{"id":4413,"date":"2025-03-25T15:17:50","date_gmt":"2025-03-26T01:17:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/anoe-tahiti.com\/2025\/03\/sail-like-a-polynesian-discover-the-traditional-sailing-canoe-in-tahiti\/"},"modified":"2025-08-07T11:23:49","modified_gmt":"2025-08-07T21:23:49","slug":"sail-like-a-polynesian-discover-the-traditional-sailing-canoe-in-tahiti","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/anoe-tahiti.com\/en\/2025\/03\/sail-like-a-polynesian-discover-the-traditional-sailing-canoe-in-tahiti\/","title":{"rendered":"Sail like a Polynesian: discover the traditional sailing canoe in Tahiti and Moorea"},"content":{"rendered":"<!--themify_builder_content-->\n<div id=\"themify_builder_content-4413\" data-postid=\"4413\" class=\"themify_builder_content themify_builder_content-4413 themify_builder tf_clear\">\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_70l2905 tb_first tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_d3wc055 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_e4gw685   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p style=\"text-align: left;\">\r\n  <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\r\n    In French Polynesia, a sailing canoe outing isn\u2019t just an activity \u2014 it\u2019s a journey through time. It\u2019s a deep immersion into our history, our traditions, and our profound connection with the ocean and the elements.\r\n  <\/span>\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\n  <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\r\n    Want to explore the fenua differently? Come discover traditional Polynesian navigation with Moana Explorer in Arue (and in Taha\u2019a) or with Vaapiti in Moorea. You\u2019ll learn to sail a traditional canoe and master ancestral techniques \u2014 a skill passed down through generations, and the beating heart of our culture. Trust me, it\u2019s an experience you\u2019ll never forget!\r\n  <\/span>\r\n<\/p>\r\n<h2><b>Why go on a sailing canoe excursion?<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p>\r\n  <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\r\n    Sailing in a traditional canoe means reliving the great Polynesian migrations \u2014 those incredible navigators who crossed thousands of kilometers of open ocean. This is more than just a sea outing; it\u2019s a cultural experience where you\u2019ll learn the fundamentals of traditional Polynesian navigation while reconnecting with nature\u2019s elements.\r\n  <\/span>\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\n  <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\r\n    Ready to feel it? Let yourself be guided by Moana Explorer or Vaapiti and discover the magic of the ocean through the eyes of true experts.\r\n  <\/span>\r\n<\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module video -->\n<div  class=\"module module-video tb_c5co770 video-top  \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n                    <div class=\"video-wrap-outer\">\n            <div class=\"video-wrap tf_rel tf_overflow\">\n                                    <noscript><iframe data-no-script src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2tcmGUP8zfg?pip=1&#038;playsinline=1\" allow=\"accelerometer;encrypted-media;gyroscope;picture-in-picture;fullscreen\" class=\"tf_abs tf_w tf_h\"><\/iframe><\/noscript>\n                                <\/div>\n            <!-- \/video-wrap -->\n        <\/div>\n        <!-- \/video-wrap-outer -->\n            <\/div>\n<!-- module plain text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-plain-text tb_v9dx702 \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n    <iframe loading=\"lazy\"\r\n  width=\"267\"\r\n  height=\"476\"\r\n  src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2tcmGUP8zfg\"\r\n  title=\"YouTube video player\"\r\n  frameborder=\"0\"\r\n  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\"\r\n  allowfullscreen\r\n  style=\"display: block; margin: 0 auto; border: none;\">\r\n<\/iframe>\r\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module plain text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_79q2827 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_2 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-2 tb_sh3x828 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_h9vu828   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In French Polynesia, a trip in a sailing canoe is not just an activity, it is a journey through time, a total immersion in our history, our traditions, our deep connection with the ocean and the elements.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want to explore the Fenua in a different way? Come discover traditional Polynesian navigation with Moana Explorer in Arue (and Taha&#8217;a) or with Vaapiti in Moorea. You&#8217;ll learn how to handle a sailing canoe and ancestral techniques, a skill passed down for thousands of years, which is the heart of our culture. And believe me, this experience will stay with you for life!   <\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2><b>Why go on a sailing canoe outing?<br><br><br><\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sailing in a sailing canoe means reliving the history of Polynesian migrations, these exceptional navigators who traveled thousands of kilometers at sea. It&#8217;s a journey that goes far beyond a simple sea trip, it&#8217;s a cultural immersion where you will learn the basics of traditional Polynesian navigation, while connecting with the natural elements.  <\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tu veux ressentir cette sensation ? Laisse-toi guider par Moana Explorer ou Vaapiti et d\u00e9couvre la magie de l\u2019Oc\u00e9an \u00e0 travers les yeux d\u2019experts. <\/span><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-2 tb_hd7y828 last\">\n                    <!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_4k2f828 image-center drop-shadow  tf_mw\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/anoe-tahiti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/PXL_20250315_195358787-1024x576-400x400.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" class=\"wp-post-image wp-image-4723\" title=\"PXL_20250315_195358787\" alt=\"PXL_20250315_195358787\" srcset=\"https:\/\/anoe-tahiti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/PXL_20250315_195358787-1024x576-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/anoe-tahiti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/PXL_20250315_195358787-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/>    \n        <\/div>\n    <!-- \/image-wrap -->\n    \n        <\/div>\n<!-- \/module image --><!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_iqyu828 image-center drop-shadow  tf_mw\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/anoe-tahiti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/22-03-OXB-4715-1024x682-400x400.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" class=\"wp-post-image wp-image-4984\" title=\"22-03-OXB-4715\" alt=\"22-03-OXB-4715\" srcset=\"https:\/\/anoe-tahiti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/22-03-OXB-4715-1024x682-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/anoe-tahiti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/22-03-OXB-4715-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/anoe-tahiti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/22-03-OXB-4715-1024x682-500x500.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/>    \n        <\/div>\n    <!-- \/image-wrap -->\n    \n        <\/div>\n<!-- \/module image -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_e3jj40 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_2 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-2 tb_01u940 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_f7zz40   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p><b style=\"color: #ff9d00; font-size: 2em; letter-spacing: -0.02em;\">Vaapiti in Moorea: A Sailing Outing on a Double-Hull Canoe<\/b><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"p1\">\r\n  <span style=\"font-size: 1em;\">\r\n    Step aboard a traditional double-hull sailing canoe, designed by Captain Rapha\u00ebl, and let the wind guide you. Learn the basics of navigation, explore sandbanks, coral reefs, and motu, swim with rays and sharks, and dive into Moorea\u2019s fascinating legends. \r\n  <\/span>\r\n  <span style=\"font-size: 1em;\">\r\n    This excursion is open to everyone \u2014 no sailing experience required.\r\n  <\/span>\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"font-style: italic; font-size: 1em;\">*Pick-up available (free depending on location)<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"module_column tb-column col4-2 tb_4fvp40 last\" style=\"--tb_bar_color: var(--tb_column_color); --tb_outline_w: 1px; grid-area: col2 \/ col2 \/ col2 \/ col2; margin-left: 0px;\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><b style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 1.3em;\">Available excursions:<\/b><\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n  <li><b style=\"font-size: 1em;\">Half-day tour (duration: 4\u20135h)<\/b><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>> 10,000 XPF\/adult | 6,000 XPF\/child<\/p>\r\n\r\n<div>\r\n  <ul>\r\n    <li><b>Private tour (duration: 4h30\u20135h, extendable)<\/b><\/li>\r\n  <\/ul>\r\n  <p class=\"p1\">\r\n    > From 48,000 XPF<br>\r\n    Tailor-made experience: sailing, fishing, surfing, snorkeling, celebrations&#8230;\r\n  <\/p>\r\n\r\n  <ul>\r\n    <li><b style=\"font-size: 1em;\">Sunset tour (duration: 3h)<\/b><\/li>\r\n  <\/ul>\r\n  <p class=\"p1\">\r\n    > 9,000 XPF\/adult | 5,000 XPF\/child\r\n  <\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"module_column tb-column col4-2 tb_01u940 first\" style=\"margin: 0px; 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Learn the basics of navigation, explore sandbars, reefs, and motu, swim with rays and sharks, and immerse yourself in the fascinating legends of Moorea. <\/span><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 1.3em;\">\ud83d\udea3\u200d\u2642\ufe0f <\/span><b style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 1.3em;\">Excursions available:<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"font-size: 1em;\">\ud83d\udd39 <\/span><b style=\"font-size: 1em;\">Half day (duration: 4-5 hours)<\/b><span style=\"font-size: 1em;\"> <\/span><\/p>\r\n<p>> 10,000F\/adult | 6,000F\/child<\/p>\r\n<div><br><p class=\"p1\">\ud83d\udd39 <b>Private outing (duration: 4.5-5 hours, extendable)<\/b> <\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"font-size: 1em;\"> <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 1em;\">><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 1em;\">From 48,000F<\/span><br><span style=\"font-size: 1em;\">Tailor-made experience: sailing, fishing, surfing, snorkeling, partying&#8230;<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"font-size: 1em;\">\ud83d\udd39 <\/span><b style=\"font-size: 1em;\">Sunset (duration: 3 hours)<\/b><span style=\"font-size: 1em;\"> <\/span><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"font-size: 1em;\">><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 1em;\"> 9,000F\/adult | 5,000F\/child<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">\ud83c\udf0a <b>On board :<\/b><\/p>\r\n<span style=\"font-size: 1em;\">Tasting of local specialties (juices, seasonal fruits)<\/span><br><p class=\"p1\">\ud83d\ude90 <b>Pick-up possible (offered depending on distance)<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Contact : <\/b> vaapiti@gmail.com | <span class=\"s2\">\ud83d\udcde<\/span> +689 87 21 29 95 \/ <span class=\"s2\">\ud83c\udf10<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/vaapiti.com\/\"><span class=\"s3\">vaapiti.com<\/span><\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/div>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_cma2650 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_dgi1650 first\">\n                    <!-- module template_part -->\n<div  class=\"module module-layout-part tb_wo4a594 \">\n    <div class=\"tb_layout_part_wrap tf_w\"><!--themify_builder_content-->\n    <div  class=\"themify_builder_content themify_builder_content-8746 themify_builder not_editable_builder in_the_loop\" data-postid=\"8746\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_gbme926 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_eby6926 first\">\n                    <!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_2jg8926 image-top   tf_mw\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/anoe-tahiti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ondulation-courte-orange.svg\" class=\"wp-post-image wp-image-6588\" title=\"ondulation-courte-orange\" alt=\"ondulation-courte-orange\">    \n        <\/div>\n    <!-- \/image-wrap -->\n    \n        <\/div>\n<!-- \/module image --><!-- module icon -->\n<div  class=\"module module-icon tb_u2fl926  large  icon_vertical \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"module-icon-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<em class=\"tf_box\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t style=\"color:#473a25\"\t\t\t\t\t><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-fas-circle-user\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-circle-user\"><\/use><\/svg><\/em>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Written by : Ruben CHANG<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<!-- \/module icon -->\n<!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_eq14926   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p data-start=\"158\" data-end=\"443\"><strong>About the author<\/strong><br data-start=\"182\" data-end=\"185\" \/>Ruben Chang is passionate about his homeland, his <em>fenua<\/em>, the sounds and stories that move him. Creator of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tahiti-agenda.com\"><em data-start=\"273\" data-end=\"292\">tahiti-agenda.com<\/em><\/a> in 2007 and front-end developer for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.redsoyu.com\">REDSOYU<\/a> agency, he explores the cultures, technologies and stories that link the islands on a daily basis.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<!--\/themify_builder_content--><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module template_part -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n<!--\/themify_builder_content-->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In Tahiti, a sailing canoe trip is not just an activity, it is a journey through time, a total immersion in our history, our traditions and our deep connection with the ocean. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":9459,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[92,107,312,302,324,373],"tags":[82,334,198],"class_list":["post-4413","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-activities","category-activities-en","category-culture-en-2","category-en-famille-en","category-nature-en","category-se-deplacer-sur-place-en-2","tag-culture-en","tag-sports-nautiques-en","tag-tahiti-en","has-post-title","has-post-date","has-post-category","has-post-tag","has-post-comment","has-post-author",""],"aioseo_notices":[],"builder_content":"<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\n \n In French Polynesia, a sailing canoe outing isn\u2019t just an activity \u2014 it\u2019s a journey through time. It\u2019s a deep immersion into our history, our traditions, and our profound connection with the ocean and the elements.\n \n<\/p>\n<p>\n \n Want to explore the fenua differently? Come discover traditional Polynesian navigation with Moana Explorer in Arue (and in Taha\u2019a) or with Vaapiti in Moorea. You\u2019ll learn to sail a traditional canoe and master ancestral techniques \u2014 a skill passed down through generations, and the beating heart of our culture. Trust me, it\u2019s an experience you\u2019ll never forget!\n \n<\/p>\n<h2><b>Why go on a sailing canoe excursion?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>\n \n Sailing in a traditional canoe means reliving the great Polynesian migrations \u2014 those incredible navigators who crossed thousands of kilometers of open ocean. This is more than just a sea outing; it\u2019s a cultural experience where you\u2019ll learn the fundamentals of traditional Polynesian navigation while reconnecting with nature\u2019s elements.\n \n<\/p>\n<p>\n \n Ready to feel it? Let yourself be guided by Moana Explorer or Vaapiti and discover the magic of the ocean through the eyes of true experts.\n \n<\/p>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\"\n width=\"267\"\n height=\"476\"\n src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2tcmGUP8zfg\"\n title=\"YouTube video player\"\n frameborder=\"0\"\n allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\"\n allowfullscreen\n style=\"display: block; margin: 0 auto; border: none;\">\n<\/iframe>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">In French Polynesia, a trip in a sailing canoe is not just an activity, it is a journey through time, a total immersion in our history, our traditions, our deep connection with the ocean and the elements.<\/p>\n<p>Want to explore the Fenua in a different way? Come discover traditional Polynesian navigation with Moana Explorer in Arue (and Taha'a) or with Vaapiti in Moorea. You'll learn how to handle a sailing canoe and ancestral techniques, a skill passed down for thousands of years, which is the heart of our culture. And believe me, this experience will stay with you for life! <\/p>\n<h2><b>Why go on a sailing canoe outing?<br><br><br><\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Sailing in a sailing canoe means reliving the history of Polynesian migrations, these exceptional navigators who traveled thousands of kilometers at sea. It's a journey that goes far beyond a simple sea trip, it's a cultural immersion where you will learn the basics of traditional Polynesian navigation, while connecting with the natural elements. <\/p>\n<p>Tu veux ressentir cette sensation ? Laisse-toi guider par Moana Explorer ou Vaapiti et d\u00e9couvre la magie de l\u2019Oc\u00e9an \u00e0 travers les yeux d\u2019experts. <\/p>\n<img src=\"https:\/\/anoe-tahiti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/PXL_20250315_195358787-1024x576-400x400.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" title=\"PXL_20250315_195358787\" alt=\"PXL_20250315_195358787\" srcset=\"https:\/\/anoe-tahiti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/PXL_20250315_195358787-1024x576-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/anoe-tahiti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/PXL_20250315_195358787-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/>\n<img src=\"https:\/\/anoe-tahiti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/22-03-OXB-4715-1024x682-400x400.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" title=\"22-03-OXB-4715\" alt=\"22-03-OXB-4715\" srcset=\"https:\/\/anoe-tahiti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/22-03-OXB-4715-1024x682-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/anoe-tahiti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/22-03-OXB-4715-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/anoe-tahiti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/22-03-OXB-4715-1024x682-500x500.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/>\n<p><b style=\"color: #ff9d00; font-size: 2em; letter-spacing: -0.02em;\">Vaapiti in Moorea: A Sailing Outing on a Double-Hull Canoe<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\n \n Step aboard a traditional double-hull sailing canoe, designed by Captain Rapha\u00ebl, and let the wind guide you. Learn the basics of navigation, explore sandbanks, coral reefs, and motu, swim with rays and sharks, and dive into Moorea\u2019s fascinating legends. \n \n \n This excursion is open to everyone \u2014 no sailing experience required.\n \n<\/p>\n<p>*Pick-up available (free depending on location)<\/p>\n\u00a0\n<p><b style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 1.3em;\">Available excursions:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n <li><b style=\"font-size: 1em;\">Half-day tour (duration: 4\u20135h)<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>> 10,000 XPF\/adult | 6,000 XPF\/child<\/p>\n <ul>\n <li><b>Private tour (duration: 4h30\u20135h, extendable)<\/b><\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <p>\n > From 48,000 XPF<br>\n Tailor-made experience: sailing, fishing, surfing, snorkeling, celebrations...\n <\/p>\n <ul>\n <li><b style=\"font-size: 1em;\">Sunset tour (duration: 3h)<\/b><\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <p>\n > 9,000 XPF\/adult | 5,000 XPF\/child\n <\/p>\n<img src=\"https:\/\/anoe-tahiti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/vaapiti-1024x768-400x400.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" title=\"vaapiti\" alt=\"vaapiti\" srcset=\"https:\/\/anoe-tahiti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/vaapiti-1024x768-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/anoe-tahiti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/vaapiti-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/>\n<img src=\"https:\/\/anoe-tahiti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/vaapitiii-1024x1024-400x400.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" title=\"vaapitiii\" alt=\"vaapitiii\" srcset=\"https:\/\/anoe-tahiti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/vaapitiii-1024x1024-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/anoe-tahiti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/vaapitiii-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/anoe-tahiti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/vaapitiii-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/anoe-tahiti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/vaapitiii-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/anoe-tahiti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/vaapitiii-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/anoe-tahiti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/vaapitiii.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/anoetahiti\/videos\/1713738449279839?locale=fr_FR\" > Video <\/a>\n<h2><b> <\/b><\/h2>\n<h2><b>Vaapiti in Moorea: a trip in a double sailing canoe <\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Embark on a double-handed sailing canoe, designed by your captain, Rapha\u00ebl, and let the wind carry you away. Learn the basics of navigation, explore sandbars, reefs, and motu, swim with rays and sharks, and immerse yourself in the fascinating legends of Moorea. <\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udea3\u200d\u2642\ufe0f <b style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 1.3em;\">Excursions available:<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udd39 <b style=\"font-size: 1em;\">Half day (duration: 4-5 hours)<\/b> <\/p>\n<p>> 10,000F\/adult | 6,000F\/child<\/p>\n<br><p>\ud83d\udd39 <b>Private outing (duration: 4.5-5 hours, extendable)<\/b> <\/p>\n<p> >From 48,000F<br>Tailor-made experience: sailing, fishing, surfing, snorkeling, partying...<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udd39 <b style=\"font-size: 1em;\">Sunset (duration: 3 hours)<\/b> <\/p>\n<p>> 9,000F\/adult | 5,000F\/child<\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\udf0a <b>On board :<\/b><\/p>\nTasting of local specialties (juices, seasonal fruits)<br><p>\ud83d\ude90 <b>Pick-up possible (offered depending on distance)<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Contact : <\/b> vaapiti@gmail.com | \ud83d\udcde +689 87 21 29 95 \/ \ud83c\udf10 <a href=\"https:\/\/vaapiti.com\/\">vaapiti.com<\/a><\/p>","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/anoe-tahiti.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4413","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/anoe-tahiti.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/anoe-tahiti.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/anoe-tahiti.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/anoe-tahiti.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4413"}],"version-history":[{"count":18,"href":"https:\/\/anoe-tahiti.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4413\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9462,"href":"https:\/\/anoe-tahiti.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4413\/revisions\/9462"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/anoe-tahiti.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9459"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/anoe-tahiti.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4413"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/anoe-tahiti.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4413"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/anoe-tahiti.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4413"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}