diving, swimming or fishing. The
bay’s waters are ideal for an adventurous afternoon on the water or
opt for some island visiting. Secluded moorings beckon for much
relaxation while soaking in exotic sun-kissed landscapes.
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Day 6: Opoa Bay
Leave Faaroa Bay for the day and visit the nearby Opoa Bay whose
surrounding lands are rich in history. This plush Polynesian lagoon
was once a popular stop over for voyages of early settlers of New
Zealand and because water has always played an important role in
the local life, Polynesians constructed a major religious center in
Opoa.
Opua is a coastal village tingling visitors with sweet vanilla scents rising in the air from nearby stretching vanilla plantations. What makes this place remarkable is the archaeological site of Taputapuatea Marae restored nearly 20 years ago. Maraes are ancient communal or sacred places of religious cults for Polynesian aboriginals that were mostly destroyed or abandoned with the arrival of Christian colonizers in the 19th century. The one in Opua is an extensive complex housing humongous stone figures called Tikis and is presently in line to be named a World Heritage Site.
Opua is a coastal village tingling visitors with sweet vanilla scents rising in the air from nearby stretching vanilla plantations. What makes this place remarkable is the archaeological site of Taputapuatea Marae restored nearly 20 years ago. Maraes are ancient communal or sacred places of religious cults for Polynesian aboriginals that were mostly destroyed or abandoned with the arrival of Christian colonizers in the 19th century. The one in Opua is an extensive complex housing humongous stone figures called Tikis and is presently in line to be named a World Heritage Site.
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Day 7: Faaroa Bay / Fare, Huahine
Wake up to a beautiful Polynesian morning drenched in bright
sunshine and have breakfast aboard your luxury charter yacht before
sailing further south to the island of Huahine whose lagoons are
serenely protected by vibrant reefs. The island towers over the
crystal waters and you will notice lush verdant peaks reaching
snow-white fluffy clouds as you head over to Fare, Huahine’s main
town boasting various restaurants and convenience stores as well as
quaint hotels. Visit a world famous beachfront tropical bar,
Huahine Shack, a favorite hangout spot for sailors from around the
world.
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Day 8: Fare / d’Auea Bay, Huahine
Spend the day sailing through the d’Auea Bay on Huahine island
boasting some of the world’s premium anchorages, imposing evergreen
peaks as well as hues of blues, greens, oranges and browns of the
plush reefs. Fresh breezes carry scents of tropical flowers such as
vibrant hibiscus. Like any other place in French Polynesia, d’Auea
Bay offers excellent conditions for snorkeling leaving guests with
long lasting memories of charming submarine vistas. Step ashore and
spend a relaxing evening in one of the local restaurants where you
will meet visitors as well as islanders willingly sharing stories
of their life in this pristine stretch of land.
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Day 9: Bay d’Auea / Haamene Bay, Tahaa
Haamene Bay is a picturesque and immaculate cove on Tahaa’s eastern
coast with the Haamene village beautifully nestled in its clear
turquoise waters. With a brilliantly blue sky, this part of the
island offers some of the best sailing conditions in the South
Pacific and you will be enchanted by the magnificence of the
fjord-like bay. This plush entourage offers many trails for
strolling and hiking and the town also houses some fine
restaurants, such as the Hibiscus Restaurant. Enjoy your last night
in French Polynesia, absorb the culture and soak in lush landscapes
of these fabulous islands.
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Day 10: Haamene Bay / Uturoa, Raiatea
Today is your final in this French territory and it will be time to
say farewell to the Captain and his magnificent crew who made your
stay onboard a fantastic experience. Sail back to the initial port
of Uturoa on Raiatea and take last minute pictures before you
depart from the airport.
Look back at the breathtaking vistas of flawless lagoons and sandy beaches and promise yourself to come back during your next luxury vacation with Sunreef Yachts Charter.
Look back at the breathtaking vistas of flawless lagoons and sandy beaches and promise yourself to come back during your next luxury vacation with Sunreef Yachts Charter.