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5 Reasons Why The Islands of Tahiti Are Great for Cruises & Sailing

Whether you're a nature lover, adventure seeker, or looking for a relaxing getaway, you will love The Islands of Tahiti. The islands' turquoise lagoons, white sand beaches, volcanic landscapes, and majestic peaks delight the senses and make them a playground for various water activities. Here's why cruising and sailing are the best ways to explore French Polynesia. 

1. Wake up to marvellous ocean views.

Whether you sail the waters of French Polynesia on a cruise ship, sailboat, or catamaran, you will be privy to the beautiful mountain scenery and crystal-clear blue lagoons. Wake up on the water and enjoy breakfast with sweeping views of tropical islands. A cruise ship is your comfortable and private overwater accommodation.

A diver stands in it safe stop before surfacing in the meantime a couple of clown fishes hover in the reef.
A diver stands in it safe stop before surfacing in the meantime a couple of clown fishes hover in the reef.

2. Engage in a variety of water sports.

Nautical activities abound in The Islands of Tahiti, including snorkelling, drift diving, kayaking, and lazing on the beach. Snorkel through tropical fish and corals, scuba dive in the rich underwater water, and sunbathe on pink sand. Surfing and jet skiing are other adrenaline-pumping water activities on the magnificent lagoons. Cruises and sailing trips offer the best chance to experience aquatic thrills each day you're on the island.

3. Convenient island hopping.

Every day of your Tahitian cruise brings you to a different island. Hop off your private catamaran to explore the island's best attractions, enjoy a dive in the water, and hop aboard once again to your next destination. It's simple, convenient, and a time saver. Cruising and sailing offer the best opportunity to experience the islands on your itinerary at leisure.

Bora Bora Tahiti Mt Otemanu
Bora Bora Tahiti Mt Otemanu

4. Don't miss out on unique experiences.

Disembark from your cruise ship to see Tahiti's must-see locations. At Taha’a, visit a pearl farm and rum factory and learn about the fabled cultivation of the rarest black pearls. Search for the rare endemic bird species of Makatea. Visit the valley of Taipivai, an area dotted with stone tiki gods and sacred me’ae. Stroll through Atuona, the former village home of artist Paul Gauguin. See the exquisite crafts of remote Fatu Hiva and the famed archaeological sites of Hiva Oa. Explore a vanilla plantation to see the process of growing vanilla.

5. Enjoy breathtaking sunset views.

Every day of your cruise vacation is a chance to enjoy spectacular sunsets. Watch the sun slowly cover the horizon, the sky change colour, and the silhouette of coconut trees cast a magical touch to watching the sun set over the Pacific Ocean.

Interested in a Tahitian vacation? Check out Goway's boutique cruise packages. From a Bora Bora vacation aboard a private catamaran to an all-inclusive French Polynesia tour filled with fun island-hopping, we have something for everyone.

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