Come with us on a Green Coco Adventure
Welcome to Paradise
French Polynesia is one of the most iconic and pristine tropical destinations in the world and there is no better way to experience the crystal clear, turquoise lagoons than on a yacht! With us you will have an unforgettable experience discovering the wonder and beauty of these legendary waters and stunning islands. You will have epic adventures, try new things and even relax supported by other parents (that’s us)! This is the adventure of a lifetime.
Between island hopping we offer loads of activities you can opt in or out of such as: snorkeling, hiking, swimming, paddle boarding, kayaking, beach visits, land excursions, sailing lessons, meditation and breathwork. We can also organize other excursions catered to your interests. As a bonus for kids we offer a Reef Ranger Program: an activity based booklet for kids to deepen their understanding of French Polynesia, all things under the sea, and sailing.
You really can not do a cruising vacation in French Polynesia at a better price point. Included in the price are all the activities done with the boat crew, food, snacks, and non-alcoholic beverages. The final cost of your trip will be determined by which dining package you select (see pricing). You are responsible for activities led by other providers, your round trip flights to French Polynesia, and alcohol (you can pre-buy, purchase on board, or BYOB from duty free).
Our home is your home, we live aboard this catamaran with our 2 kids and we’re all in for this adventure with you. Come shake things up, have some fun, and explore this beautiful earth that you live on!!
Imagine relaxing, having the time of your life, doing exceptional things, without having to do any research, planning or arranging
Who
These trips are for families and family friendly people who long to shake things up and do exceptional things. With Green Coco Sailing you have the unique chance to experience a totally different way of life and explore with a like-minded adventure family one of the most beautiful places on the planet.
What
An Island hopping adventure retreat of your dreams.
When
We run trips year round take a look at our available trips and let us know if you need different dates.
Why travel with us
Cruising is a great choice especially with a family because you can park your luggage and allllllll the things while you go on an adventure but then everything comes with you as you move from one epic destination to the next. Bonus, there’s never a shortage of snacks on hand.
Green Coco is a community sailing organization that runs family friendly trips designed as authentic, participatory experiences. Our trips are not check the box tours they are co-created experiences, you tell us your interests and dreams for this trip and we will find the best things to do here. Sometimes it will be something we’ve never done before and that possibility is very exciting! Sailing charters, especially in French Polynesia, are supremely expensive and can feel like floating all-inclusive hotels, we make the trips authentic and affordable for everyone by making them participatory. Think of the different levels of cooperation (see pricing) like the difference between staying at an Airbnb where you cook many of your own meals and an all inclusive where you can dine on demand. Other kinds of participation include: assisting us in the taking down and putting up of water toys, cleaning up your own cabins, and sailing (this is the fun part).
So much to explore…
Available Trips
Accomodations
Sélavì (pronounced: c’est la vie) is a fully off-grid adventure catamaran designed to take you safely and comfortably to places most people only dream of seeing. We make electricity from the sun, desalinate the water that surrounds us for drinking and collect rainwater for showers and dishes. Designed and built by Fountaine Pajot in France, Sélavì is a 46 foot long Bahia model renowned for its balance of comfort and sailing abilities.
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to rest
With 2 double cabins, 1 attached single and 1 hallway bunk available, there is space for up to 4 adults and 2 children to retreat to at the end of an adventure filled day. All double cabins feature ensuite bathrooms including showers. Every cabin features an operable window and an overhead hatch for ventilation and stargazing from bed.
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to connect
Socialize. Read a book. Eat a delicious freshly cooked meal. With indoor and exterior covered seating options, no matter where you choose to relax you will always be treated to panoramic views of the beauty that surrounds you.
For those who are interested, we offer a daily morning meditation and breathwork practice to prepare your mind for an glorious day. -
to explore
Whether you choose to dive off the bow or descend the swim steps into the crystal clear water at the stern, there is no question that the magic happens on the deck. Lie on the trampoline and marvel at the rays as they glide below you or grab a paddleboard and catch the technicolor sunset before dinner; there are endless adventures to be had.
Experience the unexpected
Humpback whale encounter
Blue lagoon tour
Paddleboarding Rangiroa
Night diving with manta rays
The beauty of an adventure is that you never know what’s going to happen next.
Pricing
Pricing
Our mission is to make these trips accessible to as many people as possible by delivering cooperative options that help reduce cost as well as a variety of cabin fee discounts. Our pricing has two components: a cabin fee based on double occupancy, and 3 levels of service to choose from.
children <2 free
single cabins at 50%
Cabin
Base rate
$675/day
double occupancy
Discounts
40%
green coco members and EXPLORER
shared cooking option chosen
trips 15 days or longer
trips 10 days or longer
families with children under 12
single occupancy of double cabin
trips 7 days or longer
* discounts cumulative up to 30%
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25%
20%
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20%
10%
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children <2 free
ages 2-12, half off
Food & Fuel
Shared Cooking
$80/day
per person
shared cooking, sous-chef and meal clean up
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We recommend this option for those who are looking for a truly communal experience and are comfortable cooking for a crowd.
Responsibilities: you'll be in the Chef Rotation, taking turns with others aboard to prepare meals under the guidance of the head chef (Eleanor or Dave). You'll also participate in clean-up and help others as sous-chef.
This is our classic cooperative experience with immersion in day-to-day life aboard.
Chef
$120/day
per person
shared sous-chef and meal cleanup
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Our onboard chef will be in charge of preparing your meals so that you can rest and don't have to stress!
Responsibilities: you'll be in the Sous Chef rotation, which means you can help chop vegetables, set the table and clean up.
We recommend this option for budget conscious families with small children, or those who don’t enjoy cooking for a crowd but don’t mind lending a hand to keep things running smoothly.
Retreat
$195/day
per person
no shared obligations
enjoy the ride!
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Ideal for those who want to get away from all responsibilities, have limited time, are traveling with small babies, or are celebrating a special milestone like a honeymoon, birthday or anniversary.
Responsibilities: You won't be on any crew rotation, so you can fully focus on your other activities.
Cost comparison
Scenario 1
2 adults, 1 infant
7 day trip
Shared Cooking
$4,420
Chef
$4,980
Retreat
$6,030
Moorings
$11,419
Dream Yacht
$9,935
12 knots
$6,922
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1 x double cabin
20% family discount
10% 7+ day trip discount
= 30% cumulative discount on cabin fee
Scenario 2
2 adults, 2 children (aged 2-12)
7 day trip
Shared Cooking
$8,280
Chef
$9,120
Retreat
$10,695
Moorings
$11,419
Dream Yacht
$19,870
12 knots
$13,844
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2 x double cabin
10% 7 day or more discount
20% family discount
=30% cumulative discount on cabin fee
Take Me to French Polynesia!
Getting there
Where is French Polynesia anyways?
and how do I get there?
Getting there
There is only one international airport in French Polynesia which makes getting here relatively straight forward. You will fly into Papeete, the Capitol City on the island of Tahiti. If your trips doesn’t begin from Tahiti you will either take a connecting flight from the same airport or take a short cab ride to the ferry terminal. Here is a list of direct flights to Tahiti and associated travel times:
Paris (via Seattle, San Francisco or LA): 22 hours
Los Angeles – Papeete: 8 hours
Seattle – Papeete: 10 hours
San Francisco – Papeete: 8 hours
Honolulu – Papeete: 5 hours
Tokyo – Papeete: 11 hours
Auckland – Papeete: 5 hours
If you happen to live in one of the cities with a direct flight to Papeete then getting there will be a breeze. For everyone else you will have a connecting flight. At the time of writing a one way ticket from San Francisco to Papeete can be found for $330.
Where is it?
French Polynesia is comprised of over 100 islands and atolls and is located in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. Sharing a time zone and common ancestry with Hawaii, French Polynesia sits 1,200 miles south of the equator and is parallel to the northernmost part of Chile.
FAQs
FAQs
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Absolutely! Our children were 10 months old and 5 years old when we moved aboard and we have customized many safety features including netting around the entire perimeter of the boat and baby gates at the steps and cockpit. Single Berths are ideal for kids as they can open directly into their parent’s double cabins (½ price regular cabin rates).
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All people are welcome aboard! We love the energy and freedom that a couple or an individual can bring to the boat! But we are a family so it is important that you enjoy being around kids.
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Seniors have found the boat to be an enjoyable environment for a vacation. Mobility around a large catamaran is easy due to its stability, standard steps (no ladders!) and easy entry and exit to beds and dinghies. The minimum mobility requirement is the ability to go up a swim ladder at your local pool.
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Potentially, Yes! As part of the Green Coco Co-op ethos we aim to create community and connection by sharing experiences with others. If you have a large enough group (2 cabin minimum) you will have the boat all to yourselves.
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Our trips are participatory in nature which means everyone who is able helps around the boat to make the journey a success. This includes helping to put in and take out water toys, tidy your own cabin and bathroom, and being part of the sailing crew. Furthermore depending on the trip option you chose you may have either cooking, sous-chef or cleanup responsibilities on rotation. If you choose the retreat option you will have no obligations whatsoever. That being said if you feel inspired you are more than welcome to lend a hand with other tasks like sailing but you are by no means obligated.
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Not always. Part of what makes Green Coco unique in what we offer is that we aim to deliver true adventures and to blur the line between us as hosts and you as guests. We as a group create our experience together, communally, which makes us wholly different from the typical, canned, check the box tours. We want the experience to be as fresh and exhilarating for us as it is for you so we will often explore new places together.
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One magical thing about French Polynesia is that every island is surrounded by a coral reef creating a calm inner lagoon. The character of the water is so different that Polynesians refer to the water in the lagoon as dead and in the ocean as alive. Then there are atolls which are giant rings of land that form a huge inner lagoon, like a saltwater lake. Some trips never leave the lagoon or do so only briefly so if you're concerned about seasickness we would recommend a trip like this. Catamaran’s are also fairly stable as compared to traditional sail boats, but seasickness can effect anyone no matter how experienced they are at sea. Luckily there are some preventative measures that you can take to help reduce your risk. Send us a note and we are happy to share all our recommendations with you.
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Yes! French Polynesia is renowned for its safe and welcoming atmosphere. The islands' strong sense of community and friendly locals mean you can enjoy this stunning place without worry.
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If you decide to cancel within 30 days of booking and more than 6 months from the start of your trip we will provide you with a full refund less a 3% credit card transaction fee. After that we will refund 80% of the trip cost if it is more than 6 months from your schedule trip or 50% of the trip cost if less than 6 months.
You can ALWAYS change your scheduled trip to a different date. Change fees are waived if within 30 days of booking and more than 6 months from the start of your trip. After that the change fee is 20% of trip cost if the change is made more than 6 months before your trip or 40% of trip cost if made within 6 month of your trip start date.
It is highly recommended that you purchase DAN INSURANCE before the trip. This way if you need to cancel or change your plans you will be reimbursed by the travel insurance company.