French Polynesia · Society Islands · Private crewed charter
Bora Bora & the Society Islands
Lagoons in every shade of blue, overwater sunsets and volcanic peaks. Sail between Raiatea, Taha'a, Bora Bora and Huahine, each with its own character.
Sample itinerary
Raiatea, Taha'a, Bora Bora & Huahine, seven nights
The Leeward Society Islands share sheltered lagoons, so much of the week is spent in calm water with short open-sea passages between islands.
- Day1
Raiatea
Board at Raiatea, the sacred island, and visit Taputapuatea, the UNESCO World Heritage marae complex at the heart of Polynesian culture.
Culture · Lagoon - Day2
Taha'a
Cross the shared lagoon to Taha'a, the vanilla island. Visit a vanilla farm and drift-snorkel the famous coral garden.
Vanilla farm · Coral garden - Day3
Bora Bora
Sail to Bora Bora beneath Mount Otemanu. Anchor in the turquoise lagoon and swim with rays and reef sharks.
Lagoon · Snorkel - Day4
Bora Bora lagoon
A full day exploring the lagoon: snorkel coral gardens, look for manta rays and enjoy the sunset over Mount Otemanu.
Mantas · Paddle-board · Sunset - Day5
Return to Taha'a
Sail back to Taha'a for a quiet anchorage off a motu, the small coral islets that ring the lagoon.
Motu · Swim - Day6
Huahine
An open-water passage to Huahine, the most authentic of the islands, with ancient marae, sacred blue-eyed eels and the village of Fare.
Culture · Village · Snorkel - Day7
Huahine lagoon
Snorkel the reefs, cycle around the island or relax on a motu beach before your farewell dinner.
Snorkel · Cycle · Farewell dinner - Day8
Return to Raiatea
Sail back to Raiatea to disembark, with flights connecting to Papeete.
Disembark
This is a sample route. Every charter is tailored: your captain will adapt the plan around wind, weather and what your group enjoys most.
Charter area
Where you'll sail
- Start & finish · Raiatea
- Nearest airport · Raiatea (RFP), via Papeete (PPT)
- Longest passage · Taha'a to Huahine, about 3 to 4 hours
- Best season · May to October
Make it yours
More of French Polynesia
Moorea & Tahiti
Dramatic peaks, whale watching from July to October and easy access from Papeete.
The Tuamotus
Remote atolls such as Fakarava and Rangiroa, famous for diving with sharks.
Whale season
Humpback whales visit the islands from about July to October.
What to expect
What is included
Usually included
- The yacht, captain, crew and chef
- All meals and a standard bar on all-inclusive yachts
- Water toys and snorkel gear
Usually extra
- Flights to Papeete and inter-island flights
- Crew gratuity
- Fuel and harbour fees on some yachts
- Excursions and diving
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
How much does a crewed yacht charter in French Polynesia cost?
Rates depend on the yacht, season and group size. Crewed catamarans are usually priced all-inclusive of crew, meals, drinks and water toys, with crew gratuity of 15 to 20% on top. Your broker gives you a full, transparent quote.
When is the best time to sail French Polynesia?
May to October is the drier, cooler season with steady trade winds. November to April is warmer and more humid with more rain.
How do we get there?
International flights arrive at Papeete, Tahiti, with short connecting flights to Raiatea and Bora Bora.
Is it suitable for families?
Yes. The lagoons are sheltered and calm, with short passages between islands.
Your week, your way
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