Moorea island in French Polynesia

17°32′S 149°50′W

Moorea

Heart-shaped from the air. Perfect for first-time snorkelers.

The island in context

Why Moorea belongs on your itinerary.

Just a short ferry ride from Tahiti, Moorea feels like the island people imagine before they arrive: jagged emerald peaks, quiet bays, pineapple fields, and a lagoon so clear it makes first-time snorkelers feel like experts. It is relaxed, accessible, and endlessly photogenic.

Build your days

Four reasons to stay a little longer.

01

Swim with Rays and Sharks

Join a lagoon excursion to shallow sandbars where stingrays glide past and blacktip reef sharks circle at a respectful distance.

02

Belvedere Lookout

Drive or hike to the island's classic viewpoint for a sweeping look over Cook's Bay, Opunohu Bay, and the volcanic spine.

03

Pineapple Route

Follow the inland road through agricultural valleys, stopping at roadside stands for the island's famously sweet fruit.

04

Lagoon Kayaking

Paddle the calm, glassy water near Temae Beach and watch the reef life move beneath your boat.

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