Compare Moorea vacation packages, hotels and cruise deals. Moorea is a marvelously beautiful island just twelve miles from Tahiti. Many visitors to French Polynesia take a trip to Moorea because it has so much to offer the wide-eyed tourist. For years Hollywood has used photographs from Moorea's gleaming lagoons and majestic mountains as"stock shots" for their movies. Moorea is clean and tidy, with a calm air and mood. This is the island you should go to if you really want to relax.
Moorea is served by Temae Airport (Airport Code: MOZ). Domestic airlines serving Moorea from Papeete include Air Tahiti and Air Moorea. Visit our Airports & Airline section for more information.
Moorea is surrounded by an off shore coral reef, and the island encloses a serene, sparkling blue lagoon. This makes Moorea ideal for scuba diving, snorkeling, swimming, and boating. Cook's Bay and Opunohu Bayare two glorious bodies of water that are finger-shaped and cut through the center of the island. They constantly remain two of the most photographed watermasses in the entire world. Mountains surround these enchanting bays, and great hiking trails are everywhere.
The citizens of Moorea are polite but fairlywithdrawn, quietly going about their peaceful island lives. But do not fall prey to the assumption that Moorea is slow or boring, because this is definitely not the case. Old Polynesia, with its traditional ways, has mixed with exciting tourist attractions to coexist in harmony. There are several fabulous dining facilities, art galleries, and hot shopping spots. Despite the world wide acknowledgement that Moorea has received for being an island paradise, the beaches and inlands remain uncrowded and unhurried. After the breath taking scenery, this is perhaps the next best feature of Moorea. Everything is so tranquil, and so far away from the bustling city life that encompasses the majority of the world. Visit the Official Tahiti Government Tourism Site for more information.
Passport, Visa & Embassy Information
For stays of up to one month, there are no visa requirements for citizens of the U.S., Canada, or Mexico. A foreigner with a residence card for the U.S. is not exempt from the above requirements and should consult the French Consulate based in the U.S. for information. You are required to have a valid passport, return/onward ticket and sufficient funds to cover your planned stay.
Citizens of European Union countries do not need a visa for stays of up to three months; citizens of other countries should consult the French Consulate.
As entry requirements are subject to modification without notice, it is advisable to check with your travel arranger before departure.
Contact one of the French Consulates in the United States for further details and visa information.
Consular Information Sheets and Travel Warnings also are available on the Consular Affairs Internet home page: http://travel.state.gov. Consular Affairs Tips for Travelers publication series, which contain information on obtaining passports and planning a safe trip abroad, are on the Internet and hard copies can be purchased from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, telephone: 202-512-1800; fax 202-512-2250.
Travelers can check the latest health information with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, Georgia. A hotline at 877-FYI-TRIP (877-394-8747) and a web site at http://www.cdc.gov/travel/index.htm give the most recent health advisories, immunization recommendations or requirements, and advice on food and drinking water safety for regions and countries.
U.S. citizens who are long-term visitors or traveling in dangerous areas are encouraged to register their travel via the State Department’s travel registration web site at https://travelregistration.state.gov or at the Consular section of the U.S. embassy upon arrival in a country by filling out a short form and sending in a copy of their passports. This may help family members contact you in case of an emergency.
