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Charter & missions in the Marquesas or the Tuamotu

We love sailing from island to island in our archipelago… why not you?

Experience the Marquesas from the sea

Sailing the Marquesas is entering a world of its own: powerful islands, huge cliffs, deep valleys, secret bays where time seems to stand still.

We do not run charters full time, and that is exactly what makes each trip simple and friendly: we take travellers on board to show them our favourite spots, our habits and our way of life, close to nature. No fixed programme: we sail as you wish… and above all as the weather allows!

Illustrated map of Nuku Hiva with its bays, villages and sites
The basalt peaks of Ua Pou seen from the sea

Wild, majestic islands

Hiva Oa, Ua Pou, Ua Huka, Tahuata… Each island has its own character, its landforms, its colours and its stories: sailing between them means moving from one atmosphere to another.
White-sand bay of Hanamoenoa on Tahuata, sailboats at anchor

Unforgettable anchorages

Discovering the Marquesas by sea means reaching isolated bays and deserted beaches. With a little luck, dolphins and manta rays put on an extraordinary show.
Fish barbecue on a sandy beach in the Marquesas

Simple, genuine moments

In Henua Enana, the Land of Men, encounters leave their mark: a shared meal, a walk ashore, a sunset at anchor or a morning swim. These are the moments that stay with you.

The catamaran Toake Ona

A comfortable, welcoming 12 m catamaran

Toake Ona: “the tropicbird in flight”, in Marquesan

  • 3 double cabins, i.e. 6 berths for passengers
  • 1 crew cabin
  • 2 bathrooms with shower and toilet
  • A fitted galley
  • A bright indoor saloon
  • A spacious outdoor cockpit, perfect for meals and evenings at anchor

Certified for commercial use (NUC, 2nd category), she carries all the equipment needed to sail safely.

The catamaran Toake Ona at anchor below the cliffs of Nuku Hiva

The Marquesas or the Tuamotu

Each cruise takes place in the Marquesas or in the Tuamotu: for the Tuamotu, the catamaran waits for you there, sailing to the atolls without passengers.
Horse ride along a ridge on the Toovii plateau, Nuku Hiva

The Marquesas

High, wild islands, deep bays, valleys where Marquesan culture and history live on: a change of scenery at every stop.
Palm-covered motu on the edge of a turquoise lagoon

The Tuamotu, another world

For a complete change of atmosphere: huge lagoons, passes, snorkelling, exceptional underwater life and villages set on rings of coral. Fishing for maoa (sea snails), paddleboarding, underwater escapes or lazing on the trampoline: the choice is yours!

Professional missions

We also support associations and consultancies that need to travel from island to island or atoll to atoll, with their mission equipment when its volume and weight remain reasonable.

Who it's for

Associations, consultancies and observation missions that need to travel from island to island in the Marquesas, or from atoll to atoll in the Tuamotu.

With your equipment

Your mission equipment comes on board with you, as long as its volume and weight remain reasonable.

On board Toake Ona

A 12 m catamaran certified for commercial use (NUC, 2nd category), up to 60 miles offshore: 3 double cabins, up to 6 passengers, a fitted galley.

On quotation

Tell us your organisation, your dates, the number of nights and of people: we will prepare the quote for the mission.
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Tailor-made, on quotation

Here, nothing is standardised: we talk about your wishes, the length of the trip and the islands you would like to see, then we build your cruise, at your pace, according to the weather and the inspiration of the moment.

Charter aboard the catamaran Toake Ona

From 95'000 / Day

The quote depends on the destination, the number of nights and the number of passengers.

Booking terms

  • The booking is confirmed on receipt of a 30% deposit. A further 30% is paid one month before embarkation, and the balance two weeks before.
  • Payment is by bank transfer. Bank charges are paid by the client.
  • The price includes sea transport, accommodation on board, fresh water, standard food, the dinghy and fuel for normal sailing. Expenses ashore remain your responsibility.
  • If you cancel, the sums paid are not refunded. For a medical reason or in a case of force majeure, with supporting evidence, a credit valid for 12 months or a partial refund may be offered.
Every trip is organised on request. Contact us and let's plan your voyage together.
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Along the way

Sundowners on the deck of the catamaran Toake Ona, off Ua Pou
Coworking on board: a guest working on her laptop in the catamaran's cockpit, at anchor
Sailboat at anchor in a wild bay of Eiao, seen from the cliff
Lobster caught during a cruise in the Marquesas
Notre-Dame of the Marquesas cathedral in Taiohae, surrounded by flower gardens
The catamaran Toake Ona under mainsail in front of a cliff
Toake Ona at anchor in a palm-fringed bay in evening light
Taiohae Bay and its anchored sailboats, seen from the south
Aerial view of a peninsula and a beach on Ua Huka
Sailing under genoa at sunset, a crew member at the bow
A giant banyan tree on Nuku Hiva, with Marquesan dancers at its foot
Red Parasailor spinnaker set on the catamaran
Manta rays near a rock off Ua Pou, drone view
Horseback ride on a Marquesas beach, rock pinnacles in the background
Cliffs and bay of Ua Huka, a sailboat at anchor
Green valley and bay on Nuku Hiva's west coast, a catamaran at anchor
Turquoise water of a Nuku Hiva bay seen through the trees, at Vaituha
Manta rays around Toake Ona at anchor off Eiao
Red earth and bay of Eiao from the air
Sailboats at anchor in Akatea Bay, below the cliffs of Nuku Hiva
Sheltered bay on Ua Pou, a sailboat at anchor
Toake Ona from the air, passengers on the trampoline
Turquoise water of Hanamoenoa Bay on Tahuata from the air
Peninsula and isolated beach of Ua Huka from the air
The name Toake Ona painted on the catamaran

Frequently asked questions

What kind of charter do you offer?

Tailor-made private cruises aboard our 12 m (40 ft) catamaran, in the Marquesas or the Tuamotu.

How many passengers can come aboard?

From 1 to 6 passengers: the catamaran has 3 double cabins, a crew cabin, 2 bathrooms with shower and toilet, and a fitted galley.

How long does a cruise last?

Usually one week, but the length adapts to your wishes and to the weather.

Can one cruise cover both the Marquesas and the Tuamotu?

No: a cruise takes place either in the Marquesas or in the Tuamotu. The catamaran sails to the Tuamotu without passengers.

Is the catamaran approved for charter?

Yes: it is certified for commercial use (NUC, 2nd category), within 60 nautical miles of the coast, in line with French standards, and it carries all the equipment needed to sail safely.

Do you take on professional missions?

Yes. We support associations and consultancies that need to travel from island to island or atoll to atoll, together with their mission equipment when its volume and weight remain reasonable.