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GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION OF FRENCH POLYNESIA

Tahiti and its islands are situated in the South Pacific, 17,000 km from Europe. The 118 islands that constitute the territory are scattered on a surface area as large as Europe. Below you will find usefull information regarding Tahiti yacht charter as well as a selection of Tahiti charter yachts available on the market today. For more information you can visit this page as well as contact our experienced charter brokers here.

Photo by G. LE BACON - Courtesy of Tahiti Tourisme

FLIGHT TIME

From Los Angeles : 7 hrs 30

From New Zealand: 4 hrs 30

From Japan: 12 hours

From Chili : 10 hours

THE POPULATION

The traditional Polynesian welcome is usually extended with songs, merry orchestras and flower leis and this is how the locals have always greeted visitors. This is a beautiful custom so revealing of their happy nature and sense of hospitality.

Population: 240 000 approximately, of whom two-thirds live on the island of Tahiti.

Ethnic distribution: Polynesians 83% - Europeans 12 % - Chinese 5%

TROPICAL CLIMATE

The French Polynesian Islands enjoy a tropical climate with a maximum amount of sunshine reaching 3,000 hours annually in the Tuamotus!

The temperatures, always pleasant, are cooled by the Trade Winds blowing all year round. Average temperature is 27°C, while water temperature is 25°C.

JET LAG

11-12 hours with Europe

2-3 hours with the west coast of the United States

6 hours with Chile.

LANGUAGE

French and Tahitian are both official languages.

English is commonly used.

FORMALITIES

A valid passport is required of all visitors (prior visa is necessary for some countries). Vaccinations not required.

CURRENCY

The currency is the French Pacific franc (CFP).

The network of banks and ATM's is quite dense on the main islands.

Photo by Gilles DIRAIMONDO -AMV Voyages - Courtesy of Tahiti Tourisme

Photo 1: Photo by Gilles DIRAIMONDO -AMV Voyages - Courtesy of Tahiti Tourisme; Photo 2-3: Photo by G. LE BACON - Courtesy of Tahiti Tourisme

INTERNATIONAL AIR SERVICES

There are regular flights from Paris, via Los Angeles, with AIR TAHITI NUI, AIR FRANCE, from Los Angeles with the three above-mentioned airlines plus AIR NEW ZEALAND or HAWAIAN AIRLINES, from Osaka and Tokyo with AIR TAHITI NUI, from Auckland with AIR TAHITI NUI or from Santiago with LAN CHILE.

AIR TAHITI DOMESTIC NETWORK

Air Tahiti serves 47 islands and atolls in French Polynesia with a modern fleet of ATRs, Twin Otter and Beechcraft. Air Tahiti also operates flights to Rarotonga, in the Cook Islands.

The flight schedule may be consulted and bookings easily made with all travels agents.

PREPARING LUGGAGE APPROPRIATELY

It is always recommended to travel lightly. Better use bags instead of rigid suitcases. Light clothing, a sweat shirt or a windbreaker are recommended – plastic shoes to wade in water – adequate sun protection (hat / cap – glasses – appropriate creams). Anti-mosquito sprays may prove useful at times while ashore, although there is no mosquitoes aboard the boat. A wide selection of beautiful pareos may be purchased locally.

Tahiti Yacht Chartering Photos - Marquises 56 sail catamaran

Below is a selection of Tahiti charter yachts for you to view. For more information and a fully-customised list of boats available in this area, please contact our team of brokers here.

Luxury Charter Yachts

There are currently no charter yachts listed in Tahiti Charter Info. Explore the selection below, or contact our brokers who will be happy to help you plan a charter here.

112M FREIRE SUPERYACHT

112m (367ft) · Freire Shipyard · 2023 · 36 Guests

From EUR 3,000,000 / week

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111m FULL CUSTOM MEGA YACHT

111m (364ft) · Lurssen · 2018 · 22 Guests

From EUR 2,200,000 / week

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OCTOPUS

126m (413ft) · Espen Oeino · 2003 · 12 Guests

From EUR 2,200,000 / week

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DREAM

106m (348ft) · Giorgio Vafiadis - Studio Vafiadis · 1997 · 36 Guests

From EUR 2,000,000 / week

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168M CRUISE EXPLORER YACHT

168m (551ft) · Uljanik · 2018 · 200 Guests

From EUR 1,750,000 / week

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‘MAR’

107m (351ft) · Benetti · 2020 · 12 Guests

From EUR 1,700,000 / week

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88M FEADSHIP SUPERYACHT

88m (289ft) · Feadship · 2021 · 12 Guests

From EUR 1,600,000 / week

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95m LURSSEN MEGA YACHT

95m (312ft) · Lurssen · 2019 · 12 Guests

From EUR 1,600,000 / week

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96m Custom Superyacht

97m (318ft) · Chahan Interior Design · 2017 · 12 Guests

From EUR 1,500,000 / week

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92M FULLY CUSTOM SUPERYACHT

92m (302ft) · De Voogt Naval Architects · 2016 · 12 Guests

From EUR 1,500,000 / week

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93M FULLY-CUSTOM SUPERYACHT

93m (305ft) · Feadship · 2019 · 12 Guests

From EUR 1,470,000 / week

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LADY LARA

91m (299ft) · Lurssen · 2015 · 12 Guests

From EUR 1,400,000 / week

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Client Testimonials

What our clients say about chartering in Tahiti

Hi Amanda, We had the most amazing charter, filled our expectations to the fullest; Steph, Cecilia and Dan were excellent. Thank you for your help in organizing such a memorable trip. Chartered LUPA OF LONDON...

The trip Was very good, thanks for asking. Dan and Steph do a great job and would recommend them unreservedly. KM chartered LUPA OF LONDON in Corsica September

Trina - Our trip was wonderful. The crew on the Miss Kulani was awesome, the boat, the islands and the weather were amazing as well. I would like to put in a strong recommendation for...

Hi Trina - We have had a fantastic time, one all the family will never forget, what an experience. The crew were fantastic and we all had a lot of laughs. The food was superb...

Hi Amanda - We did have an epic trip that will provide wonderful memories to all the Family for many, many years.... First and foremost, the entire crew, led by Captain John was spectacular to...

Dear Trina, FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!! Everything was excellent. Thanks FC, Chartered ULTIMATE LADY in Tahiti, Oct