Marinas, Harbours & Anchorages

There are few marinas and harbours. Most overnight stops will be at anchor in shallow lagoons, sheltered within the coral reef. Fantastic for swimming and snorkelling with a great variety of marine life - tropical fish, turtles and dolphins.

Weather

The sailing season runs from March to November, with temperatures of 24-30oC, very little rainfall and south-easterly trade winds. December to February is the rainy season, with risk of cyclones.

Charter base

Raiatea - Apooiti Marina

The base at Apooiti Marina is 5 minutes from the airport. Raiatea is a 40 minute flight from Tahiti International Airport (Papeete) and a few hours sailing to the islands of Taha’a, Huahine, Bora-Bora and Maupiti.

Getting there

To Papeete (PPT) From Paris via Los Angeles with Air Tahiti Nui daily, also from Sydney/Auckland with Air New Zealand and Air Tahiti Nui. Onward connections to Raiatea with Air Tahiti and Air Moorea.

Flights can be booked via Top Yacht or directly with the airlines concerned. Flight time from the UK approximately 24 hours.