Where is the best snorkeling on Moorea?

Temae Beach is the best public beach on Moorea and a fantastic free snorkel destination. Temae boasts white sands, swaying palms, and idyllic waters. Its coral reef is among the island’s most stunning.

Can you swim in Cooks Bay Moorea?

Cook’s Bay on Moorea, Fr. Polynesia, has the greatest views on the island of Moorea without a doubt. The water in the bay is great for swimming & clear for snorkelling, though you should wear water socks as the coral can be quite sharp.

How deep is Cooks Bay Moorea?

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Where is Cook’s Bay Moorea?

Tahiti
Cook’s Bay (also known as Paopao Bay) is a 3-km long bay on the north coast of the island of Mo’orea, Tahiti. It is one of the two principal bays on the island. The other, Opunohu Bay is 4 km west of Cooks Bay.

Is there a ferry from Papeete to Moorea?

FERRY TO MOOREA The most convenient way to reach Moorea from Tahiti is by ferry, a scenic journey that takes 30 – 60 minutes. Two ferry companies are operating daily schedules, leaving from the Papeete port and arriving in Moorea’s Vaiare marina. Prices start at 1,500XPF ($15 US) per trip.

What type of island is Tahiti?

The island of Tahiti consists of two ancient eroded volcanic cones, Tahiti Nui and Tahiti Iti (the Taiarapu Peninsula), connected by the narrow Isthmus of Taravao. The island, with an area 403 square miles (1,043 square km), accounts for almost one-third of the total land area of French Polynesia.

Where is the best snorkeling in Tahiti?

Punaauia Lagoon is Tahiti island’s most renowned snorkeling spot (here, a shoal of convict tang at Mahana Park). In Tahiti, most of the snorkeling spots are located on the west coast of the island.

Are there snakes on Moorea?

There Are No Snakes Fortunately, in French Polynesia, the islands are so remote and distant that there are no poisonous snakes or any snakes at all. There are also no poisonous bugs, and the only pest around are the sandflies that rarely bother travelers.

What is the highest point on Moorea?

Mount Tohivea
Mount Tohivea (or Tohiea) is a volcanic peak and the highest point on the island of Moorea in French Polynesia at 1,207 metres (3,960 ft). On its slopes are many streams and fertile soils.