Ocean Cruising
Sailing French Polynesia
Where are we?
November to march in the Marquesas (Atuona, Hiva Oa), april to october in the Tuamotu (Rotoava, Fakarava)
destinations
same boat, different hozizon
Marquesas
November to march
The richness of their culture, human encounters, nature and landscape make these islands so endearing, that it is hard to leave again.
The "young" Marquesas have no lagoon and the wilderness they contain make them unique with towering mountains disappearing into the sea.
- Discover the fascinating marquesian culture, where the spirits of the ancient Maohi still live. (dances, food, archaeology, handicraft, tattoos)
- Hiking and horse riding
- Fjord-like bays
- Swimming in natural wonders (into the sea and waterfalls)
- Fishing and snorkeling
Tuamotu
April untill November
The Tuamotu are an untouched world offering desert anchorages in strings of coral encircling luminous turquoise and jade-green lagoons.
The main attraction here is a rich life below the surface. A rich ecosystem, home to rare birds, plants, and crustaceans while infinite schools of marine life fill the iridescent waters.
- Navigation within the atolls
- Anchorages off the beaten path in front of your “motus” (small desert island)
- Visiting pearl farms
- Kite surf, wind surf
- Scuba diving or simply snorkeling with manta rays, turtles, sharks, dolphins ... Rangiroa and Fakarava are among the world's greatest dive destinations.
- Fakarava is classified UNESCO Biosphere Reserve
Cruises
some ideas for your next sailing trip
Marquesas
Southern Island group : 5 to 7 days
Tahuata and fatu Hiva can only be reached by boat.
Enjoy the wilderness and beautifull sand beach of Tahuata, meet the locals and have a marquesian hoven lunch.
Sail to Fatu Hiva, the most isolated marquesian island. watch its magnificent scenary and bay of virgins.
Tuamotu
Fakarava 5 to 7 days
This big lagoon has much to explore and visit as it is part of the Tuamotu Unesco Reserve and a unique place to dive.
In a 5 to 7 days sailing trip you will explore the lagoon and sail in perfect conditions at your tempo!
Discover the Pomotu's life style, enjoy sailing the lagoon, scuba dive or snorkel with the sharks!
Marquesas
Southern to Northern Island, a 15 days cruise
Visit both group of Marquesian Island, satrting Hiva Hiva and finishing in Nuku Hiva
You will have to oportunity to sail and discover most of the Marquesian Islands : Tahuata, Fatu Hiva, Ua Pou, Ua Huka and Nuku Hiva
Each of them is different and will surprise you, embark for an adventure in the marquesian culture, where the Mana (power) will drive our boat to the most amazing anchorages.
Tuamotu
Fakarava to Rangiroa, 2 to 3 weeks sail and dive
Starting Fakarava or Makemo, a 2 to 3 weeks cruise will stop in many atolls to enjoy their colors, culture, underwater world and their best place to drop the anchor.
We will stop and visit the wild Toao, the cute Apataki and the huge Rangiroa. Each atoll is an opportunity to explore the marine life, meet the locals and discover new landscapes
Tuamoto to Society Islands
start Fakarava and finish in Bora Bora
This is a 3 weeks sailing adventure, starting Fakarava, visiting Toao, Apataki, Rangiroa, Tikehau in the Tuamotu, and after an ocean sailing, reaching Huahine, Raiatea, Tahaa and finally Bora Bora.
Croisiere Ocean Services
An exotic parenthesis mastered since 2010
Catamaran
performance AND SAFETY
A 44 feet catamaran fully equipped for a safe family circumnavigation, well equiped to give quality services.
Equipment: 220V, watermaker, 6pers tender, shady trampoline
Comfort
Relax
3 double cabins available with en-suite toilets and a single cabin (linens and towels included).
A spacious saloon and safe cockpit.
electicity is 220v, cabins are naturaly ventilated and equiped with fans.
Shower in the sea, we spare the fresh water for rinsing only
Equipment
Athletic! or not...
Kayak, paddle, beach games, snorkeling and fishing equipments, not to mention hammocks!!
We offer diving cruises in association with the local diving centers
Kite-surfers are welcome with their own equipment (autonomous level). I offer a foil experience for the curious ones.
Meals
Delicious !
Polynesian, international and French cuisine, soft drinks. 3 meals a day prepared with fresh products and love.
Alcohol not included
SPECIAL CRUISES
Kite surfing cruise, Diving trips
Kite Surfing
ride the lagoons!
Special kite surf cruises, starting Fakarava or Rangiroa. You bring your equipement, we find the perfect spot and offer assistance with the dinghy. Surf trip on request too!
Diving cruise
dive with the sharks
Special diving trips in Fakarava or Rangiroa. Dive with our partners and enjoy the best anchorages in the lagoon
cruising options
From 220 euros day per person: rates vary according to duration, season and number of guests (contact us for a quotation).
Crewed trip, min. 5 days:
- Enjoy! ... Holidays!... We take care of everything else.
- 3 double cabins with ensuite bathroom.
- Slow Down! ... with a program and a cruise adapted to the rhythm of your desires.
- Enjoy! ... our cuisine based on natural local products, 3 complete meals a day
rent the boat, min. 7 days :
- Captain Olivier takes you "wherever" you want !
- You have 3 double cabins and 1 single
- You benefit from our experience to plan and organize your cruise
- We can help you do the supply
Whatever the formula chosen, our goal is to make you discover the most beautiful stops, off the beaten tracks, for an unforgettable sailing holiday (with family or friends).
The Crew
We've been traveling for over 12 years aboard our 14m (44') spacious and comfortable catamaran and each port-of-call is an opportunity to share our encounters and discoveries with you.
We offer you our experience of navigation and hospitality on board, for an unforgettable holiday.
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Captain Olivier
Over 20 years of sailing experience, 10 years in French Polynesia, scuba instructor, free diver, fisherman and kite surfer. Olivier, will make enthusiastic volunteers participate to the maneuvers to fully enjoy the pleasures of sailing.
meals
you will discover the polynesian cuisine and enjoy our french touch with a professional cook.
Our Phylosophy
Sharing is our motto!
Examples :
Navigation
GUIDED
Navigation in calm waters within the lagoons.
Discoveries
BE SURPRISED
Visit pearl farms, learn the local danses and musics.
Adventure
ON LAND
Hiking and horseback riding.
Diving
WORLD OF NEMO
Diving and snorkeling
Extra Sailing
ENJOY THE SEAS
Surf, kite surf, kayak
The cetaceans
DOLPHIN AS TRAVEL COMPANIONS
Whale whatching
Galery
Images of our adventure around the world!
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Contact-us
Don't be scared to contact us.
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Comments
"Amazing trip with Olivier, its knoledge and experience of the Tuamotu was very intersting, he could bring us safely where ever we wanted. Food was excellent!" Tom from Netherland
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