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6 Night/7 Day Itinerary
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Described by the
owner, Mehiti Degage, as "sophisticated
nomadic yachting", Bora Bora cruises offer a new style of
luxury cruising among Tahiti's Leeward Islands.
Experience boutique lagoon cruising aboard their two
luxurious 226 foot yachts, the Ti"a
Moana , inspired by light woods and the Tu Moana,
inspired by dark woods.
With only 30 elegant outside guest cabins each on three
decks, these yachts have created an ambiance in harmony with
the "Mana" (spirit) of the
islands, in a relaxed and refined environment.
You"ll
experience exceptional, personalized service onboard, enjoy a
wide range of activities including a traditional Polynesian
feast on a private motu, a visit to
a local pearl farm, snorkeling, fishing and kayaking to name
just a few. Savor the
refined cuisine - a showcase for the gourmet qualities of
French cuisine and the subtle Polynesian flavors, a
combination that culminates in a dining experience that is
original and memorable.
Visit Bora Bora, the "Romantic Island", Taha'a,
the "Vanilla Island", Raiatea, the
"Sacred Island" and Huahine,
nicknamed the "Garden of Eden"
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From
$6,630 USD per person
LAND DBL Room
Charters available
upon request
Price
is subject to availability at the time of booking.
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Bora Bora is often called the most beautiful
island in the world, and most will agree that it truly is. This tiny island, just 18
miles in circumference, is encircled in a protective necklace
of coral. Breathtaking
emerald mountains provide a dramatic backdrop for the
indescribable turquoise, lapis and aquamarine of the sheltered
lagoon. Arriving by air
provides a unique experience of landing on the airstrip built
by the US troops during WWII. The runway is on a motu (small islet), and visitors much
travel by boat to reach the main island. It's no surprise that
most of the island's activities center on the spectacular
lagoon. For a half-day
journey of exploration, nothing beats a jeep tour through the
interior of this wondrous island. Bora Bora, known in the ancient language as Pora Pora, is
believed to mean "first born" and comes from Polynesian legends
describing this as the first island to rise when Taaroa, the supreme god, fished it out of
the waters after the mythical creation of Havai'i,
now known as Raiatea.
Taha'a and sister
island Raiatea share a barrier reef. Taha'a
offers a glimpse of the traditional tranquil life of
Tahitians. The
flower-shaped island's simple beauty is charmed by soft
mountain shapes and surrounded by tiny motus
with bright sand beaches.
In fertile valleys that stretch within the island, local
farmers grow watermelon, vanilla and copra. The 4000 residents fish from
the lagoon and raise livestock.
Each November, this island comes alive with a Stone
fishing tournament. In
the method of their ancestors, the villagers wade into the
lagoon, beating the water with stones tied to ropes. The frenzy frightens the
schools of fish, driving them ashore, where they are easily
collected for a feast.
Raiatea is considered the most revered
island in all the South Pacific. Historically, kings from neighboring
islands would gather at the marae
(temple) Taputapuatea for important
ceremonies and negotiations.
Re-enactments of these ceremonies unfold on the restores
maraes, helping visitors discover the
Tahitian culture. Raiatea has the only navigable river in the
islands and guests visiting on the yacht may experience a kayak
along the Faaroa River.
On the slopes of Mt. Temehani visitors can discover the Tiara Apetahi, a rare flower that is found only
on this mountain on Raiatea.
Botanists have unsuccessfully tried to grow it
elsewhere. Legend says
there was once a lovely Tahitian girl who fell in love with the
son of a Tahitian king.
She died of a broken heart, because they could never
marry. The five delicate
petals represent her hand.
Those who climb the mountain early in the morning, will see the Tiara Apetahi open at dawn, with a slight
crackling sound - the sound of her heart breaking. Raiatea, meaning "faraway heaven" and "sky
with soft light", was first names Havai'i
after the homeland of the ancient Polynesians and is the most
sacred island in the South Pacific. This, the second largest
Tahitian isle, was the center of religion and culture more than
1,000 years ago and lends enchantment to ancient legends told
to this day. The green carpeted mountains covering the interior
include the celebrated Mt. Temehani, a sort of Polynesian Mt. Olympus.
Huahine is actually two islands, joined by a
narrow isthmus and encircled by a barrier reef. Huahine's
magic is felt instantly upon arrival, and the proud people of
this island do their best to make all visitors feel welcome. A
20-mile road winds through the island, passing through small
villages and climbing high into the hills to offer spectacular
views of the white sand beaches and brilliant turquoise
lagoons. Restored
Tahitian maraes and centuries old
stone fish traps tell
the story
of an ancient culture whose proud descendants still reside in
this magnificent paradise.
Huahine is an agricultural island,
rich with watermelons and cantaloupes. Vanilla, coffee and taro
plantations are plentiful, as are the groves of breadfruit,
mango, banana, papaya and flowers. International surfing
champions seek the massive waves at Avamoa Pass and the world's larges outrigger
canoe race, the Hawaiki Nui Va'a, begins
here in October. Huahine is sparsely populated and visitors
will fall in love with the remote, unspoiled scenery and
relaxed pace of this island.
The island's enduring name, Huahine,
is thought to be inspired by the profile of a mountain which
reveals the shape of a pregnant woman. Mythology provides two
legends for the creation of the two islands of Huahine: either the god Hiro
cut the island in half with his canoe or a spear thrown in a
contest among the gods pierced Moorea's
Mt. Mouaputa and then sailed 100 miles where it
split Huahine in two!
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