As you probably already know, I have spent over three years sailing between the islands of French Polynesia and I actually left a piece of my heart there. I was so enchanted by the country that I love going back.
I am now organising sailing trips every fall.
In October 2026 I will be leading two groups on a sailing trip among the Society Islands and one group between the Tuamotu atolls. Autumn is my favorite time to visit Polynesia as the weather is usually sunny and there are lots of whales around.
When do we leave?
In 2026 I will be organising the following cruises to Polynesia:
- 13 October – 19 October: TUAMOTU (FAKARAVA &TOAU or FAKARAVA&KAUEHI)
- 21 October – 27 October: HUAHINE, RAIATEA, TAHAA, BORA BORA
- 30 October – 5 November: HUAHINE, RAIATEA, TAHAA, BORA BORA
The boat
We will sail on 44 to 50-foot catamarans. A multihull is without doubt the best choice for exploring Polynesian waters.
Navigation area
Two cruises will take place in the most common route in the Leeward Islands. I chose this area because the sailing is easy and the distances between the islands short, but also because it is an area that offers many opportunities for interesting activities both at sea and on land.
One cruise (Tuamotu) is more active watersports based (swimming, snorkeling, sup, optional scuba diving, foiling, kiting (byo gear), spear fishing etc) – the Tuamotus are wild, remote and stunningly beautiful but if you don’t like being in/on/under the water, the Societies are a better choice for you.
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And after the cruise?
Once disembarked, everyone can organise themselves as they wish, as everyone has different desires and time availability also varies greatly. Here are my recommendations based on how much time you have before your return flight:
1 day: return to Tahiti and visit the market in Papeete to buy souvenirs; if you have time, you can take a tour of the island or at least reach the beach at Venus Point.
2-4 days: return to Tahiti and visit Moorea (from Tahiti to Moorea can be reached by a fast catamaran that takes about half an hour). Moorea is a wonderful island where you can rent electric bikes and explore the island, or simply relax on the beach and participate in the obligatory Happy Hour at the Hilton at sunset. There are many options for walking along well-marked trails, and there are also several affordable accommodations.
If you have five days or more, I highly recommend visiting an atoll, e.g. Fakarava or Rangiroa. After the Tuamotu cruise I reccomend a few days in the Society Islands, Moorea and Maupiti are my favourites.
However, I remain at your disposal for further advice. If you want to visit several islands, I recommend buying an Air Tahiti Multi-island Pass, which allows multiple flights within French Polynesia. You can find them on the Air Tahiti website.
Cost
The cost for seven days cruising (six nights) is €2,600 per person and includes the use of the catamaran and the tender, the skipper, the hostess, all meals, fuel, organisation and the guide (me). The only additional cost will be for alcoholic beverages and the flights. In some places you might do some excursions (e.g. hire a bicycle or join an off-road excursion, swim with whales, scuba diving etc.). These costs are not included, nor are any drinks/dinners on land and tips for the crew.
Flight
The relevant airport in French Polynesia is Papeete in Tahiti (PPT). You can book your flight via the agency or even on your own. Prices vary between €1500 and €2000 per person, with flights leaving from Paris via San Francisco or Los Angeles. French Bee is the cheapest option, while Air Tahiti or Air France are slightly more expensive but include meals and luggage. ESTA for the US is required for travel.
Booking
To book, please write to me with your favourite dates and I will check the availability. FYI, all the places are usually sold out by the end of March, so don’t wait too long.
Payment
To pay for your booking, contact the Ideja turizem travel agency. They have their office in Sesana (SLO), but they also speak English. Contact: info@ideja-turizem.si, tel. 00396 – 05 – 730 50 50.