Are you planning a trip to Moorea and not sure how to get from Tahiti to Moorea? This post will cover all the details you need to know for a seamless transport to the heart of Polynesia.
Options to go from Tahiti to Moorea
There are two options: fly or ferry.
If you fly from LA with Delta or Air France, you can book round trip flights to MOZ with a stop in Tahiti. Delta has more options with shorts layovers, making them the first choice.
If you are not flying from LA or with those airlines, you can book your ticket online. The price for the 15 minute flight can range from 100-400 USD. Depending on peak travel times.
Taking the ferry is the affordable option. From the airport, you will find taxi’s waiting. Even if your flight arrives after midnight, there will be a couple taxis. There is no Uber or Lyft in Polynesia.
Transport to the ferry station (12 – 15 minutes) by taxi or rental car. It is critical to know that the last ferry from Tahiti to Moorea departs at 5:30 pm except Sundays the last ferry is at 6:10 pm.
That being said, if your flight arrives after 4:00 pm you will likely need to stay one night in Tahiti and then catch the ferry to Moorea the next morning.
ferry options
There are two ferry companies: Aremiti and Terevau. For the most part, the schedule rarely changes. However, things do happen so it is best to double check for last minute changes.
To make things as easy as possible for you, I have linked the schedules here: Aremiti and Terevau. You can buy tickets at the station (12-15 USD) there is no need to purchase tickets online or in advance.
The ferry takes about 35-40 minutes.
Taking a rental car on the ferry: arrive in person one hour before departure. Park and purchase tickets for both the people and vehicle. You will need to provide paperwork as the price of the car ticket will depend on the size/weight class of the vehicle.
Wait in your vehicle until the ferry staff members instruct you to drive the car inside the ferry. I must admit, it is quite fun. Unfortunately, you do not ride in the car. That being said, you will walk upstairs and find a seat. You can sit inside or outside, there are food and options inside. As the ferry approaches Moorea, you will notice people walking downstairs. This is your cue to also walk back down and get ready to exit. Motorbikes and cars are the first to disembark the ferry.
Transportation on Moorea
Options: Car rental, scooter rental, taxi bicycle, e-bike, walking, bus and hitchhiking.
Driving on the island of Moorea is as easy as it gets. To read the full details and know my personal rental recommendations, continue on to read How to get around on Moorea.
There is no Uber or Lyft in Tahiti or Moorea.
When I left corporate health care to travel full time, French Polynesia was my first destination.
The Tahitian way of life restored my faith in humanity. Most importantly, it reset my heart and soul back to what really matters in life.
Every year, I return for a few months to explore new islands and see friends. In total, I have spent one year living on the islands.
With each trip back to Polynesia, I will continue to update and share more information here for you.
Enjoy your trip!
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