Poe Maia

Yes — every boat on charter.boats is insured by its operator; we require it. The policy covers the vessel for fire, collision and third-party liability. You're only responsible for damage it doesn't cover, and that's capped at the security deposit. Operator terms: Lessor provides all-risk insurance covering civil liability, damage, total loss, and theft (except outboard motor and dinghy which must be secured on board each evening). Insurance does not cover transported persons or personal effects.

Fuel isn't included — you return the tank full. This boat's ~60 HP engines burn roughly 4.8 L/h while motoring, so a typical week (about 3 h a day, ~21 h) works out to roughly 101 L ≈ €197 at €1.95/L — scale it to your own plans. Many skippers run one engine on passage to roughly halve fuel use — ask your operator if that’s fine for your boat.

No formal licence is legally required to skipper a bareboat sailing yacht, though charter companies expect a sailing résumé and usually an ICC or equivalent.

Navigation is allowed in the zone between 143 and 153 degrees West and 14 and 18 degrees South. If you'd like to sail outside this area you must request written permission from us in advance, and an insurance surcharge would apply.

You confirm that the person in charge has the knowledge needed for the planned navigation. We reserve the right to refuse handover if the skipper or crew don't appear sufficiently competent, regardless of the references, sailing CV, or licences presented, in which case the contract is cancelled and your payments refunded.

The boat is for pleasure use only. Trade, professional fishing, and transport are not permitted, and subletting or lending the boat is strictly forbidden. Taking part in a regatta requires our agreement and separately negotiated conditions.

You agree to carry only the number of passengers allowed under the regulations for this boat.

Yes. The outboard engine and the dinghy must be brought back on board every evening, and the outboard should be secured to the boat with a padlock.

Right in the heart of Papeete, this centrally located marina fits up to 87 boats ranging from 12 to 100 meters, with badge-controlled access keeping things secure. No reservations here — it's first come, first served, so plan accordingly. Read more →