Rangiroa has two passes with strong, shifting currents; Tikehau has one. A guide to pass timing, anchorages and limited provisioning for visiting yachts.
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A new public-service delegation took over managing Marina de Papeete on January 1, 2026 — what that changes for visiting cruisers, and what's stayed the same …
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French Polynesia's 2026 humpback season runs through November 20, with September-October the peak window in Moorea and Bora Bora — what cruisers should know …
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A terminal built to turn three large cruise ships at once reshapes the Papeete waterfront. What cruisers should expect for berthing, clearance, and services.
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A cruiser's guide to sailing Bora Bora — entering the lagoon through Teavanui Pass, choosing a mooring field, and clearing out for the westward Pacific passage.
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An editorial survey of marina and anchorage berthing across French Polynesia — from Papeete to Bora Bora, Raiatea, Huahine, and the outer islands.
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A cruiser's editorial guide to Papeete's marinas and waterfront — berthing options, fuel, provisioning, haul-out yards, and what to expect when sailing into …
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