MARINA SAILING TAHITI VACATION APRIL 19-29, 2018

Our Tahiti Sailing vacation includes easy passages in one of the most exotic cruising grounds in the world. We will enjoy snorkeling and scuba diving on the reefs, swimming and sunbathing on white-sand beaches, and delight in luxury resorts, shopping, and fine restaurants in picturesque anchorages. The longest passage to windward is about 18 nautical miles. The open-water passages from Tahaa to Bora-Bora are simply spectacular!

Thursday, April 19: Depart LAX on Air France AF076 at 11:55pm. Arrive Papeete at 5:20am on Friday.

Friday, April 20: Depart the airport and taxi over to Le Meridian Resort. This beautiful oceanfront resort features Wellness Center, white sand bottom pool, complimentary snorkeling, kayaking, free WIFI and L’Atelier du Chef cooking lessons, L’Atelier art gallery, helicopter, boat, and 4x4 excursions. Tonight we will enjoy a welcome party by the pool, then dinner at a fun restaurant.

Saturday, April 21: Fly to Raiatea on flight VT370, at 8:15am and arrive in Raiatea at 9:35am. Take the bus to Marina Apooiti. Have breakfast at the marina, then shop for provisions. After the chart briefing and orientation, sail to the east side of Tahaa and tie to a mooring off of the Hibiscus Restaurant just inside the Baie Haamene. Relax on board or take a short dingy ride to great snorkeling just North of the Mahaea motu. Plan to join the flotilla for a 5pm party on the lead boat, then dinner at the Hibiscus Restaurant for a Polynesian evening with local music and dancing.

Sunday, April 22: Leave early for a 5-hour reach to Bora-Bora’s western shore. We can snorkel off Motu Tapu, and then pick up moorings at the Bora Bora Yacht Club. Dinner tonight at the Bora Bora Yacht Club.

Monday, April 23: Bora Bora is one of the most beautiful places on earth and today we explore the island above and below the water including snorkeling, diving, island jeep and moped tours and our personal favorites, the stingray and manta ray tours. We will meet at the Yacht Club for cocktails and dinner.

Tuesday, April 24: Leave in the morning and sail to the west side of Motu Toopua and anchor near the Conrad Bora Bora Nui resort. We can swim, snorkel and explore the island. Around 11 am, we can sail north and take the east pass to the lagoon on the east side of Bora Bora to anchor off of Motu Tofari and explore the motu with our dinghies and then sail back to Bloody Mary’s restaurant at the south end of Baie De Povai where we will have dinner.

Wednesday, April 25: Sail back around the north end of Raiatea and down the eastern side to Baie Faaroa. We will have a party at 6pm on one of cats and then you can have dinner at La Croix du Sud, a restaurant in the middle of the bay or have a relaxing dinner on board.

Thursday, April 26: In the morning, we explore the Apoomao River by dinghy, then sail to Tahaa Island and anchor in Hurepiti Bay on Tahaa’s western shore. Pick up a mooring and check out the Le Tahaa Island resort and spa and enjoy their outdoor dining under the stars.

Friday, April 27: Sailing inside the lagoon, pick up a mooring at Motu Tuuahine and enjoy the Vahine Island resort.

Saturday, April 28: Sail back to the charter base dock and head for the airport to catch the Air Tahiti flight VT438, departing at 12:55PM, arriving in Papeete at 2:35pm. Take the shuttle to Tahiti InterContinental to our private rooms. Spend the afternoon sightseeing or floating in the pool with cold drinks. Tonight we will enjoy dinner in town or at the resort.

Sunday, April 29: Depart on Air France AF077 at 7:30am, arrive LAX at 6:35pm.

Round Trip Airfare from LAX to Tahiti on Air France: $1042; Round trip airfare from Papeete to Raiatea: $335;one night hotel at Le Sofitel and one night Le Meridian (based on 2 per room): $338; Moorings 4800 (8 per boat) or Sunsail 444 (6 per boat) (4 cabins, 4 heads): $1533; Bus transfers (estimate): $50.00.

TRIP COST PER PERSON: $3298* Airfare and hotel prices subject to change. Food and expenses on board the yacht is estimated at $175 per person. Prices do not include food or activities on shore.

Applicant agrees to book their own airline and hotel reservations. Arrive in Raiatea in the morning of April 21, as we will be casting off shortly after noon. Vacate the boats no later than 11am on April 28. 25% of boat fee is due upon booking and the balance of the boat fee is due sixty days prior to departure. The above credit card will be billed for the boat fee. If you cancel this vacation, boat fees are not refundable, unless another person takes your place. We recommend you purchase travel and medical insurance at aaa.com or travelguard.com.

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