Fakarava Atoll, Tuamoto, French Polynesia

Tuamoto is a dream destination! I spent a week diving the pristine waters of Fakarava Atoll aboard the Aqua Tiki II. Ultimate French Polynesia liveaboard. Stepping aboard the Aqua Tiki II is like boarding a private luxury estate that happens to float. This Eleuthera 60 sailing catamaran is the ultimate vessel for exploring the remote Tuamotu Archipelago. Spanning 18 meters (about 60 ft) long and a sprawling 8.5 meters (27 ft) wide, its massive dual-hull design delivers incredible stability, ensuring smooth sailing across the South Pacific. The catamaran is designed to perfectly balance social spaces with private retreats. It comfortably accommodates just 8 guests, guaranteeing an intimate, uncrowded vibe. For scuba divers, it is a dream. The aft deck is a seamless launchpad for underwater adventures, equipped with high-end dive compressors and gear storage. The vessel also carries a rugged 18-foot rigid inflatable tender powered by a 90 HP engine, custom-built to drop divers directly into the heart of Fakarava’s legendary, high-adrenaline channel drift dives.