What to do in Moorea
Discover Moorea with our exclusive guide
Water activities in Moorea
Scuba diving
A day on the lagoon
Whales encounters
Reef restoring workshop
Explore the depths and discover the wonderful diving sites of our enchanted island.
With its crystal-clear waters teeming with fish and an ideal temperature, Moorea is an exceptional destination for beginner scuba divers.
Experienced divers will have the opportunity to admire breathtaking underwater landscapes and experience extraordinary encounters with fish and marine mammals.
Explore the most iconic sites of Moorea’s stunning lagoon.
Spend hours swimming and snorkeling with a variety of tropical fish, such as blacktip reef sharks, stingrays, turtles and many more.
Finally, choose to enjoy lunch on a motu nestled on the west coast of our beautiful island…
Whether you choose a private boat for a full day or a shared boat for half a day, immerse yourself in the tropical waters of Moorea and get up close to humpback whales and other pelagic wildlife for unforgettable encounters.
An experience you will never forget!
Join the Hello Reef team on a guided snorkeling tour followed by a reef restoration workshop. Plant your own coral and learn more about lagoon ecosystems, why and how we must protect them! Book directly at Hello Reef Tahiti.
Land-based activities in Moorea
Parasailing
4x4 inland safari
The Quad Bike adventure
Guided hikes
Moorea Parasailing offers you “a take-off from the boat”!
A view beyond your imagination awaits you. Accessible to all, it is possible to fly alone, as a couple, and even as a family (maximum 3 people)!
Immerse yourself in the fascinating legends of the Maohi and the enchanting way of life of Polynesia.
You will travel the island, amazed by breathtaking landscapes, stopping at panoramas to leave you speechless, walking in the heart of the pineapple fields and tasting local flavors!
Explore the island of Moorea with a professional, certified guide for an unforgettable experience in the heart of Polynesian biodiversity.
He will confidently lead you through the forest, where you will have the opportunity to observe the beautiful terrestrial flora and fauna.
You can choose the level of difficulty as well as add a local picnic in an idyllic setting.
Bien-être et Relaxation
Massages & treatments
The MAISON BAIA Institute is a sanctuary dedicated to your well-being, to soothe your mind and invigorate your body.
Ideal location on Moorea
How to get to Moorea?
Moorea’s close proximity to Tahiti allows for quick and easy access.
BY AIR
From Tahiti Faa’a International Airport, a 10-minute flight will take you to the sister island (Moorea Temae Airport MOZ).
Visit the Air Tahiti website for more information.
BY SEA
High-speed ferries operated by the companies Tauati, Aremiti, Terevau and Vaeara’i provide increasingly faster and more comfortable service with multiple daily departures to and from the two islands.
The crossing takes approximately 30 to 45 minutes, with boarding from Tahiti occurring at the ferry terminal conveniently located near the center of Papeete.
Moorea Island
Moorea Island is one of the Windward Islands in the Society Archipelago.
Also known as Tahiti’s Sister Island, it is the closest to the main island of Tahiti (17 km) among the 118 islands that make up French Polynesia.
Moorea captivates with its unique shape, sculpted by its two deep bays and its translucent lagoon protected by a coral reef opening onto the ocean in twelve passes. Opposite them are valleys, carved by a river whose fresh water originally allowed the creation of the pass.
On the mountain side, the island is home to 8 emblematic peaks including Mount Tohiea (1,207 m), Mount Rōtui between Cook and Ōpūnohu bays (899 m), Mouʻa roa (880 m) and Mouʻa puta, or “the pierced mountain” (830 m).
The island’s circumference is 62 km, and each kilometer point is marked by a marker called a PK. Our hotel is located at PK 7.8, on the sea side.
Life is good in Moorea...
Residents benefit from the proximity to Tahiti: many commute daily to work, while visitors can take advantage of the island’s advanced development, which allows them to be more independent in their travels, to visit the same places as residents and to live “like a local”. The island now nearly has 20,000 inhabitants!
Between the sparkling turquoise blue lagoon and the steep green peaks, the beauty of Moorea will amaze you and remain etched in your memory forever!
When is the best time to visit Moorea ?
The sun shines daily in Moorea but sometimes between two showers!
French Polynesia has a tropical climate with two seasons: the so-called “rainy season” from November to April, or austral summer, with high temperatures and very high humidity ; and the dry season, or austral winter, which is characterized by more comfortable temperatures between 71° and 86° Fanhrenheit (22 ° C and 30 ° C).
In general, the climate is rather pleasant all year round!
What is the time difference?
The islands of French Polynesia (Marquises and Gambier archipelagos excepted) are located on the same time zone as Hawaii: UTC-10.
Marquisian islands are 30 minutes ahead of the island of Tahiti and the Gambier one hour.
The time difference between Paris and Tahiti is 11 or 12 hours depending on the time of year, as day light saving is not a thing in French Polynesia.
Therefore, when it’s noon in Paris, it’s midnight or 1am in Tahiti.
And in the rest of the world?
- -2 or 3 hours with the West Coast of the United States
- -19 hours with Tokyo and Sydney
- -22 hours with Auckland
What is the money used in Tahiti?
The local currency is the French Pacific Francs (XPF). The exchange rate is fixed against euro (€) : 100 F.CFP = 0.838 Euros or 1 Euro = 119.33 F.CFP.
Can we easily withdraw money in Moorea?
The 3 main banks of French Polynesia each have a branch downtown (Maharepa), minutes away from the hotel.
We advise you to check the withdrawals conditions with your bank.
Banks in Moorea do not offer currency echange any more but a counter at Tahiti international airport does.
Upon request we can propose currency exchange and cash-out services at reception.
How can we pay for our purchases in stores and in the street stalls ?
Most of the operators on the island generally accept dollars and euros, in addition to the local currency: the French Pacific franc.
The exchange rate is fixed against the euro (100 F. CFP = 0.838 euros or 1 Euro = 119.332 F. CFP).
For payments and withdrawals with a credit or debit card, we invite you to read the detailed conditions of your bank and check if fees apply.
