What is the difference between Bora Bora and Moorea?

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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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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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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Personally, I think about 4-6 nights is the optimal amount of time to travel to Moorea. It's enough to feel totally relaxed, while still having time to see and do a lot! But do as many nights as you can!

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To properly experience Bora Bora, three days (four nights if arriving late) should be enough. The island is small and there isn't all that much to see. If you're after a pampering luxury holiday of sipping cocktails on the deck of your overwater bungalow, you could probably spend a week (if you can afford that).

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Bora Bora is world-famous for its vibrant turquoise lagoon, soft, white sandy stretches of beach and luxurious resorts. With such a dreamlike setting, this magical island is, unsurprisingly, a great spot to plan a getaway.

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We recommend you to stay 3-4 days in Bora Bora. This gives you plenty of time to explore this pretty island and all the different shades of emerald the sea has the offer here. Do you have more time, then you will love spending that here too, just keep in mind Bora Bora is the most expensive island of French Polynesia.

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Both the Maldives and Bora Bora are expensive luxury destinations. In general, it will be easier to spend less on a trip to The Maldives. In the Maldives, 3-star accommodations are available that are highly rated, while in Bora Bora there are very few hotels or resorts that are not 5-star luxury resorts.

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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 hotel will also exchange currency, but almost all restaurants, bars and grocery stores on Mo'orea take cards. There are a few casual pizza places and food trucks, etc. that only take cash, so just check places ahead of time. We always have some, but only withdraw/exchange as needed to not end up with extra.

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The best times to go to Bora Bora are November and April. These short shoulder seasons offer fine weather with temperatures in the mid-70s to mid-80s. High season runs from May to October when rain showers are isolated and the number of tourists swells.

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