Set sail into the heart of French Polynesia’s wild Tuamotu archipelago. For one unforgettable week, we’ll drift between the turquoise lagoons of Rangiroa and Tikehau aboard a private catamaran, waking with the sun, diving into crystalline waters, and connecting deeply to Polynesian culture and the ocean that sustains it.
This is not just a trip. It’s a rare chance to explore remote atolls with intention guided both by the sea and by story.
Rangiroa and Tikehau are two of the most breathtaking atolls in French Polynesia. Known for their vast lagoons, pink-sand beaches, and thriving underwater worlds, they’re a dreamscape for divers, freedivers, and ocean lovers.
On this journey, ife slows to the pace of the tides. Days will be spent swimming in clear lagoons, exploring coral gardens, and drifting over channels where dolphins and manta rays live. Evenings bring shared meals, music, and conversation under star-filled skies.
And throughout it all, you’ll be immersed in two perspectives: the lens of the ocean, through Kelsey’s photography and underwater storytelling, and the voice of culture, through Poema’s artistry and Polynesian heritage.
This isn’t a cruise. It’s an intimate voyage into ocean and culture, a once in a lifetime way to see the Tuamotus.
Your journey begins in Rangiroa, where you’ll be warmly welcomed and transferred to our private catamaran. Settle into island time as we sail through one of the world’s largest atolls, surrounded by endless blue.
We’ll spend our first days cruising through Rangiroa’s turquoise lagoon, exploring remote motus and diving the famous Tiputa Pass, where curious pods of bottlenose dolphins often come to play. Between dives, you’ll have time to relax on deck, watch reef sharks glide beneath the hull, and soak in fiery Polynesian sunsets.
When the weather and tides align, we’ll make our crossing to Tikehau, a journey across open ocean that feels truly wild and free. There, we’ll anchor near coral gardens bursting with life and visit the cleaning station of graceful manta rays. Whether freediving, snorkeling, or simply floating above the reef, you’ll experience the Tuamotus’ magic up close, raw, serene, and unforgettable.
Each day blends ocean adventure, cultural connection, and slow, barefoot living, a rare chance to explore French Polynesia’s most remote atolls in harmony with nature.
To get to Rangiroa, you must first fly into Papeete (Tahiti), the main international airport in French Polynesia, then take a separate one-hour and 15-minute domestic flight to Rangiroa Airport (RGI) with Air Tahiti.
To travel from Tikehau to Tahiti, take a domestic flight on Air Tahiti from Tikehau Airport (TIH) to Fa'a'ā International Airport (PPT) in Tahiti. The flight duration is approximately 1 hour and 5 minutes.
7 nights aboard a spacious 54 ft+ catamaran
Private cabins with linens, towels & daily comforts
For lagoon exploration
Snorkeling gear, paddles, & water access
Experienced captain & guide
Freshwater, shower gel, and shampoo provided
Full board: breakfast, lunch & dinner prepared onboard
Soft drinks included (alcohol available by request)
By Kelsey Williamson & Poema Du Prel
Storytelling, songs, and cultural teachings from a Mo'orea local, Poema Duprel
Papeete Airport (PPT), Rangiroa Airport (RGI), Tikehau Airport (TIH)
Accommodation & transportation on Tahiti
For captain & guide; It's highly recommended to tip
Required
If you want to get out around the island on your own
Such as scuba diving- we can organize this for you however.
Arrive in Rangiroa and transfer to our private catamaran. Meet your crew and fellow travelers over a welcome drink as we set sail across the turquoise lagoon. Spend the afternoon exploring a nearby motu and enjoy your first island sunset under the stars.
Spend the next several days cruising between Rangiroa and Tikehau, two of the most spectacular atolls in the Tuamotus.
Dive or snorkel the legendary Tiputa Pass, where playful dolphins often approach divers.
Visit remote motus, pink-sand beaches, and vibrant coral gardens teeming with reef life.
Cross the open channel to Tikehau, keeping an eye out for dolphins and seabirds along the way.
Swim with manta rays at their cleaning stations, freedive shallow reefs, and soak up the tranquility of this untouched paradise.
Each day offers a balance of adventure and leisure — morning dives, midday swims, sunset sails, and nights anchored beneath the Milky Way.
Enjoy one last swim in Tikehau’s crystalline lagoon before disembarking. Say goodbye to your crew and new friends, carrying memories of manta rays, dolphins, and the deep calm of the Tuamotus with you.