Tahiti's Leeward Islands aboard the Tu Moana

Monday - Lagoon Hues, Bora Bora.
This morning we welcome guests at Bora Bora airport on the 'Motu Mute' - a small islet on the coral reef fringe that frames Bora Bora's principle island. Today is the day to settle in, relax and discover your private yacht, which will be home for the next week. Visit the small village of Vaitape, head for the beach or schedule an onboard anti-stress massage. Finish the day with a leisurely sunset cruise eased along with local music from the onboard 'Kuru' (crew).

Tuesday - Vanilla Scents, Taha'a.
We have an early morning arrival at this stunning island, which shares an enormous lagoon with sister island Raiatea. Help prepare and enjoy a traditional Polynesian feast, take lessons in island life and make the most of the sun - snorkelling, kayaking, and swimming in pristine lagoons. We complete the day with a cruise around the lagoon's postcard perfect 'motus', and after dinner Tu Moana slips across the lagoon to Raiatea.

Wednesday - River and Motu, Raiatea.
Start the day with a visit to the marae (temple) that is central to the ancient Polynesian civilization - the starting place for the great migration that peopled lands as far away as Hawaii, Easter Island and New Zealand. A late morning kayak along the idyllic Faaroa River (French Polynesia's only navigable river), a botanical garden visit and an afternoon of beach and lagoon life at Iriru motu. Following a barbeque under the stars, we invite you to the 'motu movies', a unique open-air cinema experience that not even Hollywood could have imagined. Many guests like to finish the evening with a spot of late-night fishing, where the aft underwater projectors make the landing of the following day's breakfast a rather spectacular affair.

Thursday - Tropical Beauty, Huahine.
After an early morning crossing from Raiatea, the scene is set for an exclusive event - our lagoon breakfast. Fine linen, tepid crystalline waters and a full array of breakfast temptations, complemented with a crisp cool flute of champagne. The rest of the morning is yours to enjoy in a stunning beach setting, or explore the surrounding tropical landscape. The afternoon sees us visit the tiny port village of Fare and in the evening we enjoy a presentation of traditional music performed by a very special choir.

Friday - Island Flavours, Raiatea.
This morning, we find ourselves alongside a jetty in 'downtown' Uturoa - the Leeward Islands' largest township and administrative center. Midmorning we visit a working Tahitian black pearl farm where these tropical treasures are farmed and harvested in preparation for setting in sublime jewellery. An early afternoon cruise and a swim from the ship's aft 'beach' are followed by a trek up Mount Tapioi, which offers sweeping island views at sunset whilst we reward you for your efforts with a cool Maitai cocktail. Tonight, an after dinner Tahitian dance group entertains us on board, and for those wanting a little late night fun, we are happy to accompany you to a small local nightclub for a little entertainment and dancing.

Saturday - Pacific Pearl, Bora Bora.
The weekend begins as we return to the blended turquoise hues of Bora Bora's lagoon. Today is the day to experience one or more of Bora Bora's wonderful optional excursions, or just relax and take in the surrounds. A black pearl jewellery presentation precedes our Saturday night on board - a time to celebrate the week's discoveries and enjoy another dinner with new friends.

Sunday - Island Sunday, Bora Bora.
This morning we offer an opportunity to visit a local church, with roof-lifting hymns and a local attendance resplendent in its island Sunday best. For those wanting a special piece of Tahitian black pearl jewellery, the world's leading producers, Robert Wan Pearls welcome our guests for an exclusive viewing. There is also time for another swim in Bora Bora's clear lagoon waters before it is time to bid your crew farewell and return to Bora Bora airport.

Dining 'At Your Service':
Every morning we offer fresh coffee, pastry and fruits for early risers, followed by a full a la carte breakfast service. Those sleeping late are well catered for, as our continental breakfast is available until lunchtime. Our leisurely lunch a la carte offering is served from noon, and is followed by afternoon tea and refreshments. Each evening our talented chefs prepare a sumptuous selection of gourmet treats heightened with local flavours.
A well-stocked and ably staffed bar (offering deck and lounge seating) is open most of the day and night, and is complemented by our sun deck bar.

Optional Excursions:
The cruise experiences mentioned above are complemented by an exciting selection of optional excursions. These include the ubiquitous shark feeding and ray encounter, island tours, four-wheel drive safaris, outrigger canoe tours, bicycle rides, champagne picnics, on board massages and beauty treatments, wave-runner excursions, game-fishing and of course, scuba diving.