International Voyage Polynesia 11 Days / 10 Nights 2018 – 2019 Papeete

We welcome you aboard the Lagoon 620 luxury catamaran, your home in the Tahitian Islands, at noon at the Marina Taiana Papeete. We’ll serve you lunch on deck board as we take you across the sea to the white sands of Vaiare Bay on Moorea Island. We overnight at Vaiare Bay.

After breakfast we sail to Opunohu Bay. Opunohu is like a scene from Lost with its spectacular and pristine waters back-dropped by lush, green mountainous. You’ll have the option to enjoy a half-day, guided excursion to visit the archeological Polynesian ruins and Pineapple Road on Moorea. Everyone can enjoy snorkeling at the Tiki Spot and swimming with the stingrays in the bay. After sunset we depart for an overnight cruise to Raiatea.

We arrive just in time for breakfast at Raiatea, a natural wonder with a spectacular lagoon awaiting your presence. In the afternoon we head to the lush Faaroa River on Raitatea. We spend the night anchored at Raitatea.

We sail this morning to Uturoa, Raiatea’s main village where you can shop or hike up the Tapioi Mountain for stunning views of the bay and 4 outlying Tahitian islands. Enjoy lunch at the top and after once at shore again we sail to Motu Tautau where you can swim, kayak or just relax in crystalline water.

After breakfast we navigate to the historical island of Motu Tapu, or, “sacred island of Taikehu” in Māori. Here you can swim with reef sharks and other friendly marine life at this famously beautiful bay. We anchor and rest for the night at the east end of Bora Bora.

Enjoy breakfast with Bora Bora in the backdrop and then head to Motu Taurere, an uninhabited, lush gem surrounded by warm, shallow clear, ocean. You’ll have the option to travel to a private island for a Tahitian barbecue lunch, or stay the afternoon in the famous lagoons that surround Bora Bora. We’ll dine and anchor that night in Evening and night at Matira point, with its famous hatched roof cabanas in the backdrop.

After the breakfast with Bora Bora’s lush mountain in view we sail back to Raiatea Island so you can have lunch at anchor and enjoy a slay-paced afternoon swimming, snorkeling and kayaking. Or you’ll have the option to visit a black pearl farm on the island. Relax back on the catamaran for the evening as we overnight in Raiatea.

After breakfast you’ll have to the chance to head ashore Raiatea to buy local wares at the main market of Uturoa. You’ll have the added option for a guided tour of Raiatea to visit the Taputapuatea Temple, a recently named UNESCO World Heritage Site, constructed in approximately 1000AD. This tour will also take you to the island’s botanic green valley and waterfalls. From Uturoa we sail a short way to Motu Ceran to experience more white-sand beaches and can’t-believe-my-eyes crystalline waters. We overnight at Motu Ceran.

We depart early this morning to the Huahine. Be amazed as you watch the island’s lush green mountains come into view at Bourayne Bay where you’ll have the afternoon to enjoy the beach, world-class snorkeling and beach coming at your leisure. That evening you’ll have the option to dine at a local restaurant and be dazzled by a Polynesian show and cultural event.

After breakfast we sail to Fare Village on Huahine. You can chose to stay near the beach and snorkel or take a guided to witness the riches of the island – archeological sites that date to 700AD, fish traps and a vanilla plantations. After lunch we sail back to Raiatea Island once again to watch the sunset and enjoy your last dinner aboard the luxury catamaran.

Disembarking at 8.00am at Uturoa Pier.