FlyinandjoinHemisphere in
Tahiti and then sail to the jagged
volcanic landscape of Mo’orea.
If you are visiting between July and
November this will be your first
opportunity to spot humpback
whales. Enjoy a welcome lunch
on board, then grab your snorkel
and feed the stingrays in Mo’orea’s
aquamarine lagoon.Earlyriserscangofishingatfirst
lightforthechancetocatch
marlin,mahimahi,wahooortuna.
Afterwards, have breakfast on
board while approaching Huahine
before a fun-filled morning of
watersports.Thecrewwillset
upapicniclunchonthepristine
beachfollowedbyanafternoon
of games. As the sun sets, enjoy
happy hour and dinner on board
sampling the catch of the day.
Day Three
Hemispherewill weigh anchor in
themorningandcruisetoRaiatea,
which was the centre of Polynesian
society,andfromwhichthey
sailed to discover Hawaii and New
Zealand.Dropanchorandadmire
theisland’slush3,300ftpeakand
spend the afternoon testing your
surfingskillsontheconstantsupply
of waves created by the reef that
surrounds the island.Day Four
Day One
Wake up to views of Mo’orea’s steep
peaks and start the day with an
adventure – quad biking around
the dormant volcanoes, which are
peppered with lush vegetation and
flowers and are home to pineapple
plantations. In the afternoon relax
on board or try scuba diving with
one of the two PADI instructors.
Hemisphere will depart overnight
for Huahine, so you can enjoy
Day Two a scenic cruise under the stars.The Society
Islands
Captain Gavin Bladen, of 44.2 metre
sailing catamaranHemisphere,reveals
howtoexplorethisparadisiacal
archipelagoinFrenchPolynesiaITINERARYHemisphereis available for charter
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