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RANGIROA CRUISES FOR 2 OR 3
NIGHTS
Adventure
in the heart of the Tuamotu: one
week cruise
with an opportunity for diving!
"Discovery of the
Tuamotu Islands Cruise." 3 or 4 days of solitude within the tranquil lagoon of
Rangiroa atoll to intensely experience the world of the "Big Blue," and the
opportunity to enjoy your favourite water sports. You will find windsurfers, snorkelling
gear, and sea kayaks aboard the yachts. The short duration of this cruise is perfect for
you to enjoy custom building your vacation, or if you are interested in an ocean cruise
but don't want a full week on the water.
| 2007 News: Arrival of the
new Mata Fenua catamaran! |
Archipels Croisières Team has recently announced the
renewal of their entire fleet catamaran with the Eleuthera
60', the first new and larger
catamaran will offer a better comfort and the addition
of a fifth cabin.
Built by Fountaine Pajot,
located in La Rochelle France, Archipels Croisières will
offer their passengers a significantly improved service
with those new sailboats. Their first new catamaran
named Mata Fenua (eye of the land in Tahitian
language) left France on January 16th, 2007.
The catamaran is estimated to arrive by the end of March
2007 in Tahiti. Mata Fenua will be based
in Tuamotu for the 3 and 4 days cruises in Rangiroa
atoll and for the weekly
itinerary in the heart of Tuamotu ( Fakarava – Toau –
Rangiroa ). Two more new
catamarans are scheduled to arrive by the end of 2007
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Rangiroa is the largest of a chain of 78
atolls that comprise the Tuamotu, the world's most extensive atoll archipelago. Second
largest atoll in the world (78 km long and 24 km wide, smaller only than Kwajalein in the
Marshall Islands) this atoll is. The land mass of the Tuamotus is insignificant compared
with what exists below the surface of the water. The composition of Rangiroa provides this
unique feature: the reef's narrow passes funnel incoming tides to produce rapid localised
currents.
Tuamotu's natives, the "Paumotu,"
are these in Polynesia who keep the most sea oriented traditional way of life. They live
in the lagoon, they live with the lagoon, from fishing, from the black pearl. 3000 are
living in Rangiroa, 90% of them in the two villages of Tiputa and Avatoru. Outside of the
two villages, located near the passes, Robinson Crusoe could have lived on these hundreds
of tiny islands, called "motu," which form this huge coral belt. At the far end
of the atoll, visitors may have the impression this is the place were world is beginning.
One word...immensity as description would be enough. Immensity of colours, of beauty, of
untouched nature variety, of clearness and calm.
THE "ROBINSON CRUSOE" CRUISE IN
RANGIROA
The cruise is held inside the atoll of Rangiroa – the second largest atoll in
the Pacific (80 kms in length).
4-day/3-night cruise: from Tuesday 10am to Friday
3pm.
3-day/2-night cruise: from Saturday 10am to Monday
3pm.
Detailed cruise program
• 4 days / 3 nights
Tuesday: Welcome by the crew at Rangiroa airport, boarding at 10:00 am
approximately – first sailing inside the atoll – stop for swimming, lunch,
nautical leisure activities - Arrival at the Pink Sands area at 04:00 pm or so.
Wednesday: A day exploring the western area of the
atoll – visit to an old fishermen's village and land excursion. Fishing,
underwater exploration, relaxation …
Thursday: Picnic on a motu – great day of nautical activities – some two hours
of short sailing rides.
Friday: Morning departure and navigation under sail
up to the village of Tiputa – visit to the village - lunch – snorkelling at the
coral garden or diving run in the pass – landing then transfer to airport at
03:00 approximately.
• 3 days / 2 nights
Saturday: Welcome by the crew at Rangiroa airport, boarding at 09:00 am
approximately – first sailing inside the atoll – stop for swimming, lunch,
nautical leisure activities – arrival at the Pink Sands area at around 04:00 pm.
Sunday: A day exploring the western part of the atoll
– visit to an old fishermen's village and land excursion. Picnic on a motu –
fishing, underwater exploration, relaxation…
Monday: Departure in the morning and navigation under
sail up to the village of Tiputa – visit to the village – lunch – snorkelling at
the coral garden or diving run in the pass - landing then transfer to the
airport at 03:00 approximately.
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
Adventure
in the heart of the Tuamotu: one
week cruise
with an opportunity for diving!
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