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Sailing in Tahiti and Her Islands

Sailing in Tahiti and Her Islands offers a magical and privileged view of French Polynesia, where the majestic peaks of the high islands and the coral rings of the atolls rise from the ocean. To enjoy this adventure in the trade winds, a number of charter companies offer yachts for hire, with options with or without a skipper to suit all levels of sailor.

For yachtsmen making a stopover in our waters, rigorous organisation is essential to preserve this natural sanctuary. It is essential to book your mooring and make your official declaration of entry to the area via the dedicated Escales.gov.pf platform, to guarantee a peaceful stay that complies with local regulations.

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A unique experience

Discover Tahiti and Her Islands

Tahiti Et Ses Îles is a sailing paradise, where you can discover the islands with family and friends simply aboard a catamaran. With many options available, from single cabin to full boat, sailing through our islands is a unique experience.

Like a hotel

From a furnished flat to a luxury suite, you’ll find all the comforts of your usual holiday accommodation on board, and sometimes even more. The nautical charter is a floating hotel within everyone’s reach and for everyone! Feeling seasick? No swell, no pitching, no rolling on the lagoons ofTahiti Et Ses Îles,protected by the coral reef, you glide along just like on a lake, in complete safety.

A qualified crew

If you’re not an experienced sailor, you can hire a hostess, a skipper or both for a stay on the water. Enjoy our beautiful destination to the full, without worrying about navigational issues or even preparing your meal. What’s more, these professionals know our islands like the back of their hand, and will share their knowledge of the destination with you, from isolated waterfalls to manta ray gathering areas.

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Biosafety formalities

For ships arriving from a port outside French Polynesia

The following biosecurity formalities are MANDATORY for any vessel arriving from a PORT OUTSIDE French Polynesia (F.P.).

Notify the Motu-Uta Biosafety Department of your arrival viasecretariat@biosecurite.gov.pf
Tel: 40544585
If you are travelling with a pet, ALSO contact the zoo-sanitary unit for your biosafety formalities by e-mail atanimal.impex@biosecurite.gov.pf
If your ship touched an infested port* in the 9 months prior to its arrival in the P.F :
– You MUST dock at the port of Papeete in TAHITI;
– Only berth between 6.30 a.m. and 4.30 p.m.
If your vessel has not called at an infested port* in the 9 months prior to its arrival in the F.P., your vessel must dock at an official F.P. point of entry* of a country, territory or zone recognised as infested by Oryctes spp., Strategus spp. and Scapanes spp.Arrêté 2471 CM du 4 novembre 2021.

source de l’article : La Direction de La Biosécurité.

Dedicated signage

nautical charter companies

The Service Du Tourisme (SDT), in cooperation with the Direction Polynésienne des Affaires Maritimes (DPAM) and with the support ofTahiti Tourisme,are setting up asignage system dedicated to tourist yachts engaged in nautical charter activities.

All companies involved in nautical charter activities are invited todownload the application formbelow and contactDPAMto obtain a “nautical charter transport signage” kit consisting of 2self-adhesive badges (40cm in diameter) and 1 handlebar (30x45cm) for each vessel.

Nautical charter activity

What is it?

To raise awareness of the importance of the tourism sector among the local population, Tahiti Tourisme has included an animated video dedicated to nautical charters in its “Together, let’s take action for sustainable tourism” series. This educational tool, broadcast on television and social networks, aims to explain the benefits of this activity for the islands’ economy and environment, while encouraging practices that respect the natural heritage.

Nautical charter involves hiring out pleasure craft such as catamarans or sailing boats for touring holidays. This activity allows visitors to discover the archipelagos independently, by staying on board, while generating direct benefits for the islands visited thanks to local services and supplies. It’s a pillar of blue tourism that focuses on mobility and immersion in the heart of the lagoons.

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