10-Day French Polynesia Yacht Charter: Tuamotu Atolls & Secluded Anchorages
10 planned days, starting at Fakarava (North Pass) and finishing at Rangiroa (Departure). Stops include Fakarava (North Pass), Fakarava (Central Lagoon), Fakarava (South Pass), Kauehi Atoll, Toau Atoll and further stops detailed below. Confirm the daily passages and shore plans with your captain before booking.
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Plan this charter
- First planned stop
- Fakarava (North Pass)
- Final planned stop
- Rangiroa (Departure)
Shore plans to discuss with your crew
- Day 1Drift diving in Garuae Pass
- Day 1Snorkelling with grey reef sharks
- Day 1Exploration of Rotoava village
- Day 1Pearl farm visit and black pearl shopping
- Day 2Kitesurfing or windsurfing
- Day 2Paddleboarding in calm waters
Confirm joining and departure ports, yacht availability and the daily passage plan before paying a deposit. The captain decides anchorages and any route changes for weather, sea conditions and local restrictions. Shore venues, marine-park permissions and activity bookings require separate confirmation.
Map connections are schematic, not a navigable passage plan. Distances, safe approaches and passage times must be checked by the captain.
Ask for an itemised quotation covering the charter fee, taxes, APA or package expenses, berth charges and any delivery or redelivery costs.
- DAY 01
Fakarava (North Pass)
Your Tuamotu adventure begins in Fakarava, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Anchor near the Garuae Pass, renowned for its incredible drift diving and rich marine life.
- Drift diving in Garuae Pass
- Snorkelling with grey reef sharks
- Exploration of Rotoava village
- Pearl farm visit and black pearl shopping
- Anchorage
- Rotoava Lagoon
- Dining
- Restaurant Snack Kori-Kori
- DAY 02
Fakarava (Central Lagoon)
Spend the day exploring the vast, pristine central lagoon of Fakarava. Enjoy watersports, relaxation, and further diving opportunities.
- Kitesurfing or windsurfing
- Paddleboarding in calm waters
- Beachcombing on secluded motus
- Underwater photography
- Anchorage
- Motu Hirifa (south of Rotoava)
- Dining
- Onboard chef's special
- DAY 03
Fakarava (South Pass)
Sail to the south of Fakarava to Tumakohua Pass, also known as Tetamanu Pass, another world-famous dive site with an abundance of sharks.
- Shark Wall drift dive
- Snorkelling in crystalline waters
- Visit to Tetamanu village
- Bird watching on nearby motus
- Anchorage
- Tetamanu Lagoon
- Dining
- Tetamanu Village Restaurant
- DAY 04
Kauehi Atoll
Make the passage to Kauehi, a less-visited atoll offering untouched beauty and a glimpse into traditional Polynesian life. Explore its quiet lagoon.
- Exploring the village of Tearavero
- Swimming in the calm lagoon
- Fishing from the yacht
- Observing local coconut crab harvesting
- Anchorage
- Tearavero Bay
- Dining
- Freshly caught seafood BBQ
- DAY 05
Toau Atoll
Sail to Toau, a small, uninhabited atoll known for its pristine dive sites and secluded anchorages. This is a true escape.
- Diving in the 'Canyon' dive site
- Exploring uninhabited motus
- Picnic on a deserted beach
- Stargazing away from light pollution
- Anchorage
- Anse Amyot
- Dining
- Private dinner on the beach
- DAY 06
Apataki Atoll
Continue your journey to Apataki, an atoll known for its boat building and pearl farms. Discover its unique culture and marine life.
- Visiting local boatyards
- Pearl farm tour
- Snorkelling near the passes
- Meeting local artisans
- Anchorage
- Apataki Village Anchorage
- Dining
- Local fare at a village eatery
- DAY 07
Aratika Atoll
Sail to Aratika, one of the least explored atolls in the Tuamotus, offering a truly remote experience. Enjoy its untouched natural beauty.
- Exploring the pristine lagoon
- Birdwatching rare species
- Collecting shells on the beach
- Kayaking through shallow waters
- Anchorage
- Aratika Lagoon (near village)
- Dining
- Chef's gourmet dinner onboard
- DAY 08
Rangiroa (Tiputa Pass)
Head to Rangiroa, the largest atoll in the Tuamotus and a world-famous dive destination. Anchor near Tiputa Pass, a hotspot for marine life.
- Drift diving in Tiputa Pass
- Dolphin encounters (often seen playing in the pass)
- Visit to the village of Avatoru
- Snorkelling with various shark species
- Anchorage
- Avatoru Anchorage
- Dining
- Les Relais de Josephine
- DAY 09
Rangiroa (Blue Lagoon & Reef Island)
Explore the iconic 'Blue Lagoon' within Rangiroa's vast lagoon, a natural nursery for sharks, and visit the 'Reef Island' with its unique fossilized coral formations.
- Swimming and snorkelling in the Blue Lagoon
- Exploring the 'Reef Island'
- Picnic lunch on a motu
- Sunset views over the lagoon
- Anchorage
- Blue Lagoon anchorage
- Dining
- Onboard BBQ with local fish
- DAY 10
Rangiroa (Departure)
Enjoy a final leisurely breakfast onboard, perhaps a last swim, before disembarking at Rangiroa Airport (RGI) or the main port, concluding your French Polynesia yacht charter.
- Last swim in the lagoon
- Souvenir shopping in Avatoru
- Relaxed breakfast on deck
- Transfer to Rangiroa Airport
- Anchorage
- Avatoru Port
- Dining
- Onboard breakfast
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