Moving from island to island, planes, boats, ferries

Island hopping

Getting from one island to another is fast and easy. Two domestic airlines, Air Tahiti and Air Moana, fly several times a day to the most popular islands. There is a ferry service several times a day betweent Tahiti and Moorea and 2 or 3 times a week between Tahiti and the other Society Islands, where two passenger-carrying cargo vessels also sail 3 times a week. Passenger/cargo vessels sail to the Marquesas Islands and the Austral Islands every two weeks and to Mangareva in the Gambier Islands once a month.

Inter island air travel

Getting from island to island by plane © Alika Photography

air transport

Air Tahiti has a regular service to 47 islands and atolls. Air Moana flies to six destinations: Raiatea, Bora Bora, Rangiroa, Nuku Hiva and Hica Oa. The baggage limit on both airlines is 50 lbs and divers are allowed 11 lbs extra. For more information: www.airtahiti.pf or www.airmoana.pf

Inter island sea transport

Getting from island to island by Ferry © Alika Photography

Maritime transport

The most popular means of getting from one island to the next is by plane, but there is also the possibility of sea travel to many destinations.
Between Tahiti and the other Society Islands (Huahine, Raiatea, Taha’a, Bora Bora) there are 2 or 3 sailings per week:
Apetahi Express
www.apetahiexpress.pf
Vaeara’i
www.vaearai.com
Between Bora Bora and Taha’a, Raiatea, Maupiti:
Maupiti Express 2
Tel: +689 40.67.66.69
There are also passenger carrying cargo vessels which sail to The Leeward Islands, the Tuamotu Islands, the Gambier Islands, the Marquesas Islands and the Austral Islands from Tahiti.

Between Tahiti and her sister island Moorea there is a ferry service 10 times a day. The crossing takes about half an hour and is used by the inhabitants of Moorea who work in Tahiti. The view of the coasts of Tahiti and Moorea during the short voyage is amgnificent, and in the right season, you can often spot humpback whales, which visit French Polynesia each year to give birth and nurture their young.

There are three ferry companies operating between Tahiti and Moorea:

Aremiti
www.aremiti.pf
Aremiti 6: 25 minute crossing
Aremiti Ferry 2: 45 minute crossing
Terevau
www.terevau.pf
30 minute crossing
Vaeara’i
www.vaearai.com
45 minute crossing

Getting around from

Tahiti to Moorea

What is the fastest way to get from Tahiti to Moorea?

The ferry is the fastest way, with a journey of about 30 minutes. Ferries are available with Terevau, Aremiti, and Vaearai.

What is the cheapest way to get from Tahiti to Moorea?

The ferry is also the cheapest way.

Are there any other options to get from Tahiti to Moorea?

Yes, you can also take a plane or a helicopter. These options are more expensive than the ferry, but they can be more convenient.

Getting around

Tahiti or Moorea to Bora Bora

What is the fastest way to get to Bora Bora?

The airplane is the fastest way, with a direct flight taking approximately 50 minutes. Direct flights are available with Air Tahiti and Air Moana for flights departing from Tahiti.

What is the cheapest way to get to Bora Bora?

The ferry is the most economical option, with a travel time of about 4 hours. To travel between Tahiti and Moorea, you can take the Terevau and Aremiti ferries. Then, from the Papeete ferry terminal, you have the choice between the Apetahi Express and the Vaearai to connect Tahiti to Bora Bora.