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PACIFIC

Rangiroa Dreams

PACIFIC

From 1596€

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From 1596€

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Duration: 5 days / 4 nights

You will have the chance to enjoy a breathtaking view of Rangiroa Atoll, where you will find the fishiest anchorages for an unforgettable snorkelling experience, as well as crystal clear waters ideal for swimming and kayaking, and pristine sandy beaches on the motus… This will be just a taste of what you can experience on a longer cruise!

Itinerary

DAY 1
You will embark at noon, at the Ohotu pier. After a scenic lunch, you'll sail about 15 nautical miles to the Onetere anchorage. You can spend the afternoon swimming, snorkelling, kayaking, paddling, or walking on a motu. You will have dinner and spend the night at Anchor. Please note that the itinerary is subject to unforeseen changes due to technical or weather factors.
DAY 2
After breakfast, at 8:00 am, you will weigh anchor and head to the eastern end of Rangiroa Lagoon. You will stop at Bird Island, and then have the opportunity to snorkel at Turea. You will have lunch on board before continuing your navigation to the pink sand area where you can take a walk on this sandbar and discover the easternmost part of Rangiroa. You will spend the evening on board with dinner and overnight at anchor.
DAY 3
After breakfast, you will leave for Reef Island, where you will make a stopover during the navigation for snorkelling in a coral garden. After that, you will sail to the southern part of Rangiroa and anchor in front of Reef Island. As an option, you can have a local barbecue lunch on a private motu. The afternoon will be dedicated to visiting the reef island as well as water activities such as snorkelling, swimming, kayaking and paddle boarding. In the evening, you will have dinner and spend the night at anchor.
DAY 4
After an early breakfast, you will sail for about 2.5 hours to the famous Blue Lagoon, one of the most emblematic natural sites of the Tuamotus. You will enjoy a snorkelling session among tropical fish and corals. Back on board, you can enjoy a delicious lunch while sailing back to the village of Avatoru. Once anchored in the late afternoon, you will have the opportunity to snorkel at the "aquarium" in front of Tiputa Pass and/or try your hand at drift diving while watching dolphins at the pass. The evening will continue with a dinner on board and an overnight stay at anchor.
DAY 5
Disembarkment is scheduled for 8:00 am at the public wharf in Ohotu.

Your boat :

  • Accommodation in an air-conditioned double cabin with private bathroom (air conditioning is available from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.).
  • Full board (breakfast, lunch and dinner), drinks with meals (house wine and water) and local aperitifs.
  • You will also benefit from the service of the crew consisting of two people (captain, steward/cook), two sets of sheets and towels, including beach towels, as well as consumables for the boat : water, gasoline and fuel).
  • Boat and passenger insurance is also included in the price.
  • Water sports equipment such as snorkeling equipment (fins, mask and snorkel), paddle and sea kayaking are also available on board.
  • The round trip flight
  • Transfers between the airport and the base (optional)
  • Destination fees, which must be paid in advance (mandatory)

Entry and Stay in the Country

Please note that the administrative information provided is for French citizens only. If you are French, a national identity card is sufficient to stay in French Polynesia. However, if you have to transit through the United States, you will need a passport that is valid for at least 6 months after your return date.

Obtaining a Visa

Since French Polynesia is an overseas territory of France, no visa is required to travel there.

Driving in the country

Driving in French Polynesia is on the right side of the road. To drive on the island, a national driver’s license is sufficient.

Mandatory vaccinations

There are no mandatory vaccinations to enter French Polynesia. For more information, you can consult the website of the Institut Pasteur.

Recommended vaccinations

Even though there are no mandatory vaccines to travel to French Polynesia, it is recommended to update the polio vaccine and to get vaccinated against typhoid fever, hepatitis A and hepatitis B.

Health risks and advice

Medical facilities are modern in French Polynesia. Tap water is safe to drink throughout the island. It is recommended to take protective measures against mosquitoes, such as using lotion or similar products.

Medical assistance and hospitals

In case of a medical emergency in French Polynesia, you can contact SOS Médecin at 423 456. For emergencies at the hospital in Papeete, please call 420 101. Other options include Mamao Hospital (46 62 62), Taravao Hospital (57 13 33), Vaiami Specialty Hospital (42 93 70), Cardella Clinic (46 04 00), Paofai Clinic (46 16 16) and Papeete Infirmary (43 41 05).

Banks

Business hours in French Polynesia are generally from 8:00 am to 3:30 pm Monday through Friday. Some businesses may also be open on Saturdays from 8am to 11:30am.

Credit Cards

Credit cards are generally accepted in Tahiti and the Society Islands, and it is easy to withdraw money from ATMs. However, in the other archipelagos, it is advisable to bring enough cash because banks are few and have limited opening hours, and credit cards are rarely accepted. Metropolitan checks are also not accepted in most cases, or else with high commission fees.

Climate

Polynesia has a tropical climate that becomes warmer and more humid between late November and late March, known as the hot season, with temperatures ranging from 28 to 32°C. The best time to travel is from mid-April to mid-October, especially from July to September when the maaramu, the southeast trade wind, blows. The average temperature is then 24°C, except in the Austral Islands where it is cooler. The climate of the Marquesas, closer to the equator, is more humid, with rains coming later. Cyclones are relatively rare compared to the rest of the South Pacific and occur mainly between November and March, with an increasing frequency as one approaches the Tropic of Capricorn. In recent years, disturbances related to the influence of the El Niño current have increased.

Shops

Shopping hours in French Polynesia are generally Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. or 8:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. or noon, then from 1:30 p.m. or 2:00 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. or 6:00 p.m. Stores are often open until 11:30 am on Saturdays. Note that some large shopping centers outside of Papeete have longer opening hours, from 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Communications

To call Europe from Polynesia, dial 00 for international, followed by the country code (32 for Belgium, 33 for France, 41 for Switzerland) and the number of your correspondent (without the 0 for 10-digit French numbers). Phone cards specific to Polynesia are required to use the phone booths. To call from Europe to Polynesia, dial the international access code, followed by the Polynesian code (689) and the six-digit number of your correspondent. Local calls are inexpensive and the cost of international calls is decreasing (reduced rates between midnight and 6am).

Time difference

In winter, there is an 11-hour time difference between Paris and Papeete, and 12 hours in summer. Therefore, if the local time in Tahiti is noon, it will be 11pm in Paris in December and midnight in July.

Water

A recommended option is to drink bottled mineral water, available in most places.

Language

The official languages of French Polynesia are French and Polynesian languages, such as Tahitian, spoken by the local population. You may quickly notice that Polynesians roll the “r’s” and that Tahitian is a melodious language, with a marked vocal inflection and where the vowel plays a primary role.

Currency

The currency used in French Polynesia is the CFP (French Pacific Community) franc. Bills of 500, 1,000, 5,000 and 10,000 CFP francs, as well as coins of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100 CFP francs are in circulation. Money can be exchanged at the airport, major banks, hotels and licensed stores. Cash and traveler’s checks in euros or U.S. dollars can be exchanged without commission.

Voltage

Most of the islands are equipped with electricity, often by generator for the smaller ones. Although some older hotels may have 110 volt outlets, the general standard is 220 volts.