7-Day Bora Bora Yacht Charter Itinerary: Leeward Society Islands Escape
7 planned days, starting at Bora Bora - Vaitape & Matira Beach and finishing at Return to Bora Bora - Farewell Cruise. Stops include Bora Bora - Vaitape & Matira Beach, Bora Bora - East Motus & Coral Gardens, Taha'a - Vanilla Island Exploration, Taha'a - Coral Garden Drift Snorkel, Raiatea - Uturoa & Faaroa River 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
- Bora Bora - Vaitape & Matira Beach
- Final planned stop
- Return to Bora Bora - Farewell Cruise
Shore plans to discuss with your crew
- Day 1Vaitape village exploration
- Day 1Matira Beach relaxation
- Day 1Sunset cocktails aboard
- Day 1Snorkelling in Matira lagoon
- Day 2Snorkelling 'Coral Garden'
- Day 2Paddleboarding around Motu Piti Aau
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
Bora Bora - Vaitape & Matira Beach
Arrive in Vaitape, Bora Bora's main village, for provisioning and initial exploration. Spend the afternoon at Matira Beach, renowned for its soft white sands and shallow, crystal-clear waters, perfect for swimming and paddleboarding.
- Vaitape village exploration
- Matira Beach relaxation
- Sunset cocktails aboard
- Snorkelling in Matira lagoon
- Anchorage
- Matira Bay
- Dining
- Bloody Mary's (fresh seafood)
- DAY 02
Bora Bora - East Motus & Coral Gardens
Cruise to the eastern side of Bora Bora's lagoon, exploring the pristine motus (small islets). Discover vibrant coral gardens teeming with marine life, ideal for extended snorkelling and diving sessions. Enjoy lunch with views of Mount Otemanu.
- Snorkelling 'Coral Garden'
- Paddleboarding around Motu Piti Aau
- Picnic lunch on a secluded motu
- Views of Mount Otemanu
- Anchorage
- Motu Piti Aau anchorage
- Dining
- Onboard chef's Polynesian barbecue
- DAY 03
Taha'a - Vanilla Island Exploration
Sail across to Taha'a, known as the 'Vanilla Island'. Anchor in a serene bay and take a guided tour of a vanilla plantation, learning about the cultivation process. Visit a pearl farm to understand black pearl production.
- Fa'a'aha Bay anchorage
- Vanilla plantation tour
- Pearl farm visit
- Snorkelling in coral nurseries
- Anchorage
- Faaaha Bay
- Dining
- The Hibiscus Restaurant (local Tahitian cuisine)
- DAY 04
Taha'a - Coral Garden Drift Snorkel
Experience Taha'a's famous 'Coral Garden' drift snorkel, where you float gently with the current through a vibrant reef channel. Spend the afternoon relaxing on a motu beach or enjoying watersports.
- Taha'a Coral Garden drift snorkel
- Motu Tau Tau beach day
- Kayaking and paddleboarding
- Sunset views over Bora Bora
- Anchorage
- Motu Tau Tau
- Dining
- Onboard, showcasing local produce
- DAY 05
Raiatea - Uturoa & Faaroa River
Cruise to Raiatea, the sacred island and cultural heart of French Polynesia. Explore Uturoa, the second-largest town, then navigate the Faaroa River, the only navigable river in French Polynesia, by dinghy or kayak.
- Uturoa market visit
- Faaroa River exploration
- Taputapuatea Marae (ancient temple)
- Hiking a rainforest trail
- Anchorage
- Baie d'Opoa
- Dining
- Hotel Raiatea (local delicacies with a view)
- DAY 06
Raiatea - Southern Lagoon & Motu Ofetaro
Discover the tranquil southern lagoon of Raiatea, anchoring near Motu Ofetaro. Enjoy a day of swimming, snorkelling, and beachcombing on this idyllic motu, surrounded by calm, clear waters.
- Motu Ofetaro beach relaxation
- Snorkelling in shallow coral gardens
- Watersports activities
- Stargazing from the yacht
- Anchorage
- Motu Ofetaro
- Dining
- Chef's special BBQ on the beach
- DAY 07
Return to Bora Bora - Farewell Cruise
Enjoy a leisurely morning sail back towards Bora Bora, taking in the panoramic views of the islands. Spend your final hours reflecting on the journey and swimming in a favourite Bora Bora lagoon spot before disembarking.
- Scenic return sail to Bora Bora
- Last swim in Bora Bora lagoon
- Duty-free shopping in Vaitape
- Farewell lunch aboard
- Anchorage
- Vaitape inner lagoon
- Dining
- Onboard farewell brunch
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