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Itinerary 2025

Day #1: We Begin in Tahaa

Starting from ether Ocean Adventures’ base at 11:30 a.m. in the Motu Mahaea, or Motu Cerant (Tahaa).

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Beautiful snorkeling near the reef, swimming in crystal clear waters. Night on anchor or move to the Haamene bay for a dinner at the restaurant Tahaa Maitai, chez Bruno, excellent chef.

Day #2: Tahaa to Bora Bora 22 NM

Start early to Bora Bora by the Tiva pass, anchor West of the motu Topua. Swimming, snorkeling with Manta Rays and Sharks, then take a mooring at Bora Bora Yacht Club. Good restaurant and you can refill with water at the dock. Laundry service available.

Day #3: Exploring Bora Bora

From the East side of the Bora Bora lagoon. Many possible spots to anchor. Visit the Lagoonarium and swim with the Rays, Sharks, Turtles... Possible Tahitian lunch on the motu (Mauna Motu Tairui Louis Tel 87 24 77 86)

Day #4: Bora Bora to Raiatea 22NM

Start very early for a rough and long passage to Mirimiri pass, then sail South to the Anapa Pearl farm. Take one of their moorings and call Summer for a free visit snorkeling of the farm. (87707 607) Anchor on the mooring for the night.

Day #5: Raiatea to Tahaa

Snorkeling on the reef around boat. Pearl farm visit then sail to Tahaa. Call Alain Plantier for a mooring buoy in Hurepiti bay (Tel: 4065 62 46 VHF9) Night on the mooring.

Day #6: Excursions in Tahaa

After breakfast, excursion in the Tahaa mountain with Vannilla Tours. Come back by noon, lunch, and then anchor South of Tautau Motu. Explore the Coral River between the Tautau motu and the motu Maharae. Overnight on a mooring Baie Tapuamu, visit the Rum distillery and dinner at the restaurant La Perle de Tahaa : Tel:87706207

Day #7: Apu Bay Excursions

Sail to Apu Bay for a mooring at Dave Tours, in the North of the Bay. Excursion with Dave. Dinner in local restaurant "Ficus" Apu Bay. Stop over at fuel station at the entrance of the marina, then back to Marina O.A.base.