When is the cruising season in French Polynesia?

May through October — the cooler, drier "austral winter". November through April is the warm, wetter season with higher humidity and a higher cyclone probability.

Where do charters depart from?

Marina Taina near Papeete on Tahiti is the principal embarkation port. International flights connect through Tahiti from Los Angeles and from Auckland; the marina is fifteen minutes from the international airport.

How long is a typical charter?

Two weeks minimum for the standard Tahiti-Moorea-Huahine-Raiatea-Bora Bora routing. The Tuamotu atolls and the Marquesas require materially longer charters — three to four weeks for the Marquesas circuit.

Can charters extend to the Cook Islands or the Marquesas?

Yes — the Cook Islands sit west and require additional cruising-permit documentation. The Marquesas are a five-day passage from Tahiti and are typically done as a separate long-form charter. The brokerage handles the long-lead arrangements.

Pacific · yacht charter

French Polynesia.

South Pacific cruising in French Polynesia — Tahiti, Bora Bora, the Society and Tuamotu archipelagos, with reach to the Marquesas for long-form expeditions.

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Season

When to cruise.

Best months: May to October
Prevailing winds: Trade winds
Typical base ports: Marina Taina (Papeete) · Bora Bora Yacht Club

The Pacific is the longest-form cruising in the charter calendar. French Polynesia runs year-round with a quieter shoulder April through October; the Galápagos operates on a permit-controlled framework with a defined liveaboard season.

Ports

Marinas and anchorages.

Marina Taina (Papeete)
Bora Bora Yacht Club

Frequently asked

Practical questions.

When is the cruising season in French Polynesia?: May through October — the cooler, drier "austral winter". November through April is the warm, wetter season with higher humidity and a higher cyclone probability.
Where do charters depart from?: Marina Taina near Papeete on Tahiti is the principal embarkation port. International flights connect through Tahiti from Los Angeles and from Auckland; the marina is fifteen minutes from the international airport.
How long is a typical charter?: Two weeks minimum for the standard Tahiti-Moorea-Huahine-Raiatea-Bora Bora routing. The Tuamotu atolls and the Marquesas require materially longer charters — three to four weeks for the Marquesas circuit.
Can charters extend to the Cook Islands or the Marquesas?: Yes — the Cook Islands sit west and require additional cruising-permit documentation. The Marquesas are a five-day passage from Tahiti and are typically done as a separate long-form charter. The brokerage handles the long-lead arrangements.

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