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Catamaran cruise through the Tuamotu
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Experience an extraordinary tailor-made cruise through the Tuamotu atolls, within the UNESCO-listed biosphere reserve.
- Capacity
- Up to 5 guests
- Minimum duration
- From 4 days
- Price
- Tailored rates
The Tuamotu archipelago, a unique change of scenery.
Discovering the Tuamotu is extraordinary in more ways than one:
- This archipelago is unique: nothing compares to its atolls, so the change of scenery is complete!
- Prepare to be amazed… the blue and green shades of the lagoonswill leave you spellbound
- By meeting its inhabitants, the Paumotu peopleyou will experience Polynesian hospitality, simple and genuine
- You will discover the cultureof Polynesia and the Paumotu through fun, cultural and sporting activities
A cruise, an ideal way to discover the Tuamotu atolls
Exploring the Tuamotu atolls by cruise is the most natural and accessible way to discover this remote archipelago.
These atolls are close enough to one another for beautiful, often easy passages. Once inside the lagoon, the reef creates calm waters—like a lake—ideal for life on board.
In this authentic archipelago, still protected from mass tourism, a boat is sometimes the only way to explore these lost gems.
A cruise is the ideal way to make the most of the Tuamotu.
Na Maka, an ideal catamaran for exploring the Tuamotu in complete freedom
Thanks to its shallow draft , Na Maka can reach shallow areas where a conventional monohull could not venture.
In the Tuamotu, where shallow lagoons are common, the catamaran provides unmatched freedom to explore unmatched freedom of navigation.
Its generous living space and natural stabilitymake life on board especially comfortable, even for guests who are sensitive to seasickness.
Indicative itinerary
Cruise inspiration: 10 days in the Tuamotu, at the heart of the UNESCO-listed biosphere reserve
Fakarava > Kauehi > Toau > Fakarava
This itinerary is provided as a guide only. It adapts according to weather conditions, tides, and passenger preferences.
Days 1–3 — Fakarava
Board in Fakarava and stroll through the pretty village of Rotoava, your first taste of the Paumotu atmosphere.
Sail across the lagoon to the atoll's south-eastern tip and discover a paradisiacal anchorage that immediately invites you to slow down… time has become a rare commodity, but the Paumotu seem to have an unlimited supply.
You have reached the end of the world, outside time, and it feels wonderful!
Ready for an emotional highlight?
After a few miles, we will anchor near the southern pass at Tetamanu… snorkelling or diving, you will not miss the famous shark wall: there are so many sharks that they seem to form a wall…
Grey sharks, blacktip and whitetip sharks are joined by humphead wrasse, every kind of parrotfish in every colour—in short, a multitude of fish to observe in a giant aquarium that will make you want to linger in the water for hours.
Days 4–7 — Kauehi
Set a course for Kauehi, reached after a beautiful half-day passage. Sailing is usually comfortable on a broad reach. Let us tell you straight away: Kauehi is a treasure, and quite well kept…
This is a promise of a unique encounter with the islanders… we spent almost a year here during lockdown, so naturally we formed special bonds that we love to share.
Depending on your wishes, you can try fishing, spearfishing in the lagoon or outside the reef for larger game, learn to cook Paumotu food and/or weave your own niau hat (made from coconut leaves), or try Patia fa, an ancestral sport that is still widely practised.
Hikes let you observe the ocean and lagoon at the same time—fabulous!
If big-game fishing appeals to you, it can be arranged. And if you come back empty-handed, with a little luck you may taste kaveu (coconut crab)… for some, that is the ultimate highlight.
Days 8–10 — Toau
After a half-day downwind passage, we stop at Toau, a wild atoll with very few inhabitants (between 5 and 10 depending on the season). It feels like a Robinson Crusoe adventure, and it is not unusual to be the only boat at anchor.
Because the atoll is rarely visited, the snorkelling is even richer. Its hoa, passages between two motu (islets), are spectacularly beautiful. Without a doubt, this is another place that will drain your camera battery.
Return to Fakarava through the northern pass.
*This cruise itinerary is also perfect for kitesurfing and wing-foiling enthusiasts. Incredible spots, especially around Fakarava and Tahanea, are close to our favourite anchorages.
Tahanea option
If you have 4–5 extra days between Fakarava and Kauehi, we will visit Tahanea, an uninhabited atoll. Here, the expression “in the middle of nowhere” takes on its full meaning. It was in Tahanea that our children learned to play Koh-Lanta.
With people leaving nature more to itself, marine life is abundant. The same is true on land: at nightfall, with a little patience and curiosity, you may see the famous kaveu…
Why sail with Tahiti Guest Boat?
Because we love Polynesia and know it well, we are committed to helping you discover it in all its authenticity.
Because every cruise is unique and created with and for our guests. Choose the pace, activities, and landscapes that suit you.
For the comfort of our Na Maka catamaran, under sail and at anchor, and for the attention to detail that makes all the difference.
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Whether you are two, four, a couple, a family or a group of friends, every itinerary is tailored to you.
Rate: €300 per person per day, based on four guests.
All-inclusive: catamaran hire, skipper, host, meals, drinks and activities, excluding alcohol and activities provided by external operators.
Not included: alcohol and activities requiring an external operator.
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