Arrive at Tahiti International Airport and our representative will welcome and escort you to your transfer to Te Moana Tahiti Resort. This is a short 10 minutes drive from the airport.
Overnight stay in Tahiti at Te Moana Tahiti Resort in a Standard Room.
Spend a relaxing morning at the Te Moana Tahiti Resort perhaps taking a dip in the stunning infinity pool with views over to Moorea. Take a swim in the stunning lagoon or enjoy the bars and restaurants the resort has to offer.
Overnight stay in Tahiti at Te Moana Tahiti Resort in a Standard Room.
Enjoy a leisurely morning at the Te Moana Tahiti before checking out of the hotel.
At the Papeete Cruise Terminal, you’ll board in true Polynesian style, greeted with fragrant flower garlands, lively ukulele music, and warm smiles. As the ship sets sail, the lush mountains of Tahiti gradually fade into the distance, making way for your next Pacific adventure.
Surrounded by cliffs rising nearly 240 feet, Makatea is the only atoll in the Tuamotus with potable water from underground caves. Once prosperous from phosphate mining (1917–1964), it is now sparsely inhabited, with locals living from copra cultivation, fishing, and trading the coconut crab (Kaveu).
Passengers will disembark by tender at Temao Wharf and explore the island on foot or by car. Highlights include the sacred caves and the remains of Makatea’s phosphate mining era. A picnic is served under the cliffs or on the beach.
Mataiva is a stunning atoll, known for its unique lagoon and white-sand beaches, offering an authentic and tranquil experience with minimal tourism. Locals are warm and welcoming.
Passengers will disembark by tender at Pahua Wharf and be greeted with a traditional “Orero” performance. The village is just a 5-minute walk from the dock and can be explored at your leisure.
Optional excursions include visits to Turtle Rock, the Paure marae, the phosphate pond, the bird motu, and the “pito” of Mataiva (sign-up at reception). 4×4 vehicles will transport guests to a private beach for a picnic and lagoon activities.
Anaa, birthplace of Tahiti’s Pomare royal family, is renowned for its sparkling jade lagoon and white-sand motus. Most locals are engaged in copra production or fishing, supported by a sustainable fishing program. Look out for the feo, the giant fossilized coral blocks unique to the atoll.
Passengers will disembark by tender at Tukuhora Pier. Explore the village by bus or on foot, and try fly-fishing in the shallow, crystal-clear lagoon. A picnic lunch is served on the beach in Tukuhora village.
Optional activities: Swimming and discovery at the “Ogoogo” pito.
This is the end of our journey. It’s time to say Nānā! (Goodbye) to your travel companions, to the Polynesian staff and Aranui guides.
Morning arrival into Papeete by around 7:00 AM and guests disembark. Our representative will be waiting for you as you disembark to transfer you to the Te Moana Tahiti Resort. Spend a relaxing afternoon, wander through scenic coastal spots, admire local architecture, and explore open-air viewpoints and historic sites that capture the island’s charm.
Overnight stay in Tahiti at Te Moana Tahiti Resort in a Standard Room.
It's time to wrap up our journey. Please check out and take the transfer to Tahiti International Airport for your international flight back home.
Puna'auia
Located between land and sea, the Te Moana Tahiti Resort hotel offers the ideal setting for your stopover in Tahiti in an authentic Polynesian setting. Relax by the infinity pool, enjoy a meal in one of our two restaurants and enjoy the sunset over the island of Moorea every evening.
