ISLES OF LIGHT
FRENCH POLYNESIA
Sail between French Polynesia’s most iconic islands, where volcanic peaks rise above luminous lagoons and time slows to an unhurried rhythm. Explore Moorea’s reef-sheltered bays, drift over Taha’a’s vanilla-scented shallows, and finish among Bora Bora’s impossibly blue waters. This journey blends ocean serenity, cultural warmth, and indulgent island living.
Note that everything you see here is an example of what your trip could look like. Your adventure will be tailored specifically to you.
WHEN TO GO
MAY - OCT
ESTIMATED COST
$8,400
DURATION
9 NIGHTS
per person, excl. int'l flights
(based on two adults sharing)
WHY THIS ADVENTURE
French Polynesia is a place where color feels amplified. A world of shifting blues, coral gardens, and jade peaks that rewrite your sense of the extraordinary. Traveling the islands by water allows you to slip into their cadence, drifting from reef to reef with effortless immersion. Expect sunrise paddles, quiet motu picnics, and evenings spent beneath enormous Southern Hemisphere skies. Every moment is purposefully unhurried, curated for travelers who crave beauty without barriers and connection without pretense. This is island luxury distilled to its purest, most luminous form.
JOURNEY FLOW
Your voyage begins on Moorea, where pyramid-shaped peaks frame a sheltered lagoon alive with eagle rays and reef sharks. From here, your captain charts a relaxed course toward Taha’a, an island fragrant with vanilla and wrapped in tranquil coral reefs perfect for snorkeling drifts. As you move between motus, the water deepens into electric aquamarine, guiding you toward the iconic silhouette of Bora Bora. There, overwater serenity takes center stage, with quiet mornings, silken lagoons, and sunsets that paint the sky in molten red. Throughout, your yacht or boutique retreat acts as a floating refuge, grounding the journey in intimate, barefoot elegance.
HIGHLIGHTS
WAYS TO PERSONALIZE
Upgrade to a private sailing catamaran for fully bespoke pacing and exclusive access to remote motus unreachable by larger vessels.
Add a scenic helicopter flight over Bora Bora for unmatched aerial perspectives of the lagoon’s gradients and reef formations.
Incorporate a Polynesian cultural immersion day with traditional weaving, music, and a guided introduction to Maohi stories and legends.
Extend your journey with a two-night retreat on Tetiaroa, immersing in pristine conservation landscapes and lagoon-rich seclusion.
