Registration will close Sept 1st, 2024. This is because I need a few months in advance to pay for the chartered catamaran in FULL, and book domestic flights in French Polynesia to ensure we get on the same flight as a group to our scheduled destinations. Please note that I only have 6 couple spots available (including us).

If you are interested in going, I encourage you to sign up as soon as possible versus later. 

I require an initial deposit of $1000 per couple to hold your spot and then I offer payment plan options of either 3 payments of $3000 or 6 payments of $1500 (all due before Jan 1, 2025). If you need a different payment plan, we can work something out. Also, I will be sending out automatic email reminders before each payment is due.

If you prefer to pay in full, please contact me.

No, we are not staying in overwater bungalows on this trip for two reasons: one, it is very expensive (at least $1K per night/couple) and that doesn't include meals which are also very expensive in French Polynesia. *Side note: the average one week trip here costs $14K per couple.

The beach front villa we have rented in Mo'orea will be more private and spacious, with plenty of room to move around and have "alone" time with your partner. We also have our own pool and a chef that will cook us delicious meals, creating a more intimate and special experience.

The other reason we are choosing not to stay in the overwater bungalows is because you will get the same (if not better) experience on the catamaran. We will witness amazing sunrises and sunsets on the water everyday, explore more remote places in French Polynesia and get more time in the water snorkeling, swimming, paddleboarding, and kayaking.

Overall, I planned this trip to be a more epic, unique and memorable experience that will give us FREEDOM to explore off-the-beaten path and not be where all the tourists are.

International flights to and from Tahiti are NOT included, along with tips (for catamaran crew, guides, drivers, etc), alcoholic beverages, snacks, incidentals, and travel fees. Also, we have a FREE day on Mo'orea, so any excursions you choose to do that day, as well as lunch, are not included in your trip fee.

In addition, travel insurance is not included, but highly recommended. To get a free quote to cover your trip, go here.

Your trip fee covers all accommodations in French Polynesia from Feb 20-28th (hotel, villa, catamaran), transportation and transfers within the islands (including 2 domestic flights), meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner), guides and excursions, snorkeling gear, catamaran fees, and photography workshops.

French Polynesia in February is hot and humid, and also the end of the wet season (making it ideal because this means less tourists). There can be some rain this time of year, however expect plenty of sunshine and pleasant weather!

I will be emailing you a full packing list prior to the trip so you don't have to wonder what to pack.

I chose a 4 day sailing trip on a luxury catamaran versus a full week because I knew most people wouldn't want to be on a boat that long. This way, we can experience the BEST of both worlds by spending 3 full days in Mo'orea on the start of our trip, and then 4 days/4 nights on a large catamaran.

While on the catamaran, we will have plenty of time to relax and snorkel with the incredible marine life, but we will still get time on different islands too. When we stop at the islands, we plan to rent scooters and explore, hike to waterfalls and maybe visit a pearl farm.

This trip will give you a variety of activities and landscapes on both land and sea!

You will need to arrange your international flights to Tahiti (Faa'a International Airport located in Papeete) arriving anytime before 3PM local time on February 20th. For your return flight, please schedule for after 3PM on February 28th.

If you arrive before February 20th or extend your visit after February 28th, you will need to arrange your own hotel, along with transportation to/from the hotel.

All transportation from February 20-28th once you arrive to French Polynesia is provided including 2 domestic flights to Raiatea (and back to Tahiti), along with a short ferry transfer to Mo'orea, and all other transfers on the islands.

We will be sailing on a spacious 55 ft brand-new luxury catamaran, complete with 6 private cabins that each sleep 2 adults (accompanied with its own bathroom). Each cabin has air conditioning and a window too, as well as room for your luggage. 

Yes. If there is something you don't want to participate in like hiking, swimming with rays or sharks (although they are harmless!), snorkeling, riding ATV's or jet skis, that is totally fine! You can opt out of any activity if you choose.

Unfortunately, French Polynesia is one of the most expensive tropical destinations to visit in the world. This is partially due to the fact that it is located in the middle of the ocean and the country needs to import almost everything. But also, French Polynesia is  known more as a "luxury" destination and the prices reflect that!

The average cost for a couple to spend one week staying in hotels, eating at restaurants and enjoying some excursions is $14K. Overwater bungalows are at least $1K per night and that is in the LOW season. Meals at restaurants and hotels are anywhere between $30-40/person for breakfast and $60-90/person for dinner.

Unless you camp, stay at a 1 or 2 star hotel, OR rent a place with a kitchen so you can cook your meals at, it's virtually impossible to spend less than $10K per couple in French Polynesia.

My goal in planning this trip was to create a more luxurious experience without breaking the bank, so the fact that this trip costs only $5K per person ($10K per couple) which includes pretty much everything is a DEAL. Especially considering we are staying at nice places, having a chef both at our villa and on the catamaran, and participating in excursions that are not free.

Trust me, this trip will be worth every penny! ;)

For the most part, we will be in calm, protected areas on the catamaran and shouldn't experience many rough seas. I talked to several people who have sailed in French Polynesia and most said they didn't experience any sea sickness.

If you get motion sickness easily, I would recommend getting a prescription medicine and/or buying patches that you put behind your ear (they work amazing!). When I send a packing list to the group, I will include links to these miracles patches.

No! The workshops are optional and for those interested in learning how to take better travel photos, even with just an iPhone! You don't need to bring a camera either. We will teach you how to improve your photos no matter what equipment you have.