About Tahiti & French Polynesia

As a tropical holiday destination, Tahiti needs no introduction.  With soaring volcanic mountains, turquoise lagoons teeming with tropical fish, tiny atolls and a captivating culture, Tahiti is truly a nature-lover’s paradise.

A Sunsail yacht charter holiday is the ideal way to experience the best that French Polynesia has to offer.  

As Tahiti and her islands are located in five archipelagos spread over 2,000 kilometres, you are free to set your own itinerary and be as active or relaxed as you wish.

The Society Islands of Raiatea, Bora Bora, Tahaa and Huahine lie just a four or five hour sail apart, providing easy cruising in a stunning natural paradise. 

Soak up the sophisticated atmosphere at many stylish resorts along the way or get back to nature, sipping from a delicious fresh opened coconut on the beach.  

Each destination offers its own unique contribution to Tahiti’s overall splendour, including world-famous resorts, traditional gourmet festivals, aromatic vanilla plantations and black pearl farms.

Time

Time difference is GMT -10 Hours

Currency

Polynesian Franc (Fcp).  Rate for the Euro is 119,33 and Dollars are widely accepted.

Language

The official languages are Tahitian and French with English widely spoken.

Passport & Visa

You need a valid passport and an outbound ticket. Nationals from some countries may require a visa.

Taxes

VAT is included in prices, accommodation taxes exist for hotels but not in charters.  There are no airport departure taxes.

Cost of Living

Prices are in general higher than average. For example a meal in a restaurant will cost between 2000 Fcp and 6000 Fcp (16 US$/50US$). 

Health & Vaccinations

No special vaccination required in this area. Insect repellent is needed because of denghi fever.

Food

Fish and shellfish are of course the main specialities here with tuna, lobster, mahi mahi and much more all cooked in the traditional Polynesian style of lime and coconut or vanilla sauce. Feast on fresh fish, wrapped in palm leaves, gently cooked on heated coals beneath the ground.Try the juicy pineapple, mango, papaya, guava, lychee and coconuts as well as ten varieties of local banana!