French Polynesia Master

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Boat

French Polynesia Master is an amazing liveaboard built during 2015 - 2016, and launched in late december 2016. The build was overseen by the experienced yacht building team of Siren Fleet, Jan & Frank Van Der Linde. It is a 42.6 meters long, 10 meters wide professional dive liveaboard, cruises at 11 knots, it has 110v and 220v power with US plugs onboard.

French Polynesia Master‘s communal relaxation areas are split between the main deck and upper decks, comprising of a spacious indoor lounge/dining area, camera set up station, guest storage drawers, lounge bar with comfortable bench seating, as well as plasma screen TV, music system, library.

There are also shaded outdoor lounging lounge area to the rear of the upper deck with more comfortable seating. Finally, for those who enjoy the sun, there is a sun deck deck on the upper level with to jacuzzi’s where you can literally soak up the stunning views of the French Polynesian islands.

Onboard, the chef offer a choice of international and local cuisine, all meals are served in buffet style. In between the meals, there is always some tasty treats for you to pick up. If you have any special dietary requirements, please let our booking agents know, so we can put an note for you.

There is a range of fruit juices, balck/green herbal teas, carbonated soft drinks available any time of the day, as well as instant and freshly brewed coffee. Guests may also select beer, wine or spirit from the cocktail bar for an additional fee, in accordace with local law, we have a "Ship-Only" bar policy.

French Polynesia Master also has a dedicated shaded diving deck, with individual set up station, under bench storage for masks, fins and other personal items. A central camera table can be used to store prepared equipment ahead of the dive, with dedicated rinse tanks provided. There is also an deck shower hoses.

Cabin

French Polynesia Master has 13 comfortable guest cabins, it can accomodate up to 25 guests per trip:

All cabins have en-suite bathroom, wall fan, A/C, storage area, safety box, bathrobes, hiardryer, shower gel, US plug outlet etc.

1 Single Premium Cabin (# 8):
Located on the upper deck, this is the only single cabin onboard, comes with a double bed, seaview windows.

5 Premium Cabins (# 9, 10, 11, 12, 13):
Located on the upper deck, each cabin comes with two single beds side by side upon request, it can be converted into one king size double bed, seaview windows.

2 Standard Cabins (# 6, 7):
Located on the main deck, each cabin comes with two single beds side by side upon request, it can be converted into one king size double bed, seaview windows.

2 Standard Cabins (# 1, 2):
Located on the lower deck, each cabin comes with two single beds side by side, upon request, it can be converted into one king size double bed, portholes.

3 Standard Cabins (# 3 - 5):
Located on the lower deck, each cabin comes with two single beds side by side, portholes.

Diving

• 4 dives per day, depending on conditions and route.
• No dive on the embarkation and disembarkation day.
• Only 1 - 2 dives will be provided on the last diving day.
• All diving will provide experienced guide to lead the dive.

Other Informations

• Nitrox：Available with additional charge
• 15L Tanks：Available with additional charge
• REBREATHER Dive：Not available at the moment
• Technical Dive：Not available at the moment
• Dive Equipment Rental：Available with additional charge
• Dive insurance：Divers must have valid dive insurance
• Wi-Fi Internet ：Available with additional charge
• Laundry Service：Available with additional charge
• Massage Service：Available with additional charge
• Payment on board：Cash (EUR/USD) or credit card
• Crew Number：16, include 4 - 5 dive guides

On a typical day we offer up to 4 day dives however the 4th day dive may be substituted for a night dive when the boat is anchored within a lagoon. A 7-night itinerary provides for between 18-20 dives, whilst during our 10 night itineraries, up to 30 dives will be possible.

The diving day aboard the French Polynesia Master is scheduled as follows:
Light Breakfast followed by a briefing and Dive 1.
Full Breakfast, relaxation period, briefing and Dive 2.
Lunch, relaxation period, briefing and Dive 3.
Snack relaxation period, briefing and Dive 4, where possible. Dinner. Guests may also take the opportunity to visit the islands and walk upon the pristine beaches.

Our diving itineraries take you through the Tuamotu Island chain, from Rangiroa to Fakarava, with a choice of 7 or 10 night safaris between these two hot spots, as well as a Fakarava-Fakarava 7-night loop which maximises the time spent in this area. Dive sites are typically channel or “Pass” dives and the route planning for each trip is highly dependent upon the incoming and out-going tides for each island. We dive the optimum tide for each site to bring you the ultimate in pelagic fish action. Strong currents to be expected and it is therefore recommended divers have experience beyond beginner level to ensure maximum enjoyment. Dive sites also include outer reefs, plateaus and coral gardens found with the lagoon, where currents are less intense and many smaller creatures can be found.

Water temperatures throughout the year range from 24-28°C (60-82°F), with January-March being the warmest months and July-November the coolest. The cooler waters bring forth migrating humpback whales and the spawning of marbled groupers, with June/July being the optimum time to see them in large numbers.

Getting there and away…
The French Polynesia Master embarks and disembarks at Fakarava Airport. Take your international flight into and out of Fa’a’ā International Airport in Tahiti and that if possible you arrive in French Polynesia 1 day before cruise departure so you‟re well rested before the start of the cruise. There are 6-7 flights per week between Tahiti and Fakarava (depending on the season), which are only around 1 hour in duration. Disembarkation at the end of the cruise will be just before 10am. If you are not remaining in French Polynesia for additional nights after your cruise, please allow plenty of time for the transfer to the airport and for check-in

Staying there…
The local currency in French Polynesia is the French Pacific Franc (CFP). The following forms of payment are accepted: all legal bank notes, international credit cards and traveller’s check. The international banks with foreign exchange offices on Tahiti and the most frequently visited islands are the Bank of Tahiti, the Bank of Polynesia and Socredo. International hotels also provide this service but be careful: some atolls and islands in the Austral and Gambier group have no banking facilities.

Climate and weather…
Climate in French Polynesia is tropical, but moderate. Very humid. The average ambient temperature is 27°C (80°F). Summer is from November through April, with a warmer and more humid climate and winter is from May through October, when the climate is slightly cooler and drier.

Must I spend an additional night in Tahiti either side of my liveaboard trip?
We recommend guests spend an additional night 1 day before cruise departure so you’re well rested before the start of the cruise. There are daily domestic flights between Tahiti and Rangiroa and 6-7 times per week between Tahiti and Fakarava (depending on the season), which are only around 1 hour in duration. Disembarkation at the end of the cruise will be just before 10am. If you are not remaining in French Polynesia for additional nights after your cruise, please allow plenty of time for the transfer to the airport and for check-in.