• 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

    private cruise Fakarava

    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
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    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

    sailing Marquesas

    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.

     

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    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!

     

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    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.

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    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

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    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

    private cruise Fakarava

    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

    catamaran Fakarava

    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

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    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.

     

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    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 surf in French Polynesia

    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!

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    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 :

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    Navigation

    GUIDED

    Navigation in calm waters within the lagoons.

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    Discoveries

    BE SURPRISED

    Visit pearl farms, learn the local danses and musics.

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    Adventure

    ON LAND

    Hiking and horseback riding.

    diving in Fakarava

    Diving

    WORLD OF NEMO

    Diving and snorkeling

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    Extra Sailing

    ENJOY THE SEAS

    Surf, kite surf, kayak

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    The cetaceans

    DOLPHIN AS TRAVEL COMPANIONS

    Whale whatching

  • Contact-us

    Don't be scared to contact us.

    You + Us = prodigious

  • Comunicate with us

    Small connexion ... big shares!

  • 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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