ADVENTURING FOR LIFE

Tahiti & French Polynesian Sailing 2024 - 8 Days

Trip Dates: May 31st – June 7th, 2024

You won’t believe the adventure that awaits you in French Polynesia! Get ready 8 Days & 7 Nights of fun on a boat with 36 (or more) new travel friends! You’re going to be blown away by the sparkling turquoise waters, vivid coral, and lush green islands that will make you feel like you’ve landed in paradise. Picture yourself diving into the crystal-clear lagoons, swimming among colorful fish, and exploring the fascinating coral reefs that are just waiting to be discovered.

And that’s not all! You’ll have the chance to immerse yourself in the rich and captivating ancient culture of the French Polynesian people, with stunning temples and archaeological sites around every corner. Our  comfortable small ship will be perfect with a team of expert crew members to guide you every step of the way. Imagine waking up each morning to the gentle sound of waves and stepping out onto the deck to soak in the breathtaking views. Its going to be one heck of a bucketlist adventure of a life time, thats for  for sure! 

Early Bird! The First 8 girls save $100!

  • 8 Days / 7 Nights
  • 36+ Girls – Time to enjoy a luxurious ship in the middle of paradise!
  • Different cabins available, please read carefully while booking to ensure you get the best room for you!
  • All Meals Included! 7 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, 7 Dinners
  • Additional option for a night in a hotel prior to the trip starting!
  • Fly into Papeete Tahiti Faa’a International Airport (PPT)
  • Fly out of Papeete Tahiti Faa’a International Airport (PPT)

Optional Excursions can be signed up for 90 days prior to the trip. This way you don’t have to sign up for anything you dont want to. Rather sit on the baot and relax all day or go for a swim instead of heading out on an adventure? Totally up to you! 

Have Questions about this trip? Read the FAQ, Still have questions? Message Rachel @RachelLikesTraveling on Instagram or drop us an email at: [email protected]!
 
Only a 25% Down payment is required to book this trip – Pay however you’d like until 60 Days before the trip – full payment is due on April 1st, 2024, All pricing is in USD.
Curious how to get to Tahiti? There will be a direct flight from LAX to Tahiti arranged for the group, more details will be available in April 2023! (this is completely optional & at an additional cost).

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Overview

Have you dreamed of venturing to Tahiti ? Nows the time, we’re going in May!

This trip will have you living it up on a boat in the middle of breath-taking lagoons all around the local area. All cabins are beautifully finished with wood trimmings and comforting fabrics to give you the homely feel. Each cabin has it’s own marbled ensuite, each with their own shower so you’ll only be sharing with your roomie! Upper and Main deck rooms have windows perfect for waking up to the sunrise, and all Lower Deck cabins come with portholes to watch the waves lapping against the boat. All cabins come with A/C, a flatscreen TV, telephones to phone areas of the boat (please be respectful), a hairdryer, mini-fridge, a small music system, PA system for announcements and safe deposit boxes – although we would still recommend only bringing essential items.

What can you do during the day?

Every day is a new day! There’ll be plenty of adventures off of the boat to make the most of your time away, however, if you want a quiet day chilling in one of the beautiful lagoons, there’s plenty of things to do onboard. There’s an indoor lounge area to get away from the sun and read a book, or chat away with your boat pals, or if you’d rather spend some time outside there’s a beautifully inviting deck area, a place for gathering around and getting the best tan ever. You can even enjoy your meals outdoors if you should wish, or there’s an internal dining room for you to relax in. However, probably the most popular place on the boat is situated off of the stern – the swim deck! Perfect for pushing off of and enjoying the crystal clear waters surrounding you.

Main Deck

The main deck houses the main lounge, full of cosy sofas and a full-service bar to grab a quick drink at! There’s also a plasma TV screen to sit down and relax at. This area is a proper social hub, and a great place to hang out to look for someone to chat away with. There’s also a small library where you are able to borrow any of the books onboard from – perfect for those who want to read something new! The area was beautifully renovated in 2015 to feature wood flooring and new furniture and comfortable sofas, perfect for relaxing your day away on the calm waters.

Dining Rooms

On the lower deck is where you’ll find the indoor dining room – a buffet styled area, with no official seating plan and food made by a fabulous team working to make your trip perfect! 
The aft area situated on the Upper Deck, is home to a semi-covered area where you can enjoy your food in an al fresco environment, the seating in this area is also unassisgned, and provides you with fascinating views of the picturesque views surrounding you. The menu is tailored for us, and full of yummy international food, yet still providing a focus on local specialties.

Sun Deck

Yes, of course there’s a beautiful sun deck to sunbathe on! A generous space, packed full of sun loungers and the open air – definitely the place you should try and spend most of your time! The outside air will renew your energy levels.

Highlights

  • 46 Spots max
  • Double occupancy cabin rooms (2 beds per room) (Some exceptions and different rooms)
  • Fly into Papeete Tahiti Faa'a International Airport (PPT/NTAA)
  • Fly out of Papeete Tahiti Faa'a International Airport (PPT/NTAA)

Itinerary

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Today is the day you arrive in the beautiful Tahiti!

For those not opting to stay in a hotel the night before, please ensure you arrive as early as possible into Tahiti so you have enough time to make your way to the boat. Today you’ll set sail for Bora Bora in the afternoon, so everyone needs to be onboard by 2pm.

Tonight you’ll enjoy a lovely meal onboard your own personal heaven and we’ll cheers to a fun week ahead of us. Sit back, relax and enjoy the first of many amazing sunsets as the boat heads to the next port!

Arrival: Fly into PPT Airport

Includes: Airport Transfer, Dinner

Dinner

Who doesn’t love waking up somewhere new?! Today you’ll wake up in Bora Bora!

After enjoying breakfast with a mind-blowing view of Bora Bora lagoon and the famous Mount Otemanu in the backdrop, you’ll have a choice of a number of optional activities to fill both today and tomorrow. Our guide on the boat will be able to help you with any activities you may wish to partake in, and if you have any ideas let them know as I’m sure we could try and work something out!

Optional Adventures:

  • Cultural 4X4 Tour, with a local guide.
  • Open Air Lagoon Aquarium Experience: Shark & Ray, Moto Tapu
  • Snorkeling through the picturesque lagoons – with Sharks & Stingrays!
  • Jet Skiing
  • Scuba Diving (need to be certified!)

Overnight in Bora Bora

Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Another day, another stunning breakfast with a view!
After you’ve had your belly full, you’ll  have another opportunity to sign up for the optional cultural tour in a 4×4 if you didn’t get the chance to yesterday. There are other half day activities you could opt to do today as well from a 4WD tour of the island or jet skiing.

After lunch, we will pull anchor and set sail on our way to Huahine. While the boat is moving, there’s lots of places onboard to relax and unwind, and catch some of those beautiful rays! So make sure to pack a good book, or get chatting away getting to know each other before we anchor ready for dinner in another breathtaking lagoon for the night.

Optional Adventures:

  • Cultural 4X4 Tour, with a local guide.
  • 4WD Island Tour
  • Jet Skiing

Overnight in: Huahine

Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Another day in paradise! Get up, grab some breakfast, and let’s go exploring!

Head over to the two main islands of Huahine, a jungle paradise filled with tropical plantations including coconuts, vanilla orchids, banana groves, breadfruit trees and watermelon fields. While packed full of beautiful nature,  Huahine is also known for its cultural history– it was once home to Tahitian royalty and has many ancient temples known as marae in French Polynesian culture. This will be an amazing chance to experience some of the oldest architecture you will ever get to see, so enjoy it.

Today you have the option to  join another tour where you will be driven around in 4×4 vehicles to visit the small villages of Fare, featuring a archaeological site and Maeva, a vanilla plantation. If you choose this option, you will return to the boat for lunch.
If you don’t opt for the tour, you can still speak to your guide about getting off the boat for a little exploration or just relax on the deck and take a dip in the waters (where safe to do so).

Tonight, we’ll have another beautiful meal onboard, and then you will spend the night anchored in the lagoon – let’s enjoy our nights!

Optional Adventure:

  • 4×4 & Walking Tour of a Maeva Village, the Faie & Sacred Site

Overnight in Huahine 

Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Wake up in the lagoon this morning and head on down for a lovely fresh breakfast.
While you wake up, your captain will set sail for the beautiful island of Taha’a, which shares a magnificent lagoon with neighbouring Raiatea Island.

This beautiful living island is covered with banana, watermelon, vanilla orchid and coconut groves – a beautiful natural view for everyone to experience, not something you get to see in the modern western world.

Today you’ll have the chance to explore the beautiful island by 4×4 vehicle in an optional tour, should you wish. If you opt for this, you’ll visit a pearl farm and a traditional vanilla plantation. It’s also the perfect opportunity to try some of the local fruits that are grown in the region and take in some of the incredible views of Ha’amene Bay.

The afternoon is free for swimming and snorkeling on the “motu”, or reef islet, or exploring the area around the reef on your own – we recommend you have a good level of swimming for these experiences as we cannot guarantee the depth of the water below you.

Optional Adventures:

  • Taha’a Guided tour by 4X4

Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

This morning you’ll wake up and begin sailing across the lagoon, heading toward Raiatea, which is considered the homeland of the ancient Polynesians.

While it was previously known as Havai’i – Raiatea translates to “faraway heaven” and “sky with soft light”. Today you’ll have another chance to take explore another part of this beautiful world in an optional excursion which will introduce you to the highlights of Raiatea. Meet your guide for an informative & intimate tour by minibus. You’ll be able to enjoy a drive through the main town of Uturoa, the cultural and administrative centre of Raiatea. You will get to visit the Mount Temehani, endemic home to the Tiare Apetahi and ancient Marae (open-air temple) of Taputapuatea.

In the afternoon, there will be another chance to  join an optional kayak tour of the Faaroa River, French Polynesia’s only navigable river, with an expert guide leading the way through Raiatea’s verdant interior. We would recommend that you have some kayaking experience for this adventure, as it can be hard work and it will be a long journey – but oh so worth it!

Once everyone is back on board, you’ll enjoy a lovely dinner together before sailing onto Mo’orea.

Optional Adventures:

  • Faaroa River & Marae Taputapuatea by mini bus
  • Highlights of Ra’iatea

Overnight at sea.

Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today, you’ll wake up in a new place again, so open those windows and welcome to Mo’orea. Take in the beautiful view of the high eight peaked mountain, that rises high above the lagoon you will enjoy your breakfast in today.

This location has inspired many different things in the past, and we’re hoping it will get you inspired as well! So you can either sign up for one of the optional extras today, or spend your final full day onboard, catching the rays and enjoying the lagoon surrounding you.

You could even hop on a 4WD or ATV tour of Moorea up Magic Mountain to a stunning viewpoint from the top!

Later today, everyone will meet back on the ship and enjoy a farewell dinner together, before spending a night anchored in the lagoon.
You’ll have a beautiful backdrop to toast the trip farewell, and see ya later to your new friends.

Optional Adventures:

  • ATV Tour up Magic Mountain with a stop at the Belvedere Pineapple Farm
  • 4X4 Nature & Culture Tour
  • Snorkeling & Rays Trip

Overnight in Cusco

Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

This morning you’ll set sail early for Tahiti, arriving in Papeete by 9am, so please ensure all flights are booked in the afternoon to take account for any weather issues, and travelling from the port to the airport.

Included: Breakfast, Shuttles to Airport

Breakfast

Activities Included

Inclusions

  • Accomodations in double or twin cabin with private bathroom & A/C
  • Full Board: Buffet Breakfast and two meals every day with a Welcome Cocktail, A Local Theme Evening, Fun BBQ & Captains Dinner
  • Regular Coffee, Tea & Drinking water all day
  • All Transportation listed on itinerary
  • Airport Transportation during designated times
  • Use of snorkeling and fishing equipment on board
  • English Speaking Cruise Team

Exclusions

  • International Fights
  • Food & Drinks/Alcohol/Beverages not listed on the inclusions
  • Visas (if applicable)
  • Travel Insurance (required)
  • Airport Transfers outside of designated Times
  • Any transportation not listed in inclusions
  • Optional Activities
  • Crew Tips - we recommend $100/USD per person for the whole week
  • Port fees, which are approximately $300/person for the whole week
  • Personal Expenses such as Wi-Fi
Does this trip include flights?

International flights to and from the trip destination are not included. Only flights that are included are listed in inclusions. Looking for cheap flights? Check out Kayak.com or Google Flights!

We will also add an optional flight from LAX to Tahiti to the trip when flight schedules for Air Tahiti come available in April 2024 for those interested!

Is Food Included?

Each trip is different, at least 2 dinners plus breakfast every day is included. The Inclusions has the exact list of food included! Dietary & allergy information will also be collected leading up to the trip to ensure you’re taken care of.

What is due to book a spot on a trip?

A minimum of 25% down payment is due at the time of booking. The down payment is refundable until your spot is confirmed at which time it becomes non-refundable. Your spot is confirmed after the first 8 bookings are made. The remaining balance is due 60 days prior to the trip. If you book within 59 days from trip start, the full amount will be due at booking.

What is the refund policy?

Once the trip is confirmed with 8 spots booked, the 25% deposit is non-refundable. Additional payments over the 25% are refundable until we are 60 days out from the trip.

At the 60 day mark all payments are due and the trip is 100% non-refundable.

If you need to cancel your spot prior to 60 days before the trip starts, there is a $100 cancelation fee and the remainder can be used on a future Adventuring for Life trip.

If you cancel 1-59 days prior to the trip, it is 100% non-refundable.

Travel Insurance is highly recommended, especially for ALL International Trips, to protect you in case you do have to cancel at any point.

Should I get Travel Insurance?

Yes, Travel Insurance is required for this trip. There is not a minimum amount of medical coverage.

Travel Insurance Quotes can be gotten here: https://bit.ly/3wANvi0

What is the Covid / Vaccine Policy?

For this trip, the boat requires proof of vaccination in the form of a vaccine card, or your country’s equivalent. Please ensure you have this available for the trip.

Do I need to take a covid test to go home?

As of September 2022, Covid tests are not required to return to the USA or Canada.

How does roommate matching work?

The majority of the people that sign up for the trips with adventuring for life are coming solo! We do an extensive Roommate matching survey before each trip to help match people up that have the same vibe. You are welcome to bring a friend or request a certain roommate after you’ve met the girls on the group chat or let us pick somebody for you.

We offer solo rooms on certain trips for people that want their own space but you are 100% welcome to sign up by yourself and we will get you a great roommate.

How much are the optional activities?

The current prices for 2023 range from 65 to 105 Euros – 2024 pricing for activites is not out quite yet and this list isn’t all encompassing as there are A LOT of options. You can roughly estimate about 100 euros per day for activities if you wanted to do something every single day.

Moorea – Snorkeling & Ray Tour – EUR65
Moorea – Nature & Culture Tour – EUR76
Ra’iatea – Faaroa River & Marae Taputapuatea by mini bus – EUR60
Ra’iatea – Highlights of Ra’iatea – EUR66
Taha’a – Taha’a Guided tour by 4WD – EUR69
Huahine – 4WD & Walking Tour: Maeva Village, the Faie & Sacred Site – EUR105
Bora Bora – Cultural Tour by 4WD – EUR105
Bora Bora – Open Air Lagoon Aquarium Experience: Shark & Ray, Moto Tapu – EUR89

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Trip Facts

  • 36 Minimum to Sail
  • This trip has a lot of walking & swimming involved - you should be pretty active, and a very good swimmer for this trip!
  • May, 31st, 2024 - as early as possible, so you can board the boat on time.
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