Less than 10 minutes from Tahiti by air or 1/2 hour by ferry, are the deep, spectacular bays and white sand beaches of Moorea. Only 40 miles around, the island can easily be circled by island tour, rental car, or bicycle for the more adventurous.

Enjoy horseback riding along the beach or into the interior, or hike up to a hidden waterfall or a visit to the Belvedere view point. The lagoons offer snorkeling, scuba diving, and glass bottom boat tours via a semi-submersible, para-sailing and jet skis. Or sail on board the 110’ “Fetia Ura” based in Opunohu Bay.1 unique adventure allows you to step back into history with an old-fashioned hard-hat dive. Aqua blue provides an underwater experience for swimmers or non-swimmers alike.

While on the island, be sure to visit one of our favorite shops, Island Fashions, owned by Ron Hall. Originally from Southern California, he sailed to the islands from Hawaii in 1974 and now makes Cook’s Bay his home.

In addition to several excellent restaurants, you should plan to experience a Tahitian “tamaaraa” with food cooked in the traditional “himaa”, a pit filled with heated volcanic stones. Dancers from local villages will then entertain you with the local music and folk dances that continue to make Tahiti famous. This fun-filled feast can be enjoyed several evenings during the week at the Tiki Village, and every Sunday at noon at the Moorea Village.