$9,500 // 20 Days
Synopsis
The South Pacific is too big to make it all the way to New Zealand/Australia in one season with the extended cyclone risk, so we’ll sail north from Tahiti in French Polynesia, back across the Equator and on towards Hawaii. But not before taking in the remote Palmyra Atoll en route. This is a big one: 3,000-miles of ocean sailing across two hemispheres and taking in a variety of weather patterns and some exotic landfalls—a true test of seamanship.
NOTE
We now reserve two spots for women on all of our passages! Learn more here.
The Route
Expected Weather Pattern
Sailing northbound from Tahiti to Hawaii should be a combination of trade winds and the Pacific High. The trade winds blow consistently from the east, providing favorable sailing conditions. The Pacific High is a large area of high pressure that contributes to relatively stable weather patterns, with moderate temperatures and calm seas. Though, we’ll need to stay prepared for occasional, tropical squalls and the potential for storms during the hurricane season from June to November.
Tentative Itinerary
June 5: Join the boat in Pape’ete, Tahiti at 13:00. Dinner with the group either ashore or onboard.
June 6: All-day safety briefing & boat orientation
June 7: Departure! (Weather dependent)
June 25: Depart the boat in Hawaii (exact location TBA) by 12:00 Noon
Travel Logistics
Fly into Faa'a International Airport (PPT), which is the main gateway to the French Polynesia located in Pape’ete, the capital city of Tahiti.
Several major international airlines offer direct flights to Tahiti from different parts of the world, including Air Tahiti Nui, Air France, Qantas, and United Airlines from destinations such as Los Angeles, Paris, Sydney, and Auckland.
Fly out of one of Hawaii’s major islands TBA.
As with all our passages, we strongly advise organizing the APPROPRIATE TRAVEL INSURANCE to cover the full cost of your trip.
How to Join
To register, complete the Offshore Passage Registration by clicking the 'Sign Up' button above, or at the bottom of the page. You'll be asked to complete the form - make sure you hit submit. Indicate '2025 // FALKEN: Tahiti – Palmyra – Hawaii' as your preferred passage.
Once we receive your registration, you'll be sent an invoice for 50% of the balance, due immediately. The final 50% of the balance will be due 60 days prior to the passage date. Terms and conditions are in the registration form, and you'll be asked to agree to them before submitting your deposit. Please read them carefully.
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