Sharing a common lagoon with Raiatea and accessible only by boat, Tahaa is the only island in the Society Islands that can be completely circled by boat inside the protected lagoon.

With its many deep bays and small deserted motus on the reef, Tahaa is an ideal island to escape the 21st century. The “Haumana” is the perfect ship to use as a base to visit Tahaa in comfort.

Picnic on a deserted motu, or hike in the mountains and through the vanilla plantations to learn the mystery of these “orchids.” With only a handful of guest houses and two small hotels, Tahaa is slowly awakening to tourism and yet it still maintains the authentic flavor of Polynesia.