scuba diving and sailing cruises to the marqueses islands Tahiti, French Polynesia

Archipels Diving (Marquesas Islands), French Polynesia
Leeward Island Cruise 7 days in the Leeward Islands Robinson Crusoe Cruise 3 to 4 days cruising inside the atoll of Rangiroa Adventure Cruise in the heart of the Tuamotus
	Visit these remote, wild islands in the complete luxury of your sailing yacht, while experiencing world class diving in a destination that is only now being discovered. Experience the size, variety, and sheer abundance of life in this extremely rich marine environment. Large pelagics, to beautiful invertebrates. Min two dives per day, sometimes three or night dive
Each day there is an opportunity for taking hikes on remote paths first constructed by ancient Marquesans as communications links between isolated valleys. These paths are thousands of years old and rarely visited by tourists. You will see ancient stone maraes, old temples complete with sacrificial tables and Tikis covered in jungle vines. These hikes are the perfect compliment to your dives and will keep you occupied all day long. You will hike in the same isolated valleys which attracted Gauguin, Herman Melville, and more.
Because the Archipels yachts sleep only 8 passengers in luxurious sleek modern comfort, it is the perfect destination for Small Group Charters. This destination is unique in that there are no set dates for individuals. If you have 6 people, you may charter the boat on an exclusive basis for your group. If you have 4 people, we will open up a guaranteed departure for your group, and find more to join you. If you are a party of 1 or 2, ask us anyway, sometimes we can find a group with space for you. Charters are available year round. Quote prices are on application

Thursday- Day 1	Arrival 12:55 via flight VT 802 at NUKU HIVA's airport. Welcome by the crew at the airport and transfer aboard the catamaran. Departure and lunch during a short passage (approx. 1 hr.) Anchoring and DIVE at point MATATETEIKO. Dinner and night at anchorage in breathtaking bay of HAKATEA.
Friday- Day 2	Morning excursion and discovery of HAKAAUI valley (King's valley) and its monumental waterfall (among the world's most spectacular), or DIVE around the bay. Afternoon DIVES on NUKU HIVA south coast. Dinner and night at anchorage in TAIOHAE bay.
Saturday- Day 3	Morning DIVES around TAIOHAE bay (or visit the village). Lunch at anchor and departure to the north of the island, via East coast. Weather permitting, DIVE with dwarf whales pods that frequently gather by hundreds around this coast. Dinner at anchorage in ANAHO and bay.
Sunday- Day 4	Morning trek to HATIHEU bay and visit of village (ancient Maori archeological sites). DIVES around ANAHO and HATIHEU bays. Dinner at anchorage and set sail for night passage to EIAO island.
Monday- Day 5	Arrival at sunrise at anchorage in EIAO. DIVES on the lee of North and South points of the islands. Dinner and night at anchorage.
Tuesday- Day 6	Choice between: -All day excursion to discover EIAO island (good walking shoes recommended), picnic lunch, return onboard around 4:00 PM. -DIVES around EIAO or HATUTU islands.
Wednesday- Day 7	Weather permitting, 20 mile cruise to MOTU ONE, northern Polynesian island. Two DIVES around this sand islet...emotion guaranteed! Otherwise, two DIVES on HATUTU island spots, North of EIAO. Dinner at anchorage and set sail for night passage.
Thursday- Day 8	Arrival at anchor in HAAPOU bay, close to NUKU HIVA airport. Breakfast, last swim, nautical activites (kayak, windsurf) but no DIVE because of flight to come. Disembarking and transfer to airport around 11:30 AM. Take off to Papeete on flight VT 803 at 13:30 PM.