How much does a sailing holiday in French Polynesia cost?

Sailing holiday prices in French Polynesia start from €408 per night. The average charter price is €1,289 per night. Starting prices by yacht type: - Catamaran: from €408 per night / €2,856 per week. Prices vary by yacht size, travel dates, departure location and trip length.

What are the most popular destinations for sailing holidays in French Polynesia?

Papeete, Tahiti is the most popular destination for sailing holidays in French Polynesia. Other popular destinations include Raiatea.

When is the best time for a sailing holiday in French Polynesia?

The seasonal guide for sailing holidays in French Polynesia is: - Recommended months — sweet spot: June, September. - High season: May, July, August, October. - Shoulder season: April, November. - Low season: January, February, March, December. During the sweet-spot months, air temperatures average 25°C and sea temperatures average 27.4°C, with 10.1 sunny days per month and winds averaging 12.4 knots.

How long is a yacht holiday in French Polynesia?

The average yacht holiday in French Polynesia lasts 3 nights. Minimum stays vary by yacht: 1-7 nights.

What is included in a yacht holiday in French Polynesia?

Skipper services for a yacht holiday in French Polynesia cost an average of €187 per day. Depending on the yacht, this fee may be included in the charter price or charged separately. Fuel, meals, marina fees, cleaning and transfers may also carry additional charges. Included services, the exact skipper fee and payment terms are shown on each yacht’s detail page.

Can I book a bareboat, skippered or crewed sailing holiday in French Polynesia?

Sailing holiday options in French Polynesia include: - Bareboat: 26 yachts available without a skipper - Skippered: 25 yachts available with a professional skipper Bareboat charters may require a valid boating licence and relevant experience. Confirm the requirements with the boat owner before booking. For skippered or crewed yacht holidays, guests generally do not need a boating licence or sailing experience.

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Life aboard in French Polynesia

A sailing holiday in French Polynesia makes the boat your accommodation among volcanic islands, coral reefs and lagoons. Days can combine cruising, snorkeling and relaxing at anchor, with evenings spent dining aboard or going ashore before returning to your cabin. Local food adds another connection to the islands: poisson cru, raw fish prepared with lime and coconut milk, is a signature dish. Staying aboard brings these experiences together without changing accommodation between coastal stops.

Choose your island setting

The Leeward Society Islands combine sheltered lagoon exploration with relatively short, exposed crossings between islands. Raiatea and Taha'a share a barrier reef, making them a useful focus for a slower holiday with swimming and time in bays such as Faaroa and Apu. Ashore on Raiatea, the Taputapuātea ceremonial complex connects the landscape to Polynesian voyaging history. The Tuamotu offer a different emphasis: low coral atolls, extensive reefs and diving destinations such as Fakarava. Their current-swept passes call for more locally informed planning than a lagoon-focused stay.

Find the right onboard arrangement

Bareboat and skippered catamarans are available through viravira.co. Bareboat suits groups competent to manage the vessel, navigation and daily routines themselves; a professional skipper handles the boat and helps shape the journey using local cruising knowledge. When comparing yacht charters in French Polynesia, look beyond total sleeping capacity to cabin privacy, bathrooms and shared spaces for meals and relaxation. Allow accommodation for any hired skipper and agree who will provision and prepare meals. A skipper provides boating support; cooking should not be assumed to be included.

Starting prices

Starting prices for overnight catamaran holidays are: • Catamaran: nightly €408 / weekly €2,856

When to travel and where to begin

For Society Islands holidays, May through October generally brings drier, less humid conditions, with tourism busiest from June through September. July–September mara'amu wind episodes can make inter-island passages choppier, so leave flexibility for sheltered stops. November through April is warmer and wetter, with strong depressions and cyclone risk varying across the archipelagos; remote regions need their own seasonal assessment. International flights arrive at Tahiti Faa'a Airport. For the Leeward Islands, onward domestic flights to Raiatea put you near departure bases at Apooiti and Uturoa, with provisioning and marine services available.

27 yachts are available for overnight charter in French Polynesia.

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Raiatea Catamaran 4 cabin 10 berths 10 guests 12.8 m Listing Number: #18464

Lagoon, 42
2023
Raiatea

4.88(2)

Skipper optional

Super Boat Owner

10 berths
4 cabin
12.8 m
4 WC

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Raiatea Catamaran 4 cabin 9 berths 9 guests 13.72 m Listing Number: #25209

Leopard, 45
2024
Raiatea

New

Skipper optional

Super Boat Owner

9 berths
4 cabin
13.7 m
4 WC

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Papeete, Tahiti Catamaran 3 cabin 6 berths 10 guests 11.56 m Listing Number: #20475

Lagoon, 380 S2
2017
Papeete, Tahiti

Skipper optional

6 berths
3 cabin
11.6 m
2 WC

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Papeete, Tahiti Catamaran 4 cabin 8 berths 10 guests 12.8 m Listing Number: #20470

Lagoon, 42
2023
Papeete, Tahiti

Skipper optional

8 berths
4 cabin
12.8 m
4 WC

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Raiatea Catamaran 5 cabin 12 berths 12 guests 15.4 m Listing Number: #18315

Leopard, 50
2023
Raiatea

Skipper optional

12 berths
5 cabin
15.4 m
5 WC

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Papeete, Tahiti Catamaran 4 cabin 8 berths 8 guests 11.56 m Listing Number: #20468

Lagoon, 380 S2
2017
Papeete, Tahiti

Skipper optional

8 berths
4 cabin
11.6 m
2 WC

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Papeete, Tahiti Catamaran 3 cabin 6 berths 10 guests 11.56 m Listing Number: #20476

Lagoon, 380 S2
2019
Papeete, Tahiti

Skipper optional

6 berths
3 cabin
11.6 m
2 WC

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Papeete, Tahiti Catamaran 4 cabin 8 berths 8 guests 11.97 m Listing Number: #20471

Lagoon, 400 S2
2016
Papeete, Tahiti

Skipper optional

8 berths
4 cabin
12 m
2 WC

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Papeete, Tahiti Catamaran 4 cabin 8 berths 8 guests 11.97 m Listing Number: #20467

Lagoon, 400 S2
2016
Papeete, Tahiti

Skipper optional

8 berths
4 cabin
12 m
2 WC

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Papeete, Tahiti Catamaran 4 cabin 8 berths 8 guests 11.33 m Listing Number: #28389

Excess, 11
2025
Papeete, Tahiti

New

Without skipper

8 berths
4 cabin
11.3 m
2 WC

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Papeete, Tahiti Catamaran 3 cabin 5 berths 5 guests 15.8 m Listing Number: #20466

Ocean Voyager, 53
2019
Papeete, Tahiti

Skipper optional

5 berths
3 cabin
15.8 m
1 WC

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Papeete, Tahiti Catamaran 3 cabin 5 berths 5 guests 15.8 m Listing Number: #20469

Ocean Voyager, 53
2019
Papeete, Tahiti

Skipper optional

5 berths
3 cabin
15.8 m
1 WC

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Papeete, Tahiti Catamaran 4 cabin 8 berths 8 guests 11.33 m Listing Number: #21181

Excess, 11
2023
Papeete, Tahiti

Skipper optional

8 berths
4 cabin
11.3 m
2 WC

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Papeete, Tahiti Catamaran 4 cabin 8 berths 8 guests 11.33 m Listing Number: #21183

Excess, 11
2023
Papeete, Tahiti

Skipper optional

8 berths
4 cabin
11.3 m
2 WC

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Papeete, Tahiti Catamaran 3 cabin 6 berths 6 guests 11.33 m Listing Number: #27909

Excess, 11
2024
Papeete, Tahiti

New

Skipper optional

6 berths
3 cabin
11.3 m
2 WC

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Raiatea Catamaran 3 cabin 8 berths 10 guests 12.67 m Listing Number: #19798

Leopard, 42
2023
Raiatea

Skipper optional

8 berths
3 cabin
12.7 m
3 WC

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Raiatea Catamaran 3 cabin 8 berths 10 guests 12.67 m Listing Number: #14762

Leopard, 42
2023
Raiatea

Skipper optional

8 berths
3 cabin
12.7 m
3 WC

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Papeete, Tahiti Catamaran 4 cabin 8 berths 6 guests 12.8 m Listing Number: #22407

Lagoon, 42
2022
Papeete, Tahiti

Without skipper

8 berths
4 cabin
12.8 m
3 WC

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Papeete, Tahiti Catamaran 4 cabin 8 berths 10 guests 13.97 m Listing Number: #22409

Excess, 14
2024
Papeete, Tahiti

Skipper optional

8 berths
4 cabin
14 m
3 WC

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Papeete, Tahiti Catamaran 4 cabin 8 berths 10 guests 13.99 m Listing Number: #20472

Lagoon, 46
2020
Papeete, Tahiti

Skipper optional

8 berths
4 cabin
14 m
4 WC

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Raiatea Catamaran 3 cabin 8 berths 10 guests 12.67 m Listing Number: #25041

Leopard, 42
2024
Raiatea

New

Skipper optional

8 berths
3 cabin
12.7 m
3 WC

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Life aboard in French Polynesia

Choose your island setting

Find the right onboard arrangement

Starting prices

When to travel and where to begin

Yacht charter options for sailing holidays in French Polynesia

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