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Raiatea
Raiatea. Board from 5 pm, meet your skipper and enjoy the first dinner on board.
Photo: Yves Picq http://veton.picq.fr / CC BY-SA 3.0SeasonMay–Oct
AirportRaiatea
Cabin from£1,210
Boat from£9,480
A week here
Sailing from lagoon to lagoon: vanilla-scented Taha’a, Bora Bora and its mantas, wild Huahine and the sacred marae of Taputapuatea, a World Heritage Site.
Itinerary
The week, day by day
Tap a day or a point on the map. Indicative route: your skipper adapts it to the wind.
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Taha’a
Taha’a, the vanilla island: a pearl farm and the coral garden.
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Bora Bora
Sail to Bora Bora with Mount Otemanu ahead.
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Bora Bora Lagoon
Bora Bora lagoon: mantas, rays and blacktip sharks.
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Huahine
Huahine, the wild island: sacred eels and untouristy villages.
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Taputapuatea
The marae of Taputapuatea, sacred centre of Polynesia and a World Heritage Site.
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Raiatea
Back to Raiatea, breakfast and disembark.
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Flight to Raiatea (RFP) vía Papeete
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Approximate; with a connection when there is no direct flight.
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8Kinds of week
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Weeks
Weeks here
7 daysRomance
Honeymoons, proposals and anniversaries at sea.
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7 daysRelax
Slow mornings, quiet coves, no alarm clocks.
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7 daysNature & Adventure
Whales, volcanoes, marine reserves and real sailing.
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7 daysCelebration
Stag, hen, birthday or anniversary — the boat is the party.
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Extras
Make it yours
Services from trusted local suppliers. Ask when you book and we send you a price.
Guided snorkelling
The best reefs and spots with a local guide.
Diving and PADI courses
Try-dives, guided dives or your diving licence during the week.
Yoga and massage
Sunrise classes on deck and massages in a cove.
Proposals, weddings and events
Decoration, cake, musicians and everything ready for the big moment.
Chef or host on board
Breakfasts, lunches and dinners cooked on board with local produce.
Provisioning delivered
Arrive to a full fridge: food, drinks and ice.
Airport–marina transfers
We pick you up at the airport and drop you at the boat.
Photographer and drone
A shoot on board and the week filmed from the air.
Travel and cancellation insurance
Travel with medical and cancellation cover.
Price
Work out your price
With your group
Whole boat
- Private boat
- Private cabins
- Your route and pace
- Skipper included
- Shared with other travellers
from£355/ person
Solo or as a couple
Cabin
- Private cabin
- Skipper included
- Matched with like-minded travellers
- New friends
- Private boat
from£600/ person
Book with confidence
- Hold your place with a £170 deposit
- Pay the rest in instalments up to 60 days before
- Free date change up to 90 days before
- 24-hour cancellation, full refund
Questions
Before you sail
When is the best time to sail in Polynesia: Raiatea to Bora Bora?
The season runs from May to October.
How do I get there?
Fly to Raiatea (RFP) vía Papeete. Your skipper meets you at the marina.
How much is it?
Cabins from £1,210 per person or the whole boat from £9,480 per week.
What is included?
The boat, a licensed skipper, bed linen, towels, final cleaning and insurance. Food, drinks, fuel and marinas come from a shared on-board kitty.
How much is the kitty?
Usually £130–£220 per person per week, depending on meals ashore and motoring.
How do I book?
Choose your week and destination, reserve with a £170 deposit per person and pay the balance 60 days before.