Aqua Tiki 2 | French Polynesia

Boat

Aqua Tiki II was launched in 2011, it's a 18 meters long and 8.5 meters wide Eleuthera-type catamaran. The propulsion is ensured by 140 m2 of sail and by 2 motors of 38 HP, with more than 500 liters of tank of gas-oil. There is a powerful generator and inverter ensure the electrical production of the edge, delivering 220V outlets continuously.

Of course, for maximum safety, this ship is equipped with the most complete modern navigation equipment and the latest technical evolutions: autopilot, GPS, BLU, VHF, computer navigation center, radar, standard C weather, beacon Of distress Sarsat.

The comfort on board is worthy of a hotel : Spacious saloon with dining area can accommodate nine guests, reading lounge near the bar where cocktails are served each evening. An outdoors cockpit, sheltered from the sun by a large awning, provides a table that can sit 9 guests, where all meals are served.

Aqua Tiki II provides meals consist mainly of fresh fishes and rice. In fact, the bunkering in the Tuamotu is very limited, especially with regard to fresh produce such as fruits and vegetables. Table water and lemonade will be served throughout the day, the boat is also equipped with a plancha flat-top grill for evening barbecues.

There are modern conveniences such as: Hi-Fi system with independent sound system, HD TV with Blue Ray DVD player in the main quarter, and a small library with books, CDs, DVDs and Games. Also a telephone and a fax by satellite make it possible to stay contactable in all circumstances and even on the other side of the world!

Cabin

Aqua Tiki II has 4 homy guest cabins, accommodating up to 8 guests only :

All cabins have ensuite bathroom, 220V European outlets, hi-fi system with independent sound system.

1 VIP Cabin :
Air-conditioned (3 hours/day), with a double bed, TV Hifi DVD.

2 Standard Double Cabins :
Air-conditioned (3 hours/day), with one double bed.

1 Standard Twin Cabin :
Air-conditioned (3 hours/day), with two single beds side by side.

Diving

• Usually up to 2 dives a day can be offered

• No dive provided on the day of arrival and departure.

• For regular trip divers need to be AOW with 50 dives min.

• Tanks with bi-standard valves (DIN/Yoke)

• All diving will provide experienced guide to lead the dive.

Other Informations

• Nitrox：Available with additional cost
• 15L Tanks：Limited available, free of charge
• REBREATHER Dive：Not available at the moment
• Dive Equipment Rental：Available, free of charge
• Dive insurance：Divers travelling aboard must have valid dive insurance
• Water Sports Equipment：Kayaks, Snorkel gear
• Wifi Internet :Available, depends on the signal
• Laundry Service：Not available at the moment
• Massage Service：Not available at the moment
• Payment on board：By cash (Euro)
• Crew Number：3, include 1 dive guide

FAKARAVA 11D/10N OF DREAM AT TUAMOTU
Route : Fakarava – Tetamanu – Kauehi – Toau – Fakarava This itinerary offers challenging dives that will satisfy the most adventurous divers. Diving in the passes is extraordinary, which is why we require a certain level of scuba-diving certification. Look out for: sharks, mantas, dolphins, tunas, jacks, barracudas... The minimum water temperature varies between 25°C (77°F) in winter (September) and 29°C (84°F) in summer (march), with no thermocline and an outstanding visibility year-round.

1st day : Arrival at the airport of Fakarava, welcome by the crew of the AQUA TIKI, then transfer onto the boat. Settling into your private cabin, tour of the village, water sports, swimming. Sunset with a cocktail, presentation of the trip, welcome party. 2nd day : Early-morning departure for Fakarava’s southern end, smooth sail through the lagoon, 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. 3rd day : 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. Evening departure towards Tahanea. 4th day : Early 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. Tour of the island in the RIB, scuba-dive, then trip back to the boat for a BBQ evening. 5th day : 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, scuba-dive, then departure for Kauehi, big-game fishing, sunset at sea. 6th day : Anchorage on the coral reef, scuba-dive or water sports. Lunch. Scuba-dive or water sports, kayak, troll fishing in the Kauehi pass, with the sun setting down. BBQ evening. 7th day : 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, dinner. 8th day : 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. 9th day : 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. 10th day : Early morning departure for the northern end of Fakarava. Short sail and anchorage off the coral reef. Snorkeling or scuba-dive in the famous Garuae pass (over half a mile wide!). Lunch, scuba-dive, then a smooth sail to the village of Rotoava. Last sunset with a cocktail, farewell party. 11th day : Village tour, water sports and last swims, then back to shore and transfer to the airport.