Is it OK to drink the water in Tahiti?

Drinking water:
You can drink tap water in Tahiti, Moorea and Bora Bora and in all the international resorts. It is usually fine in family hotels and in the other islands but we recommend that you ask your hosts for confirmation.



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How is the drinking water in Tahiti? The tap water is considered safe in most restaurants and hotels. Bottled water is also readily available.

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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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French wine and champagne are the most common types of wine found on the islands, however, Australian, New Zealand, and Californian wines are also available. Inspired by local ingredients (coconut, banana, and vanilla), tropical cocktails are very popular in resorts.

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Breakfasts in The Islands Of Tahiti
For the breakfast, if you would like to eat like a Polynesian here what you can try: Tahitian or Chinese raw fish, “firi firi” (Tahitian donuts), banana crepes, “pua roti” (roasted porc), coconut flavor bread and Chinese bakeries (chao pao, bouchon, nem, navet).

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November to April (Low Season)
Bora Bora, Tahiti, and French Polynesia weather is hot, humid, and exotic. And while that may sound like the perfect paradise to some, it is not to everyone. If you're looking for the most comfortable visit possible, you'll want to avoid the wet season of November through April.

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The legal drinking age is 21.
So if you're going to Tahiti to celebrate your 18th – don't expect to be served alcohol in this country. Drinking alcohol in public and public drunkenness is not only frowned upon – but illegal.

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Tipping. Tipping is not customary in the Islands of Tahiti and therefore not expected. It is left at your discretion for exemplary service.

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Gas is also a little expensive, but luckily, you won't need too much. The gas station attendants pump gas for you in Tahiti!

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You'll find one of the top Tahitian white sand beaches, Plage de Toaroto, west of Papeete. It's sensational for most beach activities including paddleboarding, snorkeling and swimming or sunbathing.

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Despite their fierce reputation, sharks are generally inoffensive because of the abundance of other prey in the waters of The Islands of Tahiti.

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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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Mobile Phone
French Polynesia uses the Global System for Mobiles (GSM) technology. Check with your wireless company before traveling to see if you have a GSM phone. If so, you may be able to use it in the islands if your home provider has an international roaming agreement with the mobile network Vinia (www.vini.pf).

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Inside the resorts, local people in Tahiti dress in casual beachy attire: sundresses, tropical button-ups, khaki shorts and sandals. Outside the resorts, local people in Tahiti dress very casually: tee shirts, shorts and flip flops.

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Wearing a mask
The mask requirement has been lifted on all international flights to and from France, the United States and New Zealand. The mask is thus no longer required on board our flights on these routes. Sanitary measures may change according to the epidemic situation, as well as the regulations of each country.

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