Bora Bora’s lagoon, the peaks of Moorea and the atolls of the Tuamotus — the ultimate South Seas dream.
French Polynesia is the South Pacific of the imagination: jagged volcanic peaks rising from lagoons of unreal turquoise, ringed by coral and fringed with overwater beauty. The Society Islands — Bora Bora, Tahiti, Moorea, Raiatea and Taha’a — lie within easy sail of one another, while the remote atolls of the Tuamotus offer some of the finest diving on earth. Warm, gentle and breathtakingly beautiful, it is perhaps the world’s most desirable sailing ground, and a crewed catamaran is the finest way to drift between its legendary lagoons.
Our crewed catamarans can be arranged for French Polynesia, ready to show you the South Seas at their most beautiful.
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A crewed catamaran is the ultimate way to experience French Polynesia. The gentle conditions and short hops between the Society Islands suit relaxed cruising, and a shallow draft lets you anchor deep in the turquoise lagoons. Your crew handles the sailing and the local knowledge — the best anchorage off Bora Bora, the coral gardens to snorkel, the motu for a beach picnic — while you live the South Seas dream.
Turquoise lagoons, soaring peaks and overwater beauty — French Polynesia is sailing’s ultimate fantasy.
French Polynesia offers some of the most rewarding sailing in the Mediterranean — warm seas, beautiful coastlines, and anchorages from glamorous to gloriously remote.
Anchor in the world’s most famous lagoon beneath Mount Otemanu, in water of unreal turquoise.
Snorkel the vibrant coral gardens of Taha’a and the Society Islands, alive with tropical fish.
Step ashore on a tiny palm-fringed motu for a private beach picnic in paradise.
Dive the passes of Rangiroa and Fakarava among sharks, rays and walls of fish — world-class.
Anchor in Cook’s or Opunohu Bay beneath Moorea’s dramatic jagged peaks.
A sample week through the Society Islands — Bora Bora, Taha’a and Raiatea, tailored by your crew.
Welcome aboard in Raiatea, then a short sail across the shared lagoon to Taha’a — the vanilla island. Anchor at Motu Mahaea for a first evening swim.
A full day at anchor in Taha’a’s lagoon. Visit a vanilla plantation, drift-snorkel the famous coral garden between motus, dine on deck.
Cross the open water to Bora Bora. Anchor inside the lagoon with the iconic Mount Otemanu rising behind you.
A full day in Bora Bora’s lagoon. Swim with reef sharks and rays, lunch on a private motu, sundowners at anchor with the volcanic peaks turning gold.
A relaxed downwind sail back through the lagoon to Raiatea. Anchor in the protected Faaroa Bay for an evening of silence.
A morning passage to Huahine — the wildest and most authentic of the Societies. Anchor at Avea Bay for a long lazy day.
A final sail back to Raiatea with one last swim over a coral garden along the way.
French Polynesia is the South Seas dream made real: soaring volcanic peaks, turquoise lagoons, coral gardens and remote atolls, all within gentle sailing distance. The Society Islands — Bora Bora, Moorea, Raiatea — are perhaps the most beautiful sailing ground on earth.
May to October is the dry season and prime time — warm, sunny and pleasant, with the best sailing conditions. November to April is hotter and wetter. The islands are warm year-round, but the dry season offers the most reliable weather.
Most begin on Raiatea, the sailing hub of the Society Islands, reached via Tahiti (Papeete), which has international connections. Our team coordinates the full journey including inter-island flights and private aviation.
Superb, particularly in the Tuamotu atolls — Rangiroa and Fakarava are world-renowned for drift dives through passes teeming with sharks, rays and fish. The Society Islands also offer beautiful coral-garden snorkelling suitable for all.
Absolutely — and arriving by sea is the finest way to experience it. You can anchor in the famous lagoon beneath Mount Otemanu, snorkel the coral, and enjoy the island’s beauty away from the crowds, with the lagoon as your private playground.
Yes. The gentle conditions, warm calm lagoons, snorkelling and beach picnics make it wonderful for families. The longer journey to reach it suits those making a special, once-in-a-lifetime trip. Our team will tailor the voyage to your party.
Every journey begins with a conversation. Tell us what you have in mind — dates, destinations, group size, experiences — and your Odyssea agent will craft a proposal tailored precisely to you.
An invitation-led membership for travellers who choose the ocean often. Preferred rates on yachts and villas, early access to themed departures, and bespoke journey design from our concierge — reach out to find out more.
