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French Polynesia offers world class sailing and private boat chartering and tour opportunities and the island of Huahine is a favorite destination
for many reasons.
Most companies offering Huahine as a sailing or boat charter destination operate and board out of Fare- Huahine, Papeete- Tahiti or Uturoa- Raiatea. | THE
MOORINGS Based in Apooiti Marina, Raiatea, P.O. Box 165 Uturoa, RAIATEA Telephone- (689) 66.35.93 / 66.26.26, Fax- (689) 66.20.94, Contact: Mr. Bruno CADORET Fleet: 12 Monohulls 35'-51', 1 catamaran 42', Maximum Capacity: 6-10 passengers, Self skippered- BARE-BOAT charters, or captain and crew available for hire. Cruising to and around: Leeward Islands- Raiatea, Tahaa, Huahine, and Bora bora |
ALIOSHA Based in Taina Marina, P.O. Box 2746- 98713, Punaauia, TAHITI Telephone- (689)77.04.76, Fax- (689) 43.01.82 Contact: Mr. Jean-Pierre LEVAUX 1 Motor Yacht, 51 ft., with 3 a/c cabins, bathroom, living room. 3-7 day trips cruising to and around: Moorea, Tahiti, and also the Leeward Islands on request. Kayaks, underwater scooter, dingy on board. |
TAHITI
YACHT CHARTER/ VPM Based on Papeete waterfront, P.O. Box 608 Papeete, TAHITI (Blvd. Pomare- Papeete), Telephone- (689) 45.04.00 Fax- (689) 42.76.00, Contact: Mrs. Nicole PAUREAU Boarding quay depends on the cruise- either Papeete or Raiatea. Sailboats chartered with crew or BAREBOAT. Fleet: Monohulls 35'-50', Catamarans 35'-46'. Cruising to and around: All islands of French Polynesia including Huahine. |
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TAHITI / VPM
DUFOUR YACHTING Based in Vaiare Bay, Moorea, P.O. Box 554 Maharepa, MOOREA Telephone- (689) 56.40.50, Fax (689) 56.40.60, or second location on Nouvelles Frontieres, Papeete, ( Blvd. Pomare)-Telephone- (689)41.34.03, Fax- (689) 42.29.09 Boarding quay depends on the cruise: Moorea, Raiatea or Tahiti Fleet: 10 monohull sailboats 35'-62', 8 catamarans 43'-47' and 2 catamarans 82', Chartered with our without skipper and BAREBOAT. Cruising to and around: All islands of French Polynesia including Huahine. Ask about our full board and diving program! |
STARDUST
YACHT CHARTERS Based in Faaroa Bay, Raiatea, P.O. Box 331 Uturoa, RAIATEA Telephone- (689) 66.23.18, Fax- (689) 66.23.19 Contact: Mr. Pierre LIRON/ Mrs. Stephanie BETZ Boarding quay depends on the cruise- either Papeete or Raiatea. Fleet:18 Monohull sailboats 37'-52', 5 catamarans 43'-47' Cruising to and around: Moorea, Tahiti, Huahine, Raiatea, Tahaa, Bora bora, the Marquesas islands, Maupiti, and Rangiroa. |
BISOU
FUTE CHARTER Based in Apu Bay, Tahaa, P.O. Box 161 Haamene, TAHAA Telephone- (689) 65.64.97, Fax- (689) 65.69.08 Contact: Mr. Jean-Yvon NECHABY 51 ft. Monohull sailing boat, Maximum capacity: 8 passengers Cruising to and around: Huahine day cruises, Raiatea, Tahaa, & other Leeward islands and archipelagoes on request. |
ARCHIPELS
CROISIERES Boarding quay depends on the cruise B.P.1160 Papetoai, MOOREA, Contact: Mr. Francois PROFIT Telephone- (689) 56.36.39, Fax- (689) 56.35.87 Fleet: 5 - 57' catamarans w/ max capacity of 8 passengers/ boat., Cruising to and around: Many Polynesian islands including Moorea, Tahiti, Raiatea, Tahaa, Bora bora, and Huahine. |
STAR VOYAGE PACIFIQUE Raiatea, P.O. Box 165, Uturoa- RAIATEA Telephone- (689) 66.35.93 / 66.26.26, Fax- (689) 66.20.94 Contact: The Moorings Fleet: 6 monohulls 37'- 46", 4 catamarans 37'-42' Capacity: 6-10 passengers, Crews available or BAREBOAT. Cruising to and around: Huahine, Raiatea, Tahaa, Bora bora |
PACIFIC DREAM CHARTER Boarding quay: Papeete, P.O. Box 20644, Papeete, TAHITI Telephone- (689) 77.87.05, Fax- (689) 45.46.02 Contact: Mrs. Corinne IEVOVELLA, Fleet: 1- 42' catamaran Capacity: 6 passengers for long cruise, 20 for the day. Cruising to and around: Moorea, Huahine, Raiatea, Tahaa, Bora bora, Tikehau, Rangiroa |
POLYNESIE YACHT CHARTER Based on Papeete waterfront, P.O. Box 20589, Papeete- TAHITI Telephone/ Fax- (689) 45.17.14 Contact: Mr. Michel & Mr. Guy FROISSARD Fleet: 1-Motor yacht 68', Capacity: 8 passengers. Boarding quay: Papeete or islands- depends on cruise. Cruising to and around: All Polynesian islands including Moorea. In addition to cruising, we also scuba dive, deep sea fish and windsurf from our boat! |
AQUA POLYNESIE s.a.r.l. P.O. Box 363, Maharepa- MOOREA Telephone/ Fax- (689) 56.25.00, Contact: Mr. Jean-luc MERSON Boarding quay depends on the cruise, Fleet: 1 catamaran 46'. Cruising to and around: Many islands of French Polynesia including Moorea, Raiatea, Tahaa, Huahine, Bora bora, the Tuamotus and the Marquesas islands. Special features: Boat is equipped with scuba equipment, tanks, compressors, etc. |
CROISIERE FAI
MANU Based in Apu Bay, Tahaa, P.O. Box 79 Uturoa, RAIATEA Telephone- (689) 65.62.52, Fax- (689) 65.69.08 Contact: Mr. Louis CORNEGLIO 50 ft. Catamaran, Maximum capacity: 6 passengers. Cruising to and around: Huahine, Raiatea, Tahaa, and the Leeward Islands. |
TAHITI BOATS AND SEA Based in Marina de Vaiare, Moorea, P.O. Box 554 , Maharepa, MOOREA, Telephone- (689) 56.40.50, Fax- (689) 56.40.60 Contact: Mrs. Nicole BALME Yacht sales and rentals with or without crew. Monohulls from 35-62 feet, and catamarans from 43-47 ft Cruising to and around: Huahine, Raiatea, Tahaa, and the Leeward Islands on request. |
CROISIERE POLYNESIE TITAINA Based in Faaroa bay, P.O. Box 1270, Uturoa- RAIATEA Telephone/ Fax- (689) 66.11.75, Boarding quay: Raiatea Contact: Mr. Vincent GUILLON, Fleet: 1- 15.5m Monohull sailboat Maximum Capacity: 6 passengers, Hire on a per day basis or charter boat to destination of your choice: Cruising to and around: Leeward Islands- Raiatea, Tahaa, Huahine, and Bora bora, and Maupiti |
MOTOR YACHT CHARTER/ ATARA ROYAL P.O. Box 906- 98735 RAIATEA, Contact: Mr. Frederic HERMELIN Telephone- (689) 66.17.74, Fax- (689)66.17.67 Boarding quay: Raiatea, Fleet: 1 luxury motorcruiser 46'. Cruising to and around: Leeward islands- Raiatea & Tahaa, Huahine, Bora bora, and Maupiti |
L'ESCAPADE Based out of Papeete, Telephone- (689) 72.85.31, P.O. Box 41750, Fare Tony 98713- Papeete, TAHITI Contact: Mr. & Mrs. Paul and Anne Marie GASPARINI 1993 14m yacht cruising to and around: all Leeward and Windward islands, the Tuamotu atolls, and Tetiaroa as per request. Snorkeling gear supplied, satellite phone on board. Embarking & disembarking quay depends on destination. |
BLUE LAGOON CHARTER Based out of Bora bora, P.O. Box 175, 98730 Vaitape, BORA BORA Telephone- (689) 67.73.48/ 77.24.82, Fax- (689) 67.73.48 Contact: Mr. Michel BORDIER Luxurious 45 ft. Hippocampe II catamaran cruising to and around: all Leeward and Windward islands, the Tuamotu atolls, and Tetiaroa as per request. Bedding for 10-12 persons, 5 double cabins. Embarking & disembarking quay depends on destination. |
MANUTEA VOILE & PLONGEE HAUHINE Based in Fare, Huahine, P.O. Box 625, 98731-Fare, HUAHINE Telephone/ Fax- (689) 72.07.67, Fax- (689) 68.84.65 Contact: Mr. & Mrs. Philippe and Marie ABECASSIS The Manutea is a 12 m, 1988 Gib Sea 372 master sloop specializing in cruising and scuba diving the Society island of Huahine. Outfitted with first class sailing gear and complete scuba gear including compressors, tanks, and Scubapro gear. 2 double bunks and 2 berths. |
COUP DE 'COUER Based in Uturaerae marina, P.O. Box 1217- 98735- RAIATEA Telephone- (689) 79.19.57, Fax- (689) 66.28.41 Boarding quay: Raiatea, Fleet: 1 monohull sailboat-15m. Cruising to and around: Leeward islands- Raiatea & Tahaa, Huahine, and Bora bora. |
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HUAHINE VOILE Based in Fare, P.O. Box 661- 98731, Fare- HUAHINE Telephone/ fax- (689) 68.72.49, Contact: Mr. & Mrs. Martine and Claude BORDIER A comfortable Eden Martin 15 m yacht cruising to and around: the Leeward Islands and the Tuamotu atolls on request. Snorkeling gear supplied. Embarking & disembarking quay depends on destination. Cruising to and around: Leeward islands- Raiatea & Tahaa, Huahine, Bora bora, and the Tuamotu chain. |
FISHERMEN: FOR SPORTFISHING CHARTERS, SEE OUR ADVENTURES PAGE NOW! |
Huahine is the only island in French Polynesia (to the best of our knowledge) that has a business renting small sailboats for the day!
| MAARAMU SAILING Based out of the Mauarii Pension in Aveas bay, HUAHINE, Reservations/ Fax (689) 68.79.37, (vhf Canal 14) Beach cat sailing around Huahine. Rent our 13 and 18 foot sailboats. Take sailing lessons if you want. Fun for the whole family! We also waterski, wakeboard, kiteboard, and windsurf. |
There is one place on Huahine island to rent small boats. These boats are a great way to explore the peace and beauty of the lagoon on a nice relaxing afternoon. No special licenses are required however a basic knowledge of engines and seamanship is recommended.
HUAHINE LAGOON
B.P.281, Fare- HUAHINE, (Located at the Fare Wharf)
Telephone/ fax- (689)
68.87.57 (home),
or Telephone/ fax (work)- (689)68.70.00
Motorized boat rentals by the hour, day, or week... 6 and 15 horsepower small boats perfect for exploring the lagoon. (no special licenses required)
Also renting paddle KAYAKS for fun on the lagoon and BICYCLES for exploring Huahine's roads!
MARINAS
The island of Huahine
DOES NOT HAVE A MARINA of its own. The most likely reason for this is its
lack of notoriety as a "tourist destination" and, therefore, the
relatively small numbers of traveling marine vessels arriving there. That being said,
the island DOES have quite a few good places to anchor and moor your boat.
This easily enabels vessels to stay more than a few days if they want, and
many do.
Because of its central location among the Society Islands, it's within a days sail from both Tahiti and/ or the Raiatea/ Tahaa sailing center and all the boat and yachting services associated on those islands. If your boat needs repairs, parts, services, or to be drydocked, it's sailors choice between the best boatyards in French Polynesia: either Tahiti or Raiatea. (with Raiatea being a bit closer.)
Here, TST offers what information we have at the moment relating to marine and pertinent yachting and boating information for Huahine. Note that the future of this page will offer more accurate details on these subjects, but for now known information is as follows:
Harbours/ Anchoring, & Mooreage
There is no public harbour to speak of on Huahine, but several good places to anchor and moor your boat. One of the most popular spots to moor is in the protected lagoon directly in front of the village of Fare.
Many vessels from all over the world end up anchoring
here for overnighters or short stays because of the close proximity to the services in Fare. You will also see yachts at various other random protected places within the lagoon waters.
TST desires to update this page with additional moorage and anchorage spots along with information on their conditions. WE WELCOME YOUR KNOWLEDGEABLE INPUT!
MARINE & YACHTING SERVICES
Huahine has a limited selection
of professional yachting or boating businesses and services for the same reasons it has no marina. (see above).
Water fillups and a few basic parts can
be found in Fare, but not much else.
THE BEST SELECTION OF MARINE SERVICES CAN BE FOUND IN PAPEETE, TAHITI OR UTUROA, RAIATEA.
CHARTS
There are many
places to buy current, up to date charts for Huahine and surrounding Polynesian islands, and any sailor worth his salt knows that having up to date charts is always well worth the investment. Unfortunately, finding good charts for use on the internet is not an easy process...
So far, TST has only aquired one nautical chart (slightly out of date, yet
good quality) for useage on any of our sailing pages and it is for the Leeward
Islands of the Society Island Archipelago.
To get updated charts for Huahine and the area, we recommend these 2 places:
| YACHTWORLD.COM Online yachting superstore. Boats for sale, boats for charter, boating yellow pages, charts, discussion forums, news and weather, finance and insurance. |
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South Pacific Weather
TST is discovering the boater's and yachtsmen's most popular choices for dependable and accurate online weather forecasting for sailing and boating in the Polynesian islands.
Here's a good source for English speaking sailors and yachstmen: Weather.org's South Pacific Forecast
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