Getting to Moorea

As of right now, there are only a few airlines that venture out to French Polynesia, and you’ll find that getting there isn’t quite as easy as you might think. Another thing you’ll want to understand is that the airlines that travel to French Polynesia all fly into Tahiti first, before departing to the other nearby islands. Thankfully so, Moorea is practically in the shadow of Tahiti so you actually have a few transportation options, unlike most of the rest in this large island group, where a flight is the only practical way of getting there.

Getting to Moorea
Tahiti and Moorea weather by month

Luckily, you’ll find that daytime and evening temperatures in Tahiti, as well as throughout the all of French Polynesia, are incredibly stable every month. Down below, on the temperature chart you’ll find that each day of the year is almost identical to the other days. Moorea Island is only 9 miles (17 km) away, so the climate and weather are basically identical, and there are better Moorea overwater bungalow resorts to consider, as well.

Tahiti and Moorea weather by month
When to visit Tahiti and Moorea

Now that you’ve decided you’re interested in visiting Tahiti or Moorea, you’ve most likely run into the issue of trying to figure when the best time to visit really is. This really isn’t the easiest question to answer, but the good news is this is simply because there really isn’t a bad time to visit. In other words, the best time to visit Tahiti or Moorea is when you’re able.

When to visit Tahiti and Moorea
Bora Bora weather by month

Because of the location, guests will find that both daytime and evening temperatures in Bora Bora, as well as throughout the rest of French Polynesia, tend to be generally stable when looking month to month. Also, it’s important to note that because Bora Bora is even closer to the equator compared to nearby islands, it tends to be more consistent than Tahiti and Moorea, which are both about 140 miles (230 kilometers) to the southwest.

Bora Bora weather by month
When to visit Bora Bora

Acting as an extremely popular island for North American honeymooning couples and the romantically inclined, Bora Bora has both its high season and the largest crowds during the months of June and July. With that said, for those with a choice of when to go there are probably better times of year, this of course being dependent on your goals. We’ll dive into all of this down below.

When to visit Bora Bora
Getting to Bora Bora

Because of its popularity, you’ll find that Bora Bora is easily considered to be one of the most beautiful tropical destinations you could visit. Part of the island’s appeal is both the remoteness and solitude that it offers, which will serve you very well, especially if you’re traveling to the region for a honeymoon trip. With this said, the downside with being so remote is that Bora Bora is not a place that can be reach quickly or, cheaply for that matter, unless you are already in French Polynesia to began with.

Getting to Bora Bora
5 Best cheap Bora Bora and Moorea overwater resorts

Once you start planning your overwater bungalow vacation, you’ll find out rather quickly that there are several different islands to choose from. The most popular however, seem to be the islands that make up the South Pacific. In this tropical region, visitors will find tropical getaways that feel like they are straight out of a movie.

Unfortunately though, many people view the South Pacific as just a dream, due to the cost of traveling to and from, as well as the resorts themselves.

5 Best cheap Bora Bora and Moorea overwater resorts
Family Friendly Bora Bora overwater bungalows

The South Pacific is a dream come true for most vacation seekers. It’s also heavily portrayed in movies, TV shows, and music videos. It used to be that only honeymooners and other romantic couples sought out this island paradise, but in today’s world, more and more families are choosing the South Pacific for family adventure.

Even with this increase in family vacations, there are still quite a lot of overwater resorts that choose not to cater to families, especially those traveling with 2 or more children.

Family Friendly Bora Bora overwater bungalows
Overwater bungalows closest to the US and Canada

As you start your overwater bungalow and villa research, you’ll quickly notice that there are dozens of overwater resorts around the entire world. This is great as it grants people from different regions access to a villa that isn’t too terribly far away. If you reside somewhere in North America, particularly speaking, the US and Canada, then you’ll note that there aren’t any overwater resorts along the vast stretches of coastline. However, there is one within the state of Florida.

Overwater bungalows closest to the US and Canada
Overwater bungalows closest to Hawaii

Hawaii is home to an extremely large amount of fantastic accommodation options, from those right on the beach to those situated a bit farther back. Unfortunately, you won’t find any overwater resorts here. If they could be built on Hawaii’s shores, there would be dozens.

However, with bad news comes a bit of good news. There are plenty of great overwater resort choices over on the islands of Tahiti and Moorea. In addition, less than an hour away from those islands, you’ll find even more overwater resorts on Bora Bora.

Overwater bungalows closest to Hawaii