Moorea Yacht Charter

Moorea sand lounging.

Hilton Moorea beach

Moorea

Restaurants

Real restaurants worth a tender in Moorea.

Tables held in advance by your concierge — addresses, phones and sites below, from beachfront classics to Michelin dining rooms. Request via the enquiry form.

Beach fine dining after Vaiare berths.

Le K

Moorea

Beach fine dining after Vaiare berths.

Lagoon lunch classic.

Restaurant Snack Mahana

Moorea

Lagoon lunch classic.

Sand-edge plates on Cook's / Opunohu circuits.

Coco Beach

Moorea

Sand-edge plates on Cook's / Opunohu circuits.

Tahiti lagoon fine dining.

Le Coco's

Punaauia

Tahiti lagoon fine dining.

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On the water

Anchorages, recommended yachts and insider guidance

Anchorages

Best anchorages & bays in Moorea.

Hover a marker for a quick brief — click to open the approach notes below. The protected coves and roadsteads your captain will plot into your week.

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Where to find it: Captain confirms approach for Cook's Bay.

Where to find it: Captain confirms approach for Opunohu Bay.

Where to find it: Captain confirms approach for Temae.

Where to find it: Captain confirms approach for Cook's Bay, Moorea.

Local Insider Tips

Insider knowledge for your Moorea charter.

Largest recorded berth locally takes 40 m LOA at Vaiare Marina, Moorea — size the yacht to the berth, not the other way round.

Questions

Moorea charter planning detail and FAQs

Questions

Moorea yacht charter FAQs.

When is the best time for yacht charter in Moorea?+

Shoulder months usually balance weather, water and berth availability for Moorea. Peak midsummer adds density and premium quay pricing at Vaiare Marina, Moorea.

Which marina should we embark from in Moorea?+

Vaiare Marina, Moorea is the primary embarkation for Moorea, with anchorage fallbacks when LOA or events block the preferred quay.

How far ahead should we book berths in Moorea?+

For peak season around Moorea, 4–12 weeks is typical for larger yachts; shoulder season is more flexible. We open the berth conversation with the yacht shortlist.

What does APA usually cover on a Moorea charter?+

Fuel, berthing, food and beverage, and most guest concierge extras. For Moorea we set an honest APA band before contract — not a vague percentage.

Can you arrange airport transfers into Moorea?+

Yes — chauffeur and helicopter where available from PPT / BOB, timed to the embarkation slot at Vaiare Marina, Moorea.

How does a Moorea week use Society Islands?+

Society Islands is a core Moorea pocket — we sequence Vaiare Marina, Moorea nights and day-anchors so the week feels unhurried. Moorea sits inside French Polynesia as a focused stop, not a duplicate of the country hub.

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Why Blue Ocean Club

Why charter Moorea with us.

Independent brokerage with live inventory, transparent pricing, and a concierge that works the coast before you step aboard.

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Speed
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Trust
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We do not mark up the charter fee. The price you see is the operator's price.
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Integrity
Independent advice
Our recommendations follow the boat, not a commission — owners pay us, not introducing brokers.
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Craft
Concierge depth
Restaurants, transfers, private guides, helicopters and beach clubs handled long before you board.

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Why you can trust this page

How our Moorea guide is compiled.

Prepared by the Blue Ocean Club editorial team from the cited destination and charter sources available for this page. This page is maintained by the Blue Ocean Club charter desk — editorial content, not an independent certification.

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We do not treat database inventory as live availability and do not present unverified operator pricing or operator terms as confirmed facts. Availability, rates, taxes, berth suitability and charter terms are confirmed for the specific enquiry.

Planning intelligence

Planning a charter in Moorea

Everything you would need to decide on this destination today — seasons, suitability, yachts, aircraft, demand and booking pressure. Each line carries its confidence level, and anything we cannot support says so.

When to go to Moorea

Climate, travel seasons, charter seasons and the operational wind and storm patterns that actually apply here.

Climate

Average air temperature: Circa 24–30 °C year roundCorroborated
Average sea temperature: Circa 26–29 °C year roundCorroborated
Rainfall trend: Wet season from November to April; dry season from May to OctoberCorroborated
Sunshine: Highest in the dry seasonCorroborated
Daylight: Circa 11–13 hoursVerified

Travel seasons

High season: May to OctoberCorroborated
Shoulder season: April and NovemberCorroborated
Low season: January to MarchCorroborated

Charter seasons

Best yacht season: May to OctoberCorroborated
Best sailing season: May to October, on the south-east tradesCorroborated
Best diving season: May to October for visibilityCorroborated
Best family season: June to SeptemberIndicative

Operational

Cyclone season: Officially November to April across the South Pacific basinVerifiedCharter operations concentrate outside these months.
Trade winds: Steady south-east trades through the dry seasonCorroborated

Who Moorea suits

Rated on stored evidence, not opinion: Excellent, Very Good, Good, Limited or Unavailable.

Suitability

Family: Very GoodCorroborated
Romantic: ExcellentCorroborated
Honeymoon: ExcellentCorroborated
Adventure: ExcellentCorroborated
Nightlife: LimitedCorroborated
Wellness: Very GoodCorroborated
Diving: ExcellentCorroborated
Fishing: ExcellentCorroborated
Luxury shopping: LimitedCorroborated
Culture: Very GoodCorroborated
Food: GoodCorroborated
Beach: ExcellentCorroborated
Island hopping: ExcellentCorroborated
Corporate retreat: LimitedCorroborated
Ultra luxury: Very GoodCorroborated
Remote escape: ExcellentCorroborated

Verified on the ground

Fine dining: GoodCorroborated2 restaurants verified on file for this destination.
Ultra-luxury hotels: GoodCorroborated2 luxury hotels verified on file for this destination.
Culture and sightseeing: GoodCorroborated1 attractions verified on file for this destination.
Families with children: GoodCorroborated1 family activities verified on file for this destination.

Which yacht suits this destination

Hull types and charter formats that the cruising ground and berth infrastructure actually support.

Ideal yacht types

Motor Yacht: GoodCorroboratedWorkable, though fuel and support are limited outside the main islands.
Sailing Yacht: ExcellentCorroboratedClassic trade-wind sailing between the island groups.
Catamaran: ExcellentCorroboratedThe dominant charter hull for the lagoons.
Explorer Yacht: ExcellentCorroboratedRange and self-sufficiency matter across the outer groups.
Sport Yacht: LimitedCorroboratedUnsuited to the open-water passages.
Mega Yacht: GoodCorroboratedLargely at anchor; alongside berthing is limited.

Charter formats

Week charter: ExcellentCorroborated
Weekend charter: LimitedCorroborated
Day charter: GoodCorroborated
Crewed charter: ExcellentCorroborated
Bareboat: ExcellentCorroborated
Flotilla: GoodCorroborated

Which aircraft can reach it

Classified from our airport graph. Runway limits are never inferred — an unknown stays unknown.

Aircraft access

Basis: Classified from the Blue Ocean Club airport graphCorroborated

Arrival gateways

Tahiti Faa'a International (PPT): Private-jet capableCorroboratedLongest runway on record: 3420 m.

Aircraft class capability

Very Light Jet: ExcellentIndicativeTahiti Faa'a International (PPT) has 3420 m of runway on record, above the 1000 m typically required for this class.
Light Jet: ExcellentIndicativeTahiti Faa'a International (PPT) has 3420 m of runway on record, above the 1300 m typically required for this class.
Midsize: ExcellentIndicativeTahiti Faa'a International (PPT) has 3420 m of runway on record, above the 1500 m typically required for this class.
Super Midsize: ExcellentIndicativeTahiti Faa'a International (PPT) has 3420 m of runway on record, above the 1700 m typically required for this class.
Heavy: ExcellentIndicativeTahiti Faa'a International (PPT) has 3420 m of runway on record, above the 2000 m typically required for this class.
Ultra Long Range: ExcellentIndicativeTahiti Faa'a International (PPT) has 3420 m of runway on record, above the 2200 m typically required for this class.
VIP Airliner: ExcellentIndicativeTahiti Faa'a International (PPT) has 3420 m of runway on record, above the 2500 m typically required for this class.
Commercial Airline: ExcellentIndicativeTahiti Faa'a International (PPT) has 3420 m of runway on record, above the 2000 m typically required for this class.

How busy it gets

Demand and occupancy trends rather than invented prices.

Demand

Typical demand: Concentrated in the May to October dry seasonCorroborated
Peak demand: July and AugustCorroborated
Quiet season: January to March, during the cyclone seasonCorroborated
Event-driven demand: Cultural festivals and regattas lift local demandCorroborated
Booking pressure: High in July and AugustIndicative
Marina occupancy trend: Capacity concentrated at a small number of basesIndicative
Airport congestion trend: Long-haul arrival timings dominate schedulingIndicative
Hotel occupancy trend: Peaks in the dry seasonIndicative

When to book

Planning horizons and waiting-list risk, confidence-labelled.

Booking

Typical booking window: Nine to twelve monthsIndicative
Suggested planning horizon: Twelve months for the dry seasonIndicative
High season recommendation: Confirm July and August a year aheadIndicative
Last-minute suitability: Reasonable in April and NovemberIndicative
Waiting-list risk: High for the peak dry-season weeksIndicative

Travelling with children

Described objectively — ages, access, indoor options and medical proximity.

Travelling with children

Young children: Sheltered lagoon water with short tender runsCorroborated
Teenagers: Diving, snorkelling and hikingCorroborated
Accessible beaches: Extensive lagoon beachesCorroborated
Nature: Reef, ray and whale encounters in seasonCorroborated
Rainy day: Limited indoor options; days are water-ledCorroborated
Medical facilities nearby: Concentrated on the main islands; outer groups rely on evacuationCorroboratedEvacuation planning is confirmed before departure.
Family transfers: Inter-island air and boat transfers on recordCorroborated

Marine protection and responsible cruising

Verified reserves, eco-marina infrastructure and conservation programmes only.

Sustainability

Marine reserves: Designated lagoon and reef reserves across the island groupsCorroborated
Wildlife protection: Humpback whale approach rules apply in seasonVerified
Responsible anchoring: Coral anchoring prohibited; sand-only and mooring buoysCorroborated
Conservation programs: Community-led reef and giant clam conservation programmes operate widelyCorroborated

Decision support

Is Moorea the right choice for your charter?

Why choose Moorea

The South Pacific offers the clearest lagoon water and the strongest sense of genuine remoteness available to a charter guest, with trade-wind sailing between island groups that see a fraction of Caribbean traffic.

Who should look elsewhere: Guests who want short flights, nightlife or shopping, and anyone travelling between November and April during the cyclone season.

How long to stay: Ten to fourteen nights. The flight time makes a shorter trip hard to justify.

Luxury highlights

Overwater lagoon anchorages in Bora Bora
Whale encounters in season
Motu picnics arranged for your yacht alone

Seasonal highlights

Peak dry-season trades from June to September
Whale season in the austral winter
Quiet, warm shoulder weeks in April

Ideal itineraries

The Society Islands: Tahiti, Moorea, Raiatea and Bora Bora
Raiatea and Taha’a lagoon circuit
Fiji: the Mamanucas and Yasawas

Luxury experience

Plan the whole Moorea holiday

Arrival, transfer, shore stay, embarkation, cruising, dining and departure for Moorea — only the stages we can evidence.

Who is travelling

Every decision explained in order, from gateway to disembarkation.

What matters most

Selecting a profile changes the order and emphasis only. The facts, sources and confidence levels never change.

Day by day, gateway to gateway

Cruising days follow our published itinerary “10-Day Bora Bora Yacht Charter: Family Adventures in French Polynesia”.

Day 1 — Arrival and shore stay
- arrival
  Arrive Huahine Fare (HUH)
  Huahine
- hotel
  Overnight at Hilton Moorea Lagoon Resort & Spa
  Sits between the two great bays where yachts anchor, so a tender run ashore is short from either.
Day 2 — Vaitape, Bora Bora
- cruising
  Anchor at Vaitape Bay
  Arrive in Vaitape, the lively hub of Bora Bora. After settling onto your yacht, enjoy a family welcome and a gentle cruise into the calm waters of the lagoon.
- restaurants
  Casual family dinner on board, tailored to children's preferences
- experiences
  Family welcome refreshments on board
- experiences
  Safety briefing and yacht orientation for all ages
- experiences
  Short tender ride to explore Vaitape's main street
Day 3 — Motu Piti Aau & Coral Garden
- cruising
  Anchor at Motu Piti Aau anchorage
  Cruise to the eastern side of Bora Bora, anchoring near Motu Piti Aau. This area is renowned for its shallow, vibrant coral gardens, perfect for family snorkelling.
- restaurants
  Beach BBQ dinner with marshmallows for roasting
- experiences
  Guided family snorkelling in the 'Coral Garden'
- experiences
  Beach games and sandcastle building on the motu
- experiences
  Paddleboarding and kayaking in calm, sheltered waters
Day 4 — Anau & Stingray Encounter
- cruising
  Anchor at Anau Lagoon
  Head to Anau, known for its gentle stingrays and blacktip sharks. Enjoy an educational and respectful encounter with these fascinating creatures in their natural habitat.
- restaurants
  Pizza night on board, cooked to order
- experiences
  Guided swimming with stingrays and reef sharks (supervised)
- experiences
  Marine biology lesson for children on board
- experiences
  Tubing and other towable water sports
Day 5 — Motu Tane & Pearl Farm Visit
- cruising
  Anchor at Motu Tane anchorage
  Visit Motu Tane, a private motu offering pristine beaches. In the afternoon, discover the secrets of Tahitian black pearls at a local pearl farm.
- restaurants
  Themed 'Pirate Night' dinner on board with dress-up
- experiences
  Exploring Motu Tane's secluded beaches
- experiences
  Visit to a traditional black pearl farm
- experiences
  Learning about pearl cultivation and local craftsmanship
Day 6 — Bora Bora Mainland Excursion (4x4 Safari)
- cruising
  Anchor at Near Vaitape
  Embark on an exciting 4x4 safari adventure into Bora Bora's lush interior. Discover panoramic viewpoints, historical sites, and tropical fruit plantations.
- restaurants
  Dinner at a local restaurant like Maikai Bora Bora for authentic Polynesian flavours
- experiences
  Guided 4x4 tour of Bora Bora's interior
- experiences
  Visiting ancient Polynesian marae (temples)
- experiences
  Panoramic views from WWII gun emplacements
Day 7 — Motu Mute & Airport Beach
- cruising
  Anchor at Motu Mute eastern side
  Cruise north to Motu Mute, home to Bora Bora's airport, but also boasting beautiful, quiet beaches. Enjoy a day of swimming and light watersports.
- restaurants
  Comfort food night on board: burgers and fries
- experiences
  Swimming and relaxing on Airport Beach
- experiences
  Exploring the northern part of the lagoon
- experiences
  Fishing from the yacht (catch and release)
Day 8 — Tupuna Lagoon & Watersports Day
- cruising
  Anchor at Tupuna Lagoon (south-east)
  Dedicate a full day to exhilarating watersports in the expansive Tupuna Lagoon. The crew will set up all the equipment for a fun-filled family day.
- restaurants
  Cook-your-own-tacos night on board
- experiences
  Jet skiing and wakeboarding sessions
- experiences
  Inflatable water toys and floats
- experiences
  Stand-up paddleboarding races
Day 9 — Matira Beach & South Lagoon
- cruising
  Anchor at Matira Bay
  Visit Matira Beach, Bora Bora's most famous public beach, known for its soft white sand and shallow, turquoise waters. Enjoy a relaxed beach day.
- restaurants
  Casual dinner at The Lucky House - Pizza & Burgers near Matira Beach
- experiences
  Swimming and playing on Matira Beach
- experiences
  Building sand sculptures
- experiences
  Collecting seashells
Day 10 — Farewell Lagoon Cruise & Sunset
- cruising
  Anchor at West coast, ideal for sunset views
  Enjoy a leisurely final cruise around the Bora Bora lagoon, revisiting favourite spots and soaking in the incredible scenery. A special farewell dinner awaits.
- restaurants
  Gourmet farewell dinner prepared by the yacht's chef
- experiences
  Final swim in a favourite spot
- experiences
  Photo opportunities of Mount Otemanu and the lagoon
- experiences
  Children's talent show or movie night on board
Day 11 — Vaitape Departure
- cruising
  Anchor at Vaitape Bay
  Savour a final breakfast on board as your yacht returns to Vaitape. Reflect on the wonderful family memories created during your Bora Bora yacht charter.
- restaurants
  Breakfast on board
- experiences
  Last breakfast with lagoon views
- experiences
  Exchanging contact information with the crew
- experiences
  Final souvenir shopping

Source itinerary: 10-Day Bora Bora Yacht Charter: Family Adventures in French Polynesia (10 days)

Arrival

Which gateway do guests fly into for Moorea Yacht Charter?

Huahine Fare (HUH)

Huahine

Record: airport · verified

Tahiti Faa'a International (PPT)

Papeete

Handles private-jet arrivals.

Record: airport · verified

Shore stay

Where do guests stay the night before boarding?

Hilton Moorea Lagoon Resort & Spa

Overwater resort on the northern coast of Moorea between Opunohu and Cook's Bay.

Sits between the two great bays where yachts anchor, so a tender run ashore is short from either.

Record: hotel · corroborated · source

Beach and overwater resort on the northeastern shore of Moorea near Temae.

Faces the reef-protected shoreline within a short run of Vaiare, useful as a first or last night ashore on a Society Islands charter.

Record: hotel · corroborated · source

Dining

Where do guests eat ashore?

Le Mayflower

Long-running French restaurant on the north coast of Moorea near Haapiti road.

Reachable from the Opunohu Bay anchorage by short road transfer, the standard dinner ashore on Moorea.

Record: restaurant · indicative · source

Moorea Beach Cafe

Beachfront cafe and restaurant on the northern shore of Moorea near Cook's Bay.

On the water between the two bays, an easy lunch when the yacht is anchored in Cook's Bay.

Record: restaurant · indicative · source

Experiences ashore

What is worth a shore day here?

Belvedere Lookout

Viewpoint above the Opunohu valley looking down over Cook's Bay and Opunohu Bay.

The classic half-day ashore from either bay, with the yacht visible at anchor below.

Record: attraction · corroborated · source

Te Fare Natura

Ecomuseum on the shore of Cook's Bay in Moorea, dedicated to the island's reef and terrestrial ecology.

On the Cook's Bay waterfront, a tender ride from the anchorage and a good rainy-hour option.

Record: venue · corroborated · source

With children

What works with children on board?

10-Day Bora Bora Yacht Charter: Family Adventures in French Polynesia

Enclosed lagoon area on the southwest of Moorea where families snorkel over reef life in shallow water.

Shallow, protected water suits younger children better than open-lagoon snorkelling from the yacht.

Record: family activity · indicative · source

Answered

What we can answer about Moorea

Each answer is drawn from a certified record in our knowledge graph, with the evidence and its confidence shown. Where we hold nothing, we say so rather than estimate.

Planning Moorea

The questions our records can answer with evidence today.

aviation · verified

Which airport is best for reaching Moorea?

Moorea is served by Tahiti Faa'a International (PPT) and Huahine Fare (HUH) in our graph. Tahiti Faa'a International handles private-jet arrivals.

Airport: Tahiti Faa'a International (PPT) · verified
Airport: Huahine Fare (HUH) · verified

ai planning · verified

Where should I spend a week if I start in Moorea?

10-Day Bora Bora Yacht Charter: Family Adventures in French Polynesia runs 10 days from Moorea, calling at Vaitape, Bora Bora, Motu Piti Aau & Coral Garden, Anau & Stingray Encounter and Motu Tane & Pearl Farm Visit.

Itinerary: 10-Day Bora Bora Yacht Charter: Family Adventures in French Polynesia · verified

aviation · verified

Can I arrive by private jet for a charter in Moorea?

Tahiti Faa'a International (PPT) is recorded as jet-capable for Moorea. Slots, handling and FBO availability are confirmed by the operator, not by us.

Jet capable: Tahiti Faa'a International (PPT) · verified

destination planning · verified

How many days should I plan for a charter in Moorea?

Our published route 10-Day Bora Bora Yacht Charter: Family Adventures in French Polynesia runs 10 days across 10 stops, which is the duration we can evidence for Moorea.

Itinerary: 10-Day Bora Bora Yacht Charter: Family Adventures in French Polynesia · 10 days · verified

family · indicative

Is Moorea suitable for children?

We hold 1 family activity record for Moorea, including Moorea Lagoonarium.

Family activity: Moorea Lagoonarium · indicative · source

luxury lifestyle · corroborated

Where should I stay in Moorea before boarding?

Sofitel Kia Ora Moorea Beach Resort and Hilton Moorea Lagoon Resort & Spa are the shore-stay records we hold for Moorea.

Hotel: Sofitel Kia Ora Moorea Beach Resort · corroborated · source
Hotel: Hilton Moorea Lagoon Resort & Spa · corroborated · source

destination planning · verified

Is Moorea better for a weekend or a full week?

The route we publish for Moorea is 10 days, so a full week uses the cruising ground as documented; a weekend covers only the first stops.

Itinerary length: 10 days · verified

family · corroborated

Which hotels in Moorea suit families before or after a charter?

Sofitel Kia Ora Moorea Beach Resort and Hilton Moorea Lagoon Resort & Spa are recorded as family-suitable in Moorea.

Family suitable: Sofitel Kia Ora Moorea Beach Resort · corroborated · source
Family suitable: Hilton Moorea Lagoon Resort & Spa · corroborated · source

experiences · corroborated

Which museums or landmarks are on record in Moorea?

Te Fare Natura is on record near Moorea.

Record: Te Fare Natura · corroborated · source

Te Fare Natura

experiences · indicative

Where can I snorkel near Moorea?

Moorea Lagoonarium is on record near Moorea.

Record: Moorea Lagoonarium · indicative · source

Arrival

Arriving in Moorea

Gateways, transfer times and the door-to-deck plan — mapped against the berths you would actually use.

Moorea on the map

Marinas, arrival gateways, stays, dining and family options — toggle the layers you care about.

Airports, FBOs and arrival options

Tahiti Faa'a International (PPT)

City: Papeete
Private-jet capable: Yes

FBOs: Tahiti Faa'a General Aviation Handling

Huahine Fare (HUH)

City: Huahine
Private-jet capable: No

From private jet to private yacht

Door-to-deck planning with our aviation partner Limitless Sky. Times and prices are indicative, never a quote.

Departure cityTravel dateYacht embarkationPassengersLuggage piecesAircraft preferenceTravelling with pets

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Ashore

Ashore in Moorea

Where our clients stay, eat and spend their days off the yacht — each entry held as a verified record, not a listing.

Hotels and resorts

Open year-round

Faces the reef-protected shoreline within a short run of Vaiare, useful as a first or last night ashore on a Society Islands charter.

Hilton Moorea Lagoon Resort & Spa

Open year-round

Sits between the two great bays where yachts anchor, so a tender run ashore is short from either.

Restaurants and beach clubs

Le Mayflower

French

Reachable from the Opunohu Bay anchorage by short road transfer, the standard dinner ashore on Moorea.

Moorea Beach Cafe

Contemporary Polynesian · Tender access

On the water between the two bays, an easy lunch when the yacht is anchored in Cook's Bay.

Things to do

Belvedere Lookout

viewpoint · Open year-round

The classic half-day ashore from either bay, with the yacht visible at anchor below.

Things to do with children

Ages, distances from the berth and rainy-day options — so the family days plan themselves.