I have postponed my cruise into the South Pacific until next year, and have been watching the travel restriction changes as they increase – that is why I have postponed by trip.
I do not know what your internet access is, but if there’s anything I can do to help as regards information, let me know.
And yes, French Polynesia High Commissioner has closed its borders to people that do not live there, and has stated they want to repatriate tourists.
Cook Islands have closed their border, as has Tonga, New Zealand, Australia, and the Marshall Islands.
France has stated that no visa application will be processed – this suggests that a 90 day tourist visa will not be issued to any arriving boat.
The current information from Kevin (Nuku Hiva Yacht Services) is that boats arriving now will be helped with provisions, fuel, repair, with the expectation the boat will travel to Tahiti where the boat will be stored and the crew flies home.
How are your plan shaping up? Are you intending to remain in French Polynesia for the season, or are you thinking of heading elsewhere?
I enjoyed visiting with you in Arue in 2017, I am in California now with my boat, hoping to cruise the Southern Calfiornia islands for the summer – and then see where the world is at come fall.
- rob