Aquatiki III Liveaboard, French Polynesia
Boat interior and exterior
This catamaran can accommodate up to 10 persons on board. It has 5 cabins, 2 of which are convertible and can suit either for twin or double occupancy, 1 bunk bed cabin for two gust, and a VIP stateroom with a double bed. All cabins have private showers.
The boat is great for vacations with friends and family. If you travel with a non-diver, you will not be concerned about what your fellow traveler will do, while you diving. There is plenty of staff to do like different watersports, relaxing in the sun deck or going to trampolines.
Dive deck
There are 1 or 2 BEES diving instructors organizing diving and water activities. 2 dives are planned each day. Nitrox can be offered at an additional price. The propulsion is ensured by 230 m2 of sail and by 2 motors of 150 HP, with more than 1000 liters of a tank of gas oil.
Safety
All the necessary safety and navigation gear is on board, including autopilot, GPS, BLU, VHF, computer navigation center, radar, standard C weather, a beacon of distress Sarsat.
Itineraries
Tuamotu archipelago is the main attraction on the itinerary. It is an amazing place to dive with numerous sharks - black tips, white tips, gray reef sharks, nurse sharks, and hammerheads. Even whales or whale sharks can be occasionally seen. Besides sharks, there is plenty of smaller creatures like manta rays, leopard rays, dolphins, tunas, jacks, and turtles.
When to Go
Good visibility is typical for French Polynesia diving destinations good visibility. Water temperature is about 25°C/76°F in winter and 30°C/86°F in summer. Climate is tropical, in between November and April it is warm and rainy, while May to October is cooler and drier
Cabins
Flexible Cabin (Double/Twin)
Flexible Cabin (Double/Twin)
Flexible Cabin (Double/Twin)
Deck:Lower Deck
Bedding:Twin / Double (Convertible)
Max occupancy:2 Guests
Number of Cabins:2 Cabins
Ensuite Bathroom: Yes
- Towels
Cabins with convertible beds. Each cabin has a private bathroom (with cold water and hot water) and an automatic WC with fresh water
Bunk Bed Cabin
Bunk Bed Cabin
Bunk Bed Cabin
Deck:Lower Deck
Bedding:Twin Beds (Bunk-Style)
Max occupancy:2 Guests
Number of Cabins:1 Cabin
Ensuite Bathroom: Yes
- Towels
Each cabin has a private bathroom (with cold water and hot water) and automatic WC with fresh water
Double Cabin VIP
Double Cabin VIP
Double Cabin VIP
Deck:Lower Deck
Bedding:Double Bed
Max occupancy:2 Guests
Number of Cabins:2 Cabins
Ensuite Bathroom: Yes
- TV in Cabins
- Towels
Each cabin has a private bathroom (with cold water and hot water) and an automatic WC with fresh water
Boat Specification
Boat navigation & safety
Full safety
Food & Drinks
- Western Food
- Local Food
- Dietary Restrictions
- Buffet Style
Onboard Facilities
- Audio & Video Entertainment
- Sun Deck
- Sun Loungers
- Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
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Nothern Tuamotu (14 nights) (Port of Fakarava-Port of Fakarava)
Included
- Accommodation
- Diving (2 dives per day; no dives on the first and last day)
- 12l and 15l tanks and weights
- Dive guide
- Equipment rental
- Full board
- Scheduled land excursions
- Open water sports: kayaking, big-game, and underwater fishing
- Scheduled group transfer airport - boat - airport
- Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)
Extra cost
- International and domestic flights
- Visa
- Private transfer
- Nitrox
- Dives on the non-scuba cruises
- Water skiing
- Oxygen decompression stage
- Alcoholic and soft beverages, mineral water
- Crew gratuities
- Travel insurance
Program
Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.
Day 2:
Early morning departure for Toau, sunrise at sea, smooth sailing helped by the trade winds, breakfast, big-game fishing. Anchorage off of a stunning coral sand beach, water sports or scuba-dive. Lunch, option to visit a pearl farm, water sports or scuba-dive. Sunset on the lagoon, BBQ evening.
Day 3:
Sunrise on the spectacular Toau lagoon, water sports, scuba-dive. Land excursion to look for shells, swim, coconut tasting (you will learn how to extract the coconut milk that is so prevalent in Polynesian cooking). Lunch. Water sports of your choice or scuba-dive. Sunset on the lagoon, dinner.
Day 4:
Early-morning sail towards the Amyot bay, big-game fishing, anchorage in a cove, scuba-dive. Lunch, scuba-dive or water sports, BBQ evening.
Day 5:
Early morning sail for Aratika, big-game fishing, anchorage in front of a sublime bay, scuba-dive. Lunch, scuba-dive or water sports, BBQ evening.
Day 6:
Sunrise, smooth sail in the lagoon, scuba-dive on an exciting wall, tour of the charming little village of Aratika, where you will meet many pearl farmers. Lunch, scuba-dive, swim in a divine setting, dinner.
Day 7:
Early morning scuba-dive, then departure for Kauehi, big-game fishing or sailing initiation. Anchorage on the coral reef, scuba-dive or water sports. Lunch. Scuba-dive or water sports, troll fishing in the Kauehi pass, with the sun setting down. BBQ evening.
Day 8:
Water sports of your choice, swim, scuba-dive. Lunch, option of a land excursion, exploration of the reef to look for shells, water sport or scuba-dive. Late afternoon departure for Tahanea.
Day 9:
Anchorage off of a stunning, wild motu in Tahanea, scuba-dive or water sports, kayak, land excursion on a beautiful, deserted beach. Swims, shell collecting, lunch, scuba-dive, then trip back to the boat for a BBQ evening.
Day 10:
Morning rise in Tahanea’s heavenly lagoon, early-morning scuba-dive looking for manta rays, water sport of your choice. Lunch, swim in crystal clear waters, tour of the island in the RIB, scuba-dive (in the potential company of beautiful dolphins!) then trip back to the boat. Sunset, dinner.
Day 11:
Early-morning departure for Fakarava’s southern end, smooth sail, troll fishing. Anchorage off the Tetamanu village. Water sports or scuba-dive. Lunch. Land excursion, shell collecting, tour of the ancient village of Tetamanu and its church, scuba-dive or water sport of your choice, kayak. Option of a Polynesian party on land.
Day 12:
Morning rise in Fakarava’s stunning lagoon, scuba-dive or water sports, then excursion to the untamed beauty of the “pink sand motu”, beach, swim. Lunch, scuba-dive or water sport of your choice. Sunset on the lagoon. BBQ evening.
Day 13:
Early morning sailing departure for the northern end of Fakarava. Big-game fishing. Anchorage near the pass, scuba- dive in the famous Garuae pass (over half a mile wide!). Lunch, scuba-dive, then a smooth short sail in the lagoon. Anchorage near the village of Rotoava. Dinner.
Day 14:
Anchorage near the pass, scuba-dive in the Garuae pass, lunch, water sports of your choice, scuba-dive, then a smooth short sail in the lagoon. Anchorage near the village of Rotoava. Dinner.
Day 15:
Village tour, water sports and last swims. Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport.
Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reason
