Ferry Papeete to Moorea: 45-minute crossing with onboard dining

Charge your devices and watch for whales while the ferry carries you across

A ferry transfer between Papeete, Tahiti and Moorea runs 45 minutes with air-conditioned lounges, outdoor sundecks, and an onboard restaurant and bar. The boat operates multiple times daily in both directions, with paperless ticketing and vehicle garage space available. On Friday afternoons, live local music and cocktails are part of the crossing.

The experience

The crossing takes 45 minutes on a modern ferry equipped with air-conditioned lounges and outdoor seating areas where you can watch for whales and dolphins. The boat has a restaurant and bar onboard, so you can order a catering breakfast or lunch during the journey. There's a kids lounge if you're traveling with children, and power outlets let you charge phones and laptops while you travel. Restrooms and wheelchair-accessible facilities are available throughout the vessel.

Departures run multiple times daily from Papeete to Moorea (starting at 6:10 am on weekdays, 7:00 am on Sunday) and from Moorea back to Tahiti (starting at 5:00 am on weekdays, 5:30 am on Sunday). Friday afternoons bring live local bands and cocktails onboard, turning the crossing into more than just transport. You can book paperless tickets and choose your departure time to fit your schedule. The ferry also carries vehicles in its garage if you need a rental car waiting in Moorea.

Once you arrive in Moorea, disembarkation is straightforward, and taxi or transfer companies operate from the dock. If you're bringing a vehicle, it will be ready for pickup. The boat is suitable for all fitness levels, and infants can travel in a pram or stroller. Service animals are welcome onboard.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned lounges and outdoor sundecks for panoramic views.
• onboard restaurant and bar with catering breakfast and lunch options.
• kids lounge.
• power outlets to charge devices.
• restrooms.
• vehicle garage for transporting rental cars or personal vehicles.
• Wi-Fi onboard (available on select sailings).

Options for this experience

2 options

Ferry transfer linking Papeete, Tahiti and Moorea9 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 18:30

Departure from Moorea to Tahiti10 departure times: the first at 05:00, the last at 17:30Eco – Kaikai Lounge: The Kaikai Lounge is the economy class on the Vaeara'i, where food and drinks can be bought on board. Travel time is 50 minutes. Kaikai bar: Onboard food service runs all day, with breakfast, lunch and tasty snacks served. Moorea to Papeete: These departure times apply to journeys from Moorea to Papeete. Starting point: Vaeara'i – Moorea Ticket Office, Vaiare 98713, French Polynesia

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery day18 departure times: the first at 05:00, the last at 18:30

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (2 to 12 years) · Infant (under 2): free

GroupUp to 500

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Vaeara'i

Is this one for you?Choose your departure time from the five daily options to align with your Moorea arrival plans or your return flight from Tahiti. The outdoor decks work best if you want to spot marine life during the crossing. The air-conditioned lounges are the better choice if you prefer to stay cool and work or rest during the 45 minutes.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (2 to 12 years); Infant (under 2): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How often does the ferry run between Papeete and Moorea?

The ferry operates multiple times daily in both directions. From Papeete to Moorea, departures run at 6:10 am, 9:45 am, 12:15 pm, 2:35 pm, and 4:50 pm on weekdays (with slight variations by day). Sunday departures are at 7:00 am, 1:30 pm, and 4:05 pm. Return ferries from Moorea to Tahiti depart at 5:00 am, 7:50 am, 11:05 am, 1:30 pm, and 3:40 pm on weekdays. Sunday departures are at 5:30 am, 8:20 am, 3:00 pm, and 5:40 pm.

What can I do during the 45-minute ferry crossing?

You can relax in air-conditioned lounges or move to outdoor sundecks to watch for whales and dolphins. The onboard restaurant and bar serve catering breakfast and lunch, and there are power outlets to charge your devices. If you're traveling with children, there's a kids lounge to keep them occupied during the journey.

Can I bring a rental car or vehicle on the ferry?

Yes, the ferry has a garage for vehicle transportation, so you can arrange for a rental car to be waiting for you in Moorea or bring your own vehicle across.

Is the ferry accessible for people with mobility needs?

The ferry is fully wheelchair accessible, with all areas and surfaces accessible to passengers with mobility requirements. Restrooms are onboard, and infants can travel in a pram or stroller.

What happens on Friday afternoons on the ferry?

On Friday afternoons, the ferry features live local bands performing onboard while the bar is open for cocktails of the day, making the crossing a social experience as well as transport.