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- 3 atolls visited: Fakarava, Toau and Rangiroa.

- Cruise dates scheduled on basis of full moon: Most of the time in rising moon periods, with full moon occurring toward the end of the cruise. Enough to keep everlasting memories of two nights of navigation under sail between atolls.

- Comfortable deep-sea navigation, sailing along prevailing winds.

- Opportunity of scuba diving on three to four occasions with diving clubs in Fakarava and Rangiroa.


- Wide range of activities offered: Snorkel diving, all kinds of fishing, kayak rides - Introduction to the ecosystem of atolls - lunch with islanders - etc.

- As all our cruises we guarantee departure with minimum two passengers.

No question about it: this is definitely an extraordinary cruise, opened to a large variety of passengers in search of a week-long unforgettable, off-the-beaten track experience in French Polynesia. This is a rare privilege for our passengers to be a part of such a cruise as they will enjoy places still completely preserved and unspoilt.

Day 1 : Fakarava - Early morning welcome of passengers at the airport. Boarding, settling aboard and sailing. Short ride in the lagoon, discovery of the northern pass then lunch/bathing at mooring location. Visit to a pearl farm in the afternoon.

Day 2 : Morning - Leisurely discovery of the charming village of Rotoava - Opportunity to do a "northern pass" diving with the local diving club. Afternoon - 3 hours sailing across the atoll.

Day 3 : South Fakarava - A Robinson Crusoe day - Excursion to discover the reef flat, fauna et flora - Barbecue picnic lunch on a desert motu - Various water-based recreational activities. Opportunity for one or two diving sessions with the diving club at Tetamanu Village.
"Sunset - big show" cocktail at the Tetamanu Pass - Dinner -
Departure at around 09.00 pm for a night of sailing to Toau (60 miles nautiques)

Day 4 : Toau - A day dedicated to the discovery of that unspoilt atoll abounding in fish - "Paumotu style" lunch with islanders - Then late afternoon sailing for a night of navigation to Rangiroa (120 nautical miles).

Day 5 : Rangiroa - Arrival in the morning - Visit to the picturesque village of Tiputa - Morning dedicated to water-based activities: accompanied snorkel diving down the pass - same type of diving at the aquarium - Opportunity for " scuba " diving with a diving club - After lunch, sailing inside the atoll up to the Pink Sands location.
Barbecue dinner on board.

Day 6 : Pink Sands Area: A Robinson Crusoe day - Picnic lunch on a motu - Underwater exploration - Water-based recreational activities.

Day 7 : After breakfast, sailing back to base, including a stop at the birds island. Light lunch and disembarking at 01.00 pm or so then transfer to Rangiroa airport.

The itineray as described is not part of the contract and may be subject to changes due to weather conditions.

Cruises in the Heart of Tuamotu 2007

From 24 february to 2 march
From 31 march to 06 april
From 28 april to 04 may
From 2 to 8 june 
From 20 to 26 october
From 17 to 23 november
From 22 to 28 december

• Full hotel services aboard in double cabin occupancy
• All meals and beverages during meals
• Leisure equipment ( sea kayaks, Snorkeling and fishing gears )
• Transfers between airport and catamaran
• Excursion and events specified in program

Not included are

• Inter islands flights
• Cancellation insurance

Children rates, general and special conditions, please contact us.

• Visit of a pearl farm
• Visit of local Tuamotu villages
• Discovery of the natural and preserved Tuamotu environment
• Sharks, turtles, rays, reef fish watching
• Snorkeling parties, beachcombing, kayak rides
• Typical inland lunch with islanders

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