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French Polynesia is an overseas country of France located in the South Pacific Ocean. The country consists of five archipelagos: the Society Islands, the Tuamotu Islands, the Austral Islands, the Gambier Islands, and the Marquesas Islands.The islands were inhabited by Polynesian people before the arrival of the Europeans. The islands were first visited by the Europeans in the 16th century. The French explorer, Jean-François de Galaup, marquis de Lapérouse, visited the islands in 1786.The French established a colony on the islands in 1842. The colony was later made a part of the French overseas territory of New Caledonia. French Polynesia became a separate overseas territory of France in 1946.The country was granted autonomy in 1977. French Polynesia became a French overseas collectivity in 1984. The country attained full sovereignty in 2002.French Polynesia has a population of over 280,000 people. The capital city of the country is Papeete. French Polynesia has a tropical climate and is famous for its pristine beaches and coral reefs.
Ideal time for yacht charter in French Polynesia is from late April to early November when the water and air temperatures are both around 27 degrees Celsius. The best time to sail in the Society Islands is from late May to early October when the water and air temperatures are both around 28 degrees Celsius.The best time to sail in the Maldives is from late April to early November when the water and air temperatures are both around 27 degrees Celsius. The best time to sail in the British Virgin Islands is from late April to early November when the air and water temperatures are both around 27 degrees Celsius.
French Polynesia yacht charter price may vary based on the following factors:
To give you some idea for what to expect to pay for the bareboat yacht charter in French Polynesia, here is some breakdown:
Skipper License is not required for a bareboat charter in French Polynesia.However, charter operators still want to see that you poses adequate skills and experience to operate the boat and keep your crew safe.Most likely you will be required to submit your sailing resume and get cleared by the base manager. Please allow up to a week for resume processing, and if you have any questions, please reach out to our booking specialists.
What is included in my French Polynesia boat rental?
First and foremost - the boat, fuel, and water. Usually, charter operators want you to return the boat with the same level of fuel as you took it. So please budget some time at the end of your charter to stop by the fuel dock.In addition to boat, fuel and water, some charter operators also provide snorkeling gear, water toys (SUPs, Kayaks, etc), but those may require a separate payment and may need to be arranged in advance.Lastly, if you are booking a crewed or skippered yacht charter - you will get an experienced captain and/or a cook. You can also arrange for provisions to be purchased for you in advance.Please check the details of your yacht charter with our booking team.