Day 1 - Papeete

Boarding starts from 3pm. After the Captain’s welcome, crew introductions and safety briefing we depart around 5pm for the short crossing to the romance island of Moorea. Dinner is served inside the lagoon as the anchor is set for the evening.

Day 2 - Moorea

Wake inside beautiful Cooks Bay with the dramatic mountainous backdrop that Moorea is famous for... paradise. After breakfast the crew host a snorkel safari where you may spot a ray or black tipped reef shark. This afternoon we tender ashore for a guided scenic tour into the hills and rainforest of Moorea. Drinks and canapés are served on deck followed by dinner. We overnight in Moorea at anchor.

Day 3 - Huahine

We start with the sunrise on our cruise day to Huahine. Read that book, visit the bridge or trail a fishing line off the stern. Huahine is known as the garden island of French Polynesia. We plan to be anchored in time for an early afternoon swim and visit ashore. Dinner is served onboard from 7pm. Tonight is a Polynesian dance evening from a local group who visit the ship and perform for us on the aft deck.

Day 4 - Bora Bora

Time for a swim and breakfast before we head to Bora Bora. Lunch will be served once inside the reefs of Taha’a. We cruise the northern shores where many motu’s surround the main island before the towering peaks of beautiful Bora Bora appear in the distance. Once anchored in Bora Bora you can relax on board or join the Captain with a visit to world-famous Bloody Mary’s Bar for a pre- dinner aperitif. Dinner is served on the aft deck within the logoon.

Day 5 - Bora Bora

A shark and ray excursion has been organised this morning or alternatively you can tender ashore to explore alone or simply relax on board. Lunch and water sports activities to Toopu Island are planned this afternoon. Dinner is served inside Bora Bora lagoon with Mount Otemanu set as a backdrop. We sail after dinner for Aitutaki.

Day 6 - At Sea

Wake to the open ocean. The crew engage you in navigation practice and watch- keeping activities along with regular daily activities for this lazy 36 hour passage.

Day 7 - Aitutaki Island

We begin searching the horizon with the sunrise for this low lying coral atoll. The lagoon is stunning and we land in the centre of town. An island tour or a visit to one-foot island is on the agenda. We sail after dinner with a course due south to Rarotonga, 136 miles over the horizon.

Day 8 - Rarotonga

The peaks of Rarotonga are visible from 40 miles away. Come up to the bridge for the sunrise as we plan for the arrival into Rarotonga Harbour. Once alongside and customs cleared we disembark guests in the centre of downtown Rarotonga before noon. We look forward to seeing you onboard again on another of our voyages.