French Polynesia

The islands of Tahiti, officially known as French Polynesia, can be considered one of the most spectacular and diverse environments on the planet. It is an amalgam of volcanic islands and atolls, 118 in all 67 of which are inhabited, scattered across a vast area of the South Pacific. A perfect place to discover on your charter yacht.

Grouped into five archipelagos: the Society Islands, the Tuamotu Islands, the Gambier Islands, the Marquesas Islands and the Austral Islands - the islands of Tahiti share a delightful blend of Polynesian and French cultures and a consistent tropical climate.

The French Polynesia is packed with a mix of tropical adventure and relaxation. From paragliding to beach combing, the laid-back island lifestyle to snorkelling to get up close to the local wildlife. If you're more adventurous, swimming with sharks is another possible activity. Buy cultured pearls at the Papeete market, play golf in Tahiti or Moorea or enjoy a picnic on a motu, You'll find it all here.

SOCIETY ISLANDS

The Society Islands include the country's main and largest island, Tahiti, the charming island of Moorea, Marlon Brando's paradise atoll of Tetiaroa, and other paradise islands such as Huahine, Raiatea, Maupitu, Tupai and Taha'a. Part of this archipelago is the most famous of the Society Islands, Bora Bora, known for its blue lagoon surrounded by coral reefs. These windward islands are the ones you will visit on your charter yacht.

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