We Did NOT Expect THIS in Tahiti! | Motor Yacht Pacific Crossing

Before arriving in Tahiti, our assumption was that it would be crowded, dirty, prone to crime, and simply a place to stop for provisions before moving on. We couldn’t have been more wrong. What we discovered in Tahiti was completely different from our expectations. Everywhere we looked there were stunning views, lush mountains, waterfalls, incredible hiking trails, black sand beaches, caves, waterfront boardwalks, fantastic restaurants, and a vibrant downtown area. This island truly has it all. As the heart of French Polynesia, Tahiti serves as the hub for travelers, cruisers, and locals alike. While it may not be everyone’s cup of tea, we found the balance between modern city amenities and tropical island life to be incredibly refreshing. Join us as we explore Tahiti by land and sea, discovering why this island became one of the biggest surprises of our entire Pacific crossing. If you love travel, French Polynesia, island life, blue water cruising, motor yachts, off-grid adventure, and discovering destinations beyond the tourist brochures, we think you’ll enjoy this episode. ________________________________________________________________________________________ 👀 WATCH NEXT – Don’t Miss These Adventures! 🎬 BIGGEST ANNOUNCEMENT OF OUR LIVES! We Explain How Our Lives Completely Changed 👉 https://youtu.be/f07Cte18WXo 🌴 Fiji to Tahiti Crossing Leg #1 Part 1 Fiji to Tahiti 👉 https://youtu.be/lShspNLAYY0 🌴 Fiji to Tahiti Crossing Part #2 👉 https://youtu.be/AiD0X6nEy8s ________________________________________________________________________________________ 🌴 COME HANG OUT WITH US 🎥 Patreon – Exclusive content, early videos, and Lindsey responds to every message personally! 👉 Join us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/The71Percent 📸 Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/nathan.cicio/ 📸 Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/lindsey.leigh.lock/ 📘 Facebook 👉 https://www.facebook.com/the71percent 🌐 Our Website 👉 https://www.the71percent.com 🌐 Selene Yachts 👉 https://www.seleneamericas.com ________________________________________________________________________________________ ⚓ STUFF WE LOVE (and actually use) These aren’t just random links — this is gear we use on Ruth Pearl all the time. Some links are affiliate links, which means if you click and buy something, we get a tiny commission (at no extra cost to you). It helps keep us afloat — literally. 💙 Others are simply because they are great tools for boaters and explorers alike. -🌤️ PredictWind https://www.predictwind.com/?ref=mdzknwj *Weather routing, predictions and patterns. -⚓ Mantus Marine https://www.mantusmarine.com/?affiliates=176 *Bridles, Ground Tackle, Scuba Gear & Great People!! -⚓︎ Ultra Anchors https://ultraproducts.tr/ *Our Choice of Anchor ...So We Sleep at Night -🎥 BoatEye 360 Night Camera https://boateye360.com/ *Night Vision Camera, great for anchorages and very low light situations -⚡️O.M.N.I Bob https://www.oceanmarinenav.com/ *Our weather router, because no software can replace experience 🙋🏻‍♀️ Lindsey's Style https://shopmy.us/shop/lindseyleighlock *All the things Lindsey likes...Interior Decorating to Fashion 🙋🏻‍♀️ Lindsey's Shorts (because everyone asks) https://amzn.to/4bUaStp ________________________________________________________________________________________ ⏱️ VIDEO CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 01:15 Breakfast Downtown Pape'ete 04:40 Lookie Loo & Water Pump Issues 15:20 Exploring Tahiti (Caves) 21:00 Surfing Olympics 23:30 Farmland Lookout 28:50 Passage to Moorea 34:05 Coconut Club 38:30 Waterfall Hike