High and Low Season Prices in TahitiThe 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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The best times to visit are May and September as both the peak season crowds and the worst of the wet season's rainfall is avoided.
For a two-week package including international flights, inter-island stopovers, lodging, activities and meals, the real price of a trip to Tahiti is about: All comfort in high season: $17,000 per couple. All comfort in low season: $13,000. Economy in high season: $11,000.
It depends on what type of beaches you're looking for. If you're expecting perfectly white sand, calm waves and bright aquamarine-colored water, Bora Bora has better beaches (bottom left photo). If you enjoy public beaches, surfing, whale watching and dolphin sightings, Tahiti has better beaches (bottom right photo).
With so many beaches, water activities, and cultural connections, you should spend between seven and 10 days in Tahiti and greater Polynesia. One week to 10 days can give you plenty of time to visit Tahiti and other islands, such as Bora Bora or Moorea.
A vacation in the Maldives tends to be more expensive than one in Tahiti too. The first reason for that is the Maldives focuses almost exclusively on upmarket resorts, and subsequently very few other accommodation options exist.
U.S. citizens do not need a visa if entering on a regular tourist passport and staying no more than 90 days out of every six months. If the purpose of the trip is not tourism (work, scientific research, etc.), then you may be required to obtain a visa before arrival in French Polynesia.
In Tahiti, there's still plenty for honeymoon couples to see and do, but it's the natural attractions that really set this destination apart from Hawaii. Tahiti offers the quintessential south-seas experience of seclusion and astounding natural beauty and attracts honeymoon couples from around the world.
Book AheadThere are no “last minute deals” in The Islands of Tahiti. This is a dream destination for many, so for competitive rates, it's best to book at least 90 days ahead, or preferably more.
High and Low Season Prices in TahitiThe 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.
Most first-time visitors see the main three islands (Tahiti, Moorea and Bora Bora), but if you want to save money and prefer less-touristy locales, look into Huahine and Raiatea (located not far from Bora Bora) or Rangiroa, Tikehau or Fakarava (located in the Tuamotu islands and known for diving).
French is the official language of The Islands of Tahiti. Tahitian is mostly spoken by islanders in their homes while French is commonly used in schools and business but once you visit the islands, English is well spoken in restaurants, resorts and other tourist areas.
The official currency of Tahiti is the CFP Franc (XPF). It's best to exchange money or use your credit card in Tahiti. If you can't buy some before your trip, the next best options are Australian Dollars (AUD), US Dollars (USD) or Euros (EUR).