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A cruising couple hosts guests for a two-week sailing tour of the Society Islands in French Polynesia, departing from the marina at Taïna near Papeete.2:20 The crew navigates from Tahiti to Moorea, Huahine, Raiatea, and Bora Bora, covering distances of approximately 15 to 90 nautical miles per leg. During the transit to Moorea, the crew spots dolphins near the red buoy.3:30 In the bay of Cook, they anchor in 15 meters of water alongside seven other vessels.9:59 The itinerary includes exploring the botanical garden in the bay of Faaroa via dinghy through the mangroves and snorkeling with sharks and rays in the Bora Bora lagoon.26:36 The hosts provide sailing instruction to their guests, focusing on handling the genoa and basic knot-tying.6:08 The trip concludes at Bora Bora, where guests depart via shuttle to the airport.38:53 The hosts note that mooring buoys in Bora Bora cost approximately 40 euros per day.33:22

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