• Ocean Cruising

    Catamaran Sailing in French Polynesia

  • Sailing Destinations

    Sailing is the best way to visit French Polynesia and its archipelagos.

    Rent a catamaran to explore some of them! Croisiere-Ocean has been cruising arround these atolls and islands for more than 10 years. Come and share our expertise in sailing French Polynesia as we help you organize your trip.

    We specialize in custom-maide charters in the Tuamotu and Marquesas Archipelagos.

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    Marquesas Islands

    december to april

    The richness of their culture, human encounters, natur and landscape make these islands so endearing, that it is hard to leave again.

    The "young" Marquesas have no lagoon and the wilderness they contain make them unique with towering mountains disappearing into the sea.

    • Discover the fascinating Marquesan culture, where the spirits of the ancient Maohi still live. (dances, food, archaeology, handicrafts, tattoos)
    • Hiking and horse riding
    • Fjord-like bays
    • Swimming in natural wonders (into the sea and waterfalls)
    • Fishing and snorkeling

    The Tuamotu

    imay to november

    The Tuamotu are an untouched world offering deserted anchorages in strings of coral encircling luminous turquoise and jade-green lagoons.

    The main attraction here is a thriving life below the surface. A rich ecosystem, home to rare birds, plants, and crustaceans, while infinite schools of marine life fill the iridescent waters.

    • Navigation within the atolls
    • Anchorages off the beaten path in front of your “motus” (small desert island)
    • Visiting pearl farms
    • Kite surfing, wind surfing, wingfoil...
    • Scuba diving or simply snorkeling with manta rays, turtles, sharks, dolphins ... Rangiroa and Fakarava are among the world's greatest dive destinations.
    • Fakarava is classified as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve

  • Cruising French Polynesia

    some ideas for your next sailing trip

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    Tuamotu

    Fakarava - 5 to 7 Days

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    This vast lagoon has much to explore and visit as it is part of the Tuamotu UNESCO Reserve and a unique place to dive.

    On a 5 to 7 days sailing trip, you will explore the lagoon and sail in perfect conditions at your own pace!

    Discover the Pomotu's lifestyle, enjoy sailing the lagoon, scuba dive and snorkel with the sharks!

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    Fakarava to Rangiroa

    2 to 3 weeks sail and dive

    Starting Fakarava or Makemo, a 2 to 3 weeks cruise will stop in many atolls to enjoy their colors, culture, underwater world and the best place to drop anchor.

    We will stop and visit the wild Toao, the charming Apataki and the vast Rangiroa. Each atoll offers an opportunity to explore marine life, meet the locals and discover new landscapes

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    Marquesas South

    5 to 7 days

    Tahuata and Fatu Hiva can only be reached by boat.

    Enjoy the wilderness and beautifull sandy beaches of Tahuata, meet the locals and have a marquesian oven lunch.

    Sail to Fatu Hiva, the most isolated Marquesian island. watch its magnificent scenary and Bay of Virgins.

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    Marquesas, South to North

    a 15 days cruise

    Visit both group of Marquesan Island, satrting from Hiva Oa and finishing in Nuku Hiva.

    You will have the oportunity to sail and discover most of the Marquesian Islands : Tahuata, Fatu Hiva, Ua Pou, Ua Huka and Nuku Hiva

    Each of them is unique and will surprise you, Embark on an adventure in Marquesian culture, where the Mana (power) will guide our boat to the most amazing anchorages.

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    Tuamotu to Society Islands

    a 20 days cruise

    This is a 3-weeks sailing adventure, starting in Fakarava, visiting Toao, Apataki, Rangiroa, and Tikehau in the Tuamotu. After an ocean sail, you will reach Huahine, Raiatea, Tahaa and finally Bora Bora.

  • -Cruising Options

    From 225 euros pers day per person: rates vary according to duration, season and number of guests (contact us for a quotation).

    Crewed Trip, minimum 5 days:

    Enjoy! ... Holidays!... We take care of everything else.

    3 double cabins with ensuite bathroom.

    Slow Down! ... with a program and a cruise adapted to the rhythm of your desires.

    Enjoy! ... our cuisine based on natural local products, with 3 complete meals a day

    rent the boat, min. 7 days :

    Captain Olivier takes you "wherever" you want !

    You have 3 double cabins and 1 single cabin

    You benefit from our experience to plan and organize your cruise

    We can help you do the provisioning

    Whatever the formula chosen, our goal is to make you discover the most beautiful stops, off the beaten tracks, for an unforgettable sailing holiday (with family or friends).

  • Services

    Planet ocean, a Catana 44

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    Catamaran

    performance AND SAFETY

    A 44-foot catamaran fully equipped for a safe family circumnavigation, well-equipped to provide quality services.

    Equipment: 220V, watermaker, 6-person tender, shady trampoline

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    Confort

    Relax

    3 double cabins available with en-suite toilets and a single cabin (linens and towels included).

    A spacious saloon and safe cockpit.

    Electicity is 220V, cabins are naturally ventilated and equipped with fans.

    Shower in the sea, we reserve fresh water for rinsing only

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    Equipement

    Athletic! or not...

    Kayak, paddle, beach games, snorkeling and fishing equipments, not to mention hammocks!!

    We offer diving cruises in association with local diving centers

    Kite-surfers are welcome with their own equipment (autonomous level). I offer a foil experience for the curious ones.

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    Cuisine

    Delicious !

    Polynesian, international, and French cuisine, soft drinks. 3 meals a day prepared with fresh products and love.

    Alcohol not included.

  • Our Philosophy

    Sharing is our motto!

    Examples :

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    Sailing

    experienced skipper

    I try and use the wind to have the best sailing experience

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    Discover

    be surprised

    Visit pearl farms, learn the local danses and musics.

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    Adventure

    on land

    Randonnées pédestres et équestres

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    Diving

    Nemo's world

    Diving, snorkeling, free diving, spear fishing

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    Extra Sailing

    Enjoy the seas

    Surf, kitesurfing, wingfoil, kayak

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    Cetaceans

    DOLPHIN AS TRAVEL COMPANIONS

    Whale watching

  • Gallery

    Images of our adventures around the world!

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  • the crew

    We've been traveling for over 15 years aboard our 14m (44') spacious and comfortable catamaran and each port of call is an opportunity to share our encounters and discoveries with you.

    We offer you our experience in navigation and hospitality on board, for an unforgettable holiday.

    Captain Olivier

    Over 20 years of sailing experience, 10 years in French Polynesia, scuba instructor, free diver, fisherman and kite surfer. Olivier, will make enthusiastic volunteers participate in the maneuvers to fully enjoy the pleasures of sailing.

    Meals

    You will discover Polynesian Cuisine and enjoy our French touch with a professional cook.

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