Moorea - French Polynesia    Tahiti      Bora Bora    Moorea    Tetiatora

Next to Tahiti, Moorea is the second most popular tourist attraction of French Polynesia.  It is said to be the inspiration of James Michener for the mythical island "Bali-Hai" in his book South Pacific. 

Located about 12 miles west of Tahiti, Moorea can be reached by a 25 minute ferry ride.  Moorea is a small island.  It covers an area of 53 square miles and the circle island road is only 37 miles long  Current population is at 14,000 residents.

Rainy season:  Dec-April
Dry season: July-October
Tidal range: < one foot
Year round temperature:
    24 - 28 degree celsius

Read about the blog of a traveler to the South Pacific aboard the MV Amsterdam.