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Boat and yacht charter in French Polynesia

French Polynesia offers lagoon landscapes, volcanic islands and a slower island rhythm. Raiatea, Taha’a and Bora Bora are distinctive places to explore, with time for both the water and the shore.

Yachts, catamarans and motorboats for your charter

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Poe VaiCatamaran · Built 2017

French Polynesia · Papeete

Lagoon 380 S2

guests
8
cabins
4
toilets
2
Length
37.9 ft / 11.56 m
  • Watermaker
  • Solar panels
  • Autopilot
  • Bimini

5-12 Dec 2026

From€2,976 / weekView details
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Poe MaiaCatamaran · Built 2017

French Polynesia · Papeete

Lagoon 380 S2

guests
10
cabins
3
toilets
2
Length
37.9 ft / 11.56 m
  • Watermaker
  • Solar panels
  • Autopilot
  • Bimini

21-28 Nov 2026

From€3,090 / weekView details
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Poe MitiCatamaran · Built 2016

French Polynesia · Papeete

Lagoon 400 S2

guests
8
cabins
4
toilets
2
Length
39.3 ft / 11.97 m
  • Watermaker
  • Solar panels
  • Autopilot
  • Bimini

5-12 Dec 2026

From€3,390 / weekView details

French Polynesia

Charter bases and sailing areas

Build a route around the departure island and the charter’s approved cruising area. A Society Islands itinerary should not be confused with a trip across the much wider Polynesian archipelagos.

Life on Polynesian Islands

In French Polynesia, vanilla, black pearls, and local crafts tell another side of island history. La Digue and other selected islands deserve an afternoon. Lagoon colors impress, but it’s onshore where daily life can be experienced, bringing home more than photos from the deck.

Check reef passages, draft and local lagoon navigation guidance. Confirm inter-island permissions and the skipper experience required for the exact boat.

Before you charter

What is bareboat charter?

You charter the boat and provide your own suitably qualified skipper and crew. Qualification requirements vary by boat, operator and sailing area. We help check your documents and the charter terms for your chosen boat.

What will your charter cost?

The search price is the boat's charter price. The boat page lists known mandatory charges, optional extras and a separate security deposit. Review the complete offer for your dates; any costs still awaiting confirmation must be checked before booking.

How does a charter request work?

  1. Choose your dates, departure base and boat.
  2. Review the charter price, charges, deposit and qualification requirements.
  3. Send your request. Yachting Planet checks availability and terms before confirming the charter.

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