MEGA Yacht Sailing Adventure - Society Islands & Tuamotus!
February 26 to March 8, 2009
French Polynesia (Tahiti) is considered to be the most beautiful and romantic place on Earth. These islands are located only 2 1/2 hours beyond Hawaii, and yet a world apart. An extraordinarily safe destination, the islands and people of Tahiti welcome visitors with a remarkable blend of beauty and tranquility.
Tahiti (French Polynesia) is many islands, actually several groups of volcanic peaks and atolls spreading over hundreds of miles of ocean. Each island possesses its own unique flavor and charms, from the broad lagoon of Rangiroa to the bustling marketplace of Papeete. Thanks to their geography, spectacular mountain peaks, the lush vegetation, and the clearest water anywhere, the islands of Tahiti are the most beautiful in the world.
Tahiti and her islands are a remarkable blend of new and old, where tradition and modern comforts meet. The people of these islands are a fusion of many races and cultures defining today's Polynesian way of life. The atmosphere of French Polynesia blends French sophistication and Polynesian gaiety. French Polynesians love to laugh and sing and they approach life with a joyous spirit. A vacation to these islands warms the heart, clears the mind, rejuvenates the body, and fills you with peace. Once you visit the islands of Tahiti, you will know why so many people refer to them as the most magnificent place on Earth.
In contrast to the dramatic peaks of the high islands such as Tahiti, Moorea and Bora Bora, the low islands of the Tuamotu atolls are green rings of coral reef surrounding a turquoise lagoon. The Tuamotu Archipelago comprises 78 coral atolls, scattered over several hundred miles of the eastern Pacific Ocean. Some of the main atolls are Rangiroa, Manihi, and Mataiva.
Colors seem brighter here and the water is incredibly clear. The beautiful interior lagoons have one or two narrow openings to the ocean where the rushing tides provide nutrients for an exuberant coral and fish life. Diving or snorkeling in these passes, with their exceptional clear waters, is an amazing experience. Local life on these atolls is simple and peaceful. In the small villages, usually located near the pass, the visitor can discover the true flavor of the Tuamotu, often participating in the daily activities of the Paumotu people.
The interior lagoons are a haven for black pearl farms, fish parks, snorkeling and scuba diving. Motorized outrigger canoes or motor boats are used by the locals to reach the distant motu islets across the lagoon, where the day is spent collecting copra and searching for colorful seashells.
Itinerary: 10 NIGHTS - SOCIETY ISLANDS & TUAMOTUS
- Thursday 26 Feb Papeete, Tahiti
- Friday 27 Feb At Sea
- Saturday 28 Feb Fakarava, Tuamotus
- Sunday 01 Mar Tiputa & Rangiroa, Tuamotus
- Monday 02 Mar Tiputa & Rangiroa, Tuamotus (depart afternoon)
- Tuesday 03 Mar At Sea
- Wednesday 04 Mar Bora Bora, Society Islands
- Thursday 05 Mar Raiatea, Society Islands (am)
- Thursday 05 Mar Tahaa, Society Islands (pm)
- Friday 06 Mar Huahine, Society Islands
- Saturday 07 Mar Moorea, Society Islands
- Saturday 07 Mar Papeete, Tahiti (evening)
- Sunday 08 Mar Papeete, Tahiti
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