NOMADE YACHTING by BORA BORA CRUISES

“NOMADE YACHTING by BORA BORA CRUISES”
In alliance with Orient-Express Hôtels, Trains & Cruises
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ABOUT BORA BORA CRUISES
Purely Polynesian, Bora Bora Cruises is an independent family-style company, where the priority is
quality. Bora Bora Cruises took on a challenge: to imagine a new cruise niche, innovating a
concept of ‘nomade yachting’ characterized with refinement and freedom. A new original style
of voyage, without fixed schedules or constraints. The traveller lives according to his own rhythm
and mood: breakfast, for example, is served at any hour in the morning on one of the private
decks. Activities and events are generally flexible and the tenders that provide transport to
different sites are ‘on call’… However, the absence of rigid rules does not mean that the voyage
will be disorganized –
On the contrary, at Bora Bora Cruises – everything, every detail, is thought out and planned…
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The
YACHTS – TU MOANA & TI’A MOANA
Cosmopolitan in style, our yachts were built in Australia using the talents of Austal Ships and
OceanFast. Both are incorporated into a contemporary design that successfully marries
Polynesian art and the audacious style of Tillberg Design.
Vessels:
Tu Moana
Sister yachts launched 2003 – identical in all
ways except interior décor.
Ti’a Moana
Length:
Draft:
Flag:
Classification:
Crew:
Tenders:
Constructors:
Interiors:
Decks:
(SUN) ANAPA:
(BRIDGE)
VAVAU:
(UPPER) UPORU:
(MAIN) HAVAI:
(LOWER)
TUMAMA:
Guest Spaces:
Cabins:
Av. Cabin Size:
Cabin Height:
Cabin features:
69.1m or 226'7"
Beam:
2.3m or 7'5"
Stabilizers :
French
Registry:
Bureau Veritas
Base:
38
Guests:
2 x 14 guests - max. speed 35 knots
Austal Ships, Australia
Tillberg-Design, Sweden
13.8m or 45'3"
Seastate, Australia
Mata Utu
Bora Bora
60 maximum
5 total
Jacuzzi, Sunset Bar, Sun Loungers, Guest Seating
Cabins, Bridge, Exterior Guest Lounge and Seating
Cabins, Library, Jacuzzi, Guest Seating, Sun pad, Bar & Terrace
Cabins, Reception & Concierge, Restaurant & Terrace, Gym Suite, Spa Suite
Crew Cabins, Storage, Aft 'Beach' deck, & Tender/Water sports 'Garage'
Restaurant – Havai’i deck. Indoor & outdoor dining
Bar – Uporu deck . Indoor & outdoor, large screen projector
Bar – Anapa deck. Outdoor bar
Library – Uporu deck. Internet, DVD, CD & Book selection
Sundeck – Anapa. Sun loungers, Jacuzzi & shaded seating area
Foredeck – Uporu. Jacuzzi, sunbathing and seating area
Aft deck – Vavau. Sun loungers and shaded outdoor lounge
Aft deck – Tumama. ‘Yacht beach’ Tenders, kayaks & fishing
30 Total
Configurations: 26 x Double (Queen beds)
16m2 or 171 sq. feet
2.3m or 7'5"
4 x Double + Child/Day bed
All guestrooms are ‘outside’ cabins
Large window[s]
Mini-bar & refrigerator
Flat screen LCD television
Hand-blown glass fruit-bowl and
Individual DVD/CD player
fruit
Cotton BBC bathrobes
Writing desk and stationery
Telephone
Individual controlled air-conditioning
Under-bed baggage storage area
Phillipe Starck designer basin
Adjustable shower-head with
temperature control
BBC-exclusive hypo-allergenic
bathroom amenities including:
Personal combination lock safe
Fitted hairdryer
Quality European bedding and linen
& BBC exclusive Kenzo bed-throw.
 Natural tiare-perfumed coconut
soap
 Monoi moisturizing & soothing
body lotion
 Monoi satin vitamin enriched oil for
skin nourishment & protection
 Tiare-perfumed conditioning
shampoo
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GUESTS AREAS
Polynesian influence and style is found throughout the guest areas. Exclusive art punctuates
the decor and guests will delight in the discovery of the various sculptures, paintings, sketches and
old photographs that are tastefully spread out through the yachts. Appreciate floral pieces,
escape to a quiet corner of the library, chill out in one of the spacious lounges, take a dip in one
of the outside Jacuzzis or sunbathe on the top level sundeck.
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CUISINE
Cuisine onboard combines fresh food with French and Polynesian ingredients, flavours and
cooking. Dine in or out doors, onboard or on private “motu” islets.
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STYLE & ATTITUDE
Onboard the Tu Moana and Ti’a Moana, forget the rigors of protocol: casual during the day and
elegant-casual in the evening.
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THE CREW
Detail-focused, the crew is trained and experienced in the strict requirements of both hotel
standards as well as private service aboard luxury yachts. Carefully selected by V-Ships, a
specialized and renowned Monaco based agency, our crew is recruited internationally as well as
locally for the special Polynesian flair...
LE VOYAGE
BORA BORA – TAHAA – RAIATEA – HUAHINE – BORA BORA
PROGRAM OVERVIEW – departures every Monday for a six night, seven day “nomad yachting” escape.
Participate in an intimate voyage of discovery through French Polynesia’s Leeward Islands, in a
unique, exclusive and sophisticated manner. Share an experience outside of the usual tourist
clichés, where senses are indulged with colour, emotion and pleasure. Take the opportunity to
create memories that will last forever after such an exceptional experience. Appreciate the
pleasures of a fine setting for breakfast - feet in the warm lagoon water or the magic of a cinema
under the stars. Take part in the discovery of natural beauty whilst paddling a kayak up a tropical
lagoon river, or indulge in the hedonistic pleasure of time spent in a Jacuzzi watching the colours
of the and sky slowly merge together…
Monday - Bora Bora
AM –Savour, right from the start, a personal welcome at the airport, refreshments on the beach
whilst casting a glance towards the multi-hued lagoon and your awaiting yacht. Embark and
discover life aboard at your own rhythm. A continental breakfast buffet will be set up at the back
of the Uporu deck. Lunch on board, whilst the yacht sails to the Motu Tevairoa.
PM – The tenders are ready to conduct you on the “motu”. Towels, chairs, pillows, snorkelling
material and kayaks are available at the beach. The NOMADE SPA is set up as well. Enjoy tea
time, coffee/tea/cakes & sandwiches, onboard or on the beach. Dinner onboard will be followed
by local digestive liquor offered at the bar with the compliments of the Captain. The Yacht will
leave for Taha’a in the evening (approximately 2 hours & half of navigation in the open sea).
From the dictionary :Motu (mo’too) n. a tiny sand and palm-tree adorned islet.
Tuesday - Taha’a
AM – Discover the untouched beauty of this island with it’s fragrance of vanilla.Slide into the
lagoon and reach for a cocktail from a floating bar, share and enjoy the traditional secrets of
preparing a Tahitian oven on a “motu” with a local family. This “Tahitian lunch” will be a real
experience, with tables laid on the sand along the clear waters of the lagoon. However, one may
choose to have lunch onboard.
PM – Back onboard, meet Tavita, the island’s tattoo specialists. Circumnavigate the island toward
sunset, champagne in hand, whilst gliding upon a calm lagoon path between the reef and the
verdant growth of the island. Saturated colours will fill the horizon as the sun sets across the
lagoon, the reef and the towering mountains of Bora Bora .After dinner, participate in a fishing
contest from our marina platform on the aft deck.
Wednesday – Raiatea
AM – From,Havaï’I, this sacred and respected land ,was launched the great Polynesian migration.
Today this island is known as Raiatea. The yacht navigates from Tahaa to Raiatea passing by the
town of Uturoa, untill Faaroa bay. After breakfast, paddle the Faaroa River by kayak to reach a
magnificent tropical garden and taste the flavour of a fresh coconut.
PM - Discover the beauty of Raiatea as you circumnavigate this sacred island. Hike up Mount
Tapioi to embrace a breathtaking view of the Leeward Islands and sip a cool fruit cocktail as the
sun descends over your aquatic playground.
Thursday – Huahine
AM – Huahine, the authentic, greets you at dawn after 2 hours &half of sailing. Camouflage
yourself as a local whilst wandering the seaside village of Fare or choose the option to do a tour of
the ancient Huahine. During lunch a short navigation will allow you to smoothly reach your next
halt. PM - At anchor in front of the mystic and beautiful site of “Hana Iti”, enjoy an idyllic beach,
your feet sunk in pure sand. Tenders are available anytime; towels, chairs, pillows, waters bar,
snorkelling equipment and kayaks are available on the beach. NOMADE SPA will be set up. Enjoy
tea time on the beach or onboard – coffee/tea/cookies,sandwiches,cakes... Before dinner, rock
yourself gently to the sights and sounds of an island’s choir who will express the traditions of their
island in songs and hymns and then in the evening, we will invite you to a moonlight dinner –
Friday – Raiatea
AM – Arrival in Raiatea after 2 hours of high sea navigation from Huahine. To day, learn the clever
moves of the pearl grafter at a pearl farm and spend a morning at leisure, strolling in the streets of
Uturoa, the small administrative capital of the Leeward Islands.
PM - Afternoon at leisure – bar-lounge-library is set up under the trees of the sacred site of the
Marae Taputapuatea to feel and hear the message of the Polynesian gods. You will also have the
opportunity to visit and shop at the vanilla farm of Opoa, reputed for the quality of its products.
Saturday – Bora Bora
AM & PM –It starts on the beach with breakfast served on the “motu” which has been prepared for
your comfort. Snorkel in the pristine waters of Bora Bora, kayak or just relax. NOMADE SPA is set up
for your well being. Lunch is served onboard or on the beach if you prefer, the same for the light
meal (tea, coffee, sandwiches, cookies, cakes…) At dusk you will be invited to the world’s most
exclusive cinema, nestled among the Tevairoa coconut palms, to view the classic movie “Tabu”
an award winning Hollywood production by Murnau & Flaherty filmed in Bora Bora in 1928…
Sunday - Bora Bora - Island Sunday
AM – This morning, the yacht will glide towards the motu of Toopua. Tenders are ready to transport
you to a Tahitian temple to hear religious songs that will engrave the Tahitian soul in your mind until
your next voyage to our islands.
Bon Voyage !
AN ALL-INCLUSIVE EXPERIENCE
Essential and Included
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First light breakfast - from 6.30am
A la carte breakfast - from 7.30am
The late breakfast - from 9.30 to 11.00am
A la carte lunches – from 12.30 to 2.30pm
Afternoon tea - anytime served either on outside decks or “on-motu”
A la carte or gourmet experience dining – from 7.30 to 9.30pm
Water bar - a range of sparkling & still mineral waters for re-hydration - at any time
Daily Tea time and snacks onboard or on the “motu”
Tea, coffee, chocolate & espresso - a selection of café-style hot drinks - yours anytime
Soft drinks
Selection of wines for lunch and dinner
Extra Inclusions for Pure Pleasure (and included)
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Champagne & fresh fruits welcome at the Bora Bora airport
Snorkeling
Digestive Liqueurs - offered the first evening after-dinner as precursor to sweet dreams
Tahitian “Ahima’a” exotic lunch - idyllic “motu”, authentic ambiance & succulent platters
Lagoon Cocktails - Tahitian punch served at the floating bar during the Tahitian Feast
Taha’a Sunset Circumnavigation - warm air, cool champagne & vibrant colours as sun sets behind
beautiful Bora Bora
Faaroa River - kayak expedition up the Faaroa River and visit of a private botanical garden
Raiatea Circumnavigation - relax as the yacht takes you around Raiatea the Sacred island
Sunset Cocktail Trek - Mount Tapioi rewards hikers with awesome Leeward Island views
Dinner extravaganza - choiced ingredients, tempting selections & surreal surroundings
Pearl farm - see the pearl grafter’s dexterity in action, choose a fresh treasure
Music and dances of the islands
Champagne Breakfast on the beach – unique & memorable
“Cinematamua” a movie under the coconut trees
Tai Chi classes
Evening Offerings to Inform & Entertain (and included)
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Island Introduction - information &presentation of the optional excursions each evening
Traditional Songs - spontaneous and authentic
After Dark Ambiance - selected after-dinner vibes either “on-motu” or on deck .
At Your Service (and included)
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Just Dial Nine - our 24-hour “for all reasons” telephone line
Concierge des Iles - local knowledge & island discovery counsel
Yacht Library - selection of DVD’s, CD’s and reference books for your enjoyment
Yacht Housekeeper - to unpack your luggage upon arrival
Motu Time – “motu” & beaches, at-your-service tenders between yacht & beach
The Few Things That Are Not Included
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“Nomade Spa” - daily “on-motu” or onboard, massages, foot spa, tropical fruits body wraps (on
“motu”), to tantalize the senses
Optional Excursions - canter along the beach on horseback, trek a verdant valley to a waterfall,
explore the underwater world, enjoy a romantic candlelight dinner on a “motu” or beach, discover
the secrets of the islands with a guide onboard a motorized outrigger canoe. At Bora Bora Cruises,
we want the experiences to be real, exclusive and hand-selected
Bar & Cellar – eclectic alcohol and wine selection, fine Champagnes & epicurean delicacies
*THE DECKS PLANS