About/General Information in Pacific Islands & French Polynesia

• About Easter Island

  Location: South America, Easter Island, Chile Categories: About/General Information

  We heard how : “The ‘true sailor’s route’ south from the Galapagos to Easter Island is favored by many large sailing yachts heading south especially those who enjoy some adventurous sailing”

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• About Fiji

  

  Location: Pacific Islands & French Polynesia, Fiji Categories: About/General Information

  Fiji is a fascinating blend of cultures and colour that has something to offer all yacht visitors

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• About French Polynesia

  

  Location: Pacific Islands & French Polynesia, Tahiti / Bora Bora / Moorea Categories: About/General Information

  Gentle warm breezes, crystal clear seas, swaying palms, azure lagoons and friendly smiling people all abound. Sunny, unique and unspoiled, the French Polynesian islands offer endless miles of pristine white sand beaches, exciting diving on fabulous coral gardens and hiking through verdant tropical rainforests. The friendly culture of the islanders combined with their unique hospitality and traditional…

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• About Niue

  Location: Pacific Islands & French Polynesia, Niue Categories: About/General Information

  There are three main shoreside attractions in Niue – visiting a Vanilla Plantation, exploring underground caves and whale watching with an exciting opportunity to swim with humpback whales & spinning dolphins.

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• About Samoa

  Location: Pacific Islands & French Polynesia, Samoa Categories: About/General Information

  We heard how Samoa is well worth a visit for yachts cruising through the northern or southern Cook Islands heading towards Fiji or Tonga. Despite limited facilities in some regions, with a recommended local yacht services provider, (details in this chapter) planning a visit to these beautiful islands is made easy. From the capital Apia exploring some of the sights of either Upolu or Savai'i islands…

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• About Tahiti, Bora Bora and Moorea

  Location: Tahiti / Bora Bora / Moorea Categories: About/General Information

  The first large port of call for many yachts transiting the South Pacific, we picked up a multitude of positive comments from Captains for beautiful Tahiti and her islands which come highly recommended as being a prime yachting destination in the South Pacific. Shopping and provisioning is excellent with many French ‘high street’ outlets found in or close to the main port of Papeete with…

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• About The Galapagos Islands

  Location: The Galapagos Islands Categories: About/General Information

  The Galápagos Islands offer a unique experience to view wildlife and landscapes found no where else on earth. As part of Equador, in 1959 the islands were declared a national park and subsequently listed as a World Heritage Site in 1978. Giant tortoises, sea lions, penguins, marine iguanas and different bird species can all be seen and approached, but before you swim with the sea lions or even…

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• About The Marquesas Islands

  Location: Pacific Islands & French Polynesia, The Marquesas Islands Categories: About/General Information

  Recommended as “An untouched taste of the true Pacific” the captain of a scenery is stunning – these islands are incredible!” We heard how the Tourism Office at Taiohae - the main port of entry on Nuku Hiva - provides excellent local information and the fresh fruit and vegetables are ‘excellent’ and the bakeries offer “real French baguettes!”

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• About The Tuamotu Islands

  Location: The Tuamotu Islands Categories: About/General Information

  The pristine beauty of the lagoons and unique underwater world make the Tuamotu a very unique group of islands. The Tuamotu Islands consist of 77 atolls spread over 930 miles with coconut plantations covering the motu’s (islets) of the coral barrier reef the pristine waters offering ‘world class’ diving & top quality pearl farming. Reputed to be the capital of the pearl industry…

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• About The Vanuatu Islands

  Location: Vanuatu Islands Categories: About/General Information

  Moving westwards from Fiji along the main Transpacific northern cruising route, the island archipelagos of Vanuatu and New Caledonia offer some diverse and beautiful stop-over destinations whilst traversing the Southwestern Pacific Ocean. Vanuatu is an Independent Republic consisting of about 82 islands with the French Overseas Territory of New Caledonia located about 390 nautical miles to the south-south…

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