French Polynesia -Tahiti Route

Escape to a polynesian paradise

Week 17

Let’s get lost together in a South Pacific dream as we bring The Yacht Week vibes to the tropical Tahitian islands. The perfect trip for our daydreaming explorers - experience turquoise waters with live reefs filled with the most extraordinary underwater creatures and coral, nourish your soul with the song and dance of the ancestral traditions of the Tahitian people, and of course - turn it all the way up with new friends at our one-of-kind signature parties.

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Polynesia, Tahiti Route

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Dancing with your toes in the sand and mai tai in hand? You just can't beat it. Go vibrant to fit with the vibrant colours and lifestyle of the Polynesian tropics.

Tropical Retro Party at Huahine Yacht Club

Our famous floating party in a magical coral lagoon. Giant floaties, new friends, and local fruit infused rum will make you never want to return home.

Circle Raft Party in a Coral Lagoon

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Picture a tiki bar on top of a floating dock on the mythical island of Bora Bora, then imagine bar tables in the water, then add one Yacht Week DJ spinning tunes, and then fill that space with all your new and old best friends dressed to impress. And voila

Polynesian Chic Party at Bora Bora Yacht Club

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A private beach party….on a desert island…..do we need to say more?

Motu Island Party

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While Tahiti’s reef-breaking giant waves are best left to the pros, the islands are dotted with surf breaks, perfect for anyone, regardless of your level of surfing experience. If you are new to surfing or need to hone your skills, Tahiti has some of the best surf schools and beginner

Catch Some Waves

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What’s better than a Polynesian sunrise over the calm turquoise waters? Greeting that sunrise while doing sun salutations with your besties.

Sunrise Yoga

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This unique spa is a little haven of peace, nestled in a beautiful exotic garden, surrounded by bamboo trees and overlooking the calm laguna. Take a break from the parties and adventures to enjoy the ancient art of Polynesian massage, with special traditional massage oils made from flower-infused coconut oil.

Tahaa Spa

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Enjoy a Poisson Cru, the traditional Polynesian dish of marinated fish served with coconut cream and limes. Or try a giant local lobster or some of the of the freshest sushi you have ever had. The islands also offer an unimaginable selection of tropical fruits and vegetables (for our vegan

Gourmet Polynesian Food

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After a beautiful day of sailing, get together for a unique and fun cultural experience with your new friends and locals. A Tamaaraa is a Tahitian feast with singing and dancing around a open fire.

Tamaaraa

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Divers come from around the world to experience the sacred sea creatures living in the Tahitian waters. You’ll being to understand the place of reverence these creatures hold with the Tahitian people, through the tattoos of manta rays, sharks, whales, and sea turtles that they proudly display. The warm waters

Let's Go Diving

Sweat out some of that rum and fresh seafood you have been devouring all week, with a revitalising hike up Mount Temehani. Take a break to soak in the amazing panoramic views of the lagoon and the islands of Taha'a, Huahine, Bora Bora and Maupiti in the distance. Make sure

Hike Mount Temehani

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The warm waters of French Polynesia are ideal for farming the coveted Tahitian black pearls, a lasting symbol of purity. Visit a working pearl farm, learn the history and harvesting process of these lustrous beauties and maybe even take one home.

Pearl Farms

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Immerse yourself in this sweet-smelling paradise with a visit to an authentic vanilla farm. Let the locals take you through the process of creating their delectable vanilla – from the plants, to pollinating and then drying.

Vanilla Farms

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The most popular sport in Polynesia is the outrigger canoe or “va’a”. Don’t miss your chance to tour the breathtaking lagoons via one of these modernised traditions. Take in the quiet beauty of the incredibly rich flora and fauna of these magical islands.

Lagoon Tour

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Cruise around this tropical paradise in style! Rent your very own "fun car" (or bicycle) and take a mini road trip around the tiny islands flat roads. Stop for some souvenir shopping, make new friends with the locals, and most importantly make sure to stop for a pose with your

Cruise in a “Fun Car”

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Visit a traditional Polynesian village featuring local boutiques and small restaurants. We can't get enough of the laid back passionate Polynesian culture, and we think you'll feel the same after visiting this amazing village!

Get to know the Locals

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Read our How it Works page to help you and your crew plan the trip of a lifetime and find out everything you need to know.

How it works

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We set sail from Scrub Island and Road Town Marinas. Tortola Airport (EIS) is a 20 minute taxi journey away from each marina. Find out more about getting to your marina here.

Getting there

Every party and event we attended was planned perfectly and could not have been more fun and exciting !

Jenna Bobena

This was one of the best experiences I've ever had... Nothing I could say could do justice to how great the yacht week was!

Will Charlton

Events were always fun and well planned. I think the people of yacht week brought it up to a next level. It was so much fun- I can't wait to come back.

Nicole Tinkoff

Please note: This is an example route. Your route may change depending on your starting marina and weather.

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ON ALL MID PACED ROUTES

Sunset Sessions

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Long Table Dinners

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Floating Parties 20+ yachts

After a beautiful day of sailing, get together for a unique and fun cultural experience with your new friends and locals. A Tamaaraa is a Tahitian feast with singing and dancing around a open fire.

Immerse yourself in this sweet-smelling paradise with a visit to an authentic vanilla farm. Let the locals take you through the process of creating their delectable vanilla – from the plants, to pollinating and then drying.

Visit a traditional Polynesian village featuring local boutiques and small restaurants. We can't get enough of the laid back passionate Polynesian culture, and we think you'll feel the same after visiting this amazing village!

Meet your skipper at the marina and then set sail across a translucent lagoon surrounded by coral to the tiny island of Taha'a. Nicknamed “Vanilla Island”, Taha’a is shaped like a flower, but also is an immense natural greenhouse for the highly prized Tahitian vanilla orchid. The intoxicating scent of

Raiatea to Taha'a

Dancing with your toes in the sand and mai tai in hand? You just can't beat it. Go vibrant to fit with the vibrant colours and lifestyle of the Polynesian tropics.

What’s better than a Polynesian sunrise over the calm turquoise waters? Greeting that sunrise while doing sun salutations with your besties.

Escape into the open sea as you leave the Taha’a lagoon for your first full day of sailing. Get you skipper to show you the ropes in a sailing lesson. Then dock on the island of Huahine, nicknamed the “Garden of Eden” for its immense jungle and tropical plantations. Get

Taha'a to Huahine

While Tahiti’s reef-breaking giant waves are best left to the pros, the islands are dotted with surf breaks, perfect for anyone, regardless of your level of surfing experience. If you are new to surfing or need to hone your skills, Tahiti has some of the best surf schools and beginner breaks in the world.

The warm waters of French Polynesia are ideal for farming the coveted Tahitian black pearls, a lasting symbol of purity. Visit a working pearl farm, learn the history and harvesting process of these lustrous beauties and maybe even take one home.

The most popular sport in Polynesia is the outrigger canoe or “va’a”. Don’t miss your chance to tour the breathtaking lagoons via one of these modernised traditions. Take in the quiet beauty of the incredibly rich flora and fauna of these magical islands.

Time to really explore what Tahiti and it’s people have to offer. Visit a pearl farm, discover the backcountry on horseback, embark on a traditional outrigger canoe for a lagoon tour, catch a wave with an expert local surfer, or check out some of the sacred temples hidden throughout dense

Explore Huahine

A private beach party….on a desert island…..do we need to say more?

This unique spa is a little haven of peace, nestled in a beautiful exotic garden, surrounded by bamboo trees and overlooking the calm laguna. Take a break from the parties and adventures to enjoy the ancient art of Polynesian massage, with special traditional massage oils made from flower-infused coconut oil.

Today we sail to the west coast of Taha’a, and check out the “Jardin du Corail”. This coral garden is the most renowned snorkelling spot of Tahiti. Let yourself drift over colourful corals and be mesmerised by brightly coloured fish and great giant clams sunbathing right under the surface of

Huahine to Taha'a

Enjoy a Poisson Cru, the traditional Polynesian dish of marinated fish served with coconut cream and limes. Or try a giant local lobster or some of the of the freshest sushi you have ever had. The islands also offer an unimaginable selection of tropical fruits and vegetables (for our vegan friends!). And with the strong French influence, you'll be sure to find top rated gourmet restaurants where you can order a French wine while still digging your toes into the sand.

Divers come from around the world to experience the sacred sea creatures living in the Tahitian waters. You’ll being to understand the place of reverence these creatures hold with the Tahitian people, through the tattoos of manta rays, sharks, whales, and sea turtles that they proudly display. The warm waters that surround the Islands of Tahiti teem with life, from flirty clown-fish to ever-present sharks. Jump in and explore a whole new world!

Get dressed with your crew in your very best and very wild regatta outfits for a contest like no other, as you dance your way across the sea to the mythical island of Bora Bora. Surrounded by a giant turquoise lagoon, this island truly lives up to all the hype.

Taha'a to Bora Bora

Cruise around this tropical paradise in style! Rent your very own "fun car" (or bicycle) and take a mini road trip around the tiny islands flat roads. Stop for some souvenir shopping, make new friends with the locals, and most importantly make sure to stop for a pose with your friends for the gram.

Picture a tiki bar on top of a floating dock on the mythical island of Bora Bora, then imagine bar tables in the water, then add one Yacht Week DJ spinning tunes, and then fill that space with all your new and old best friends dressed to impress. And voila - a Yacht Week Polynesian Chic party! Manuia! (That's "cheers" in Tahitian)

This breathtaking island deserves more than one day to capture all it’s beauty. The island is filled with adventure - check out the sea turtle sanctuary, rent a 4x4 for an off road experience, cruise the island in a “fun car” for two, or just take in all that white

Bora Bora

It’s our last day but that doesn’t mean we can’t make the most of it. Sail back to Raiatea for one last chance to dance with all your new best friends on a Tahitian beach. We say “Nana” (bye/see you later in Tahitian) for now, but don't worry because we’re

Bora Bora to Raiatea

Meet hundreds of other like-minded individuals who by the end of the week you'll be calling family. With new friends all over the world you'll never be short of somewhere to stay or new places to visit.

Hundreds of New Friends

The end of the week is just the beginning. Welcome to Day 8... where the memories and friendships from your week live on. It’s your family away from family. One that keeps growing and inspires you to see, do and experience new things with the best of the best.

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Sail mythical French Polynesia

Let’s get lost together in a South Pacific dream as we bring The Yacht Week vibes to the tropical Tahitian islands.

Polynesia, Tahiti Route

Polynesia, Tahiti Route

Sail mythical French Polynesia

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Tropical Retro Party at Huahine Yacht Club

Circle Raft Party in a Coral Lagoon

Polynesian Chic Party at Bora Bora Yacht Club

Motu Island Party

Catch Some Waves

Sunrise Yoga

Tahaa Spa

Gourmet Polynesian Food

Tamaaraa

Let's Go Diving

Hike Mount Temehani

Pearl Farms

Vanilla Farms

Lagoon Tour

Cruise in a “Fun Car”

Get to know the Locals

Raiatea to Taha'a

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Week 17

€1,090pp

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