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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.
17°32′S 149°50′W
Heart-shaped from the air. Perfect for first-time snorkelers.
The island in context
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
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Join a lagoon excursion to shallow sandbars where stingrays glide past and blacktip reef sharks circle at a respectful distance.
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Drive or hike to the island's classic viewpoint for a sweeping look over Cook's Bay, Opunohu Bay, and the volcanic spine.
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Follow the inland road through agricultural valleys, stopping at roadside stands for the island's famously sweet fruit.
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Paddle the calm, glassy water near Temae Beach and watch the reef life move beneath your boat.