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A valid passport is required to travel to Tahiti.

Currency: Pacific francs CFP (fix rate exchange 1 EUR =120 CFP)
Credit Cards: Visa, Master, Amex
ATMs: In each town.
Traveler Checks: Yes
Banking Hours: Banks of Raiatea
Banque de Tahiti: 07.45 – 11.45 am / 02.00 – 04.00 pm
Banque Westpac: 07.30 am – 03.30 pm
Banque Socredo: 07.30 am – 03.00 pm
Banque de Polynésie: 07.30 – 11.45 am / 02.00 – 04.00 pm

Dag 1: Arrive at our base in Marina Uturoa for chart briefing and orientation, then set sail for the east side of Taha’a. You’ll be itching to dive into the shimmering water for snorkeling – find the prefect spot near the coral reef or in the Passe Tohaotu. Eat dinner aboard and get plenty of rest – your Tahitian adventure is just beginning!

Dag 2: Sailing from Taha’a to Huahine takes about 5 or 6 hours, from the Pass Toahotu to Avamoa Pass. Visit Fare, a typical friendly Polynesian village with some boutiques and small restaurants.

Dag 3: Cruise from Fare to Avea Bay, then sail all along the Huahine Lagoon. The anchorage in this bay is very well protected and should provide a restful night’s sleep.

Dag 4: Raiatea is home to the Anapa Pearl Farm, which is well worth a trip. Call first, then take a mooring at the farm and have a wonderful visit. Take your dinner aboard and prepare to sail back to base.

Dag 1: Begin on Raiatea – the cradle of Polynesian culture. Eat dinner aboard and get plenty of rest – your Tahitian adventure is just beginning!

Dag 2: Raiatea is home to the Anapa Pearl Farm, which is well worth a trip. Call first, then take a mooring at the farm and learn all about pearls. Explore the lagoon or hike through the rainforest and chance seeing Tiare Apetahi – a very rare flower.

Dag 3: Anchor at Motu Topua on Bora Bora. Fill your day with swimming and snorkeling, then take a mooring at the Bloody Mary restaurant.

Dag 4: Sail to the East side of the lagoon, where you can swim with turtles, rays, sharks, and fish. In the afternoon, sail down the Southern shore of Bora Bora and explore the magnificent coral reef.

Dag 5: Set sail for the east side of Taha’a. You’ll be itching to dive into the shimmering water for snorkeling – find the perfect spot near the coral reef or in the Passe Tohaotu. Eat dinner aboard and get plenty of rest

Dag 6: Sail to Huahine and visit Fare, a typical friendly Polynesian village with some boutiques and small restaurants.

Dag 7: Cruise from Fare to Avea Bay, then sail all along the Huahine Lagoon. The anchorage in this bay is very well protected and should provide a restful night’s sleep.

Dag 8: Fast passage downwind to Raiatea. Dine ashore before sailing back to base.

Dag 1: Start from the DYC base at 12 h30, to the Motu Mahaea or Motu Cerant (Tahaa). Beautiful snorkeling near the reef, swimming in crystal clear waters. Night at the Haamene bay, anchor in the mud grounds North East of the small village and dinghy to the restaurant Tahaa Maitai. Book in advance.

Dag 2: Tahaa – Bora Bora 22 N miles. Fast downwind passage to Bora Bora, anchor West of the motu Topua. Swimming, snorkeling, then take a mooring at the Bloody Mary. Great restaurant, refill water at the dock.

Dag 3: Explore the lagoon. Sail to the East side of the Bora Bora lagoon, many possible spots for anchor. Visit the Lagoonarium and swim with the rays, sharks, and turtles.

Dag 4: Bora Bora – Raiatea 22 NM Start very early for a rough and long passage to Hurepiti Bay Tahaa. Call Alain Plantier to book the tour for tomorrow. Night on the mooring, visit the Sophie Boutique and dinner aboard.

Dag 5: After the breakfast, excursion in the Tahaa mountain with Alain Plantier, then sail to the Anapa Pearl farm. Tie up the mooring for the night.

Dag 6: Snorkeling on the reef around the boat. Pearl farm visit then sail to Tahaa East coast and stop at the Vahine Island resort. Mooring for the night and excellent restaurant.

Dag 7: Anchor up for Huahine. Anchor in Fare, a typical small village. Boutiques, bar and restaurants on the sea front. Refill water at the dock.

Dag 8: Sail to the South and anchor in the beautiful bay of Avea. Good snorkeling on the coral heads. The shore is great for walking with beautiful scenery. Restaurants on the beach.

Dag 9: Passage Huahine- Raiatea, downwind, good fishing for tunas or mahi mahi. Enter the Irihu pass and take a mooring in the Faaroa Bay.

Dag 10: Take the kayaks or dinghy along the mangrove river (no engine allowed there). Visit the botanical garden beyond the wooden dock. After lunch, sail to Apu Bay, take a mooring from the ex Taravana Yacht Club.

Dag 11: Back to the Marina DYC, at 8AM, stopover at the fuel station at the entrance of the marina for fuel and diesel refill, then call the base for docking assistance. Debriefing and paperwork at the base. Possible day use at the Hawaikinui Hotel (check with the base 2-3 days in advance).

Dag 1: Begin on Raiatea – the cradle of Polynesian culture. Eat dinner aboard and get plenty of rest – your Tahitian adventure is just beginning!

Dag 2: Raiatea is home to the Anapa Pearl Farm, which is well worth a trip. Call first, then take a mooring at the farm and learn all about pearls.

Dag 3: Cruise to Bora Bora, anchoring at Motu Topua. Fill your day with swimming and snorkeling, then take a mooring at the Bloody Mary restaurant.

Dag 4: Rise with the sun and return to Raitea. Explore the lagoon or hike through the rainforest and chance seeing Tiare Apetahi – a very rare flower.

Dag 5: Set sail for the east side of Taha’a. You’ll be itching to dive into the shimmering water for snorkeling – find the prefect spot near the coral reef or in the Passe Tohaotu.

Dag 6: Make your way to Huahine and visit Fare, a typical friendly Polynesian village with some boutiques and small restaurants.

Dag 7: Travel from Fare to Avea Bay today, then sail all along the Huahine Lagoon. The anchorage in this bay is very well protected and should provide a restful night’s sleep.

Dag 8: Cruise back to Raitea, where you can revisit the lush rainforest and sparkling lagoon. Dine aboard, then get plenty of rest for your morning sail.

Dag 9: Moorea, your next stop, is prime territory for snorkeling, fishing, swimming, and paddle-boarding. On shore, well-kept hiking trails connect you to endless exploration. Whales and dolphins call the area home, so book a whale-watching tour or a meet-and-greet with some playful porpoises.

Dag 10: Only a few minutes from Moorea, Tahiti is your next and final destination – and what a grand destination it is.

Dag 11: Tahiti

Day 1: Start from the DYC base at 12 h30, to the Motu Mahaea or Motu Cerant (Tahaa).Beautiful snorkeling near the reef, swimming in crystal clear waters. Night at the Haamene bay, dinner at the Tahaa Maitai. Book in advance.

Day 2: Anchor up for Huahine 25 Miles 5-6 Hours . Stopover off Fare, a typical small village. Boutiques, bars and restaurants on the sea front. Refill water at the dock.

Day 3: Sail to the South and anchor in the beautiful bay of Avea. Good snorkeling on the coral heads. Swim with the Manta rays along the sand edge. Go for a walk along the shore on the East side of the cape. Restaurant Relais Mahana.

Day 4: Passage Huahine- Raiatea, downwind, good fishing for tunas or mahi mahi. Enter the Irihu pass and take a mooring in the Faaroa Bay.

Day 5: Take the kayaks or dinghy along the mangrove river (no engine allowed there). Visit the botanical garden beyond the wooden dock. Sail to Hotopuu bay stopover for the de Taputapuatea Marae then overnight at the Nao Nao Motu.

Day 6: Sail to the Punaeroa pass for a downwind passage to Bora Bora. Anchor on the west side of motu Topua.

Day 7: Explore the lagoon. Sail to the East side of the Bora Bora lagoon. Many possible spots for anchor. Visit the Lagoonarium and swim with the rays, sharks, and turtles. BBQ at night.

Day 8: Back to the west of the lagoon, mooring and dinner at the Bloody Mary’s. Refill water on the dock.

Day 9: Day sail to Tupai, a deserted atoll. Fish, then back to Motu Tepua for the night.

Day 10: Passage for Maupiti. Check the condition of the pass. Call Camille or Alain from Maupiti .If the conditions are too rough, postpone or take the ferry for a day visit to Maupiti.

Day 11: Visit the island. Walk around the shore and snorkel the reef. Dinner at the only restaurant, near by the post office.

Day 12: Sail to Bora Bora. Mooring at the Bora Bora Yacht Club. Refill water and dinner ashore.

Day 13: Sail to Tahaa. Call Alain Plantier for a mooring buoy in the Hurepiti bay and book a tour for tomorrow (tel 65 62 46 VHF 9) or anchor in the bay. Night on the mooring. Visit the Sophie Boutique and dinner aboard.

Day 14: After breakfast, excursion in the Tahaa mountain with Alain Plantier. Night at the Haamene bay. Take a mooring at the Hibiscus restaurant or anchor in the North of Motu Mahatea, an excellent snorkeling destination.

Day 15: Back to the Marina DYC, at 8AM. Stopover at the fuel station at the entrance of the marina for fuel and diesel refill, then call the base for docking assistance. Debriefing and paperwork at the base. Possible day use at the Hawaikinui Hotel (check with the base 2-3 days in advance).

Base Manager
Jérome Touze
Mob: 00 (689) 87305 502
E-mail: baseraiatea@dreamyachtcharter.com

Getting There
International airport in Papeete, several airlines companies offer flights. Between Papeete and Raiatea interior flights are with Air Tahiti.

Transfer
Can be organized by the base (costs indicated in rates sheets / 10mn between airport and the base) or taxis.

Weather Forecast
The radio forecast only in French on Radio Polynesie. No VHF report broadcast, excepted in case of Hurricane on VHF 16. The best option is to have the weather info on the net: www.windguru.cz or www.meteo.pf

Services
Few snacks and restaurants in town 500 metres from the base. Main minimarkets: Liaut, Champion, Leogite and the market in town. Dream Yacht can take care of your provisioning. Send us back the provisioning list available on the site (once you filled it up) and everything will be on board upon your arrival.

Currency
Credit cards / accepted currencies Master & Visa are accepted. Very few shops accept Amex, DYC do not. Local currency is Franc Pacifique, fix rate exchange 1 Euro = 119.3317 CFP ATM machines on every island, bank commission for change at desk.

Other Information
Maupiti pass closes regularly due to heavy swell, call the contacts (see on the pilot guide). Call the base at least one day in advance when returning or for a stopover. ( prefer a stopover during the week rather than weekends. The best provisioning is in Raiatea and Huahine, very poor and expensive in Bora Bora or Tahaa.