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Berths in Papeete
Sizes, services and contacts at Marina de Papeete and Marina Taina, with the arrival rules of each.
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Marinas
Berths in Papeete
| Place | Berths | Max length | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marina de Papeete (Port Autonome de Papeete) | 87 berths for yachts of 12 to 100 m. Two large pontoons for up to 82 yachts | 100 m. The south pontoons take yachts of 98 to 260 ft (30 to 79 m) | +689 40 47 48 00, officemarinapapeete@gmail.com |
| Marina Taina, Punaauia (Yacht Agent Services) | About 795 places in all, depending on boat size. 40 quay places for passing yachts and 136 mooring balls in the lagoon | 55 m at the yacht quay (Port of Papeete) | Harbour office +689 40 41 02 25, +689 87 78 92 46 |
Port Autonome de Papeete and Marina Taina websites. Marina Taina is at PK 9, on the west coast of Tahiti.
Marina de Papeete
Services
AddressBP 9164, 98716 Pirae, Tahiti
On siteDrinking water, shore power, rubbish collection, Wi-Fi, toilets, showers, washing machines and dryers
AccessBadge access to pontoons and building. Guard from 18:00 to 06:00 every day and CCTV 24 hours
Traffic in 2022Passing yachts were 98 per cent of traffic, with 2,885 mooring contracts
Marina Taina
Services and rules
On siteYacht quay, dry port, fuel station, black water pump-out, laundry, toilets and restaurants
Power16 A and 32 A, 220/240/380 V, 60 Hz
RadioVHF channel 9. Port staff listen from 08:00 to 12:00 and 13:00 to 17:00
Arrival noticeSend your expected arrival 24 hours ahead to the harbour office
Arrival hoursNo berthing or mooring between 17:00 and 08:00, except a life-threatening emergency reported to JRCC Tahiti
InsuranceThird-party liability insurance is compulsory
Visits and stays
How long yachts stay
Large yacht calls
112
Calls by large yachts at the Port of Papeete in 2022, by 30 vessels.
Average stay
9.26 nights
Average stay at Marina de Papeete in 2022.
Mooring contracts
2,885
Mooring contracts at Marina de Papeete in 2022.
Sources. Checked 8 November 2026.
- Port Autonome de Papeete: Marina de Papeete
- Port Autonome de Papeete: Marina Taina
- Port Autonome de Papeete: Yachting
- Direction polynésienne des affaires maritimes: arriving by sea
- Douane de Polynésie française: yacht entry and exit
- Marina Taina: Présentation
- Marina Taina: Capitainerie
- Marina Taina: Check-in
- WMO climate normals 1991 to 2020: Faa'a 91938
- Météo-France Polynésie: Qu'est-ce qu'un cyclone
- UKSA superyacht salary guide
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