Moorea is Tahiti’s sister island, a short ferry ride from Papeete, with jagged green peaks, turquoise lagoons and two dramatic bays. It has overwater-bungalow resorts, but also family-run pensions and guesthouses that make it one of French Polynesia’s better-value islands.
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Moorea is a regular stop on French Polynesia cruises, with ships anchoring in Cook’s Bay or Opunohu Bay and tendering passengers ashore.
A deep bay framed by mountains, with hotels and restaurants.
A quieter, dramatic bay near the Belvedere lookout.
The northwest coast, with beaches, snorkelling and resorts.
Near the airport and ferry terminal, with a white-sand beach.
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May–October is the drier season and most popular. The wet season from roughly November to April is warmer and more humid, with lower rates.
Family-run pensions and guesthouses offer much lower rates than the overwater-bungalow resorts.
Ferries run from Papeete on Tahiti, and short flights are also available.
Yes. The lagoon is known for rays, reef sharks and coral gardens.