Travel guide

Moorea

Bora Bora's dramatic sister island

🗓️ Best time: May–October💰 Luxury · ~$220/day📍 French Polynesia

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About Moorea

A heart-shaped volcanic island near Tahiti — jagged green peaks over two glorious bays, snorkelling with rays and sharks in a turquoise lagoon, and pineapple plantations, at a fraction of Bora Bora's price.

⭐ Things to do in Moorea

Lagoon snorkel (rays & sharks)Belvedere LookoutMagic Mountain viewpointWhale watching (Jul–Oct)Pineapple plantation & juice factoryRay feeding at TemaeThree Coconut Trees hikeAfareaitu waterfalls

🍽️ What to eat in Moorea

Signature local dishes worth seeking out.

Poisson cru (raw fish in coconut)Fresh tunaTahitian vanillaTropical fruit

✈️ Know before you go

🚕 Getting around

Rent a car or scooter; ferry from Tahiti (30 min).

💡 Local tip

Take the quick ferry from Tahiti — Moorea offers Bora Bora scenery for far less.