Boat rental & yacht charter in French Polynesia

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133 boats available in French Polynesia

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Edouard
September 2024
The Leeward Islands are a true paradise on earth! A week sailing and swimming in crystal clear waters while discovering the local flora and fauna.
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Paul
June 2024
Bora Bora is inevitable but only owes it to its lagoon. Tahaa and its wonders was one of our favorite places with the manta ray washing station, its pearl grove and its vanilla plantations a joy.
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Timon
Timon
Traveled in May 2026 · 2 people · 5 days
An amazing trip! David put us in contact with Clara who was an amazing captain and booking and discussing the boat and trip with them was a pleasure
Jesper
Jesper
Traveled in March 2026 · 5 people · 10 days
What a fantastic adventure we had with Clara and L’Etoile! We had the pleasure of sailing 10 days with l’Etoile, experiencing Huahine, Raiatea, Taha’a and Bora Bora from the deck. Our Skipper, Clara, was such a pleasure to sail with. She went above and beyond to meet our wishes, booked all the sights and restaurants/roulottes we decided to go for, and took us to and from the shore whenever needed. On top of that, she was so lovely with our kids that continue to talk about her and all the things they did with her. She also taught us some sailing and included us in all the maneuvers and sail hoistings that are necessary on a sailing boat. We had a fantastic time on Clara’s boat and would recommend anyone that wants to try real sailing in French Polynesia to go with L’Etoile.
Filip
Filip
Traveled in March 2026 · 4 people · 10 days
We really enjoyed the whole trip. At first, I was a bit worried about what it would be like sailing with the owner of the boat—whether we’d get along, etc. But it turned out to be perfect. Hakim was very patient and dedicated, and a big advantage was that he showed us amazing places since he knows this area perfectly. It was much easier than trying to discover everything on our own. He also arranged things like scooter rentals for us on the islands. I highly recommend it to everyone—and Hakim, thanks again.
Neil
Neil
Traveled in February 2026 · 2 people · 1 days
Our experience with Thibaut was a wonderful time and too short, but we were on a schedule at the end of our 50th anniversary celebration and had to get at least one sail in with a local traditional Wharram Cat owner. He brought some very tasty fruits and juice to keep us refreshed as we toured around the lagoon, enjoying the sun go down. We shared sailing stories and boats we've enjoyed in the past. I hope we get a chance to sail together longer in the future. Our thanks for a lovely final taste of Tahiti before flying home. Highly recommend for a nice genuine knowledgeable experience.
Hamish
Hamish
Traveled in August 2025 · 4 people · 1 week
The team at Sunsail were exceptional. Everything was very well organised and the boat in excellent condition. There were a few small issues with the boat, but the land team led by Sophie were fantastic. We really enjoyed the sailing in the area and we are sad to leave.
David
David
Traveled in June 2025 · 3 people · 1 week
Our family of three had an amazing week with David on the beautiful and modern catamaran Tiva. The itinerary was full of the best activities around the four islands we visited. David is very knowledgeable about the islands and is an experienced captain. He and his crew are very friendly and David is an exceptional chef. We highly recommend David, Tiva and the Leeward islands!
Rajuan
Rajuan
Traveled in May 2025 · 7 people · 1 days
Thibaut was an amazing captain who ensured we had a sublime experience. He went over and above and even facilitated a volleyball game in the middle of the Pacific Ocean! If you are looking for great time with sun and fun, book here. Thanks Thibaut! 10/10
Carrie
Carrie
Traveled in March 2025 · 4 people · 2 days
Our trip with David was fantastic. The boat was very comfortable for our family of 4. David cooked fantastic meals even catering to our picky teenager. We visited beautiful coral where we got to swim and snorkel. We even spent an afternoon on a lovely beach where we saw sharks and stingrays up close. Moorea is a beautiful island and being able to see and visit different places from the water really enhanced our trip. We would not hesitate to take another trip with David in the future!

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Edouard
Edouard
Raiatea Island ·
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The Leeward Islands are a true paradise on earth! A week sailing and swimming in crystal clear waters while discovering the local flora and fauna.
Les îles sous le vent sont un réel paradis sur terre ! Une semaine à naviguer et nager dans des eaux cristallines en découvrant la faune et la flore locales.
Paul
Paul
Raiatea Island ·
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Bora Bora is inevitable but only owes it to its lagoon. Tahaa and its wonders was one of our favorite places with the manta ray washing station, its pearl grove and its vanilla plantations a joy.
Bora Bora est un inévitable mais ne le doit qu'a son lagon. Tahaa et ses merveilles a été un de nos lieux préférés avec la station de lavage des raies manta, sa perleraie et ses vanillerais un bonheur.
Edouard
Edouard
Raiatea Island ·
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The Leeward Islands are a true paradise on earth! A week sailing and swimming in crystal clear waters while discovering the local flora and fauna.
Les îles sous le vent sont un réel paradis sur terre ! Une semaine à naviguer et nager dans des eaux cristallines en découvrant la faune et la flore locales.
Paul
Paul
Raiatea Island ·
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Bora Bora is inevitable but only owes it to its lagoon. Tahaa and its wonders was one of our favorite places with the manta ray washing station, its pearl grove and its vanilla plantations a joy.
Bora Bora est un inévitable mais ne le doit qu'a son lagon. Tahaa et ses merveilles a été un de nos lieux préférés avec la station de lavage des raies manta, sa perleraie et ses vanillerais un bonheur.

Charter a boat with or without captain in French Polynesia

With Samboat. Choose from a wide selection of boats, motorboats, RIBs, boats and canal boats. We offer a huge range of boats to hire from 50€/day. With the best offers, Samboat helps you to find the ideal boat charter for the perfect vacation. French Polynesia is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, you will have enough inventory of boat for your options.

Rent a boat in French Polynesia

French Polynesia is an overseas collectivity of France in the south-central Pacific Ocean, which is made up of 118 volcanic and coral islands and atolls, including Tahiti. French Polynesia is known for its natural beauty, maritime sports and local cultural highlights. When you mention French Polynesia, it's always about nature and water sports. French Polynesia is close to many tourists destination islands such as Bora Bora and Raiatea . Renting a sailboat on French Polynesia for sightseeing during vacations is the best way you can spend your vacations there. Here you can find many boats rental with Samboat to complete your holidays with your friends or family.

Pricing and Information for renting a boat in French Polynesia

French Polynesia is often a popular destination for tourists. As a result, rental prices will increase during periods of high demand in peak season from May to October. Samboat recommends that you complete your boat charter booking 4-7 months earlier if you want to charter a boat during this period. The boat rental price also depends on the type of the boat, for instance, in peak season, the cost of renting a boat for a day is usually 650 euros on average. If you want to rent a catamaran, it usually costs 800 euros per day on average in peak season. With Samboat, you can always get the ideal price for chartering a boat in French Polynesia.

Best time to rent a boat in French Polynesia

French Polynesia is considered as one the most popular tourist destinations in Europe. French Polynesia. The peak tourist season in French Polynesia is usually from June to August during summer when the vacation comes. If you want to visit French Polynesia and rent a boat to navigate in the lake, Samboat recommends you try to visit from June to August because during this period, the weather is much nicer than other months. In French Polynesia, a boat will allow you to capture the city’s landscape under blue sky and blue water with comfortable conditions.

Do you need a license to rent a boat in French Polynesia?

In French Polynesia, when you rent a small motorboat without a cabin for a day trip around the local island or beach, no license is required to operate the vessel. If you take a charter a yacht in French Polynesia, you will need a license.

Here are some examples of  qualifications:

International Certificate of Competence

RYA Qualifications

American Sailing Association (ASA)

US Sailing

If you feel that you do not have enough experience or have zero experience, most boats can choose to hire with the captain. In this way, you can sit back and relax when the captain commands the boat. Another advantage of having a captain is that most people are locals, and they know the area well. Ask the captain for advice on local restaurants and hidden bays to get a better route.

We offer you guidance and security, you will have an unforgettable experience with Samboat. Samboat provides you the best boat rental in French Polynesia.

Information about boat rental in French Polynesia

Number of boats: 133 Boats
Licence: With or without a licence
Minimum price: 200 € / day
Type of boats: Catamaran , Sailboat , Motorboat , Houseboat , Luxury Yacht , Jet ski , RIB
Captain: 111 boats with captain

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