French Polynesia Yacht Charter Itineraries

Start here if you know you want French Polynesia, but not yet which route fits the charter. These itineraries show the realistic cruising areas, who each route suits, the best season, and the yacht type we would usually consider first.

For most first charters, the best starting point is a focused Society Islands route around Raiatea, Taha’a, and Bora Bora. The longer routes and more remote options can come after that.

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7 nights · Society Islands

7-Day Society Islands Yacht Charter Itinerary

A realistic first French Polynesia route around Raiatea, Taha’a, and Bora Bora, with enough time for lagoon cruising, motu lunches, snorkeling, and proper Bora Bora time.

RouteRaiatea, Taha’a, Bora Bora

Best forFirst-timers, honeymooners, families, Bora Bora requests

Best timeMay to October; strongest balance in May, June, September, October

Best yacht fitCrewed catamaran for most groups; motor yacht for higher-service briefs

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7 nights · Tahiti to Bora Bora

7-Day Society Islands Yacht Charter Itinerary: Tahiti to Bora Bora

A classic westbound Society Islands route from Tahiti to Bora Bora, with Moorea, Huahine, Raiatea, Taha’a, Maupiti, and a lagoon finale in Bora Bora.

RoutePapeete, Moorea, Huahine, Raiatea, Taha’a, Maupiti, Bora Bora

Best forIconic lagoons, diving, manta rays, culture, romance, and luxury adventure

DistanceApprox. 243 nautical miles

Best yacht fitLuxury catamaran, motor yacht, or superyacht

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14 days · Society Islands and Tuamotus

14-Day French Polynesia Yacht Charter Itinerary: Society Islands & Tuamotus Loop

A longer French Polynesia route combining Moorea, Huahine, Raiatea, Taha’a, Maupiti, Bora Bora, Apataki, Toau, and Rangiroa.

RoutePapeete, Society Islands, Tuamotus, Papeete

Best forDiving, manta rays, remote atolls, pearls, culture, and serious lagoon time

DistanceApprox. 705 nautical miles

Best yacht fitMotor yacht or superyacht; catamaran for the right relaxed brief

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How to Use These Routes

The itinerary is the starting point, not the final operating plan. The exact anchorages, transfers, and daily rhythm still depend on the yacht, crew, weather, flight plan, and whether you want more beach time, diving, culture, or hotel-level service.

If your brief is mainly Bora Bora and easy lagoon beauty, start with the 7-day Society Islands route. If you want a wider island mix, plan on more nights rather than compressing the week.

C.J. Coetzee, yacht charter broker with DMA Yachting

Let Us Match the Route to the Yacht

Tell us your dates, group size, yacht style, and whether Bora Bora, diving, beaches, culture, or remoteness matters most. We will help you choose the route that fits the charter.