Day
1: CHARTER START - 6 nautical miles After chart
briefing and orientation, depart for Tahaa, sailing
inside the reef to Motu Mahaea for a good snorkeling
and relax afternoon. Anchor in Au bay for the night.
Day
2: Bora Bora to Motu Tupe - 30 nautical miles : Leave
early for a 5-hour reach to Bora-Bora's west shore.
Anchor at Motu Tupe, swimming and snorkeling in the
most beautiful lagoon.
Day
3: Explore Bora Bora - 8 nautical miles then 5
nautical miles: By early in the morning, discover the
traditional lagoonarium where you could swim with
turtles, friendly rays, sharks and different kind of
fish. In the afternoon sail down to southern shore of
Bora Bora and explore the magnificent coral garden.
Day
4: Explore Bora Bora - 13 nautical miles: Discover the
lagoon of Bora-Bora under sail. This is a lagoon where
you could happily spend the rest of your days
contemplating the Pahia and Otemanu mountains. Anchor
for the night close by the Bloody Mary's restaurant.
Day
5: Bora Bora to Raiatea - 30 nautical miles then 12
nautical miles (a early start for a very long day!)
Back to the Moorings base Raiatea for re provisioning.
Day
6: Raiatea to Tahaa Island - 15 nautical miles Early
in the morning, explore the Apoomao river by dinghy.
An afternoon sail to Tahaa island and night anchor in
Hurepiti bay on Tahaa's west shore.
Day
7: Tahaa Island to Apu Bay - 8 nautical miles Sailing
inside the lagoon and stop at Motu Tautau for
snorkeling. Back for the night in Apu Bay or take a
mooring just off the marina Apooiti.
Final
Morning: Return the boat before 10:00 a.m for the
debriefing Call the base for a pilot. Plan a tour
around the island or visit a pearl farm if you have a
late flight.
Sample Itinerary: 10
Days
Day
1: CHARTER START - 4 nautical miles After chart
briefing and orientation, depart for Tahaa, sailing
inside the reef. Anchor in APU BAY for the night.
Day
2: Tahaa to Bora Bora - 33 nautical miles Leave early
for a 5-hour reach to Bora-Bora's west shore. Anchor
at Motu Tofari.
Day
3: Explore Bora Bora - 8 nautical miles A one-hour
sail take you to the Bora-Bora hotel. Anchor just
north of Point Raititi.
Day
4: Explore Bora Bora Explore the magnificent waters of
the Bora-Bora Lagoon. Anchor for the night at the
Bora-Bora Yacht Club.
Day
5: Bora Bora to Raiatea - 30 nautical miles then 12
nautical miles (a early start for a very long day!)
Back to the Moorings base Raiatea for re provisioning.
Day
6: Explore Raiatea - 4 nautical miles then 2 nautical
miles By early morning light, explore the Apoomao
river by dinghy . An afternoon sail inside the lagoon
will bring you to the village of Opoa. Anchor in
Hotopuu Bay for the night.
Day
7: Raiatea to Huahine - 30 nautical miles Depart
Raiatea for a 6-hour close reach to Huahine. Anchor in
front of Fare village.
Day
8: Explore Huahine - 10 nautical miles Sail inside the
reef to Bay d'Avea for good snorkeling.
Day
9: Huahine to Tahaa - 36 nautical miles Depart for an
early morning sail back to Tahaa. Anchor in Haamene
Bay for the night.
Day
10: Explore Tahaa Sail all the way around Tahaa.
Inside the lagoon. Overnight anchorage in Apu Bay or
better take a mooring just off the marina Apooiti
Final
Morning: Return the boat before 10:00 a.m for the
debriefing Call the base for a pilot. Plan a tour
around the island or visit a pearl farm if you have a
late flight.
