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CRUISE IN THE LEEWARD ISLANDS
7 day / 6 night cruise
Islands visited: Bora Bora – Tahaa – Raiatea – Huahine
Boarding on Saturday morning at 10am – landing on Friday morning – 50
weeks a year, aboard one of the three "Archipels" catamarans that operate the
cruise – 8 passengers maximum per catamaran.
Departure guaranteed with a minimum of two passengers.
Detailed cruise program: Bora Bora to Huahine
(Same program but reversed in the Huahine to Bora Bora
direction. )
Saturday – Morning arrival at Bora Bora airport – Welcome by
crew at dock in Vaitape on arrival by shuttle from the airport – Sailing on
first day to relax and explore the lagoon of Bora Bora.
Sunday: Shallow water exploration in the west part of the
lagoon – miscellaneous nautical activities: kayak rides – swimming with rays –
guided snorkelling or just contemplating the incredibly beautiful land and sea
scapes.
Monday: Morning sailing to the island of Tahaa then inside the
lagoon (3-4 hours sailing approx.) – lunch at mooring location, near the "Motu
Ceran" - ray watching in the Tahaa « lagoonarium » – cocktails aboard the boat,
with the island of Bora Bora in the backdrop.
Tuesday: 4x4 excursion around Tahaa, led by fascinating
guide-botanist Alain Plantier – brief navigation inside the lagoon and afternoon
dedicated to nautical leisures – Dinner ashore in Tahitian music and dance
ambiance.
Wednesday: Sailing inside the lagoon toward Raiatea – Visit to
the village of Uturoa – discovery of the lagoon and nautical activities.
Thursday: Morning sailing to Huahine (3 hours of ocean sailing
approx.) – Discovery of the picturesque village of Fare – Sailing up to the
south of the island, inside the lagoon, including stops for swimming and
exploration on dinghy.
Friday: Morning sailing to Fare - breakfast and landing –
transfer to Huahine airport.
Each night, the boat lies at anchor in one of the calmest and
finest mooring areas – All the above-described activities are included in the
cruise price - The itinerary as described is not part of the contract and may be
subject to changes due to weather conditions.
For 2008 costings on this cruise click here
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