The Timeless Isles
The Timeless Isles
May to October
The best of French Polynesia lies in its most remote islands
Tuamotu Archipelago | French Polynesia’s Timeless Islands By Yacht
Beyond the well-known islands of French Polynesia lies a world few travellers ever reach. The Tuamotu Archipelago is a scattering of around 80 remote coral atolls, surrounded by rich marine life and azure lagoons.
Travelling by yacht opens up experiences far beyond the reach of the more frequented routes. Dive Fakarava’s legendary Shark Wall, where hundreds of grey reef sharks gather, alongside our leading dive specialists, or explore pristine reefs alongside marine biologists.
Travelling by yacht opens up experiences far beyond the reach of the more frequented routes. Dive Fakarava’s legendary Shark Wall, where hundreds of grey reef sharks gather, alongside our leading dive specialists, or explore pristine reefs alongside marine biologists.
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The beauty of being accompanied by JORO’s expert team is having the freedom to change course to suit your every whim. Trace the edge of a reef that catches your eye or launch a paddleboard into the mirror-flat lagoons. Linger on a deserted stretch of white sand, where a beautifully-laid table awaits and the children paddle in the shallows beyond. Float in warm water and watch the light dance across the lagoon, absorbing the vastness of the Pacific around you. Wander inland to spot huge coconut crabs hidden in the palms or cast a line into the deep waters for a thrilling hour or two of world-class sports fishing. Spend an afternoon diving among Cold War wrecks, now inhabited by a myriad of marine life in the secluded atoll Hao, or swim alongside pods of playful dolphins in Rangiroa.
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Ashore, sink into the easy rhythm of local life. Discover traditional Polynesian architecture in Otepa and meet the people who have lived here for generations. Visit a family-run pearl farm and learn how oysters are cultivated in the lagoon. Taste local rum, explore verdant vineyards or simply wander the stretches of palm-fringed sands. As the sun dips, gather the family onboard for an exquisite dinner or a special celebration that stretches from the deck to a bespoke beach banquet on the shore.
The outside world falls away the further into the Tuamotus you venture. The ocean stretches far into the horizon and the islands become increasingly remote. The sense of discovery grows. A corner of the world that is yours to uncover.
