The "Vaapiti" double-hulled canoe in the shallow waters off the coast of Moorea. Vaapiti/dpa-tmn Sailing is all about balance. I step over the narrow bow of the bug to take the outstretched hand of ...

There is now ample time to craft your French Polynesia vacation with Paul Gauguin. The cruise line has opened bookings for 2025 sailings so those who like to plan well in advance can start now. Paul ...

On June 28, 2025, Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia arrived in Papeʻetē, their second major stop in French Polynesia after relaunching the Moananuiākea Voyage’s four-year circumnavigation of the Pacific. HNN’s ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Wendy Altschuler is a seasoned travel and adventure writer and author. If you’ve always thought that a vacation on a yacht was out ...

Windstar Cruises plans to have two ships sailing in French Polynesia starting in March 2027. Wind Star will join Star Breeze to sail year-round in French Polynesia, offering Windstar’s most expansive ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — After confirming that all crew members have been tested for COVID-19, the Hokulea and Hikianalia voyaging canoes set sail for Hilo on Monday, April 11 at around 11:25 a.m., before ...

As travelers increasingly seek out experiences that go beyond crowded ports and one-size-fits-all cruising, Windstar Cruises is leaning into what it does ...

The Adventure › A two-week scuba-diving expedition through French Polynesia aboard the sailing yacht Hemisphere. The Outfitter › A scuba diver from the age of 8, the French marine biologist and ...