Making the most of Tahaa
Use these notes to shape a realistic day ashore, then confirm any time-sensitive information for the date of your call.
Arriving at the port
Taha'a is a beautiful French Polynesian destination, renowned for vanilla plantations and striking landscapes.
Tenders arrive at the Patio tender pier.
There is no conventional downtown area, so the distance between the tender drop-off and main attractions varies.
Sightseeing
Life on Taha'a moves slowly, drawing you into the easy going Polynesian way of life. This charming, quiet, flower-shaped island is edged by tiny motu with luminous white-sand beaches, and a soft mountain rises above its calm lagoon. Breezes carry vanilla-scented air down from the many vanilla farms and out over the ocean, announcing the island’s soul long before it appears on the horizon.
Getting around
Visit the plantations to learn how vanilla is cultivated and perhaps buy high-quality vanilla products.
Money
French Polynesia uses the French Pacific Franc (XPF), and it is useful to keep some on hand for purchases.