Beautiful beaches.Photo by Stephen H
Bora BoraPhoto by Stephen H
SnorkelingPhoto by Stephen H
On a boat over the clear blue waters.Photo by Stephen H
Moorea Snorkeling SafariPhoto by Stephen H
A close encounterPhoto by Stephen H
Sting rayPhoto by Stephen H
Swimming with the sharks at Bora Bora Photo by Katie M
Riding in the boat.Photo by Stephen H
The clear blue waters were magnificent.Photo by Stephen H
Swimming with the sharks at Bora Bora Photo by Katie M
On the boatPhoto by Stephen H
swimming with sharks and rays Photo by Christine A
Outrigger canoePhoto by Stephen H
Look how close the sting ray is!Photo by Stephen H
Moorea Snorkeling SafariPhoto by Stephen H
StingrayPhoto by Stephen H
Eating lunchPhoto by Stephen H
our boat docked at lagoonarium Photo by Christine A
snorkeling at lagoonarium Photo by Christine A
Tahiti
Attractions
Tahiti Attractions
Our list of noteworthy Tahiti attractions and places to see in Tahiti, from the must-see tourist landmarks to the top local attractions.
Lagoonarium
The Lagoonarium is located one of Bora Bora’s “motus” (the small islands which form the outer ring of the lagoon). This is essentially an aquarium without ... Continue Reading »
Bora Bora
Just looking at the map you already know Bora Bora must be something special: an island embraced by a lagoon and guarded by motus (islets). This pearl of ... Continue Reading »
Papeete
No one comes to French Polynesia looking for big city buzz, but there are at least a day’s worth of distractions to be had in its compact capital Papeete, ... Continue Reading »
Moorea
Few would disagree that Moorea offers better beaches than nearby Tahiti. But this tropical paradise is also cheaper than its better-known big sister, making ... Continue Reading »
Black Pearl Museum
One of Papeete’s few museums, the Musée de la Perle (or Pearl Museum) celebrates all aspects of pearl culture. In the days before large-scale ... Continue Reading »
Cascades de Faarumai
There are numerous waterfalls all over Tahiti, but the most popular and accessible are the three waterfalls at Faarumai, known as the Cascades of Faarumai. ... Continue Reading »
Marché de Pape'ete (Municipal Market)
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The sights, sounds and smells of authentic Polynesian life are on offer at Papeete’s main market, also known as the Marche de Pape'ete. This is the ... Continue Reading »
Museum of Tahiti and the Islands (Musée de Tahiti et des Îles)
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The Museum of Tahiti and the Islands (or Musée de Tahiti et des Îles) represents one of the world’s most important repositories of cultural and ... Continue Reading »
Papaeari
Tahiti is not overflowing with historic monuments, which makes Papaeari stand out even more. It is the island’s oldest village, settled somewhere between ... Continue Reading »
Paul Gauguin Museum
Few people have done as much to broadcast Tahiti’s charms to the world as French Post-Impressionist Paul Gauguin, who moved to the island in 1891. The ... Continue Reading »
Tiki Theatre Village
For a crash course in Polynesian culture, Tiki Village Theatre is the place to go. In a stunning lagoon-side location on the island of Moorea you’ll ... Continue Reading »
