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 destination in French Polynesia, known for its vanilla plantations and stunning landscapes.
You will be tendered to the Patio tender pier.
Since there isn't a traditional downtown area, the distance from the tender drop-off point to the main attractions can vary.
Sightseeing
Life slows down on Taha'a island. This charming and quiet island sweeps you deep into the typical Polynesians' easy going life. Tiny motu with luminous white sand beaches surround the flower-shaped island with a soft mountain rising from the calm waters of a lagoon. Vanilla-scented air wafts on breezes that pour down the hillsides from the island's many vanilla farms, and those gentle aromas ride the ocean breezes proclaiming the island's soul long before you can see it on the horizon.
Getting around
You can visit these plantations to learn about the cultivation process and perhaps purchase some high-quality vanilla products.
Money
The currency used in French Polynesia is the French Pacific Franc (XPF). It's useful to have some on hand for purchases.