Pricing & Payment

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PLEASE NOTE: All deposits for our 2027 trips will be $1000 at this time, with one or two balance payments in the months leading up to the trip. To select the type spot you’d like to reserve, please refer to the schedule below.

Included in the per-person prices below: all meals and drinks, upscale accommodations on a private sailing yacht, 2 amazing swims per day, and all activities. Travel insurance is required.

Not included: optional gratuity for your SwimVacation crew (15-20% is customary).

This trip will have a maximum of 8 guests, and 3 SwimVacation guides.

• Shared Split Stateroom – $7995 pp

• Large Queen Stateroom Double Occupancy - $7995 pp

• Large Queen Stateroom Single Occupancy - $11995 pp

• Standard Queen Stateroom Double Occupancy - $7495 pp

• Standard Queen Stateroom Single Occupancy - $11495 pp

• Small Trip Single Occupancy Rate - $12995 (applies when two single occupancy rooms are already reserved)

Swims

All swims are guided, with at least two SwimVacation staff members swimming with the group, or one watching over us from a standup paddle board or dinghy. We do not race. We tour the underwater sites and have fun. You can go hard, or you can go easy. Elite swimmers will be offered longer swims. Tour locations change every day, depending on weather and the desires of our guests.

Swims are tailored to meet the needs of swimmers with different abilities. With only six swimming guests per trip, two small groups may be formed, and each group may create different goals. Ocean swimming is our passion, and it’s the focus of activity on your SwimVacation. 

Swimming Clinics

The clear waters of the Raiatea will allow us to take videos of your stroke right in the open water during the first 2 days of your trip. On the second or third night we have a video review and collaborative stroke analysis. Optional during the week are lessons on open water swimming techniques such as sighting and navigation, synchro swimming and drafting.

Accommodations

Our vessel will be a large upscale catamaran yacht available to us in Tahiti. Each stateroom is bright and airy and enjoys en suite private bath.

Food & Beverage

Enjoy freshly prepared meals, three times daily. All trips have an open bar, which includes a large selection of beer, wine, liquor, and soft drinks. Water and snacks will be available before, during, and after your swims. Special dietary needs can be accommodated to a certain extent.

Activities

There are lots of possibilities for play in the islands around Raiatea. Snorkeling, stand up paddle boarding, running, hiking, and napping are just a few.

Getting Here

Our trip begins on Sunday, April 18 2025 at noon and ends on Saturday, April 24 2025 at 900 am.

We will be leaving from and returning to the Dream Yacht Charter base in the marina just north of Uturoa on the island of Raiatea.

Plan to fly into Faa’a Airport (PPT) in Papetee on the island of Tahiti. From here, you can book a 45 minute flight to Raiatea (RFP) on either Air Moana or Air Tahiti. Our port of departure will be the marina just north of Uturoa Village, about a 10 minute taxi ride from the airport.

As you plan your travel, remember to stay flexible, be open to adventure and have patience! We are happy to help you plan and book any and all portions of your journey. 

Passport
A valid passport (with an expiration date not less than 6 months after your return is recommended) and a return ticket home is required for all trips to French Polynesia. If you do not have one or need to renew, start now.

Phone/Internet Service
Be sure to switch to an international plan before your trip, or get a Skype account. Internet is challenging in these islands, so be advised that our yacht may or may not have wifi throughout our journey.

Language
The official language spoken in Tahiti and the Society Islands is Tahitian, through French is also used. English is often spoken in tourist and resort areas.

Currency
French Polynesia uses the Pacific Franc (CFP).

Culture & Customs
Please note that women should not wear bathing suits in villages, so be sure to have a cover up or t-shirt and shorts handy when moving among locals.

Electricity
The electrical current in Tahiti is 220V, and the outlets are type E, as in Europe and on our yacht. Please plan to have at least one plug adapter for your stay on island and on our yacht.

Costs not covered by your charter / SwimVacation fee:

Ground Transportation and transfers
 
Gratuity.
At the end of your trip, please consider leaving a gratuity for your guides and boat crew. The customary amount is 15% to 20% of your fare, but this is completely up to you and how much you enjoyed your SwimVacation. 

Insurance
All SwimVacation customers must be self insured for medical and repatriation costs, and for all activities you will pursue on your vacation. Many health insurance policies to not cover costs related to these activities.  For the best rates and options, we recommend www.Insuremytrip.com.

Cancellation Policy. Should you decide to cancel your vacation, the following charges will apply: Cancellations 8 or more weeks prior to start date: retention of 50% of total fees plus handling fee of 3% of total fees; between 8 and 4 weeks: retention of 70% of total fees plus handling fee of 3% of total fees; less than 4 weeks: retention of 100% of total fees. Cancellation by Operator -All trips have a minimum number of 6 guests to run. SwimVacation reserves the right to cancel departures in cases where fewer than 6 guests have registered 12 weeks prior to the trip, or in cases of force majeure or the failure of third parties, including chartered vessels or leased properties, to honor their reservations. In all of these cases all payments received to date by SwimVacation will be refunded. SwimVacation is not responsible for expenses that are incurred in preparation for any cancelled trips, including third party online booking fees, airline tickets, or for costs that are incurred due to airline delays, flight cancellation, or illness.