Aqua Tiki III Itinerary
Northern Tuamotu - 12N13 days / 12 nights
About Aqua Tiki III
- Comfortable catamaran accommodating just 10 guests
- Experience the best liveaboard itineraries in French Polynesia
- Operated by Polynesia’s pioneering dive liveaboard fleet
- Complimentary SCUBAPRO equipment hire for the entire trip
Aqua Tiki III liveaboard is a beautiful modern catamaran offering unique and adventurous voyages in French Polynesia. Trips range from seven-days to more than two weeks on the water, focussing on the remote Tuamotu and Marquesas island – including the only circular itinerary around Fakarava’s famous shark-filled dive sites. Voyages include two dives a day in some of the world’s most remote and idyllic locations, along with enough additional activities to satisfy non-diving companions. And, with just ten guests on board, diligently cared for by a tight team of hospitality staff and crew, these trips are about as exciting and exclusive as it gets.
Itinerary details
Length of trip 13 days / 12 nights
Number of dives Up to 22
Experience Advanced Open Water - Minimum 30 dives
Insurance Required
Highlights
- Circular itinerary around the northern Tuamotu Islands
- A flexible itinerary allows you to follow the best conditions
- Enjoy a BBQ beach buffet
- Visit the Pink Sand Motu Beach at the Fakarava
- Drift dive at Toau Atoll dive site
- Snorkelling or scuba diving in the famous Garuae Pass
- Meet the hammerhead and grey reef sharks of Aratika
- Multiple land visits
Day 1:
Arrive at the airport of Fakarava, welcome by the crew of the AQUA TIKI, and then transfer onto the boat. Settling into your private cabin, a tour of the village, water sports, and swimming. Sunset with a cocktail, presentation of the trip, welcome party.
Day 2:
Early-morning departure for Fakarava's southern end, smooth sail through the lagoon, troll fishing. Anchorage off the Tetamanu village (pop. 6). Water sports or scuba diving. Lunch, land excursion, shell collecting, tour of the ancient village of Tetamanu and its church, scuba diving or water sport of your choice, and kayak. Option of a Polynesian party on land.
Day 3:
Morning rise in Fakarava's stunning lagoon, scuba-dive or water sports, then excursion to the untamed beauty of the “pink sand motu” beach, and swim. Lunch, a scuba dive, or a water sport of your choice. Sunset on the lagoon. Evening departure towards Tahanea.
Day 4:
Early anchorage off of a stunning, wild motu in Tahanea, scuba diving or water sports, kayaking, land excursion on a beautiful, deserted beach... Swims, shell collecting, and lunch. Tour of the island in the RIB, scuba dive, then trip back to the boat for a BBQ evening.
Day 5:
Morning rise in Tahanea's heavenly lagoon, early-morning scuba diving, or water sport of your choice. Lunch, swim in crystal-clear waters, scuba dive, then depart for Kauehi, big-game fishing, and sunset at sea.
Day 6:
Anchorage on the coral reef, scuba diving, or water sports. Lunch. Scuba diving or water sports, kayaking, or troll fishing in the Kauehi Pass, with the sun setting down. BBQ evening.
Day 7:
Kauehi, water sports of your choice: swim, scuba-dive. Lunch, an option of a land excursion, exploration of the reef to look for shells, water sport, or scuba diving. Dinner.
Day 8:
Early morning sailing for Aratika, big-game fishing, anchorage in front of a sublime bay, and the first scuba dive in Aratika. Lunch, 2nd scuba dive or water sports, BBQ evening.
Day 9:
Sunrise, smooth sail in the lagoon, scuba dive on an exciting wall, and tour of the charming little village of Aratika, where you will meet many pearl farmers. Lunch, scuba dive, swim in a divine setting, departure to Toau, dinner.
Day 10:
Early morning departure for Toau, sunrise at sea, smooth sailing helped by the trade winds, breakfast, and big-game fishing. Anchorage off of a stunning coral sand beach, with water sports or scuba diving. Lunch, land excursion, swim, and water sports or scuba diving. Sunset on the lagoon, BBQ evening.
Day 11:
Sunrise on the spectacular Toau lagoon, water sports, and scuba diving. Land excursion to look for shells, swim, and taste coconut (you will learn how to extract the coconut milk that is so prevalent in Polynesian cooking). Lunch. Water sports of your choice or scuba diving. Sunset on the lagoon, dinner.
Day 12:
Early morning departure for the northern end of Fakarava. Short sail and anchorage off the coral reef. Snorkeling or scuba diving in the famous Garuae pass (over half a mile wide!). Lunch, a scuba dive, and then a smooth sail to the village of Rotoava. Last sunset with a cocktail and farewell party.
Day 13:
Village tour, option to visit a pearl farm, water sports and last swims, then back to shore and transfer to the airport Polynesian farewell!
Sample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics, and local regulations.
Transfer details
Departure
12:00pm
Fakarava
Fakarava Airport: FAV
Return
12:00pm
Fakarava
Fakarava Airport: FAV
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