8 days / 7 nights. 

A Tahiti sailing expedition includes easy passages within the protected waters behind the beautiful coral reefs that encircle the islands, allowing for relaxed sailing in one of the most exotic cruising grounds in the world. Snorkeling and freediving on the reefs, swimming and sunbathing on white-sand beaches, and spending quiet evenings aboard our yacht in picturesque anchorages are all part of what makes sailing in French Polynesia so appealing. The open-water passages downwind from Huahine to Tahaa and from Tahaa to Bora Bora are simply spectacular, South Pacific sailing at its very best.

- Fins, mask, snorkel, weight belt, and weights

- Swimwear  

- Summer clothes   

- Waterproof jacket or dry-robe for the boat  

- Personal toiletries and medication, inc. seasickness pills  

- Refillable water bottle 

- Sunglasses and hat 

- Sunscreen  

- GoPro, cameras and spare, charged batteries 

- Portable charger / Power Bank

*if you need help choosing your gear, please get in touch.

The Bali 5.4 catamaran will be the main control centre during the expedition. A versatile boat - perfect for exploration, speed, and comfort. Six cabins, AC, Six full heads, sleeps 14, stove, fridge, hot water.  Plenty of deck space to lay out on too.

This luxury catamaran represents the impeccable craftsmanship and timeless elegance that are hallmarks of Catana. The Bali 5.4 carries itself with the air of luxury and seaworthiness that is inherent in every sailing yacht. Premium performance, precision handling and gracious livability. 

Fly into Raiatea Airport (RFP) from Papeete (PPT), French Polynesia on the morning of Day 1. Taxi to the marina where we will meet up with the rest of the crew and complete our final grocery shopping & provisioning. We take possession of the catamaran at 2pm and depart the marina that same day. 

From Raiatea, we sail to Taha’a - where we will spend the night at anchor next to the coral gardens.

We begin the day at the coral gardens - the most renowned snorkeling spot of Taha’a. This crystal clear water channel, which separates two motus, is in the middle of one of the largest lagoons of Polynesia. While let yourself drift over colorful and preserved corals, you will see schools of butterflyfish, lionfish, brightly colored wrasse, clownfish huddled in their anemones and great giant clams sunbathing right under the surface of the sea.

First thing in the morning, we sail from Taha’a to Bora Bora where we will visit the Manta Ray cleaning station. The mantas come to be dewormed by the cleaner wrasses that live in the corals.

We can observe the Manta rays which sail between two coral reefs. We can also meet other marine animals lie turtles, black tip sharks, eagle rays, sting rays and a ton of tropical fish.

If the weather cooperates, we will search for humpback whales. 

Our top priority will be finding mother humpback whales with their calves west of Bora Bora. As we sail around the island of Bora Bora, we will see various types of tropical fish, black tip sharks turtles, and bottle nose dolphins.

The depth varies from a few feet near the reef to hundreds of feet in the channel. Under the anchorage is calm shallow water where both novice and advanced swimmers can swim in peace.

We will begin the day with the intention of finding humpback whales west of Bora Bora - weather permitting. If conditions outside the lagoon aren’t ideal, manta rays, stingrays and black-tip reef sharks are just some of the treasures to be found around the gorgeous lagoons of Bora Bora. 

Enjoy plenty of snorkeling opportunities plus a delicious barbecue lunch at a private island. You’re treated to French Polynesian hospitality and entertainment, topped by incredible photo ops from the island summit. 

Once again, our priority is finding humpback whales. Our secondary option is to snorkel through a coral garden, where we can discover the wonderful natural ecosystem. The afternoon can be spent visiting the sting rays and black tip reef sharks in shallow water, a unique experience. That afternoon, a Polynesian lunch will be served on a private island (motu). The menu will include fish, chicken, shrimp, Polynesian vegetables, raw fish salad with coconut milk, coconut rice, Tahitian bread and tropical fruits.

Weather permitting, we will spend the morning in search of mother humpbacks and their calves. That afternoon, we will sail back to Taha’a and enjoy the beautiful scenery. In the evening, we will experience a traditional Polynesian Barbecue with traditional hula and fire dancing as well as a buffet of delicious local fish, pineapples, coconuts, sweet potatoes, and salads.

Our final day. At first light, we will sail back to Raiatea where we will refuel the catamaran and disembark. Plan to book your return flights back to PPT and then home from after 11am.