Leg 5 — Southern Cook Islands to Tuamotu Archipelago
Cross the South Pacific. Experience the Landfall.
Rarotonga → Rangiroa | June 2–13, 2027
12 Days | Approximately 785 Nautical Miles | Maximum 6 Expedition Members
Single Berth: $8,900 per person | Shared Berth: $8,400 per person
Some journeys are about the places you visit. Others are about the ocean you cross to reach them.
This expedition is both.
Join Koru's small crew for a genuine offshore passage from Rarotonga in the Southern Cook Islands to Rangiroa, one of French Polynesia's most extraordinary coral atolls. Along the way, experience the rhythms of ocean sailing, develop practical seamanship, and become an active member of a team crossing hundreds of miles of open Pacific.
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The Passage: The Ocean Is the Adventure
Sailing northeast toward Rangiroa presents a rewarding offshore challenge. Rather than simply following the prevailing trade winds, we'll work with weather patterns, wind direction, and sea conditions to determine our best route.
The southeast and easterly trades may bring extended periods of close-reaching or upwind sailing, making thoughtful navigation, sail trim, and weather routing essential.
You'll participate in Koru's watch rotations, learning to manage sails, interpret changing conditions, and navigate across the open ocean.
Days unfold with sail adjustments, navigation exercises, shared meals, and the changing colors of the Pacific. Nights bring unforgettable stars, celestial navigation opportunities, and the remarkable experience of sailing far from land.
This is real offshore passage making, where the journey itself is the adventure.
What You'll Experience and Learn
Every Koru expedition is hands-on. You'll be an active participant aboard our 50-foot performance sailing catamaran, with opportunities to develop skills in:
Offshore 24-hour watch and nighttime navigation
Sail handling, reefing, and passage sail trim
Weather interpretation and routing decisions
Celestial navigation and electronic navigation
Vessel systems, seamanship, and offshore safety
Instruction is integrated into everyday life aboard, with a maximum of six expedition members allowing meaningful individual attention.
Each expedition member receives one complimentary ASA course, subject to eligibility and availability. This passage may provide opportunities to pursue ASA 108 Offshore Passagemaking certification for qualified sailors.
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Rangiroa — Experience the Landfall
After days surrounded by open ocean, the low coral rim of Rangiroa gradually emerges on the horizon.
One of the world's largest coral atolls, Rangiroa surrounds a spectacular turquoise lagoon renowned for extraordinary marine life.
Depending on our arrival, weather, and clearance requirements, we may have opportunities to explore the lagoon, snorkel, or arrange diving with a qualified local operator. Rangiroa's famous passes are known for dolphins, sharks, and remarkable underwater encounters.
Our first priority is a safe and rewarding passage. The ocean determines our arrival, and time available for exploration will depend on conditions.
Expedition Details & Pricing
Departure: Rarotonga, Cook Islands (RAR) — June 2, 2027
Arrival: Rangiroa, French Polynesia (RGI) — June 13, 2027
Duration: 12 days
Distance: Approximately 785 nautical miles
Single Berth — $8,900 per person
Your own berth, with no requirement to share with another expedition member.
Shared Berth — $8,400 per person
Two expedition members sharing one double berth save $500 each, a combined savings of $1,000.
Each person receives one complimentary ASA course, subject to eligibility and availability.
A $1,000 refundable deposit secures your berth, subject to our reservation and cancellation terms.
Ready to Sail Farther?
Whether you're building offshore experience, pursuing advanced sailing qualifications, or simply drawn to the extraordinary experience of crossing an ocean under sail, we'd love to explore whether this expedition is right for you.
Koru expeditions are personal, participatory adventures built around learning, exploration, and meaningful connections.
