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SHARING DIVERSITY

The Tahiti Cruise Club [TCC] was created in 2009, and is an
efficient development instrument of the cruise industry in
                     The Islands of Tahiti.

Uniting the main public partners, local government and official
services (tourism authorities, port authority, local communities,
pilot station, chamber of commerce, Ministries, etc.) and the
concerned private companies (cruise shipping agents, shorex
operators, suppliers, etc.), Tahiti Cruise Club’s first objective is to
simplify cruise-operating procedures and operations, and evaluate
all the aspects of the sector within the 5 archipelagoes: receptive,
maintenance, regulation, promotion, supplies, environment and
traffic, etc. Tahiti Cruise Club’s team remains open to any inquiry
regarding options on itineraries and will continue to act as the
facilitator between cruise line partners and the local authorities.

The peaceful and serene Islands of Tahiti are currently in a
dynamic position to continuously improve the quality of their
   services for the development of the cruising business.

       For more information, see www.tahiticruiseclub.com
        Feel free to contact us at tahiticruiseclub@mail.pf
                                                                          ©T. McKenna
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SOUTH PACIFIC HOMEPORT

©Port Autonome de Papeete
CRUISING THE ISLANDS OF TAHITI - Tahiti Cruise Club
TOP 10 REASONS TO CONSIDER
                                   The Islands of Tahiti

                      1.                                               2.
           Since 2011, Tax Exemption                      Since 2011, Refined Procedures
             for Onboard Operations                        for Provisioning and Customs

                      3.                                               4.
      Since 2011, Simplified Tax Structure                  Since 2012, Special Funding
       Overall: One Sole Regressive Tax                    to Develop the Cruise Industry
          Per Passenger, Per Port of Call

                      5.                                               6.
                                                          Just 8 Hours from Los Angeles.
Since 2015, Cruise Ships allowed to Keep Casinos    Turnaround Port Capacity +1,500 Passengers.
Open During Calls either at anchor or berth/wharf

                      7.                                               8.
                                                                The World’s Ideal,
          Peaceful & Serene                           Year-Round Playground for Excursions:
                Navigation Zone                        118 Secluded Islands (5 Archipelagoes)

                      9.                                              10.
             Since 2011, Regulations                     Since 2010, Proven Cooperation
           for Ground Transportation                     Between Private & Public Sectors
CRUISING THE ISLANDS OF TAHITI - Tahiti Cruise Club
CRUISING THE ISLANDS OF TAHITI - Tahiti Cruise Club
ROUNDTRIP CRUISING

             Aranui Cruises                  CUSTOMS FORMALITIES                        SHIP AND SHOREX AGENTS                     FUEL
                                             Passengers must be in possession of a      These professionals are privileged         Refueling procedures are jointly
          Holland America Line               passport valid 6 months after their        partners responsible for the               assured by selected and trained
                                             departure date from French Polynesia.      management of each stopover in its         personnel who apply current
Lindblad Expeditions - National Geographic   Polynesian veterinary and phytosanitary    entirety and remain in permanent           international safety standards.
                                             services comply with the strictest         contact with port authorities.
            Oceania Cruises                  European standards in order to             Maritime agents in Polynesia assure all    CREW MEMBER VISAS
          Paul Gauguin Cruises
                                             guarantee food safety and hygiene by       the related tasks and necessary            From March 1st 2016, crew members
                                             respecting a flawless chain of             formalities: official control, customs,    (sailors, onboard service personnel) on
                  Ponant                     refrigeration measures.                    phytosanitary, fresh water supply,
                                                                                        waste management, designing
                                                                                                                                   vessels operating in French Polynesia
                                                                                                                                   more than 3 successive months do not
             Princess Cruises                CUSTOM CLEARANCE                           excursions and transfers undertaken        require long-stay visas any more.
                                             OF MERCHANDISE                             by cruise passengers.                      For further information, please contact
            WindStar Cruises                 Concerned with simplification and                                                     Tahiti Cruise Club or ship agent.
                                             reduction of administrative formalities,   SUPPLIES
        REGULARY SAIL ROUNDTRIP              all merchandise custom clearance           In order to respond to the needs of        PILOTAGE
               FROM TAHITI                   steps are assured by maritime agents in    cruise passengers of different             Piloting in the Port of Papeete is
               PERFORMING                    partnership with a network of different    nationalities, containers of foodstuffs    mandatory for vessels more than
     FULL PASSENGERS TURNAROUNDS.            participants (forwarding agents, customs   are unloaded daily originating from        40 meters long and for vessels longer
                                             agents, phytosanitary agents, etc.).       the United States, New Zealand,            than 90 meters in the ports, harbors
                                             A transhipment statute concerning          Europe and Asia guaranteeing a             and lagoons of the islands of Tahiti,
                                             the storage of foodstuffs was adopted      constant supply. Complementing             Moorea, Huahine, Raiatea, Taha’a,
                                             in 2008, improving and simplifying         these imported products, cruise            Bora Bora and Rangiroa. It is not
                                             customs procedures.                        companies have the possibility of          mandatory in the other ports and
                                                                                        ordering fresh, flavorful local fish and   harbors of French Polynesia but pilots
                                                                                        agricultural products from local           may be asked to perform this service
                                                                                        suppliers (fruits, vegetables, etc.).      and can help designing itineraries.
CRUISING THE ISLANDS OF TAHITI - Tahiti Cruise Club
The Islands of Tahiti cover an ocean surface as wide as the size
of Europe which means nearly 5 millions square kilometers. In
order to maintain a permanent link with supply and
equipment sources, The Islands of Tahiti are regulary served by
the largest cargo ships calling which in the Port of Papeete.

Thanks to 8 international airline companies offering
weekly connections to the largest cities (Paris, Los Angeles,
San Francisco, Hawaii, Sydney, Santiago del Chile, Tokyo,
Auckland...) The Islands of Tahiti now have a first rate
airline service available, throughTahiti-Faa’a International
Airport, in constant expansion and located only 5 km from
                     the Port terminal.

                                                                   The Islands of Tahiti are in the same time zone as Hawaii,
                                                                   and the same International Date Line as North America.
CRUISING THE ISLANDS OF TAHITI - Tahiti Cruise Club
DISTANCES*                                                                                                                                                                                           IN THE PACIFIC**

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             STATE Island/City                                 to Tahiti
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             AM. SAMOA Pago Pago                                  1236

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    MANGAREVA Rikitea
                                                                                                                                                           BORA BORA Vaitape

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        NUKU HIVA Taiohae
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             AUSTRALIA Brisbane                                   3234

                                                                                                                                                                                                 FAKARAVA Rotoava
                                                        MOOREA Opunohu

                                                                                                                                                                               RANGIROA Tiputa
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             AUSTRALIA Melbourne                                  3691

                                                                                                                                          TAHA’A Haamene
                                                                                                                         TAHA’A Tapuamu

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            HIVA OA Atuona
                                                                                                        RAIATEA Uturoa
                                        MOOREA Paopao

                                                                         HUAHINE Maroe

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             AUSTRALIA Sydney                                     3308
                       TAHITI Papeete

                                                                                         HUAHINE Fare

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             CALIFORNIA Los Angeles                               3571
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             CALIFORNIA San Diego                                 3554
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             CALIFORNIA San Francisco                             3663
 ISLAND Port of Call                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         CHILE Easter Island                                  2310
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             COOK ISLANDS Avarua                                   618
TAHITI Papeete                -               16               20              93            103             117              133              121                152                200               240 895                                  760               775
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             ECUADOR Galapagos                                    1560
MOOREA Paopao                16                -                4              80             90             103              117              105                136                210               255 905                                  770               785        FIJI Levuka                                          1831
MOOREA Opunohu               20                4                -              78             88             102              116              107                136                208                 -    -                                   -                 -        FIJI Suva                                            1838
HUAHINE Maroe             93               80               78                  -             10              34               55               31                 58                230               305 985                                  795               820        HAWAII Honolulu                                      2381
HUAHINE Fare             103               90               88               10                -              24               45               24                 51                  -                 -    -                                   -                 -        HAWAII Midway Atoll                                  3190
RAIATEA Uturoa           117              103              102               34               24               -               11                6                 30                250               330 1005                                 825               840        KGD TONGA Nuku‘alofa                                 1468
TAHA’A Tapuamu           133              117              116               55               45          11                    -               11                 26                  -                 -    -                                   -                 -        MEXICO Acapulco                                      3595
TAHA’A Haamene           121              105              107               31               24           6                    11               -                 30                  -                 -    -                                   -                 -        MICRONESIA Pohnpei                                   3430
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             NEW CALEDONIA Noumea                                 2497
BORA BORA Vaitape        152              136              136               58               51          30                    26               30                 -                275               360 1040                                 830               855
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             NEW ZEALAND Auckland                                 2216
RANGIROA Tiputa          200              210              208              230                -         250                     -                -          275                       -               130 875                                  570               595
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             NEW ZEALAND Wellington                               2348
FAKARAVA Rotoava         240              255                -              305                -         330                     -                -          360                   130                   - 750                                  540               550        PERU Paita                                           4082
MANGAREVA Rikitea        895              905                -              985                -        1005                     -                -         1040                   875                750     -                                 890               830        REP. KIRIBATI Kirimati                               1266
NUKU HIVA Taiohae        760              770                -              795                -         825                     -                -          830                   570 540 890                                                    -                90        SAMOA Apia                                           1301
HIVA OA Atuona           775              785                -              820                -         840                     -                -          855                   595 550 830                                                   90                 -        VANUATU Port Vila                                    2520

*in Nautical Miles                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           **Distances between Tahiti and other Pacific Ports in Nautical Miles
CRUISING THE ISLANDS OF TAHITI - Tahiti Cruise Club
SHIPS AND COMPANIES WHO CRUISED
                 The Islands of Tahiti
                                 OVER THE LAST 3 YEARS

      AIDA CRUISES                       HAPAG LLOYD                             PEACE BOAT
          AIDAcara                 Bremen | Columbus 2 | Europa                    Ocean Dream
                                       Europa 2 | Hanseatic
  CARNIVAL CRUISES                                                            PHOENIX REISEN
       Carnival Legend            HOLLAND AMERICA LINE                          Albatros | Artania
                                       Amsterdam | Maasdam
  CELEBRITY CRUISES                                                                 PONANT
                                            Westerdam
     Millenium | Solstice                                                     Austral | Boreal | Soleal
    COSTA CROCIERE                ISLAND ESCAPE CRUISES                      PRINCESS CRUISES
                                            Island Passage
     Atlantica | Luminoza                                                 Crown Princess | Dawn Princess
     CPTM CRUISES                     JAPAN CRUISE LINE                  Emerald Princess | Golden Princess
                                             Pacific Venus                 Pacific Princess | Sea Princess
     Aranui 3 | Aranui 5
                                                                                    Sun Princess
  CRUISE & MARITIME               LINDBLAD EXPEDITIONS
      VOYAGES                     NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC                       REGENT SEVEN SEAS
       Astor | Magellan
                                                Orion                            CRUISES
                                                                                Mariner | Navigator
   CRYSTAL CRUISES                    NOBLE CALEDONIA
          Symphony
                                           Caledonian Sky                    ROYAL CARRIBEAN
                                          NORWEGIAN                           INTERNATIONAL
      CUNARD LINE                                                               Radiance of the seas
Queen Elisabeth | Queen Mary 2
                                          CRUISE LINE
       Queen Victoria
                                           Norwegian Jewel                SEABOURN CRUISE LINE
                                                                                 Odyssey | Sojourn
      FRED.OLSEN                      OCEANIA CRUISES
      CRUISE LINES                Marina | Insignia | Regatta | Sirena       SILVERSEA CRUISES
                                                                          Silver Explorer | Silver Whisper
         Black Watch                      P&O CRUISES
  HAUMANA CRUISES                              Arcadia                   VIKING OCEAN CRUISES
                                                                                    Viking Sun
          Haumana                 PAUL GAUGUIN CRUISES
                                             Paul Gauguin                   WINDSTAR CRUISES
                                                                                    Wind Spirit
In 2018:

                                               24 cruise lines
                                                 35 ships

                                            130 turnarounds
                                                  in Tahiti

                    +86%

                                                                   +101%
                     The Islands Of Tahiti                          The Islands Of Tahiti
                 Calls Evolution 2012 | 2018                  Passengers Evolution 2012 | 2018

                        Port of Papeete                          French Polynesian Ports of call
               Passengers Evolution 2012 | 2016                      Cruise activities 2018
©G. Le Bacon
TAHITI                                                          MOOREA

                Calls Evolution 2012 | 2018                                         Calls Evolution 2012 | 2018

  • Max LOA: 350 meters
  • 3 piers available Papeete downtown                               • Max LOA: 300 meters
  • International Airport (-5 km) & general stores                   • 2 different bays (anchorage)
  • Fuel, fresh water, sludge, provisioning                          • Multi-daily links to Papeete, ferry exchanges
  • New stopover location on the Tahiti Iti peninsula

EXCITMENT: Shop along the waterfront and visit Papeete’s
Public Market.                                                     EXCITMENT: Explore Moorea’s liquid playground of warm
EXPLORATION: Venture to the island’s unspoiled interior            lagoon waters by snorkeling, jetskiing, diving, or kayaking.
or explore the beautiful coastline by 4x4 excursion, guided        EXPLORATION: Journey to the historic sites hidden under
nature hikes, escorted tour, or rental car.                        a canopy of lush forest or visit one of the many shops featuring
DISCOVERY: Explore the lagoon waters by diving,                    famous “Made in Moorea” products.
snorkeling, sailing, deep-sea fishing, or on a guided catamaran    DISCOVERY: Stroll along the peaceful circle-island road
day tour.                                                          dotted with fruit-tasting stops, pineapple fields, quiet beaches,
RELAXATION: Unwind at one of the many beachside                    and unique shopping experiences.
resorts featuring luxurious spas.                                  RELAXATION: Sunbathe in the peaceful setting of public
ENJOYMENT: Be dazzled at one of spectacular shows or               beaches.
                                                                                                                                       ©G. Le Bacon
indulge in one of the many culinary treats Papeete has to offer,   ENJOYMENT: Tee off at the Jack Nicklaus designed
such as the waterfront roulettes in Vai’ete Square.                championship golf course.
BORA BORA

               Calls Evolution 2012 | 2018

 • Max LOA: 300 meters / max draft 8.6m (28 ft)
 • Anchorage
 • Airport (multi daily links to Papeete)
 • Luxury stores

EXCITMENT: Navigate the lagoon by outrigger canoe,
powerboat, jet ski, or stand-up paddle board or simply catch
a dramatic sunset.
EXPLORATION: Be captivated by the panoramic
mountain overlooks found by hiking or 4x4 guided excursions.
DISCOVERY: Explore the seemingly neon-lit turquoise
lagoon waters with endless days of snorkeling and diving.
RELAXATION: Immerse yourself in the natural ambience of
the resorts with Polynesian spas and gourmet restaurants.
ENJOYMENT: Discover the island’s unique shopping
experience, including local and international art, Tahitian
Cultured pearls, perfumes, monoi oil, and handcrafts.
HUAHINE                                           RAIATEA & TAHA’A

                Calls Evolution 2012 | 2018                                      Calls Evolution 2012 | 2018

                                                                  • Max LOA: 300 meters /Max draft alongside: 8.6m
  • Max LOA: 250 meters                                           • 1 pier downtown (Uturoa)
  • 2 different bays (anchorage)                                  • Fresh water up to 500t./day (Uturoa)
  • Airport (multi daily links to Papeete)                        • UNESCO World Heritage Site
                                                                  • Circular scenic cruises (3h.) in the same lagoon

                                                                EXCITMENT: Journey to the UNESCO World Heritage
                                                                sacred complex of Taputapuatea or canoe down the Faaroa
                                                                River.
EXCITMENT: Catch a wave with an expert, local surfer.           DISCOVERY: Venture to pearl farms and vanilla
Be amazed by restored ancient royal sites by taking an          plantations. Hike and explore the Mt. Tapioi scenic view.
archaeological tour by foot, bus or horseback.                  RELAXATION: Escape to some of the most sought-after
DISCOVERY: Explore the underwater world by diving the           sailing waters in the world.
less discovered sites and reef passes or stay above the water   ENJOYMENT: Indulge in the serenity of the day on your
and be enchanted by vanilla farms and charming villages.        own tiny private island. Both Raiatea and Taha’a are enjoyable
RELAXATION: Unwind in the serene setting of a private           islands to explore. By car or bus tour, drive along the quiet
and beautiful resort.                                           circle-island roads and stop at the villages and peaceful shores.
ENJOYMENT: Take advantage of the clear lagoon waters by         By boat, cruise within deep bays dotted with pearl farms or         ©G. Le Bacon

snorkeling, boating, deep-sea fishing and jetskiing.            come ashore on a tiny motu.
NUKU HIVA

                 Calls Evolution 2012 | 2018

  • Max LOA: 300 meters
  • Anchorage
  • Airport (many links to Papeete)

EXCITMENT: Venture into the tropical forests by
horseback. Journey to the high mountains, remote beaches,
hidden waterfalls, and jungle-like forests by a 4x4 safari truck.
DISCOVERY: Explore the archaeological sites of stone tiki,
ancient dwellings, and pertroglyphs.
RELAXATION: Lounge in the peaceful ambience or indulge
the delicious cuisine of the simple, yet elegant lodges set
within the hillsides overlooking the bays.
ENJOYMENT: Shop for carvings, tapa cloth, and sculptures
                                                                    ©T. Zysman

in tiny studios and craft centers.
RANGIROA                                                                         FAKARAVA

                Calls Evolution 2012 | 2018                                                      Calls Evolution 2012 | 2018

  • Max LOA: 250 meters                                                            • Max LOA: 300 meters
  • Anchorage inside the atoll                                                     • Anchorage inside the atoll
  • Airport (daily links to Papeete)                                               • UNESCO Biosphere reserve

Each atoll is a delicate band of palm-laden coral beaches and
motu surrounding a lagoon with water so clear, it seems                          The lagoon is the second largest in French Polynesia after
infinite. Only a few feet in elevation, these seemingly lost                     Rangiroa and is rich with life below and above the surface.
atolls are dotted with tiny villages where simple Polynesian                     So pure is the environment here that Fakarava and five
life welcomes romantics and divers alike.                                        surrounding atolls are one of the protected areas in the world
Diving in the Atolls: To “shoot the pass” is to experience what                  network of UNESCO Biosphere Reserves.
many have called “the world’s greatest adrenaline rush!”                         As a reserve, local communities are actively involved in
Divers, snorkelers, and even those aboard a glass-bottom boat                    governance, management, research, education, training and
                                                                  ©G. Le Bacon

are carried in a rush of water between the ocean and lagoon                      monitoring which promotes both socio-economic
surrounded by seemingly millions of fish.                                        development and biodiversity conservation.
CRUISE CALENDAR

Check out @ tahiticruiseclub.com

Tahiti Cruise Club and Tahiti Tourisme have developed
 a cruise calendar, with an overview of cruise calls to
                 The Islands of Tahiti.

        Ask Tahiti Cruise Club to obtain your
            own private access code at:
             tahiticruiseclub@mail.pf
PAPEETE PORT AUTHORITY                                               THE FUTURE

The Port of Papeete can accommodate up to 3 cruise ships
simultaneously, 300 meters long at North Pier, and 350 meters
                     long at South Pier.

The Port is ideally located since ships directly land in the
centre of Papeete where most of the cultural and tourist
attractions are: the Market Place, the handicraft Centre, the
                  Cathedral and Vaiete Place.

Since May 2015, cruise ships passengers enjoy the promenade
      between the wharves and the gardens of Paofa’i.

Pricing applicable to cruise ships are accessible on Papeete
      Port Authorities’ website at www.portdepapeete.pf
Special discounts on docking and tugs services can be applied
depending on the number of calls operated in a 12-months
                           period.

                  PORT SECURITY ZONE
The Papeete Port Authority applies security procedures imposed
by the International ISPS code within the scope of vessel
security as well as passengers during calls in the different ports
of French Polynesia. Access to the cruise ship pier in Papeete
is restricted. Scrupulous respect of the ISPS code is one of the
                   port authorities’ priorities.
Tetra & Stanley Vota architects decided to pursue the          The attractiveness of Vaiete Square will be kept up. The
                  extension of the infrastructures already implemented on the    Roulottes (local food trucks) will be stationed at their usual

CRUISE TERMINAL
                  Seafront. They wish to continue what was already carried out   places. All without disrupting the square's activities, in
                  from the Paofai Gardens to Papeete's Maritime Terminal.        particular late night dining. A fare pote'e will be built in the
                  A Polynesian frieze will decorate this 2,600 square metre      garden for promoting handicrafts and the Mamas' works.
                  building made from tropical wood. Elements from the
                  Polynesian arts will also be added to other parts of the       The public transport hub will be situated under the
                     construction (under the ceiling and on the footbridge).     footbridge, in the shade. A canopy will protect a walking trail
                                                                                 alongside the Terminal building: everything was designed to
                                                                                 allow maximum air and light circulation. The ventilation will
                                                                                 mainly be natural. The interior and the exterior of the
                                                                                 building will be vegetated to cool it down. The roof, for its
                                                                                 part, will integrate solar collectors to supply some of the
                                                                                                       Terminal's needs.

                                                                                 The luggage deposit room is also due to serve for multiple
                                                                                 purposes, and it could, for instance, welcome the workshops
                                                                                 when outside the presence of ships. Cruise liners currently sit
                                                                                               at our docks only 60 days yearly.

                                                                                 Installed at 5 meters above ground, the terrace will offer a
                                                                                 splendid view on the sea. On the same floor: a restaurant and
                                                                                 a lounge area. An office of the Tourist Office will also take its
                                                                                                      place on this floor.

                                                                                 Re-scaled, this Terminal will accommodate large cruise ships
                                                                                 (2,000 passengers) and will be capable of handling the traffic
                                                                                             of three cruise ships simultaneously.

                                                                                 Passengers will enjoy a wide range of services within the
                                                                                 Terminal, including free Wifi. A waiting room and a luggage
                                                                                 deposit room will be available to them for few hours during
                                                                                     which they sometimes have to wait for their flights.

                                                                                 This Terminal will be the most modern of all of the South
                                                                                 Pacific island countries (besides Australia and New Zealand).
                                                                                 Construction work, which started at this second semester
                                                                                 2018, represents an investment of US $18,000,000 and the
                                                                                 future Papeete cruise terminal will be operational by 2021.
TAHITI AIRPORT
                                                                                                  AIR TAHITI NUI
             AUTHORITY

The Tahiti-Faa’a International Airport has a turn-around                              Headquartered in Papeete, Air Tahiti Nui operates five A340-
capacity of more than 2,000 passengers per day (300 pax: 1 hour                       300 aircraft from its Tahiti base to Auckland, New Zealand,
process on arrival/ 2 hour 30 process on departure). “Aéroport de                                 Tokyo, Japan, Paris and Los Angeles.
Tahiti – ADT” is the administrator of the first 4 French
       Polynesian airports hosting 1.7 million passengers.                            It code shares with a number of carriers including American
                                                                                      Airlines, Air Calin, Air France, Air New Zealand, Japan Air
The company was entrusted with the airport management for a                           Lines, Qantas and the SNCF rail system in France to thirty
period of 30 years. Real South Pacific hub, open 24/7 on the                                             seven additional cities.
optimum fire-security level, Tahiti’s airport offers all the
advantages without stopping. Fitted with a tarmac of 4 jumbo-                         During the 2017 APEX Awards, held in Los Angeles late
jets and 3 check-in areas, the current terminal amenities enable                      September, Air Tahiti Nui was awarded 4 stars in the “MAJOR
the processing of 3 international departures and 2 arrivals at a                      REGIONAL” category. By receiving this 4-star rating, Air
time. With a view to continuous performance and improvement                           Tahiti Nui demonstrates continued growth in the areas of
to constantly upscale the guests’ airport experience, ADT has                         innovation, quality, and excellence. The airline unveiled a
                  invested up to $44 million.                                         $17 million cabin reconfiguration and new entertainment
                                                                                      system on board its fleet of Airbus A340-300 aircrafts in 2014.
The recent tarmac and international hall refursbishment
increases the welcoming airport capacity. The delivery of the                         The airline announced it finalized an order for four 787–9
new restaurant represents the first step to a new, larger hall, more                  Dreamliners, which will go into service in 2018/19 to coincide
pleasant, modern and comfortable in a warm traditional                                with the airline’s 20th anniversary. The actual four-engine
                   Polynesian atmosphere.                                             configuration allows for maximum efficiency while surpassing
                                                                                      twin-engine limitations on trans-oceanic flights. Regular
                                                                                      flights arriving on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thurdays,
                                                                                                     Saturdays, Sundays in Papeete.
                                                                       ©G. Le Bacon
FRENCH POLYNESIA                                                                          THE REGIONAL
           AUTHORITIES                                                                             COOPERATION

As a continuation of the 2015-2020 Tourism Development                                Tahiti is one of the proud founder members of she South Pacific
Strategy, the country is pursuing the sectoral structuring of the                     Cruise Alliance | SPCA. It is a necessity to choose a regional
cruise activities. Indeed, Ministry of Tourism wished to set up a                     integration as a strategic axis for the development of the cruise
steering committee to elaborate, coordinate and evaluate the                          industry. The first objectives of South Pacific Cruise Alliance’s
deployment of a strategic plan to develop the cruise activity in                      creation are to attract the ship-owners’ attention and offer a
French Polynesia. In view of the development challenges facing                        logical navigation zone in the South Pacific region, to reveal the
the 15 concerned islands, significant spill-over effects of this                      financial visibility of Pacific itineraries, and demonstrate the
activity in the tourist industry and, more broadly, in the country’s                      variety of guests’ experiences with operational suppliers.
economy and the challenging expectations of cruise lines,
                a transversal approach is necessary.                                  Other aspects are also conditional on this regional cooperation
                                                                                      (crew members’ replacement, technical supplies, tax
This committee brings together several Ministries, the Assembly                       harmonization). A common information platform about each
of French Polynesia, the Syndicate for the Promotion of                               country member’s progress on these matters could notoriously
Municipalities, the Port Authority of Papeete, Airport Authorities,                   improve our relationship with important cruise lines.
            Tahiti Tourism, and the Tahiti Cruise Club.                               In 2011, during the Seatrade Cruise Shipping Global in
The six axes of the strategy, which some 50 actions are included,                     Miami, 6 destinations of the South Pacific region
are: maritime structuring, infrastructure, regulatory framework,                      formalised the international association. The SPCA’s
statistical monitoring, organization of hosting, promotion and                        founder members are American Samoa, Cook Islands, Fiji,
             relationship to international shipowners.                                Kingdom of Tonga, the Tahiti Cruise Club and Samoa.
                                                                                              In 2014, Pitcairn Islands joined the SPCA.
In the continuation of the new infrastructures, financed by the
“Cruise tourism development funds” and part of a global                               Since 2013, the South Pacific Tourism Organisation and
enhancement program to the shore side reception areas for                             Cruise New Zeland have developed partnerships with SPCA
cruise passengers, on Moorea, Hiva Oa and Tahiti, in Papeete                          and participated in the first South Pacific Cruise Forum,
with the cruise terminal, and on the peninsula by opening a                                            held in Tahiti in 2015.
brand new port of call for small ships, the authorities are
considering new developments for Raiatea, Bora Bora and
                                                                       ©G. Le Bacon

                      Fakarava by 2020.
UTUROA RAIATEA PORT OF CALL

                              ©Matarai
with the support of:

             Active Members                                                                                                  Regular Members

                                                                                                        CMA-CGM Papeete                AMFU                     PST
The Commune of Papeete      The Chamber of commerce                                                      Maritime Agency           Maritime Agency        Maritime Agency
                               of French Polynesia

                                                                                                               TSMA                  AMI Tahiti            Bolloré Logistics
     Air Tahiti Nui           Paul Gauguin Cruises                                                        Maritime Agency          Maritime Agency        Custom & Freight
                             Pacific Maritime Agency                                                                                                          forwarder

                                                                                                       Total Polynesia - STDO CPTM Aranui Cruises    Tahiti Nui Travel
                                                                                                              Bunkering         Cruise company    Shore Escursion Agency

Pilote Station of Papeete
       Te Ara Tai
                            The commune of Huahine                                                                                                TMSL
                                                                                                                      Pacific Petroleum     TMSL Tahiti Maritime
                                                                                                                         Bunkering           Service Logistique

                                                       ©2018 Tahiti Tourisme/Tahiti Cruise Club
                                                             Editor: B. Gilroy/Tahiti Cruise Club
                                                        Translation: N. Bourgoin/Tahiti Tourisme
                                                                 Contact: tahiticruiseclub@mail.pf
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  Uturoa Centre Ville            The commune                                                             Bora Bora Activites                              Aéroport de Tahiti
 Commerce Association             of Moorea                                                          Shore Excursion Association                          Airport Authority
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                                           There are many sides to The Islands of Tahiti. Yet they are
                                           all connected by Mana. Mana is a life force and spirit that
                                             surrounds us. You can see it. Touch it. Taste it. Feel it.
TAHITI CRUISE MANUAL 2014                    And from the moment you arrive, you will understand
                                                          why we say our Islands are.

                                                 To discover Mana for yourself, visit Tahiti Tourisme.org
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