It's over...WE'RE DONE! [Ep177 RED SEAS]
After two unforgettable years sailing through the hidden gems of French Polynesia, the time has come… ⛵️🇵🇫 In this episode, we clear out of the country, finalize our exit paperwork, and take one last plunge into history with a scuba dive on a stunning 1900s three-masted shipwreck. 🐠⚓️
From navigating bureaucracy to topping up on fuel and finally receiving the official “you’re checked out”, this is a bittersweet farewell to one of the most beautiful sailing destinations on Earth.
🎬 What You’ll See in This Episode:
• Final clearance process at the French Polynesia authorities 📑
• An epic underwater dive at a historic shipwreck 🤿
• Last-minute preparations for departure ⛽
• Emotional reflections after 2 years in paradise 🌺
👉 Whether you’re dreaming of sailing the South Pacific, planning your own clearance from French Polynesia, or just love maritime adventure, this video has it all.
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⏰ Time Stamps ⏰
00:00 It's over, but we're not ready yet
00:50 We have to leave
04:16 Four days in French Polynesia
07:21 Diving a shipwreck
11:00 Nordy shipwreck in Raiatea
13:57 Gumbies dry robes - discount code REDSEAS
17:38 Final preparations for departure
19:45 How much it costs to fill our boat with diesel
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It's over...WE'RE DONE! [Ep177 RED SEAS] Locations
- Raiatea (-16.8164132,-151.4552213)
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