Marina· Tahiti· French Polynesia — Society Islands
Tahiti Nautic Center Marina & Haul-out (Taravao)
17° 43.9′ S · 149° 19.9′ W
A small marina and boatyard in Port Phaeton with about 20 sailboat berths, the alternative to Papeete for a haul-out and for laying up in cyclone season.
Practical
GPS from Tahiti Cruisers Guide. About 20 berths for sailboats, max draft 2.0 m. Haul-out on a hydraulic trailer, no travel lift; the guide advises being very careful with it. tnc@mail.pf; manager Yvan +689 87 74 85 60; website via nautisport.pf. Engineer and Perkins spares contacts are listed in the guide (2017 review). Noonsite (2024) puts the marina at about 20 boats with Taravao town a 10-minute walk away.
Best for
Cyclone-season lay-up and small haul-outs
Nearby
- Voilerie Mado Sails (Taravao Marina)0.1 NM away
- Port Phaeton (Taravao) Anchorage0.2 NM away
- Terre-Mer Restaurant (Port Phaeton / Taravao)0.3 NM away
- Carrefour Taravao0.7 NM away
- Taravao Laundries (Lavomatic & Blanchisserie Taiarapu)0.7 NM away
- Super U & Champion Taravao1.2 NM away
- TU'ATI Cuisine et Vin (Taravao)1.2 NM away
- Taravao Hospital & Medical Centre1.5 NM away