The island of Tahiti and the rest of French Polynesia are welcoming luxury charter yachts back to their sandy shores this summer from July the 15th, and nine beautiful and very different luxury yachts have already confirmed their availability in the region.
Tahiti is getting ready to welcome superyachts back in July 2020
Tahiti is secluded gem far away from the crowded cities and overwhelmed popular tourist destinations, giving you and your loved ones plenty of space even at must-see local landmarks and dive sites. The glassy Topaz waters are warm and enticing for all ages, and Tahiti in particular can claim to have black sand beaches, picturesque gardens and grottoes, and a thriving pearl industry for that superb anniversary gift or impressive souvenir for back home.
Of course, you could spend an entire week just enjoying nature’s wonders from your sundeck: Find out more what each luxury yacht offers below.
SURI
Whether you’re considering cruising Tahiti and the South Pacific for just a week or want to extend your stay even longer, guests will feel right at home aboard the spacious 63.4m/208ft luxury yacht SURI. Her storage is filled with water toys for his speed thrills and languid days in the sunshine, and when guests want to relax there is a glass-bottomed media room to watch the fish swim by, a winter garden, a spacious sundeck with a Jacuzzi, and a helipad to make travel connections all the easier for guests coming and going. Enjoy a bit more pampering with the spa facilities, and when you feel you’ve over-indulged on the delicious cuisine, there is a well-equipped gym to ease a guilty conscious.
Suri
All guest cabins are well-proportioned, but the Master suite comes with separate his and hers bathrooms accessed through dressing rooms, and there is a private lounge and office.
Suri – alfresco dining area
Amenities: Approved RYA Water Sports Centre, Jacuzzi, Winter garden, Media room, Yoga room, Spa, Gym, Helipad
Accommodation: 12 guests/7 cabins
Crew: 22
DREAM
Abeking & Rasmussen are known for the quality of their superyachts, and 60m/196.10ft motor yacht DREAM is no exception: The award-winning Asian inspired interiors make a tranquil environment for hosting a dockside party or for private relaxation.
Dream – water slide
Entertainment options are plentiful, with a sky lounge cinema, a sundeck dining, lounging and sunbathing area and a massive selection of water toys for guests to enjoy at their leisure. The Master suite boasts its own office and massage room/yoga room perfect for guests on a honeymoon or anniversary.
Dream – on deck Jacuzzi
Amenities: Approved RYA Water Sports centre, Jacuzzi, Yoga room/Massage room, Gym
Accommodation: 12 guests/7 cabins
Crew: 15
MARIE
A more traditional and intimate atmosphere is created aboard sailing yacht MARIE, a stately 54.6m/179.2ft featuring versatile accommodation that converts from a twin to a king, and a Master suite with its own cockpit. Maritime art and antiques decorate the interior throughout, and a baby grand piano will provide live entertainment as the group dines and socialises. A couple can enter the crow’s nest for the best views on board, or take to the laser Picos for a fun time exploring along the beaches.
Marie – exterior
Marie – interior
Amenities: Baby grand piano, Crow’s nest
Accommodation: 8 guests/4 cabins
Crew: 8
DOUCE FRANCE
DOUCE FRANCE is the world’s largest schooner sailing catamaran at 42.2m/138.5ft, and her exceptions crew is particularly knowledgeable in the best Scuba diving and fishing spots in French Polynesia. Not a moment will be wasted as you head off to the best sights and experiences in the South Pacific, and guests can revel in the sunshine or enjoy a cocktail in the shade between itinerary stops.
DOUCE FRANCE – exterior
DOUCE FRANCE – Bow
Amenities: Diving facilities
Accommodation: 12 guests/6 cabins
Crew: 7
OCEAN’S SEVEN
Families will feel right at home within this contemporary motor yacht in crisp white with a pop of colour in each room. The interiors are equipped with fantastic AV systems, and outside there are plenty of sunbathing spaces, choice alfresco dining and lounging areas, and a sundeck fitted with a Jacuzzi and bar. The large collection of water toys has something to tempt all ages and physical activity levels, and the diving facilities allow for close encounters with Tahiti’s mesmerising underwater inhabitants.
Ocean’s Seven
Ocean’s Seven – accommodation
Amenities: Jacuzzi, Diving facilities
Accommodation: 10 guests/5 cabins
Crew: 8
DE LISLE III
Gulf Craft luxury yacht DE LISLE III offers a timeless environment perfect for celebrating a special occasion. Packed with desirable social spaces, water toys and an exceptional chef amongst the talented crew, you don’t even need to set foot on the marvellous sandy beaches for a memorable time.
DE LISLE III – profile
Speaking of the crew, they’re geared up to give you an amazing adventure as they’re highly knowledgeable in the surrounding beauty spots and best water sports sites.
DE LISLE III – Main Deck Aft
In addition to all of the above, there is the option to do extra activities such as whale watching, marlin and barracuda fishing, diving, surfing and kit boarding with hired instructors, spa massage services and onshore tours and excursions.
Amenities: Jacuzzi, Convertible media room
Accommodation: 8 guests/4 cabins
Crew: 7
SILENTWORLD
Luxury yacht SILENTWORLD from Spanish builder Astilleros has a story to tell: In 2017 she went on a 10 day expedition around the Kenn Reef in Queensland, Australia, and uncovered four shipwrecks in the process, winning her the Voyager Award at the Australian Superyacht Awards.
SilentWorld – exterior
There is a secluded VIP stateroom on the bridge deck that has the added benefit of larger windows and better views, while the main deck Master suite make use of the full beam to include a sitting area and a bathtub in the en-suite.
SMY SILENTWORLD – Sundeck
Amenities: Jacuzzi, Gym
Accommodation: 12 guests/6 cabins
Crew: 8
MISS KULANI
M/Y MISS KULANI is ideal for families who want to spend their days relishing the sunshine along the shores of pristine beaches and shallow snorkel sites, all easily accessible thanks to her shallow draft and top speed of 27 knots perfect for island hopping. Fit in some shopping for pearls and local crafts in Pape’ete, then spend the afternoon visiting local beauty spots such as the grottoes and water gardens along the southern shores. Your attentive crew will have a delectable meal waiting for you when you return that can be savoured along with the sunset.
Miss Kulani – luxur yacht lifestyle
Miss Kulani – dining
Amenities: Shallow draft, Top speed of 27 knots
Accommodation: 8 guests/4 cabins
Crew: 3
DIANA
The final choice vessel on this list is 22.5m/74ft luxury catamaran DIANA from Sunreef Yachts, which has excellent stability and a shallow draft for reaching the best secluded coves that larger vessels cannot access. Couples, friends groups and families have four equal-sized cabins and plush contemporary social spaces inside and out for relaxing in the sunshine or shade and letting the world’s troubles slip away.
Catamaran Diana
Diana – salon
Amenities: Jacuzzi, Shallow draft
Accommodation: 8 guests/4 cabins
Crew: 3
