Best Taxi Ever

Guests of Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora arrive and depart aboard one of the Resort’s custom-crafted Andreyale Bateux Taxi (taxi boats). Sitting aboard these magnificent vessels, they take in the sights of the island on a stunning 20-minute cruise to the Resort, across the turquoise lagoon, and around majestic Mount Otemanu.

Named Heinoanoa, Leana, Poeiti, and Vaihani, these yachts were inspired by the commuter boats of New York City of the 1920’s, used to transport Wall Street executives from their homes in Long Island to the Manhattan Financial District.

They feature woodwork and decking of dark mahogany and teak, with crème coloured seating and accents of stainless steel. Designed by architectural firm Joubert-Nivelt at the Saint-Martin de Ré yard of Latitude 46 Classic Yachts in Isle de Ré, France, these taxi boats provide the most spectacular welcome to the turquoise lagoon and striking geography of Bora Bora.

Specifications:

• Length – 12 metres
• Bow – 3 metres
• Draft – 0.80 metres
• Displacement – 5,000 kilograms
• Seating capacity – 15-20 passengers
• Average Speed – 18 knots
• Engine – 350 horsepower, three-blade propeller

Bon voyage!