Catamaran Expedition
Rangiroa & Tikehau
Tuamotu islands, french polynesia
Trip Details
When:
April 4th - April 11th, 2026
Length:
8 Days & 7 Nights
Group Size:
10 people
Trip Leaders
Kelsey Williamson
Poema Du Prel
Where:
Tuamotu Islands,
French Polynesia
2026 Rates:
Double Occupancy
(Best for couples or friends sharing a bed)
Master Cabin pp: $3500
Double Cabin Cost pp: $3325
Single Occupancy
Master Cabin: $6950
Double Cabin Cost: $6500
Why This Trip Is Special
Set sail into the heart of French Polynesia’s wild Tuamotu archipelago. For one unforgettable week, we’ll drift between the turquoise lagoons of Rangiroa and Tikehau aboard a private catamaran, waking with the sun, diving into crystalline waters, and connecting deeply to Polynesian culture and the ocean that sustains it.
This is not just a trip. It’s a rare chance to explore remote atolls with intention guided both by the sea and by story.
Rangiroa and Tikehau are two of the most breathtaking atolls in French Polynesia. Known for their vast lagoons, pink-sand beaches, and thriving underwater worlds, they’re a dreamscape for divers, freedivers, and ocean lovers.
On this journey, ife slows to the pace of the tides. Days will be spent swimming in clear lagoons, exploring coral gardens, and drifting over channels where dolphins and manta rays live. Evenings bring shared meals, music, and conversation under star-filled skies.
And throughout it all, you’ll be immersed in two perspectives: the lens of the ocean, through Kelsey’s photography and underwater storytelling, and the voice of culture, through Poema’s artistry and Polynesian heritage.
This isn’t a cruise. It’s an intimate voyage into ocean and culture,
a once-in-a-lifetime way to see the Tuamotus.
How to get to THE TUAMOTUS
To get to Rangiroa, you must first fly into Papeete (Tahiti), the main international airport in French Polynesia, then take a separate one-hour and 15-minute domestic flight to Rangiroa Airport (RGI) with Air Tahiti.
To travel from Tikehau to Tahiti, take a domestic flight on Air Tahiti from Tikehau Airport (TIH) to Fa'a'ā International Airport (PPT) in Tahiti. The flight duration is approximately 1 hour and 5 minutes.
THE CATAMARAN- Lagoon 620
Length: 62ft / 18.9m. Year Built: 2020
Number of Double Cabins: 6 Number of Showers: 6
INCLUDED
Onboard Accommodation & Sailing Experience
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7 nights aboard a spacious 54 ft+ catamaran
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Private cabins with linens, towels & daily comforts
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Skipper and hostess/cook
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Dinghy & outboard for lagoon exploration
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Snorkeling gear, paddles, & water access
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Fuel, mooring & harbor fees, end cleaning
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Starter pack & handling fees included
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Freshwater, shower gel, and shampoo provided
Meals
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Full board: breakfast, lunch & dinner prepared onboard
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Soft drinks included (alcohol available by request)
Creative & Cultural Experiences -
Digital photo & video package from ocean photographer Kelsey Williamson
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Storytelling, songs, and cultural teachings from a Mo'orea local, Poema Duprel
NOT INCLUDED
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Flights & transfers
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Alcoholic beverages
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Cancellation insurance
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Tourist taxes & island/customs fees (if applicable)
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Private excursions & special meal requests
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Tips & anything not specifically listed
TRIP LEADERS
KELSEY WILLIAMSON
Ocean born in spirit, Kelsey is an underwater photographer, expedition leader, and lifelong seeker of wild encounters. What began as a personal devotion to the sea grew into a calling, creating small, intentional journeys where people can swim alongside marine life, wander remote coastlines, and feel the awe of something ancient beneath the surface.
For more than seven years, she has guided expeditions across French Polynesia, Mexico, Norway, and beyond, documenting moments that remind us of our place within the natural world. To Kelsey, photography isn’t just about images, it’s about translating wonder into action. Her mission is to inspire connection so deep that it naturally leads to protection. Because when we fall in love with the ocean, we begin to care. And when we care, we change.
Deeply tied to the rhythms of nature and endlessly curious, Kelsey is more than your guide, she’s a storyteller, an advocate, and a bridge between travelers and the wild. To join her is not only to explore, but to rediscover how deeply we belong to this planet.
POEMA Du prel
Mo’orea-born and ocean-taught, Poema embodies Tahitian culture, way of life, and ancestral roots.
From the moment she first held a camera, she knew storytelling through light would shape her path, not only through images, but through her words and the way she lives.
In her early years, she set sail as a solo female adventurer, an experience that inspired and grew into the much-loved local brand Tahitian Pirates. As a spearfisher woman, underwater guide, and whale-lover, Poema approaches every dive with respect for nature and wildlife.
Through Tahitian Pirates Adventures, she now invites kindred souls to explore the islands and seas in a way that honors Polynesian culture, ancestral knowledge, and ecological balance.
Multilingual in Tahitian, French, and English, Poema is deeply rooted in her islands yet endlessly curious. More than a guide, she is a cultural guardian, working tirelessly to preserve Tahitian traditions and ways of living. Sailing alongside her is not only an adventure, it’s an opportunity to learn directly from her heart and heritage.
