COME SAIL THE
POLYNESIAN ISLANDS
PAPEETE, FRENCH POLYNESIA
May 10th- 24, Spring 2025
Booking Now Open!
PRICE $4895/ Deposit $1500
Balance Due 03/10/25 I Deposit Non-Refundable I Cancellation Deadline 03/10/25
Alternate ways to Pay: Email us and send a check to Mahalo Sailing, PO Box 352, Seal Beach, CA 90740 or by Zelle.
EXPLORE THE BEAUTIFUL ISLANDS OF TAHITI
Warm, beautiful clear water awaits you... along with rays, dolphins, tropical fish and stunning reefs. Join the adventure as we sail, swim, snorkel and explore the spectacular islands of Tahiti, Raiatea, Taha'a, Bora Bora, Huahine and Maupiti. If you have ever wondered what it like to sail in the trade winds, make landfall in a tropical island, sail through the pass into the lagoons, and experience the fascinating culture of the Polynesians, this is the trip for you.
Explore the islands of French Polynesia!
WHERE WE’LL GO.
Tahiti, Raiatea, Taha'a, Bora Bora, Huahine and Maupiti.
(Weather permitting))
WHAT WE’LL DO
In addition to the fabulous time spent on the boat, we'll go shopping, site-seeing, hiking, snorkeling, swimming, fishing, ride bikes, tour vanilla and pearl farms, get tattoos (if you want), see waterfalls, historical landmarks, traditional island dancing and eat fabulous meals!
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Two weeks lodging onboard in a shared cabin.
Professional Captain and crew and our personalized tours of the various islands.
Meals on board
Charter boats and all related expenses, with awesome, professional USCG licensed female captains and crew.
Linens
Snorkel equipment
Fuel
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED
Airfare & Hotels before and after cruise
Food & Alcohol on land (at restaurants, yacht clubs, etc.)
Entertainment / tours / excursions, kayaks / SUPs
Any other personal expenses
Gratuity- Traditionally 5- 15% for your wonderful experience and service aboard the boats with our Captains & Crew
During two full weeks aboard the spacious 52' catamarans, your professional female crew takes you off the beaten path for incredible sailing, exclusive island tours, traditional meals prepared especially for us and unique interactions with locals as we learn the history and culture of this most magical place.
The boats are very roomy and sail well. You will have the opportunity to work on your sailing and cruising skills, or kick back and relax. While we don’t run our trips as classes, you are encouraged to discuss your interests with your crew so that you can work on any skills you like.
Is this trip for me?
This trip involves limited walking, steps in and out of the boat as well as the dinghy, a ladder to exit the water when swimming, a shared cabin with a person of your same gender, sailing for perhaps 5 hours per day, excursions ashore on foot as well as in cars. You will be living aboard a large sailboat with multiple other guests. There is plenty of water, but not unlimited amounts. Be ready to be dazzled by the beauty of the islands and to make life long friends.
Accommodations.
We have chartered in French Polynesia many times and are excited to be chartering two 52’ catamarans this year. Our boats have shared cabins, several heads, galley, salon, fly bridge and lots of deck space. Our boat has a nice galley where meals will be served onboard unless we eat ashore at the many amazing local restaurants. Snorkel equipment and an outdoor shower are awesome amenities making it easy to take an afternoon dip and explore the local reefs.
Every boat is different but we all have shared cabins. Some cabins are similar to a Queen sized bed and some are two single bunks, either side by side or one over the other. Bathrooms, or heads are either shared or attached to a cabin. Sometimes both. Each cabin has storage cabinets or shelves for your belongings, but they are not house sized and you will need to keep your luggage in your cabin, so a soft duffle bag works best. There is absolutely no room for hard or oversized luggage.
taste of polynesia.
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Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Coffee first! We begin the day by serving tasty breakfast onboard. Breakfast usually varies from crepes to yogurt and fresh fruit depending on how many activities we have planned for the day. Lunch is often served while sailing or at a day anchorage while exploring. Drinks and appetizers often run throughout the evening with lot’s of merriment and delicuous food!
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The Menu
Meals aboard are healthy, balanced and determined by the available provisions. Meals are prepared by the crew but you may be asked to help chop vegetables, set the table or help with dishes, from time to time. Dietary issues will always be accommodated if we are notified in advance.
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Extras
Right off the plane there is an amazing food experience in French Polynesia. We like to introduce our group to cultural dinners as well as some of our favorite restaurants on the islands we will visit. A variety of local dining with fresh fish, great drinks and more are available at most stops. For meals aboard our crew has often put something special on the menu like dessert, locally caught fish or pastries for breakfast.