Polynesia Dream Cruise
Luxury cruise by catamaran along various islands.
11 days, 10 nights
Discover Moorea, Huahine, Raiatea, Taha'a, and Bora Bora.
Indicative price
per person based on stay in a double cabin (excluding flight)
€ 2,439 (low season)
€ 5,299 (high season)
Program | Impression | Details
The ultimate way to visit the gems of the Society Islands. Cruise comfortably aboard a catamaran through the crystal-clear ocean and explore the turquoise lagoons of Moorea, Huahine, Raiatea, Taha’a, and the Pearl of the Pacific, Bora Bora. Relax and enjoy the stunning nature above and below the water, with the various intensely green islands as the backdrop.
The beautiful catamaran has only 6 cabins, each with an en-suite bathroom. You will be wonderfully taken care of, so you can solely enjoy the mesmerizingly beautiful bounty islands. There are plenty of opportunities to explore the lagoons by kayak or stand-up paddleboard, go swimming and snorkeling. Take a walk on a stunning motu and lounge on a paradise beach. This is pure enjoyment in paradise.
Departure: On fixed dates.
This cruise can also be done in reverse order on fixed dates.
Day 1: Tahiti - Moorea
In the course of the afternoon, you will board the catamaran in Tahiti. After meeting the crew onboard and your fellow travelers, the catamaran departs Tahiti to cross over to the island of Moorea. You only need to enjoy the incredible views and, of course, a delicious dinner in the evening.
Day 2: Moorea
You cruise to Opunohu Bay, a stunning cove flanked by lush green mountains. What a beautiful contrast with the deep blue lagoon. The afternoon is entirely dedicated to the lagoon. You can go diving to see the graceful rays up close or relax by swimming or kayaking.
Would you like to explore Moorea Island yourself? Book the entire excursion package in advance. See at the bottom of this page under the 'Optional' section. Extra excursions are included on and around each island, allowing you to experience the islands themselves as well.
Day 3: Moorea – Huahine
The catamaran departs from the bay very early because the next destination is about a 12-hour sail away. Enjoy the panoramic views of the ocean in ever-changing deep shades of blue. At the end of the day, you will arrive at Huahine.
Day 4: Huahine
Today, you will explore the western side of the Huahine lagoon. You will visit the sheltered Bourayne Bay and Avea, which boasts a stunning long beach. Today, you will have plenty of time to swim, snorkel, kayak, and paddleboard.
Day 5: Huahine – Raiatea
After breakfast, the anchor is raised again and the course is set for Raiatea. This sacred island is regarded as the cradle of the Polynesian people, from where they migrated to other regions such as Hawaii and New Zealand. After lunch in Faaroa Bay, you will sail across the Faaroa River, the only navigable river in French Polynesia. In the late afternoon, the catamaran anchors at a motu.
Day 6: Raiatea – Taha’a
A short boat ride will take you to the town of Uturoa, where you can go ashore to explore and shop. Your lunch spot in the lagoon offers a stunning view of Motu Tao Tao. You can spend the afternoon swimming in the vibrant coral garden, walking on the motu, or taking a stroll along the beach.
Day 7: Taha’a – Bora Bora
In approximately 4 hours, you will cruise from Taha’a to the Pearl of the Pacific: Bora Bora. You will enjoy a lunch with a view of Motu Tapu, once the private beach of Tahitian Queen Pomare IV in the 19th century. In the afternoon, you will explore one of the most beautiful lagoons in the Pacific Ocean.
Day 8: Bora Bora
In the early morning, you can go swimming with manta rays. After breakfast, you will sail to Motu Taurere, where you can spend the afternoon swimming or engaging in water sports. Afterwards, you cruise through another breathtaking lagoon of Bora Bora.
Day 9: Bora Bora – Raiatea
After breakfast, you will sail back to Raiatea. The afternoon is entirely dedicated to relaxation. You can do absolutely nothing, but swimming, kayaking, and snorkeling are also options.
Day 10: Raiatea – Taha’a – Raiatea
A short trip to the beautiful lagoon of Taha’a takes you to Motu Ceran. Here, you can enjoy lunch and have time to relax and swim. In the afternoon, you can take a walk on the motu, go snorkeling in the coral garden, or kayak. In the evening, the boat will dock at a motu opposite the town of Uturoa.
Day 11: Raiatea
In the morning, you will say goodbye to the staff and your fellow travelers and depart from the catamaran in Uturoa. This unforgettable cruise ends here.
Day 2: Moorea
Day 3: Moorea – Huahine
Day 4: Huahine
Day 5: Huahine – Raiatea
Day 6: Raiatea – Taha’a
Day 7: Taha’a – Bora Bora
Day 8: Bora Bora
Day 9: Bora Bora – Raiatea
Day 10: Raiatea – Taha’a – Raiatea
Day 11: Raiatea
Day 1: Tahiti - Moorea
In the course of the afternoon, you will board the catamaran in Tahiti. After meeting the crew onboard and your fellow travelers, the catamaran departs Tahiti to cross over to the island of Moorea. You only need to enjoy the incredible views and, of course, a delicious dinner in the evening.
Day 2: Moorea
You cruise to Opunohu Bay, a stunning cove flanked by lush green mountains. What a beautiful contrast with the deep blue lagoon. The afternoon is entirely dedicated to the lagoon. You can go diving to see the graceful rays up close or relax by swimming or kayaking.
Would you like to explore Moorea Island yourself? Book the entire excursion package in advance. See at the bottom of this page under the 'Optional' section. Extra excursions are included on and around each island, allowing you to experience the islands themselves as well.
Day 3: Moorea – Huahine
The catamaran departs from the bay very early because the next destination is about a 12-hour sail away. Enjoy the panoramic views of the ocean in ever-changing deep shades of blue. At the end of the day, you will arrive at Huahine.
Day 4: Huahine
Today, you will explore the western side of the Huahine lagoon. You will visit the sheltered Bourayne Bay and Avea, which boasts a stunning long beach. Today, you will have plenty of time to swim, snorkel, kayak, and paddleboard.
Day 5: Huahine – Raiatea
After breakfast, the anchor is raised again and the course is set for Raiatea. This sacred island is regarded as the cradle of the Polynesian people, from where they migrated to other regions such as Hawaii and New Zealand. After lunch in Faaroa Bay, you will sail across the Faaroa River, the only navigable river in French Polynesia. In the late afternoon, the catamaran anchors at a motu.
Day 6: Raiatea – Taha’a
A short boat ride will take you to the town of Uturoa, where you can go ashore to explore and shop. Your lunch spot in the lagoon offers a stunning view of Motu Tao Tao. You can spend the afternoon swimming in the vibrant coral garden, walking on the motu, or taking a stroll along the beach.
Day 7: Taha’a – Bora Bora
In approximately 4 hours, you will cruise from Taha’a to the Pearl of the Pacific: Bora Bora. You will enjoy a lunch with a view of Motu Tapu, once the private beach of Tahitian Queen Pomare IV in the 19th century. In the afternoon, you will explore one of the most beautiful lagoons in the Pacific Ocean.
Day 8: Bora Bora
In the early morning, you can go swimming with manta rays. After breakfast, you will sail to Motu Taurere, where you can spend the afternoon swimming or engaging in water sports. Afterwards, you cruise through another breathtaking lagoon of Bora Bora.
Day 9: Bora Bora – Raiatea
After breakfast, you will sail back to Raiatea. The afternoon is entirely dedicated to relaxation. You can do absolutely nothing, but swimming, kayaking, and snorkeling are also options.
Day 10: Raiatea – Taha’a – Raiatea
A short trip to the beautiful lagoon of Taha’a takes you to Motu Ceran. Here, you can enjoy lunch and have time to relax and swim. In the afternoon, you can take a walk on the motu, go snorkeling in the coral garden, or kayak. In the evening, the boat will dock at a motu opposite the town of Uturoa.
Day 11: Raiatea
In the morning, you will say goodbye to the staff and your fellow travelers and depart from the catamaran in Uturoa. This unforgettable cruise ends here.
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What's Included?
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Catamaran cruise according to the program, in a small international group
- 10 nights stay in the selected cabin with air conditioning (between 8:00 AM and 10:00 PM)
- 2 sets of bedding, beach towels, and hand towels per cabin per week
- Crew consists of 1 skipper and 1 hostess/chef
- Full board
- 1 local cocktail per person per evening
- Juices, drinking water, and soda (during meals)
- Use of snorkeling equipment, sea kayak, and paddleboard
What is not included?
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Mandatory 'Destination Fee', which is charged at the time of booking. This covers all port fees and taxes among other things
- Transfers to the starting point and from the end point of the cruise
- Cleaning of your cabin during the cruise
- Alcoholic drinks and soft drinks at the bar
- Toiletries
- Optional excursions, see the section Optional
- Wi-Fi
Optional
You can purchase an excursion package in advance to experience the different islands even better and in various ways. The excursion package includes the following trips.
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Moorea: You will take a botanical tour into the island's interior. In a 4WD, you will go on a safari along the pineapple route, taste delicious local products, and from a viewpoint, admire some important Polynesian archaeological sites.
- Bora Bora: In a Polynesian canoe with a guide, you will explore the stunning lagoon and the coral garden, and observe the graceful manta rays.
- Taha’a-Raiatea Lagoon: You will visit a pearl farm and learn more about the entire process. Very special: you may snorkel with a guide along the lines where the oysters grow to see the oysters underwater and watch the fish busy cleaning them.
- Raiatea: A guided tour will introduce you to the sacred island of Raiatea. You will visit, among others, the Taputapuatea marae and a vanilla plantation.
- Taha’a: Tonight, you will dine on the island of Taha’a at a restaurant inland, including entertainment and Polynesian dance.
- Huahine: Take a guided exploration of the island of Huahine. You will visit some important archaeological sites on the island, a fish park, a vanilla plantation, and a place where sacred alae birds live.