Luxury Crewed Catamaran MAHANA
Fountaine Pajot Helia 44 catamaran with expert crew in Tahiti
Vessel Photos
About Luxury Crewed Catamaran MAHANA
MAHANA is a Fountaine Pajot Helia 44 built in 2015, purpose-designed for unhurried exploration of French Polynesia's lagoons and anchorages. Her catamaran hull delivers stability and shallow draft, allowing access to the calm waters between islands where monohulls cannot venture. The layout accommodates four guests across three cabins, each with a double bed configuration that balances privacy with the social rhythms of shared exploration.
What distinguishes MAHANA is the calibre of her crew. Captain Lutz brings decades of competitive sailing experience and multiple Atlantic crossings to every charter, paired with formal marine safety certification and a philosophy where technical competence and guest enjoyment are inseparable. Jana, who serves as both chef and wellness guide, transforms daily life aboard through her understanding of fresh-ingredient cooking and her training as a certified yoga practitioner. Together, they create a rhythm where excellent seamanship, thoughtful hospitality, and genuine nourishment become the baseline rather than an exception.
Highlights
- •Experienced captain with competitive racing background and Atlantic Ocean crossings
- •Dual-role chef who combines fresh Polynesian ingredients with formal training in wellness and yoga instruction
- •Shallow-draft catamaran design unlocks lagoon anchorages inaccessible to larger vessels
- •Three private cabins with queen and double bed configuration for four guests
The Charter Experience
A week aboard MAHANA unfolds as a series of deliberate choices. Dawn might see you anchored in a turquoise lagoon, Jana leading a yoga session on deck while Lutz prepares to weigh anchor. Mid-morning brings snorkelling in reefs accessible only to shallow-draft vessels. Lunch is prepared from local markets visited that morning. Afternoons transition between quiet anchorages and cultural moments ashore, while evenings centre on Jana's cooking, which respects the lightness and vibrancy of Polynesian ingredients. The crew handles navigation, provisioning, and logistics entirely, leaving you free to engage with the islands at your own pace or simply exist within the extraordinary beauty surrounding you.
Suggested Itinerary
A typical week moves between Tahiti and neighbouring islands. Days might include drift snorkelling through coral gardens near Moorea, village visits for local markets and cultural encounters, long midday breaks in protected anchorages for swimming and rest, and evening cruises timed to catch the light across volcanic peaks. The crew orchestrates logistics seamlessly, allowing your interests to guide each day's focus, whether that means more time ashore, extended water time, or simply remaining anchored in a preferred location.
Specifications
13.0 m
4
3
4
Catamaran
2015
2