itinerary & excursions

Sun Jan 11

Overnight at the Intercontinental Tahiti Resort & Spa

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Watersports Platform:

You will be transferred from the airport to the Intercontinental Tahiti Resort located on 32 acres of lush tropical garden and facing an idyllic lagoon. This well-known resort in Tahiti offers a host of activities including diving in the coral reefs, a lagoonarium, two gorgeous infinity pools, fine dining at two beautiful restaurants, relaxing at the Deep Nature Spa or attending world-class dinner shows. Your time is your own to enjoy an intimate dinner at Le Lotus overwater gourmet restaurant or relax in the Lobby Bar or try a signature cocktail while enjoying some live music at the Tiki Bar.

Mon Jan 12

Manava Beach Resort

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Check out from the Intercontinental Tahiti Resort & Spa and take a ferry transfer to the exclusive Hotel Manava Beach Resort on Moorea. This picturesque seaside stay is a Polynesian paradise. Explore the lush tropical surroundings, make spa appointments throughout your stay, reserve tee times at a nearby golf course, or sip sweet tropical drinks beneath a shady umbrella at the terrace bar.

(Includes breakfast at the Intercontinental Tahiti Resort, ferry to Moorea, and overnight at Manava Beach Resort)

Tue Jan 13

Overnight at the Manava Beach Resort

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Hotel Manava Beach Resort partners with the Green Pearl Golf Course, an 18-hole emerald gem created by Jack Nicklaus. Venture down the coast to Cook’s Bay to savor rich, locally grown coffee and catch glimpses of majestic Mount Tohivea

(Includes breakfast and overnight at Manava Beach Resort)

Wed Jan 14

Overnight at the Manava Beach Resort

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Hotel Manava Beach Resort partners with the Green Pearl Golf Course, an 18-hole emerald gem created by Jack Nicklaus. Venture down the coast to Cook’s Bay to savor rich, locally grown coffee and catch glimpses of majestic Mount Tohivea

(Includes breakfast and overnight at Manava Beach Resort)

Thu Jan 15

Ferry to Papeete

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Transfer from the Manava Beach Resort to Papeete to board your yacht.

(Includes breakfast and ferry to Papeete)

Thu Jan 15

Papeete

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Depart:6:00 PM

Watersports Platform:

Relax on sunny beaches, sample Tahitian fare, and take in the effervescent spirit of the city. But whatever you do, save time — and luggage space — for shopping. Black pearls and colorful crafts fill the market and local treasures are so plentiful you’ll have trouble making your choices but you won't be bothered with large crowds and big tour groups because French Tahiti is only accessible to small ships like ours.

Fri Jan 16

AT SEA

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Sat Jan 17

Fakarava

Arrive:7:00 AM

Depart:4:00 PM

Watersports Platform:

Here is a rare opportunity to experience one of earth’s most beautiful – and most rare – places. Fakarava, a place so stunning, an ecosystem so diverse it has been named a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. This diver’s paradise welcomes you to a world of magnificent cauliflower coral, sleek grey sharks, and neon schools of tropical fish. This “Island of Dreams” is home to rare species of nesting birds and rare marine life living in tranquil harmony.

Sun Jan 18

AT SEA

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Mon Jan 19

Omoa, Fatu Hiva, Marquesas

Arrive:9:30 AM

Depart:6:00 PM

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Known as the Island of Tapa, a long-forgotten art elsewhere, Fatu Hiva, with its 650 inhabitants, has a remarkable coastline full of rich vegetation. The locals here live mainly on fishing, coprah producing and growing nono, a fruit with medicinal virtues. Meet the local artists and learn about their time-honored traditions

Tue Jan 20

Atuona, Hiva Oa, Marquesas

Arrive:8:00 AM

Depart:9:00 PM

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The final home and resting place of painter Paul Gauguin and singer Jacques Brel, Hiva Oa is watched over by many large stone tiki statues and boasts the tallest peak in the Marquesas, Mount Temetiu at 3,980 feet. Relax on black-sand beaches or try the diving or snorkeling, said to be among the best or find the Tehueto Petroglyphs.

Wed Jan 21

Taiohae, Nuku Hiva, Marquesas

Arrive:8:00 AM

Depart:2:00 PM

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The second largest island in French Polynesia, this remote island is full of natural beauty in is deep bays, lush valleys, rocky peaks and narrow cliffside roads where you might come upon wild ponies. Giant banyan trees are found around ancient marae temples and ceremonial stone platforms as well as tiki statues outside huts. Find the 40-foot-tall Tiki Tuhiva sitting atop Mount Muake. Another interest is Tohua Koueva Archaeological Site with detailed restoration of ancient Marquesan life.

Thu Jan 22

AT SEA

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Fri Jan 23

Rangiroa

Arrive:9:00 AM

Depart:5:00 PM

Watersports Platform:

Some people call this place heaven. You will call it perfect. The huge lagoon surrounded by beautiful coral and filled with colorful fish, rays, and dolphin is a diver’s dream. Explore, with an optional tour, in a glass bottom boat, take a dive that matches your level of expertise, or enjoy the magic of drift snorkeling. This is a place like no other on earth.

Sat Jan 24

AT SEA

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Sun Jan 25

Motu Mahaea (Tahaa)

Arrive:8:00 AM

Depart:5:00 PM

Watersports Platform:

We will spend the day on a private island complete with swaying palm trees and white-sand beaches. Swim, snorkel and enjoy a variety of water sports in the crystal-clear waters. There will be a delicious barbecue lunch and tropical drinks waiting for you. Explore Tahaa with optional excursions to discover the vanilla plantations and sacred sites of the island.

Mon Jan 26

Bora Bora

Arrive:8:00 AM

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Watersports Platform:

Our stay here allows plenty of time to capture the beauty in photographs — and you’ll want plenty. These stunning waters will show a different kaleidoscope of blue in each frame. You’ll have lots of options for exploration, whether you prefer the access provided by a 4-by-4, or the thrill of riding in the open air. Stretch out on stunning white-sand beaches, dive and swim in brightly colored seas, or sail among the tiny islands and lagoons. But the highlight here will be the Windstar Exclusive Destination Discovery Event on a private motu complete with fire dancers. This is the stuff that dreams are made of and available to small ships.

Tue Jan 27

Bora Bora

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Depart:6:00 PM

Watersports Platform:

Our stay here allows plenty of time to capture the beauty in photographs — and you’ll want plenty. These stunning waters will show a different kaleidoscope of blue in each frame. You’ll have lots of options for exploration, whether you prefer the access provided by a 4-by-4, or the thrill of riding in the open air. Stretch out on stunning white-sand beaches, dive and swim in brightly colored seas, or sail among the tiny islands and lagoons. But the highlight here will be the Windstar Exclusive Destination Discovery Event on a private motu complete with fire dancers. This is the stuff that dreams are made of and available to small ships.

Wed Jan 28

Moorea

Arrive:8:00 AM

Depart:6:00 PM

Watersports Platform:

Welcome to paradise, where your stunning surroundings soak up superlatives and call for more. In our stay here you’ll have plenty of time to do it all. Be sure to consider the opportunity to hone your photography talents on an optional tour of the island in the company of a professional photographer. Your choices here are endless. Hike the majestic Three Coconut Trail. Visit dolphins in their native habitat. Or spend your time swimming and kayaking from the Watersports Platform as we lay at anchor in these beautiful sapphire seas.

Wed Jan 28

Papeete

Arrive:9:00 PM

Depart:

Watersports Platform:

Relax on sunny beaches, sample Tahitian fare, and take in the effervescent spirit of the city. But whatever you do, save time — and luggage space — for shopping. Black pearls and colorful crafts fill the market and local treasures are so plentiful you’ll have trouble making your choices but you won't be bothered with large crowds and big tour groups because French Tahiti is only accessible to small ships like ours.

Thu Jan 29

Papeete

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Watersports Platform:

Relax on sunny beaches, sample Tahitian fare, and take in the effervescent spirit of the city. But whatever you do, save time — and luggage space — for shopping. Black pearls and colorful crafts fill the market and local treasures are so plentiful you’ll have trouble making your choices but you won't be bothered with large crowds and big tour groups because French Tahiti is only accessible to small ships like ours.

Thu Jan 29

Day room at the Intercontinental

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Included breakfast
day room
transfer to PPT airport, departure

Fri Jan 30

Overnight at the Intercontinental Tahiti Resort & Spa

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Depart:

Watersports Platform:

You will be transferred from the yacht to the Intercontinental Tahiti Resort located on 32 acres of lush tropical garden and facing an idyllic lagoon. This well-known resort in Tahiti offers a host of activities including diving in the coral reefs, a lagoonarium, two gorgeous infinity pools, fine dining at two beautiful restaurants, relaxing at the Deep Nature Spa or attending world-class dinner shows. Your time is your own to enjoy an intimate dinner at Le Lotus overwater gourmet restaurant or relax in the Lobby Bar or try a signature cocktail while enjoying some live music at the Tiki Bar.

Sat Jan 31

Arrive at SEA

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Arrive at SeaTac