COVID-19 Travel Restrictions in Tahiti
Welcome to Sunsail's marina in Tahiti. While The Islands of Tahiti are opening their borders for international travelers, certain Policies and Procedures will need to be followed when entering the country, before, and during your stay there.
Before You Go
Travel Advisories
Please consult UK.Gov for travel advisories specific to citizens of the United Kingdom.
Entry Requirements
Before departing from the base, the head charter guest must sign a document that explains the steps to follow should there be a suspected case of COVID-19 onboard. This document must be kept in the chart table.
For bareboat charters, please bring with you a copy of the skipper’s passport and sailing licence.
Entry Procedures
All unvaccinated and immunized guests (11 years and older) must present proof of negative COVID-19 RT-PCR Negative (Swab) Test performed less than 72 hrs prior to international air departure or an antigen test (allowing the detection of the “N” protein of the SARS-CoV-2) performed less than 48h prior to departure.
Please note that Antibody, Self-Testing, Home Testing or Rapid Tests of any kind (other than the accepted Antigen Test that allows for the detection of the “N” protein), including rapid RT-PCR tests such as the Abbott ID NOW, are not accepted by the Health Authorities of French Polynesia and aircraft boarding will be denied.
Fully vaccinated guests must show proof of vaccine card, completed at least 14 days prior to arrival in French Polynesia. (28 days for the Janssen vaccine).
Please allow 1 (one) additional hour at the airport for testing (prior to checking in) for your return flight.
All guests must register via the Etis.pf platform (Electronic Travel Information System). The ETIS platform will be available starting Saturday, 24th April 2021.
When You Arrive
Both fully vaccinated and unvaccinated guests (6 years and older) must take an antigenic COVID-19 PCR-Test on arrival.
Children under the age of 18 years old traveling with their vaccinated parents are not subject to quarantine and can travel freely. Children, 6 years and older traveling with their vaccinated parents must take the provided self-test on day 4 and day 8 to be deposited at certain drop-off locations throughout the cruising grounds.
Unvaccinated adult guests and their children and travelers with immunity through prior infection will also take the test upon arrival and are required to spend 10 days in quarantine, and a Day 4 and Day 8 PCR test will be required at the Louis Malarde Institute.
During Your Charter
Safety Measures
Please review the Covid-19 safety measures currently in place.
- Should you require the services of a technician during your charter, the technician must complete a pre-boarding health declaration form at the base, which will be kept in the chart table.
- All yachts will be equipped with a no-touch thermometer on board. Each passenger's temperature must be taken and logged daily, and this record must be logged and stored in the chart table. The log must be left on board as we are required to store this information at the base for two months following your charter.
COVID-19 Testing Sites
Day 4 and day 8 testing is no longer required for fully vaccinated guests. For children 6 and older traveling with fully vaccinated parents self-tests will be provided upon arrival at Papeete International Airport (PPT). The base will give you instructions on where to drop off your test kits. There are drop-off locations on each of the islands you will explore on charter.
Public Spaces
Guests must wear a face mask in all public spaces and must always keep a safe distance of 1-2 meters (6 ft).
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