Papeete, Tahiti Cruise Port

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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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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If you want to see Papeete, add some time at the beginning or end of your trip.

Visited: Nov 19, 2016

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Nice city walks, foreshore parks and gardens. Great market for local food and pastries.

Visited: Aug 04, 2017

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Beautiful, great place to go snorkling

Visited: Apr 19, 2015

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If only in port for the day, take the ferry across to Moreea island. Then grab a taxi to a resort in the lagoon. The lagoon is just so clean and clear, great for snorkelling. Kid friendly and family safe.

Just a dirty noisey town

Visited: Mar 11, 2006

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didnt visit much however hotels were great....le meridien and the sheraton....both laid out quite well and hotel rating guides of 3 stars should be raised to 4 stars.

Visited: May 19, 2006

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Intercontinental is beautiful here. Raddison only ok. Be sure breakfast is included as it is $35.00pp! Absolutely DON"T go on the bus tour here after departing the ship. Totally boring. Opt to go directly to your hotel and enjoy the facilities.

Visited: Jul 30, 2011

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Consider an overnight to Moorea for a one-night stay in a thatched bungalow over the lagoon. Re-join the ship in Moorea. Although expensive, it was well worth the cost. Before our excursion, we explored the shops in town and saw the nearby landmarks.

Visited: Jan 05, 2016

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