Getting around The Islands of Tahiti

Air

Domestic flights run by Air Tahiti (www.airtahiti.com) connecting Tahiti with neighbouring islands (Bora Bora, Huahine, Maupiti, Mo'orea and Raiatea) and remote archipelagos (Tuamotus East and North with Manihi, Rangiroa, Takapoto and Tikehau; Austral Islands of Rurutu and Tubuai; Marquesas Islands of Hiva Oa and Nuku Hiva).

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Car hire

Major and local agencies hire out cars on the main islands.

Taxi

Taxis are available in Bora Bora, Huahine, Mo'orea, Raiatea and Tahiti.

Documentation

A national driving licence is sufficient to drive a rented car.

By water

There are inter-island connections on the many ferries, catamarans, copra boats and schooners that make regular trips throughout the islands. Daily connections exist between Bora Bora, Huahine, Mo'orea, Papeete and Raiatea. Yacht and sailboat charter is available at most of the major islands, with some come complete with a captain and crew.

Visa and passport information is updated regularly and is correct at the time of publishing. You should verify critical travel information independently with the relevant embassy before you travel.