Is it worth going to Moorea?

Moorea offers both relaxation and adventure, so there's something for everyone. As a result, give Moorea some thought if you're considering a trip to French Polynesia. You won't be let down.



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September to October: Best Time to Visit Moorea
By choosing this period, you will benefit from a still very pleasant climate: little rain and a perfect sunshine. However, the tourist activity continues before the beginning of the wet season and everything works perfectly!

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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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With unparalleled views and pristine waters melting onto dreamlike beaches, Conrad Bora Bora Nui is a tropical oasis. The French Polynesian hideaway is so idyllic, in fact, that even the Kardashians couldn't stay away — the celebrity family chose this luxurious resort as its vacation destination in 2011.

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Moorea is a small heart-shaped island northwest of Tahiti. The interior is mountainous, which means peaks to climb and lots of great hikes. Hiking in Moorea is more accessible than in Tahiti. The trails are well marked and open to anyone without a guide, and there are many trails.

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Without a means of transportation, you will be confined to a limited geographical area and may miss the diversity of Moorea. Renting a vehicle is not just about exploring the island as a whole. Some hotels in Moorea do not have direct access to the lagoon and others are even several miles from the first beach.

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The most convenient way to reach Moorea from Tahiti is by ferry, a scenic journey that takes 30 – 60 minutes. Two ferry companies are operating daily schedules, leaving from the Papeete port and arriving in Moorea's Vaiare marina. Prices start at 1,500XPF ($15 US) per trip.

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Moorea: The Cost. On average, an overwater in Bora Bora during the high season will cost you around $1200-1300/night, whereas the same overwater bungalow in Moorea will cost you around $800-900/night. Overall, Moorea definitely wins when it comes to the affordability factor in the battle of Bora Bora vs.

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High and Low Season Prices in Tahiti
The overall high season in French Polynesia extends from May 1 to October 31, although some resorts change their prices starting April 1. The low season covers November 1 to April 30.

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U.S. dollar and European euro notes (but not coins) are widely accepted as cash in the islands, although at less favorable exchange rates than at banks. You will probably get a more favorable rate if you change your money in French Polynesia rather than before leaving home.

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The Cons of Bora Bora
  • It's outrageously expensive. Yes, we stayed in an over-water bungalow at the St. Regis Bora Bora — possibly the most expensive way to see the island. ...
  • Help! I'm trapped in paradise. ...
  • There's not a lot to do or see. Bora Bora is perfect for people who want to sit and enjoy paradise.


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Exclusivity – Tahiti is a very exclusive destination.
Supply and demand naturally drive the pricing up.

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