Catamaran Tour to Tetiaroa from Papeete, Tahiti
Enjoy a blissful day in paradise with a catamaran excursion to Tetiaroa from Papeete aboard a maxi-catamaran!
Practical information
A catamaran day trip from Papeete combining sailing, the discovery of a motu, free time and the chance to snorkel!
- Catamaran capacity: 27 passengers + 3 crews
Course of events
- Arrive at the meeting point: free parking available about 10 minutes' walk away and paid parking 1 minute's walk away. It is also possible to arrive on foot from Papeete town centre.
- Meet the crew at the marina in Papeete.
- Board the catamaran and set sail for Tetiaroa (about 3 hours sailing) for an 11-hour excursion.
- Safety briefing.
- Self-service breakfast on board during the journey: local pastries, fresh local fruit, coffee, tea and soft drinks.
- Arrive at Tetiaroa and discover a motu (approx. 30 minutes) to Bird Island: There is no guided tour as such during this activity, but the crew will be happy to answer your questions and explanatory signs are available on the island in English and French.
- Free time (around 2 hours) in the lagoon around Bird Island until lunchtime on the boat: on the menu, Tahitian-style raw fish, hot rice and marinated tuna cooked on the grill with fresh drinks and fruit (all fresh from the day's morning and from the Papeete market!).
- Free time for swimming and snorkelling at the edge of the reef, or simply relaxing on board the catamaran.
- Return trip to Papeete (3-hour sail) with a snack (fruit salad and a glass of punch).
- Disembarkation in Papeete around 5pm and end of the activity.
Activity requirements
Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of the activity.
Special terms
This activity is not suitable for pregnant women.
There is no guided tour as such during this activity, but the crew will be happy to answer your questions and explanatory panels are available on the island in English and French.
Included
- Professional skipper
- Snorkelling equipment (fins, mask, snorkel)
- Life jacket
- Pool noodles
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Drinks
- Snacks
- Freshwater shower and toilet on board
Excluded
- Transfer to the meeting point
Do not forget to bring
- Swimwear
- Snorkelling equipment (mask, fins, snorkel)
- Towel
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Hat / Cap
- Water shoes
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About the activity
Located north of Tahiti and Moorea, Tetiaroa is a renowned atoll celebrated for its stunning scenery and pristine nature. Privately leased by the famous actor Marlon Brando, it is an exclusive destination home to just one eco-friendly luxury hotel. The best way to discover Tetiaroa without breaking the bank is to spend a day there on a catamaran trip from Papeete. From the boat, you may even be lucky enough to spot sharks or turtles!
Lasting 11 hours, including 5 on the atoll, this catamaran excursion to Tetiaroa from Tahiti allows you to enjoy a day that is both relaxing and wonderfully refreshing. On board a maxi-catamaran equipped with shaded areas, toilets, showers, trampolines, comfortable seating and a snack counter, your adventure will be spent in total comfort—whether sailing or relaxing in the Tetiaroa lagoon. Once you arrive at the atoll, you’ll explore a motu and Bird Island; the beauty of this paradise is sure to leave you speechless! You’ll then have plenty of time to enjoy the white-sand beaches and turquoise lagoon teeming with marine life, especially with the snorkelling equipment provided on board. A well-deserved fresh, local lunch will be waiting for you back on the catamaran.
If you’re looking for an unforgettable escape from Papeete, this full-day catamaran trip to Tetiaroa is sure to exceed your expectations. Attentive crew, a comfortable catamaran and breathtaking scenery await you for an experience you’ll never forget!
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