Tetiaroa Catamaran Day Trip with Lunch and Snorkeling
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Experience Highlights
Sail on a sailing catamaran to the private atoll of Tetiaroa, an ecological gem surrounded by turquoise lagoons and pristine reefs. After setting sail at dawn from Papeete harbour, you will enjoy a light breakfast on board, sail for about three hours and disembark on a motu with white sandy beaches.
The full day excursion (approx. 10 hours) includes a Polynesian barbecue lunch, unlimited soft drinks and snorkelling equipment to explore coral gardens teeming with tropical fish. Commentary by the captain and crew in English, Spanish and French will give you an insight into the natural history of Marlon Brando's favourite atoll.
- Book in advance: departures limited to 30 passengers.
- Relax on board: hammocks, bow netting and live island music
- Dive into the lagoon: snorkelling guide and safety buoys provided
What’s included
- Round-trip sailing catamaran with a maximum capacity of 30 passengers
- Light breakfast (coffee, tea, pastries) and Polynesian barbecue lunch
- Unlimited non-alcoholic beverages (water, soft drinks, juices)
- Full snorkelling equipment (mask, snorkel, fins, fins and BCD)
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Step by Step
The day begins at 06:30 with embarkation at Papeete harbour; a small Tahitian coffee and local pastries welcome you as the crew go over safety regulations. As you leave the harbour, you will see the Moorea' s profile fade into the distance as the sun dyes the Pacific pink.
During the sail, the captain explains how Tetiaroa was once a retreat for Tahitian royalty and today is a breeding sanctuary for seabirds and green turtles. With a bit of luck, spinner dolphins or mobula rays will accompany the bow; the crew slows down so you can photograph them.
Upon arrival at the atoll, an auxiliary boat disembarks the group on a private motu. Under the palm trees, a Polynesian buffet is set up with grilled fish, uru (breadfruit) salad, coconut poe and fresh fruit. Water, soft drinks and juices are available throughout the day.
After lunch, the guide leads a snorkelling session over a garden of hard and soft corals inhabited by butterfly fish, blue parrotfish and small, totally harmless reef sharks. For those who prefer dry land, an interpretative walk among frigate bird nests and pandanus trees is organised.
The return trip departs around 15:00, when the trade winds cool the deck. Enjoy fresh fruit, cold coffee and ukulele music as the catamaran sails towards Tahiti. Arrival in port is expected around 5.30pm, with plenty of time for a sundowner on the Vai'ete esplanade.
