Raiatea, French Polynesia Raiatea Cultural Cruise Excursion

Raiatea Cultural Cruise

DETAILS

3
hrs Estimate Duration

OVERVIEW

Cruise through the turquoise-blue lagoon that surrounds Raiatea and become immersed in traditional Tahitian culture by visiting an ancient holy site along the coast. From the covered deck of the motorized catamaran, you will enjoy uninterrupted views of the island’s beautiful eastern shore and natural highlights such as Mount Tapioi and the Temehani plateau. After passing through a break in the lagoon reef, you will disembark at Marae Taputapuātea, a sacred setting for political, religious and funerary events that dates back more than a millennium. This marae is a place of such cultural and spiritual significance that UNESCO deemed it a World Heritage site. The guide will elaborate on its history and the ceremonies that once took place on the stone platforms and within the shrines. Later, you will pause along the bay-like Faaroa River, the only navigable river in French Polynesia. The tropical forests that blanket its banks are absolutely breathtaking.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Cruise a catamaran through the naturally beautiful lagoon that surrounds Raiatea.
• Visit a UNESCO World Heritage site where ancient Polynesians held sacred ceremonies.
• Admire the gorgeous tropical scenery lining the wide, deep-water Faaroa River.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

Need to Know:

Note: This tour requires a moderate amount of activity and participants should be in good physical condition and be able to swim. The tour is not available to wheelchair guests, guests with mobility concerns, recent back or neck injuries, heart conditions, epilepsy, diabetes, respiratory conditions, or pregnant women. Touring onboard a boat requires vigilance; guests must be physically alert of the boat environment and fit to negotiate steps and vessel surrounding. Guests may be asked to remove their shoes upon boarding the vessel. Access to the boat may be via a large stride or sometimes a narrow steep gangway. . Wildlife sightings are likely but never guaranteed. Multiple boats for the same tour may be used, friends or families should present themselves together upon departure. There are no changing facilities onboard and no equipment is provided.

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ACTIVITY ATTRIBUTES

Excursion Type:

Scenic & City Tours

Activity Level:

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Challenging

Tours with this activity level involve a considerable amount of physical activity such as substantial walking over cobblestone streets, uneven or steep terrain, climbing stairs, or extended periods of standing. Not recommended for guests with physical limitations. Comfortable, sturdy shoes are recommended.

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Raiatea Cultural Cruise