Can you snorkel off the beach in Tahiti?

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You will find beautiful snorkeling spots along the West coast of Tahiti Nui. You just have to reach the beaches located between the towns of Punaauia and Paea. Don't forget your mask and snorkel! Vaiava beach is one of the most beautiful beaches in Tahiti.



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Tahiti Iti hides many mysteries, but it is especially the place where nature appears most authentic. The waves are quite small and make the site an ideal place for swimming. Even better, the surroundings offer access to sanitary facilities, playgrounds and restaurants. Activities in Tahiti are numerous.

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Theft and other petty crime is most common in the capital Papeete. Make sure you keep a good grasp on your bag as you move around town, especially in crowded areas. The main streets with bars and clubs can get rowdy at night, so be careful, especially if you are a woman. Some beaches on Tahiti are a bit dangerous.

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There are no snakes or poisonous spiders in Tahiti, only mosquitoes and the small sand fly known as the no-no. Bring bug repellent and carry it with you when hiking through dense vegetation. There is really nothing to fear in the lagoon.

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Separated by a narrow channel that reaches depths of 1,500-metres, Tahiti and Moorea are idyllic islands renowned for their spectacular water sports, from swimming with humpback whales to surfing and diving. And that's just in the water.

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The Kardashians traveled on Air Tahiti Nui, Tahiti's international airline. While the entire family stayed in Tahiti's signature overwater bungalows, Kris and Bruce Jenner, Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries spent their time at the Hilton Bora Bora Nui Resort & Spa's two $5,000-a-night Presidential villas.

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Snorkeling. The best time to go to Bora Bora for snorkeling in water temperatures of 80 F and above is from October to June.

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9 Best Places to Snorkel in the World
  • Baa Atoll, Maldives. Why it's special: Swim with manta rays, whale sharks and sea turtles in a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve. ...
  • Maui, Hawaii. ...
  • Koh Tao, Thailand. ...
  • Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. ...
  • Great Barrier Reef, Australia. ...
  • Nusa Lembongan, Indonesia. ...
  • Bora Bora, French Polynesia. ...
  • Punta Mita, Mexico.


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In most locations, snorkeling in the morning is best because the waters are calmer and the winds are fairly smooth and calm. Many experts believe that the ideal snorkeling conditions exist when you have a gentle westerly wind, warm water, and a low tide.

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Unlike Bora Bora which requires traveling by water to get around if you're staying on a motu, Moorea is more easily navigable. One 37-mile road rings the coast along the entire island. Car, scooter, and bike rentals are readily available, so if you like to explore and sightsee on your own, it's easy to do on Moorea.

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Bugs, Bites & Other Wildlife Concerns -- Living among the friendly Tahitians are some of the world's friendliest ants, roaches, geckos, crabs, and insects. Indeed, the islands have multitudes of mosquitoes, roaches, ants, houseflies, and other insects.

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