Tahiti Faa'a International (PPT)
South Pacific · French Polynesia
Papeete Marina
Papeete Marina — The visiting yacht quays in central Papeete, adjacent to the commercial port. This is the clearance, provisioning and crew-change point for French Polynesia. Most guest embarkation happens at Marina Taina south of the city. Confirm current clearance procedures with the agent.
- Indicative max LOA
- approx. 40 m
- Indicative max draft
- approx. 4 m
- Fuel
- Available
- Power
- Shore power typical — confirm amp rating vs LOA
- Water
- Available
- Waste
- Pump-out on request / by arrangement
- Wi‑Fi
- Harbour Wi‑Fi variable — starlink aboard preferred
- Charter region
- papeete yacht charter
Indicative — subject to confirmation
Indicative — subject to confirmation
Operational draft — confirm LOA, draft and event weeks with the marina agent.
Berthing at Papeete Marina
Berthing & mooring at Papeete Marina
Approach Papeete Marina with local pilotage notes from the captain; high season berths book weeks ahead. Confirm fuel, shore power amp rating and waste before arrival.
Berth lead time
Peak berths around Papeete Marina typically need 4–12 weeks for larger LOA. We hold anchorage fallbacks before you fly.
What does berthing cost at Papeete Marina?
[Draft] Indicative seasonal berth ranges are shared on request — confirm with the marina agent before contract. We never publish unverified nightly rates as fact.
Embark utility
Embark at Papeete Marina
Door-to-deck for papeete yacht charter: fly into the gateway, transfer timed to the gangway, luggage aboard before guests. We choreograph the buffer — not a taxi scramble.
Meeting point
Meeting point: Papeete Marina — confirm quay / pontoon with the captain the morning of embarkation.
Arrival buffer
Plan 60–90 minutes from wheels-down to passerelle for chauffeur corridors; helicopter windows are tighter when helipad access is confirmed.
Berth lead time
Peak berths around Papeete Marina typically need 4–12 weeks for larger LOA. We hold anchorage fallbacks before you fly.
Captain / crew
Approach Papeete Marina with local pilotage notes from the captain; high season berths book weeks ahead. Confirm fuel, shore power amp rating and waste before arrival.
Tender fallback
When berths are scarce we hold a sheltered anchorage + tender (or captain-only standby) plan before you fly — never a last-minute scramble at the mole.
Luggage / night before
Night-before hotel near the gateway (or marina) when late arrivals risk missing the embarkation slot — we hold rooms against the transfer plan.
[Indicative / draft] Indicative seasonal berth ranges are shared on request — confirm with the marina agent before contract. We never publish unverified nightly rates as fact.
Enquire
Plan berths at Papeete Marina
Tell us LOA, dates and embarkation airport — we hold berths, tender fallbacks and door-to-deck before you fly.
On the water at Papeete Marina
Marina & nearby anchorages
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Yachts chartering in this region
Regional availability when local berth-ready inventory is thin.
Yachts chartering in this regionVan der Graaf · Sailing Yacht
ATLANTIC
64.5 m12 guests6 cabins
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€137,000 / week
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Yachts chartering in this regionBaglietto · Motor Yacht
MISCHIEF
54 m12 guests6 cabins
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€233,000 / week
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Yachts chartering in this regionCustom · Motor Yacht
PANORAMA II
50 m49 guests24 cabins
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€166,500 / week
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Yachts chartering in this regionFeadship · Motor Yacht
TELEOST
49.1 m12 guests5 cabins
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€170,000 / week
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Yachts chartering in this regionFassmer Werft · Motor Yacht
HANSE EXPLORER
47.8 m12 guests7 cabins
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€205,000 / week
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Yachts chartering in this regionFreeport Shipbuilding · Motor Yacht
SAFARI EXPLORER
44.2 m36 guests18 cabins
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€284,000 / week
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Yachts chartering in this regionAlu Marine · Sailing Yacht
DOUCE FRANCE
42.2 m12 guests6 cabins
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€115,000 / week
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Yachts chartering in this regionGulf Craft · Motor Yacht
DE LISLE III
42 m9 guests4 cabins
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€100,000 / week
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Papeete Marina berthing FAQ
- How do I embark at Papeete Marina?
- Confirm quay / pontoon with the captain the morning of embarkation. We brief the chauffeur on the correct marina gate — not a generic harbour drop.
- Can I berth a yacht at Papeete Marina?
- Yes when LOA, draft and event weeks allow. For peak season and event weeks, 4–12 weeks is typical for larger LOA; shoulder season is more flexible. Blue Ocean Club opens the berth conversation with the yacht shortlist for papeete yacht charter.
- What does berthing cost at Papeete Marina?
- Berthing at Papeete Marina is quoted by LOA, season and events — we share indicative ranges labelled as draft, then confirm in writing before deposit. Never treat a published nightly figure as a hard fact.
- Is yacht charter available from Papeete Marina?
- Yes — Papeete Marina is a practical embarkation for crewed yacht charter in papeete yacht charter. We sequence the berth, transfers and first-night plan before you fly.
- How far ahead should we book a berth at Papeete Marina?
- For peak season and event weeks, 4–12 weeks is typical for larger LOA; shoulder season is more flexible. We start the berth conversation when the yacht shortlist is open.
- What is the practical embarkation airport for Papeete Marina?
- We match the nearest suitable GA / commercial gateway to your LOA and embarkation slot.
- Can we overnight at anchor instead of taking a quay night?
- Yes — most refined weeks mix one or two quay nights with quieter roadstead overnight when weather allows.
- What services should we expect at Papeete Marina?
- We confirm fuel, shore power, water and waste against your LOA with the marina agent before contract.
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Papeete Marina — The visiting yacht quays in central Papeete, adjacent to the commercial port. This is the clearance, provisioning and crew-change point for French Polynesia. Most guest embarkation happens at Marina Taina south of the city. Confirm current clearance procedures with the agent.
Why charter from Papeete Marina
Marina facilities
Clearance portProvisioningCrew changeAdjacent to commercial port
Next step
Planning your charter from Papeete Marina
Speak to our concierge team
Our concierge team will match you with the right yacht and handle every berth, customs and provisioning detail.
Operations
Papeete Marina: berthing and operations
Published limits, on-berth services and a suitability check against your yacht's actual dimensions.
Operational facts
- Official name
- Marina de Papeete / Quai des Yachts
Papeete Marina on the map
Arrival & ashore
Getting here, and what is around the berth
Airport and transfer access
Hotels, restaurants and services nearby
InterContinental Tahiti Resort & Spa
The standard overnight for guests arriving on a long-haul flight before joining a yacht at Marina Taina or Papeete.
Les Roulottes, Place Vaiete
Directly opposite the Papeete quay, the simplest first night ashore in Tahiti for arriving crews and guests.
Le Coco's
A short transfer from Marina Taina, where most Tahiti charters embark.
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