The Moorings:sail the islands of Tahiti in your own private yacht. Complete air inclusive packages available from Australia and the US.

Only by sailing on the lagoons and waters of the ocean, in the same way as the Polynesians in their canoes, will you fully experience the magic of the Leeward Islands. Let trade winds scented with the fragrant mix of orchid, frangipani, and vanilla carry you to the islands that have cast their mesmerizing spell on writers, painters, and centuries of sailors. Only then will you believe that heaven exists on earth.

Special Event:
Tahiti Pearl Regatta- May 8-12, 2008

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Your One Stop Charter Shop! Email us now to book your complete sailing holiday, including airfares, the yacht charter, and pre/post hotel accommodation at our great low rates!

Latest Sailing & Airfare Specials:
*Moorings: Click here to see all the boat rates and details.
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*Tahiti Yacht Charter: 20% off weekly prices on an 8 day/ 7 night charter start between Jan. 12 - Feb. 23, 2008 or Nov. 18 - Dec. 12, 2008 (sail FREE on longer charters!). Click here to see all the boat rates and details.
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Crewed Private Sailing Charters in Tahiti (no sailing experience required!): Do you have a small group of 6-8 people & you are looking for a luxury crewed private yacht charter? We can offer you a beautiful 57ft catamaran for as little as AU$401/US$340 per person per day, including a skipper & chef, all meals, & water sports! Click here for more details.

Sailing the Leeward Islands is like being on the movie set of South Pacific. You find yourself singing show tunes as you sail up to Apu Bay in Tahaa. You move for the night and have your first night's dinner at the little French restaurant there. The spectacular profile of Bora Bora beckons in the distance, and after an exciting long reach, you anchor at a "motu" of the western coast. Pictures of Bora Bora in late afternoon lights are just incredible. The Bora Bora lagoon is beautiful, a place you will like to get lost in for a long time. As fare as nightlife goes, you enjoy Bloody Mary's, a popular sport on the island, as well as the resort on the lagoon.

There are several beautiful anchorages on Raiatea, but the highlight is your dinghy adventure up the Aoppamao River, surrounded by tropical jungle on both sides. A visit to the sacred religious sites in Opoa is also very interesting. From Raiatea you sail to Huahine, another thrilling reach over open sea. You find the passages through the reefs to be well marked and not terribly tricky to negotiate, which is a relief. Inside the reefs, the lagoons are smooth, easy sailing. Huahine's Fare district has several small interesting restaurants, plus a relaxed bar. The snorkelling is especially good in Avea Bay, where you anchor overnight before heading back to Tahaa and Raiatea.

Located in a marina where you will find everything you need, the base at Raiatea is a short flight from Papeete international airport. After a long journey, you will be delighted by the exceptional welcome that you will receive from our staff, which is mainly composed of Polynesians. Thirty yachts are available - and have no fear, our base provides technical support which is unrivalled in this distant part of the globe.

Included in the rates are: Transfers between local airport & Base, ice, fuel, water, oil, dinghy and outboard motor, 2 wet weather jackets, linen and towels, "barbecue", snorkel equipment, windsurf on request.

Standard Equipment
Since 1995, all models are equipped with GPS, autopilot, Navigation desk, CD player. Other equipment includes: Bed linen and towels, a set of mask, flippers and snorkel per person, a Bimini sunshade, barbecue, CD or radio, deck shower, roller furling Genoa, electric windlass (except for boats under 11m/35ft, a dinghy with outboard motor, depth sounder, log/speedometer, cleaning equipment, refrigerator, fully equipped kitchen and crockery, hot water system, tool box, maps, cruising guide, operations manual, binoculars and standard security equipment.

Fleet Details Click the links below to see layouts/photos of vessels	Boat Length	Cabins	Ideal/Max
Moorings 363	36'	3	6/8
Moorings 433	43'	3 or 4	6/10
Moorings 525	52'	5	8/10
Robertson Caine 4200 catamaran	42'	4	8/12

Get A Head Start On Your Vacation

If you prefer to stay aboard your yacht the evening before your charter begins, The Moorings offers evening starts in the Caribbean, North America and the South Pacific. By getting settled in the evening before you set sail, you can get an early start the next day.

You can sleep on board the evening you arrive, with your yacht provisioned and ready to go! We'll even have chart and boat briefings scheduled the evening you arrive. Email us now for more details!

We are Tahiti experts! Let us package your Tahiti Yacht Charter in conjunction with our low airfares from Australia or the US (Los Angeles), as well as pre/post charter hotel accommodation throughout Tahiti & her Islands. For air and pre/post cruise hotel options click here for more details.