Papeete, Tahiti overview

The largest of the Society Islands in French Polynesia, Tahiti held a magical attraction for artist Paul Gauguin and writer Robert Louis Stevenson. To understand why, simply listen to the winds whistling through casuarina trees on a secluded black-sand beach, or stroll through beautiful botanical gardens and marvel at island flora.

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Certified Scuba Expedition

Certified Scuba Expedition

$119/Adult

Certified Scuba Expedition Embark on an extraordinary underwater adventure in the captivating water...

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Scuba... One Tank Ocean Dive in Tahiti

Scuba... One Tank Ocean Dive in Tahiti

$151/Adult

The number and variety of dive sites found in the ocean waters of Tahiti are almost endless. The de...

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Moorea Jet Ski Tour

Moorea Jet Ski Tour

$353/Adult

Moorea Jet Ski TourYour Jet Ski adventure commences from Maharepa where you will be smoothly gliding...

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First Time Scuba Adventure

First Time Scuba Adventure

$149/Adult

First Time Scuba Adventure Embark on your inaugural scuba adventure with the captivating "Aquarium"...

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202 Papeete, Tahiti Port Reviews

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by kseegs

Go to the day markets and the night food trucks. If you have the late night flight out, there is a restaurant just up the hill from the airport with a blue roof called Oceans that has great Chinese food with a local twist. It was delicious and a huge meal. We didn't do the hotel stay through the PG, but just checked our luggage at the airport for $9 per bag, and walked to the Intercontinental to spend the day there by the pool free of charge. The IC is pretty touristy but a pretty view of Moorea and a nicer place to spend the day than the airport.

Visited: Jul 29, 2015

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by glomarrone

Drove around the east coast stopping at Point Venus. Then took a panoramic drive through valleys, stopping at viewpoints.Ate lunch at Gauguin's Resturant in the South. Visitwed the Spring Garden of Vaipahi. Stopped at Parpara Surf Beach. Drov3e back along the west coast.

Visited: Jan 04, 2018

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by johnnierainey

Despite benefiting from millions of Euros from the EU, Papeete and the Tahitian Islands still seemed a little underwhelming. The ship docks in the centre of the city and it is easily accessible. Pleasant enough to visit for a beer or coffee but unremarkable otherwise. The people were warm and welcoming and that will be the abiding memory. PS avoid the tour to the ocean bore-hole, expensive and slated by all on the coach.

Visited: Jan 02, 2017

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by chetsbabe

We actually stayed on Tahiti for a whole week and enjoyed it immensely. Papeete is the more modern spot in the island chain and has bigger buildings, but it’s also an island with a lot of smaller villages and Tahiti-iti on the end. We walked a lot, drove everywhere we possibly could go, and even took the ferry with our rental car over to Moorea. We will definitely go back to Tahiti one day.

by DrTaras

We did not do an excursion here. We stayed at the Hotel Intercontinental on the way in & out. The over the water bungalows are soooooo worth it! Just do it! Another tip is to go where the locals hang out for dinner; the food trucks from 5 pm on. Its about a 2 minute walk from where you embark/disembark. Safe and fun! PS: All taxis are fixed-price without meters. Some taxi drivers are less scrupulous than others so pay attention to the sign at the taxi stands. They usually take US dollars but do NOT take credit cards.

Visited: Dec 22, 2018

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