Raiatea

[DrivesLikeMario]

Any post-Covid experience with Bruno's tour?  We really just want to go to Tahaa for swimming and want to skip the pearl & vanilla farm stops.  Is there a company that will do just that?

[ChrisC101]

Drives, did you get an answer to this?  We, too, want to skip sharks and pearl/vanilla.  

[JJSoCal]

Does anyone rent boats (no license) or Kayaks in Raiatea?

Going on a 7 hour tour sounds scary to me…

[Tahitianbigkahuna]

15 hours ago, JJSoCal said:

Does anyone rent boats (no license) or Kayaks in Raiatea?

Going on a 7 hour tour sounds scary to me…

 

Never seen one on Raiatea  ...

 

You can on Bora Bora

[JJSoCal]

1 hour ago, Tahitianbigkahuna said:

 

Never seen one on Raiatea  ...

 

You can on Bora Bora

I found this:

https://en.raiatealocation.com/Rent-a-Boat.php

It requires a license. I’ll get myself a California Boater Card. 
 

[Tahitianbigkahuna]

2 minutes ago, JJSoCal said:

I found this:

https://en.raiatealocation.com/Rent-a-Boat.php

It requires a license. I’ll get myself a California Boater Card. 
 

I'm aware of this place, have rented cars from them, no problems. But ... you asked for a place that doesn't require a lic  ... the reason you need a lic is the motor is 30hp. Vendors are only allowed to rent a boat without a lic for up to 15hp ... most places are now using 30hp 😉

[JJSoCal]

2 hours ago, Tahitianbigkahuna said:

I'm aware of this place, have rented cars from them, no problems. But ... you asked for a place that doesn't require a lic  ... the reason you need a lic is the motor is 30hp. Vendors are only allowed to rent a boat without a lic for up to 15hp ... most places are now using 30hp 😉

You’re right @Tahitianbigkahuna, I did say no license. 
But you also said a Boater Card works 🙂. They seem easy enough to get. 
I’ve read many of your past posts in preparation for this trip. Really appreciate the insight. 

[Tahitianbigkahuna]

7 minutes ago, JJSoCal said:

You’re right @Tahitianbigkahuna, I did say no license. 
But you also said a Boater Card works 🙂. They seem easy enough to get. 
I’ve read many of your past posts in preparation for this trip. Really appreciate the insight. 

 

No shade cover  ... make sure you take good sunscreen and broad hat.

 

This is why I like the pontoon rental on Bora Bora ... good shade and they do have 15hp boats. Have rented on Bora Bora several times.... pictured at the coral gardens on Bora bora.

 

Edited August 19, 2023 by Tahitianbigkahuna

[JJSoCal]

2 minutes ago, Tahitianbigkahuna said:

 

No shade cover  ... make sure you take good sunscreen and broad hat.

 

This is why I like the pontoon rental on Bora Bora ... good shade and they do have 15hp boats. Have rented on Bora Bora several times.... pictured at the coral gardens on Bora bora.

 

Yes, I reserved that one from La Plage in Bora Bora. 

[JJSoCal]

On 8/19/2023 at 9:56 AM, JJSoCal said:

I found this:

https://en.raiatealocation.com/Rent-a-Boat.php

It requires a license. I’ll get myself a California Boater Card. 
 

Just heard back from Raiatea Location. They do not accept the California Boater Card :(