Photography Boat Tour

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Then we will spot the chapel of St josef. Toloke and the fale fono Then t 9am we see a large historical rock near somalama. We stp there and we will share the legend of it. The then village of Tavai. \r\nThen we hea dto Tuatava and you can start spotting natural landmarks from the rugged costline of Futuna: Piscine Blue, Pyramid Rocks etc...Pyramids are around 11am.\r\nThen we hea dto Poi, where you will be able to spot the Chapelle St Pierre Chanel from the water.\r\nWe stop by a 1976 japanese shipwreck Fishing vessel where we will tell you their story\r\nThen we head through teh rocky coastline to Vele aroud 12pm where you will be able to spot teh airport, and Alofi Island\r\nFrom there you have the option to go around alofi (price is extra) this will add an extra hour to the itinerary but you will see alofi fromthe boat and get to see the dolphins that often hang around alofi\r\nThen we head off the shore of the kingdom of sgave back to our starting at 15h", "island": "Wallis and Futuna", "wholesale_price": null, "high_season_price": null, "high_season_start_date": null, "high_season_end_date": null, "duration_type": "fixed", "certify_information_accurate": true, "confirm_tripcarver_commission": true, "booking_duration_minimum": null, "booking_duration_maximum": null, "full_day_booking": false, "mark_as_private": false, "allowed_start_dates": [ "Monday", "Tuesday", "Wednesday", "Thursday", "Friday", "Saturday", "Sunday" ], "min_days_advanced_reservation": 2, "max_days_advanced_reservation": 366, "check_in_time": "05:00:00", "check_out_time": "16:30:00", "multiply_base_price_by_number_of_people": true, "count_people_as_separate_bookings": true, "last_minute_discount": null, "minimum_number_of_people": 2, "maximum_number_of_people": 4, "extra_price_per_person": null, "buffer_time": 0, "require_confirmation": false, "enable_price_per_people_type": false, "availability_rules": {}, "deposit_percentage": "8", "verify_photo_ownership": true, "ages_allowed": "10-99", "offered_languages": "French, LIttle English", "whats_included": "<ul><li>Boat transportation throughout the tour</li><li>Lunch (sandwiches, crêpes, sashimi, seasonal fruit, varied seasonally)</li><li>Professional local guide</li></ul>", "what_to_expect": "<div>Your photography boat tour kicks off bright and early at 7am from the meeting point, giving you the best light for capturing Futuna's stunning coastline. We head north first, cruising past the village of Leava before arriving at Nuku village, where you'll get fantastic shots of the impressive Nuku Cathedral rising from the shore.<br><br></div><div>As we continue along the coast, we pass Vaisei, and from the water you'll be able to photograph the house of the chiefs, a sight few visitors get to see from this angle. Keep your camera ready as we spot the Chapel of St Josef, Toloke, and the Fale Fono, each offering unique photo opportunities against Futuna's lush backdrop.<br><br></div><div>Around 9am, we reach a large historical rock near Somalama for a brief stop. Here, we'll share the legend behind this striking formation while you capture it from every angle. From there, we cruise past the village of Tavai before heading to Tuatava, where the landscape shifts dramatically.</div><div>This is where Futuna's rugged coastline really comes alive. You'll start spotting incredible natural landmarks including the Piscine Blue and the famous Pyramid Rocks, which we'll reach around 11am. These dramatic formations are absolute highlights for any photographer.<br><br></div><div>We then make our way to Poi, where you can photograph the beautiful Chapelle St Pierre Chanel from the water. Our next stop is a fascinating 1976 Japanese fishing vessel shipwreck, where we'll tell you the story behind this underwater relic while you capture its haunting beauty.<br><br></div><div>Around midday, we navigate through the rocky coastline to Vele, where you'll spot the airport and get sweeping views of Alofi Island. If you're keen for more, there's an optional add-on to circumnavigate Alofi, adding an extra hour to your tour. This extension often rewards photographers with dolphin sightings, as these playful creatures frequently hang around the island.<br><br></div><div>We'll finish the journey heading off the shore of the Kingdom of Sigave, returning to our starting point around 3pm, memory cards full and spirits high.</div>", "departure_and_return": "<div><strong>Departure:</strong> 7:00 AM from the prearranged meeting point in Futuna</div><div><strong>Duration:</strong> Approximately 8 hours (until 3:00 PM). Optional Alofi Island circuit adds 1 extra hour.</div><div><strong>Return:</strong> 3:00 PM to original meeting point (4:00 PM if Alofi add-on selected)</div>", "faq": "<div><strong>What time does the Tautai Photography Boat Tour start?</strong></div><div>We start at 7am from the meeting point. The tour finishes around 3pm, giving you a full day exploring Futuna's stunning coastline and cultural landmarks.</div><div><br><strong>What will I see on the Photography Boat Tour with Tautai?</strong></div><div>You'll see traditional villages, the Nuku Cathedral, chiefs' houses, historical chapels, a 1976 Japanese shipwreck, natural landmarks like Pyramid Rocks and Piscine Blue, plus Alofi Island and possibly dolphins.</div><div><br><strong>Can I visit Alofi Island during the Photography Boat Tour?</strong></div><div>Yes! Going around Alofi Island is an optional extra that adds an hour to the tour. You'll often spot dolphins around Alofi during this extension.</div><div><br><strong>Does Tautai provide food on the Photography Boat Tour?</strong></div><div>Yes, we provide food during the tour as you explore Futuna's coastline and landmarks throughout the day.</div><div><br><strong>What makes the Photography Boat Tour special?</strong></div><div>This tour combines stunning photo opportunities with cultural storytelling, including legends of historical rocks, visits to sacred chapels, traditional villages, and dramatic natural formations along Futuna's rugged coastline.</div>", "pg_review": "", "product_help": null, "featured": true, "cancellation_policy_extra_info": "<div>10% Non refundable fee: Regardless of the timing of the cancellation, 10% of the total booking cost (your desposit) is non refundable&nbsp;</div>", "fitness_rating": "3", "fitness_notes": "", "accessibility_rating": "0", "accessibility_notes": "", "highlights": "<ul><li>Historic villages and sacred sites from water</li><li>Ancient rock formations with local legends</li><li>1976 Japanese shipwreck with captivating story</li><li>Optional Alofi Island dolphin encounters available (extra fee)</li><li>Full-day coastal photography adventure</li></ul>", "facilities": [], "itinerary": [], "extra_notes": "", "all_public_holidays_closed": false, "cruise_extra_information": "", "custom_accordion_item_title": null, "custom_accordion_item_content": "", "display_hours_publicly": false, "allow_single_bookings_once_capacity_is_reached": true, "require_fully_booked_before_next_available": false, "require_minimum_capacity_for_booking_confirmation": false, "minimum_capacity_required_for_booking_confirmation": null, "email_extra_information_to_customer": "", "return_option_available": false, "minimum_duration_for_customer_defined_booking": null, "is_rental_product": false, "rental_inventory_count": null, "rental_unit_label": "", "allow_customer_duration": false, "qr_code": null, "total_booking_count": 0, "total_review_count": 0, "updated_at": "2025-11-09T19:30:06.270170Z", "business": "125b56a0-3b10-4f03-89a8-bcb9e469fedf", "accommodation": null, "asset": null, "asset_pool": null, "route": null, "return_product": null, "awards": [], "bed_configurations": [], "room_amenities": [], "type": "product" }