We woke up with the excitement that we were headed to Bora Bora today, an island with an almost mythical appeal. We had seen glimpses of the famous volcanic mountains for a couple of days now but were excited to finally head over to it. And to top that off, it was Christmas Eve! Continue reading
We started Day 5 by going back to the Fish River for another swim with the fish, and then some more snorkeling and kayaking. A nice lazy morning just enjoying the beauty of the area. Continue reading
Today had two true treats, both unexpected: a visit to a real Tahitian pearl farm, and a swim in a coral garden that was chock full of the most glorious fish imaginable. But first things first. Continue reading
Waking up in the beautiful anchorage, Clara had prepared a beautiful pancake breakfast.
After breakfast, our group went for a hike on Raiatea and visited Taputapuatea marae, aUNESCO World Heritage Site that was once considered the central temple of Eastern Polynesia. You can do a self-guided tour of the temple’s remains.
We then took a hike up the hill to get a view of the island and atoll from a different perspective. It was humid but worth the 40-minute hike!
Jerome then sailed us to the south of the island and anchored in a pretty bay for lunch, this time marinated chicken and pineapple skewers.
We sailed just a short distance north for our evening’s anchorage. Again, we kayaked and snorkeled and enjoyed the beautiful clear waters of Raiatea.
Clara served us an amazing swordfish dinner after we watched yet another perfect sunset.
See more in our Tahiti Yacht Charter Guide.
Tomorrow – Taha’a and a visit to at pearl farm
