Moorea Must Do's

[Tikiintahiti]

Many of you have asked me to recommendations for Moorea in similar fashion as what I provided in PDF format for Bora Bora. So here you go. Just simple recommendations on things to see and do while on Moorea. The information provided is from my many trips over many years to FP. Most of the recommendations I give are ones that I've personally done and have first hand knowledge, a few are from other poster reviews I've read over the years that give certain vendors consistent good recommendations. Enjoy the link :)

 

Moorea Must Do's

[HotRoot]

How about a link to your Bora Bora Must Do's?

[Tikiintahiti]

Best things to do on Bora Bora

[SurveyHand]

Thanks tikiintahiti,

 

We have 3 days in Moorea before the cruise in March, so this is perfect info.

 

Cheers

[luvhanalei]

Tikiintahit, thank you so much for the info.!!! What are your thoughts on the Lagoonarium?

 

SurveyHand, we'll also be on Moorea for three days before our cruise at the end of March--just a little over five months. :)

[Tikiintahiti]

lagoon aquarium is nice. Easy access to fish plus you have a place to change and a snack place. The price is right but it is isolated but if your going to be there a few days and have a rental car it's an easy do. I would verify that they are open as there as been a family feud going on over the rights of the business. This is fairly normal on the islands but do check.

[SurveyHand]

luvhanalei, we're on the 12/3/14 sailing so I'm gussing that's the one before you.

[luvhanalei]

Thanks, Tiki.

We board the PG on the 29th, my birthday:D.

[Familygoboston]

Great for you to share your insights!! Def, post the BB one as it's own thread though so people searching will find it...it will be very helpful for those of us new to FP!

[azevedan]

for posting this. We've been toying with the idea of a holiday cruise next year. We were only going to arrive a day early and stay on Tahiti for the overnight, but now I see that we simply must stay a few days, and on Moorea.

[Tikiintahiti]

This link has the map that was missing from the 1st one

 

http://idx-images.cisdata.net/acnt/images/708/AR408708/file_manager/Moorea_Suggested_things_to_do-2.pdf

[azevedan]

Have been traveling to French Polynesia and the Cook Islands for many years, feel free to ask questions.

 

OK - here's one for you. We plan on booking a 3-day pre-cruise stay on Moorea at the IC. How does one get around on the island (to, say, do that hike(?) to the Belvedere overlook)? Do we need a rental car? Does the hotel have a shuttle? Cabs?

 

Thanks!

[Tikiintahiti]

No Hotel shuttle. Cabs yes, rental cars yes.

 

I always rent a car for my whole stay while on Moorea, yes there is that much to see and do

[remaxlu]

Can I book a tour off the pier (similar to carribean) or must it be done in advance? I have excursions booked for all islands except Moorea and I'm thinking I may just wait and see if there is anything offered once ashore.

[Emdee]

There are taxis at the dock and they will definately take you on a tour. I wouldnt rely on them as it will depend on the day or the month or whether there are other ships in port. There is not a lot of capacity on Moorea and we had a horrible time one year getting back from Les Tip. Consequently we either rent a car or pre-arrange things.

[azevedan]

No Hotel shuttle. Cabs yes, rental cars yes.

I always rent a car for my whole stay while on Moorea, yes there is that much to see and do

 

Thanks. Any words to the wise re: rental cars?

[Tikiintahiti]

My Moorea ha the car rental links ;)

[azevedan]

My Moorea ha the car rental links ;)

 

Yep, I see that - I just wondered if you had anything to add. Tips about driving, any company to avoid (the ones you didn't list?), do they pick up/drop off at hotel (we have PG transfers)...that sort of thing.

 

Thanks!

[Tikiintahiti]

Avis/PacificCar have the nicer cars but they are typically a bit more money. Alberts has an office right across the street from the IC. If you were to book 3 days I'd take Avis and they will deliver. If only oe day I would just go across the street.

[remaxlu]

I'm there for two days on PGC. I'm considering renting a car day one and hitting up your recommended stops. On day two I was thinking of renting a boat. Where do you recommend I go with a 4 hour boat rental.

[Tikiintahiti]

I assume you mean Bora Bora. If you snorkel I would go to the back side of the Sofitel Motu and the area for the manta rays. You might also ask the owners of the rental place if they own a piece of lagoon front property on one of the motus on that side. If they do I'm sure they would give permission for you to go hang out. Remember they provide a cooler and there is a store within close walking distance of the rental place.

 

Best snorkel places on Bora Bora

[remaxlu]

I actually did mean Moorea. Is it a bad idea to rent a car day one and a boat day two. Avis has a car/boat two day rental package.

[luvhanalei]

Could you give me more info. on the car/boat rental through Avis. I'm not seeing it on their site.

[remaxlu]

I found it on the Avis Tahiti site under the heading "special offers". The prices have gone up from what is quoted on the site. An 8 hour car rental plus 2 hour boat rental is now approx 12,250 plus insurance. The 2 day rental is approx 20,000. Avis has been very quick to respond to my emails.

[Tikiintahiti]

Never rented a skiff on Moorea, this is something very new.

 

I can tell you that the little picture on the Pacificar web site of the skiffs is taken from the marina at Les Tipaniers, very close to the motus on the north west side of the island. So ........... with a small window that they give for the boat I would assume they are thinking you would head out to the motu for snorkeling or to Coco Beach on the motu for a bit of lunch and take in the beautiful views. I might add that the beach café at Les Tipaniers is one of my favorite hang outs, good food, cheap beer (for FP) and a great view of the motus.

 

Sandrine at the Avis/Pacificar rental place is on top of things, she does a great job.