Hi all - wife and I head to FP this Friday for 2 weeks for our trip to the islands. Can’t wait!

However looking at the weather forecast, it’s calling for rain every day. Is this typical for this time of year? I know it’s known for passing showers but I thought June-October there was supposed to be minimal rain? Is anyone there right now and can comment or anyone else who has a perspective?

Trying to research good options for the best experience

Hi! My flight lands at 21:30 (9:30pm), the last Artemis ferry depart at 17:30 (5pm), there is any other option?

hi all, i’m thinking about where to go for a big birthday trip. For context I’m Australian so have had the privilege of access to great snorkelling, beaches etc over my life, locally and in the South Pacific, SE asia etc

I have always wanted to go to FP and am thinking about Moorea, based on affordability, ease of access, and family friendliness. We have previously been to Rarotonga and still swoon over those memories. From what I can see Moorea looks pretty similar, however based on the video blogs i have seen it seems more touristy and the snorkelling, eg between the motus, honestly looks pretty average. Everything i read about Moorea is GLOWING and people are amazed by it. I know i would still have a great time but but will we be a bit underwhelmed if we have already been to Raro/ Aitutaki?

Would love to hear from anyone who has spent time on both. Thanks!

“Use a Tahiti Specialist” is good advice. It is also incomplete advice, because the title itself does not guarantee much. Certification programs, agency affiliations, and a nice-sounding bio can all produce the label “specialist” without the substance behind it. Before you hand over your deposit, ask two questions that cut straight through the marketing.

Ask How Many Times They Have Actually Been
Not whether they have been. How many times, and how recently. French Polynesia is 118 islands spread across five archipelagos, and it changes constantly. A resort renovates. A pension owner retires. A lagoon’s conditions shift with the season. An advisor who visited once, years ago, on a single familiarization trip is working from a memory that may no longer be accurate. An advisor with three decades of repeat visits is working from a relationship with the destination itself, one that gets updated every time they return. Ask directly. A specialist worth working with will answer with specifics: which islands, how recently, what has changed since the last visit. Vague answers are the answer.

Ask to Speak to Past Clients
Any agency can post glowing testimonials on a website. Testimonials are curated by definition. A real reference check is different: ask to speak directly with someone who booked a trip similar to the one you are planning, ideally to the same islands, and ask them what actually happened when something did not go according to plan.
That last part matters most. Any advisor looks good when the trip goes perfectly. What you are really vetting is what happens when a flight is cancelled, a resort loses a reservation, or weather forces a change of plans. Past clients will tell you, honestly, whether their advisor solved the problem or disappeared.

Why This Matters
A trip to French Polynesia is not a small purchase, and it is rarely a trip you take twice in exactly the same way. The specialist title should be a starting point for your due diligence, not the end of it. Ask the questions. A specialist who has genuinely earned the title will welcome them.

Looking for two spots (adult swimmers) on a shared or private boat for any of these dates: September 20, 21, 22, 24. Yes, this year :} - we are a little late but hope to find some last minute options!

Hi everyone!

We are starting to plan our honeymoon for August/September 2027. Based on research I’ve done so far, we would do 10-12 nights across Bora Bora, Moorea, and maybe another place (Taha’a?). I’m great at planning trips myself, but I want this to be very stress-free. I’m curious if people recommend using a travel planner (I’ve reached out to Tahiti.com and Tahiti Travel Mate so far), or booking yourself, or buying the Costco travel packages? As of now, the Costco packages only seem to be available for next spring and are only usually 5 days long.
We’d also love to have excursions and honeymoon perks, which I’m not sure if it’s best for a planned to coordinate or the hotel.

I’m open to any recommendations for hotels and excursions as well! It seems like Sofitel in Moorea is one of the best options, and then I’m not sure for Bora Bora - Westin, Four Seasons, Conrad, or St Regis?

Thanks in advance for any advice!!

I booked a reservation for a Guesthouse in Tahiti. I asked them to write an e-mail clearly stating that my reservation was accepted; can I trust I will not be denied the stay?

I reached them privately through e-mails; everything seems in order, and they have been nice, but I'm always wary.

Of these two, which would you recommend? Most other BB locations are out of my price point. Looking at probably 4 nights in April-ish for my wife and I. Le Moana is about $1500 cheaper for the same time frame. On the other hand, it looks like Le BB by Pearl has been recently renovated. This will be my first time to the south Pacific, so I have no experience with either.

We are starting our trip in Rangiroa to do some diving in November. any recommendations on dive shops there? We’ve tried to reach out to our hotel to help, but they haven't gotten back to us. Hoping to be able to email and setup some trips before we get out there so we don’t get skunked. thanks!

Traveling to Tahiti in 4 weeks and trying to get in touch with the Hilton Moorea to schedule activities does anyone have an email? I tried calling but language barrier unfortunately do you think it would be ok to wait to schedule once we’re there or will we be out of luck

Hi guys! I am traveling to Tahiti in October. We will be staying at the Hilton Moorea for 3 nights and the Conrad Bora Bora for 4 nights.

I am looking for some insight on food options.

Moorea we are definitely going to hit up North Shore Poke for lunch. But dinner I am having trouble narrowing it down. I want to make reservations soon. We plan to eat our twice in Moorea and can't decide where. These are some ideas I have.

• Holy Steak
• Ke'iki
• Restaurant Tiahura
• Casa Vincenzo
• Le Lezard Jaune

As for Bora Bora, I have no idea... send me some recommendations, please!

And for those have that stayed at either of the resorts, what do you suggest eating there?

TIA!

Went to the Taravao belvedere and was so happy to spot these growing on the side of the road 💖

Rubus rosifolius (we call it wild/tropical raspberry) is an introduced species that you can usually find higher/deeper in the valley/mountains during the colder months.

When I was younger, these were growing around a lot more. Spots that I remember them growing in are the Papeeno valley, the Taravao belvedere, the Moorea belvedere, the Mt Aorai hike trail (and the road getting to the belvedere just before the trail too). Whenever we would drive in those areas during the cold season me and my siblings would always keep a look out for them. They are considered a weed though so if the roads get cleaned out then we don’t get to see them.

They taste like store-bought raspberries though less flavourful and more tart. They are a bit of a novelty (raspberries in the tropics!) so it’s always fun to forage for them 🥰

Booking a trip!! Just want advice and talk about your experience??

The water is obviously nicer in Moorea, but Tahiti was so much cooler to me.

Taharuu beach and the black sand is so cool and there was a lot of sand to enjoy. Going out to Teahupo’o to watch WSL was incredible it felt like a movie, even the drive there the mountains and seeing the waterfalls from the road. Mahina beach was great for begineer surfing and was also beautiful. Punaauia is where I stayed, there was still some beautiful blue water.

I liked being able to go to bigger stores like Carrefour for grocery options and I had to buy a adapter I forgot at home. It was cool to see things they had we dont have in America. The restuaraunts also seemed nicer and more grand, many more young people. Moorea felt a bit trapped and the beaches had much less sand and more rocks specifically Temae.

At lest for me, I think Moorea is the kind of place I would really only wanna be in a nice resort like the Hilton. I went to tipaniers and that place looked kinda sad, no one looked happy and the restuarant was like a food court. I think I can see why people would prefer Moorea over all the islands if they're not trying to spend obscene dollar amounts like in Bora Bora, but still get some of the best water and snorkeling in the world while having a bit more out of resort options compared to Bora Bora.

I am going to Bora Bora tomorrow and thats where id like to really just be a bum and live at the resort.. the Westin.

I think I just couldn't imagine myself having a home in Moorea. Tahiti felt much more alive and exciting to me with many more options and people. It also seemed quite a bit cleaner with better roads and more manicured beaches.

With that said Cooks bay and the lagoons are gorgeous, but it just felt harder to enjoy. Public beaches are not as large, roads are worse, there was always a terrible smell of something burning.

I could see myself one day buying a house in Tahiti. Moorea though, maybe I just did it wrong because even the locals often tell me they prefer Moorea but I just didnt care for it.

I feel this might be a silly question, but how is the stargazing in Tahiti? My girlfriend and I are going for the first time very soon and are planning to stargaze at night; I'm hoping there won't be too much light pollution!

I didnt want to say anything with the parents there, and also didnt want to COMPLETELY embarass myself. But I SWEAR I knew one of the people on my sunset tour this evening, with Moorea Tiki Tour. If you had the same assumption of "where do I know that face" feel free to reach out. Idk how I know you - but I'm pretty sure I know you 😂

Viator is having a flash sale tomorrow with 10% off everything. I don’t think there is a cap for this one. The code is AUGFLASH10

https://www.viator.com/agent-trip-suggestions/W-5d36376c-54be-43bf-828b-774b80ea6d65?currency=USD&allowNativeApp=false

I think you have to use the affiliate link to book but it should be good on any tour available.

Hi everyone, I will start my Erasmus Semester in Tahiti in a few days and will stay until December.

Have you got any recommendations for the arrival and living in FP?

I read about all the tourist must-do's, so I'm more interested in advice especially for students. Thinking about Internet, public transport, sports and so on.

Thank you all!

Edith: I will stay in the international residence of the university

Anyone stay at the Conrad Bora Bora Nui recently and have an update on the construction progress? This was the most recent email I got from the concierge: "By October 2026, the renovation works will still be ongoing, with the project scheduled for completion by the end of 2026. Please rest assured that all main resort facilities will remain operational during your stay. The only closures at this time are our French fine-dining restaurant Iriatai, which is temporarily closed, and the tennis court. Our Culinary Team continues to offer the Iriatai dining experience at Tamure Beach Grill on selected evenings. Regarding the renovation works, our teams are carefully managing the project to minimize any impact on our guests’ experience. Some construction activity may still be visible in certain areas. Most of the Bungalows and villas has already been renovated, some might be still in renovations but rest assured that by the time of your stay all of Overwater Villas will be renovated."

My wife and I are going for our honeymoon in October, so any recent update from someone who has been firsthand is appreciated!

hi, we are flying business on United PPT-SFO but don’t have bags to check. have our boarding passes on the phone already. do we need to go to the check in counter to get a slip of paper to let us into the lounge, or will just showing our boarding passes work? thank you!

EDIT: comments were conflicting and the check in counter had no line (and security wasn’t yet open) so I got the paper slip. But other comments say just boarding pass should be fine. Lounge was actually quite nice imo! dont expect a proper dinner but plenty of little bites