Currency
CFP Franc (XPF)
Language
French, Tahitian
Time Zone
TAHT (UTC-10)
Best Time to Visit
Sep–Nov
Typical Duration
7-29 nights
Price Range
$954.50–$94,500 per person
Port Type
Port of Call
Tender Port
Yes
Moorea is renowned for its stunning lagoons, dramatic volcanic peaks, and pristine beaches, making it one of French Polynesia's most picturesque cruise destinations.
Cruises that visit Moorea
- cruises to Moorea
- Moorea sailings
- Moorea cruises
- 8-night Norwegian Cruise Line cruise
- 8-night The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection cruise
- 9-night The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection cruise
- 10-night Silversea cruise
- 11-night Silversea cruise
- 11-night Norwegian Cruise Line cruise
- 12-night The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection cruise
- 12-night Norwegian Cruise Line cruise
- 12-night PONANT EXPLORATIONS cruise
- 12-night Seabourn cruise
- 12-night Norwegian Cruise Line cruise
- 12-night The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection cruise
- 12-night Norwegian Cruise Line cruise
- 13-night PONANT EXPLORATIONS cruise
- 13-night Silversea cruise
- 13-night PONANT EXPLORATIONS cruise
- 13-night Norwegian Cruise Line cruise
- 13-night Norwegian Cruise Line cruise
- 14-night Silversea cruise
- 14-night PONANT EXPLORATIONS cruise
- 14-night Silversea cruise
- 16-night Royal Caribbean International cruise
- 16-night Seabourn cruise
- 16-night Celebrity Cruises cruise
- 16-night Royal Caribbean International cruise
- 17-night Celebrity Cruises cruise
- 17-night Royal Caribbean International cruise
Build Your Day in Moorea
Cruise calls are short. Set your ship's arrival time, pick the stops you care about, and we'll show whether they realistically fit before departure.
Ships typically depart around 6:00 PM
Usually about 10 hours ashore
Getting around:
Belvedere Lookout
There is a family there selling snacks and cold drinks (5$ / 500 CPF each)
Tiki Village
With local crafts, food, songs and dances.
Closed · Opens 11 AM Tue
North Shore Poke and Smoothie Bar
Nice laid back beach bar ambiente, chilled music and familiar atmosphere.
Closed · Opens 11 AM Wed
Snack Mahana RESA
Best food I had on the island of Moorea and came back a few times.
Closed · Opens 11 AM Tue
Moorea Activities Center - Opunohu
Super fun, incredible views, and great service!
Moorea Beach Cafe by Bruno Jamais
Small portions and expensive but good food and service.
Closed · Opens 11:30 AM
Holy Délices
Loved it here, excellent food, great music, very very fun atmosphere
Closed · Opens 11:30 AM
Plage de Ta'ahiamanu
Bring your own food and drinks.
Rudy's
If you are in Moorea, and you enjoy French cuisine, you need to eat here.
Closed · Opens 5:30 PM
MOOREA TIKI TOUR
This was truly a unique once in a lifetime experience.
Opens soon · 8 AM
Mo'orea
This is the closest you will get to HEAVEN, ALL inclusive is the way to go.
Casa Vincenzo Moorea
Drinks served promptly, and dinner was to die for!
Closed · Opens 6 PM Tue
Coco beach Moorea
A fun unique experience.
Closed · Opens 10 AM Wed
Restaurant Tiahura Chez Irène
All three dishes were amazing and the coconut bread was to die for!
Closed · Opens 11 AM
A l'Heure du Sud
Great live music.Best coconut ice cream!!Don't miss it !
Closed · Opens 11 AM
LE LÉZARD JAUNE
Best dinner that I have had in French Polynesia: great fish;
Closed · Opens 6:30 PM Wed
Moorea Miti Tours
Was a memorable highlight of our trip here, 10/10 must do!
Closed · Opens 8:30 AM
Fare La Canadienne Burger House Moorea
A unique experience thanks to great burgers and a super service.
Closed · Opens 11 AM Wed
Sea You Soon Moorea - Le QG
Great food, great value, and an authentic Polynesian dining experience.
Opens soon · 8 AM
Aoy Thaï Food
Every dish was fresh, flavorful, and tasted authentically homemade.
Closed · Opens 11 AM Wed
Fare Tutava Restaurant
The food and smoothies were delicious and well priced.
Caramel'In - Moorea
They have delicious dark roast (and decaf) coffee, pastries, and even beer.
Moorea Sunset Beach
Good location for excellent clean beach and villa was comfortable and clean.
Toatea Lookout
Spend a bit of time, but don't miss the boat.
O2 CoCo Bar & Restaurant
Every meal we had was delicious, and the quality was consistently excellent.
Closed · Opens 11:30 AM
Mareto Beach Street Food
Service was quick with plenty of options and food was tasty and big portion.
Closed · Opens 10:30 AM
Te Fare Natura - L'écomusée
The virtual reality Goggles were fun.
Closed · Opens 9 AM Tue
KE'IKI
We had an amazing dinner at Ke'iki--our best meal in French Polynesia.
Closed · Opens 11:30 AM Tue
Public Beach
You will have a 100m swim back to shore though.
LE COOK'S Bar et Restaurant, Moorea
... the french way, it was beautiful and delicious and inspired food.
Taoahere Beach House Snack
Vibes: fun, laid back, great staff, good live music on Friday evening.
Closed · Opens 11 AM Wed
Restaurant le Sunset
Dine-in·Takeout·No delivery
Activités Nautiques Tahiti - Moorea Parasailing
The absolute highlight of our family of five’s Mo’orea adventure!
Opens soon · 8 AM
Restaurant Te Honu Iti
Beautiful views of the bay, amazing food and lively staff
Closed · Opens 11 AM
Motu Grill
Delicious food and the best fish burger I've ever had!
Closed · Opens 11 AM Tue
Moz Café
Delicious fresh food in nice presentation, very friendly and quick service.
Opens soon · 8 AM
Lagoonarium de Moorea (jardin de corail)
Highly recommend
Closed · Opens 9 AM
Plage de Tiahura
Changing rooms, toilets, safe swimming.
Lilikoi Garden Cafe
Incredibly nice people with great menu in a very comfortable spot.
Closed · Opens 11:30 AM
Moorea Maitai
Great vibe, great people, great view, great food!
Closed · Opens 11 AM
Mana Moorea Tours
If you’re visiting Moorea, this is an absolute must-do.
P.Originals Pearls Moorea
Very nice shop, expert advice and fair prices made it all for us!
Closed · Opens 9 AM
Tiki Parc Moorea
We did the self-guided zipline tour and had a blast.
Closed · Opens 9 AM Tue
Moorea Grill
Food, atmosphere and service were all amazing!
Closed · Opens 11:30 AM Wed
Moorea Water Games - Sea Scooter Jet Snorkeling & Safari
Moorea Water Games Sea Scooter excursion is a must!
Opens soon · 8 AM
L'éden local & grill food
Super fresh and delicious food, perfect service and a lovely garden!
Closed · Opens 11 AM
Safari Mario Moorea
An unforgettable experience from start to finish.
Marae Ti'i-rua
No tickets needed.
Le Petit Village Moorea
Nice selection of gift shops and great restaurant.
Closed · Opens 9 AM
Crep’Paradise Moorea
Great vibe, great food, great service, beautiful breeze and view.
Closed · Opens 11 AM Tue
We DO Va’a Moorea
Such a unique adventure—we’ll never forget it!
Closed · Opens 8:30 AM
Api Coffee
Amazing coffee, delicious food, and the friendliest service.
LA MACAROULOTTE
You can watch the water while you take a coffee also.
Closed · Opens 11 AM Wed
Pure
Dine-in·No delivery
Moorea Maori Tours
Mauruuru Roa 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Closed · Opens 8:30 AM
Moana Pearls
We bought a strand of Tahitian pearls for an insanely good price.
Closed · Opens 8:30 AM
Moorea Ocean Adventures
We had the best time—this was truly a highlight of our trip!
LENDROIT Moorea
Fantastic shop, wonderful service, and wide variety of unique gifts!
Closed · Opens 9 AM
Tasty Moorea by Fare Tutava
Great service, decent prices and the food was incredible.
Taianapa Concept House Moorea
We had an exceptional time and loved the environment with dogs and cats.
O nat moana bay
Lovely service, very tasty (and huge) panini’s, reasonable pricing.
Closed · Opens 9:30 AM
Restaurant K
Dine-in·No delivery
Closed · Opens 6 PM
Moorea Sunset Bar
The views are incredible as well as the overall vibes at this cute place.
Closed · Opens 10 AM Wed
Have a nice pearl
Have a nice pearl" offers a wide selection of pearls and jewelry.
Opens soon · 8 AM
COCOBLANC
Go here for great quality and superb help finding a flattering fit.
Closed · Opens 9 AM
Made in Moorea
If you are looking for amazing, hand crafted, items this is your place!
Closed · Opens 9 AM
Origami Moorea
Closed · Opens 11:30 AM Tue
Happy Moorea
Large choice of colourful and beautiful items and very friendly staff!
Opens soon · 8 AM
Mahana'i Restaurant Moorea
Dine-in·No delivery
Plage public TEMAE
Excellent public beach for snorkeling.
Casetta Di Moorea
Wonderful covered outdoor area for eating.
Closed · Opens 11 AM Tue
Moorea Smoothie Bar
We did coffee, smoothies and coconut water and was all delicious.
Closed · Opens 10 AM Wed
CREATIV
Great selection of handmade cloths and goods...
Closed · Opens 9 AM
Bambou Shop Moorea
Small clothing shop
Closed · Opens 9 AM
Beach Bar
Could use a server cruising the beach chairs to replenish drinks.
Closed · Opens 10 AM
Café Taianapa
Very friendly service, great tasting drinks, and a good happy hour deal.
Closed · Opens 10 AM Tue
Miti Bar & Restaurant
Try the fruit smoothies they’re amazing.
Opens soon · 8 AM
Opunohu Beach
Great priver beach and family oriented
Tiki Beach Moorea
The grounds are well maintained with a small pool and decent sunbeds.
RA'INBOW MOOREA
Tuna Tartare and carpaccio exceeded all expectations.
Closed · Opens 10 AM Tue
Moorea Maire Beach
Onsite services
Closed · Opens 10 AM
MOOREA BEACH HOUSE
plage pihaeina
Motu Fareone Beach
Opening hours are indicative — always confirm before you go. Travel times are estimates from Google Maps.
About Moorea
Moorea stands as one of French Polynesia's premier cruise destinations, welcoming ships from ten major cruise lines including Norwegian Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea. With 164 upcoming cruises and a strong presence of seven-night itineraries, this island serves primarily as a port of call on routes connecting the Society Islands. Cruisers typically combine Moorea with nearby Papeete, Tahiti, Bora-Bora, and Raiatea, creating unforgettable South Pacific voyages that also venture toward Honolulu and Hawaii.
Peak season runs through the Southern Hemisphere summer and early fall, with January through March and September through October drawing the most traffic. When your ship arrives, you'll find yourself surrounded by dramatic volcanic peaks and crystalline lagoons, with opportunities to explore coral gardens and experience authentic Polynesian culture just steps from the dock. Whether you're seeking water-based adventures or cultural immersion, Moorea's compact size and welcoming infrastructure make it an ideal port for both first-time and seasoned cruisers.
Peak season runs through the Southern Hemisphere summer and early fall, with January through March and September through October drawing the most traffic. When your ship arrives, you'll find yourself surrounded by dramatic volcanic peaks and crystalline lagoons, with opportunities to explore coral gardens and experience authentic Polynesian culture just steps from the dock. Whether you're seeking water-based adventures or cultural immersion, Moorea's compact size and welcoming infrastructure make it an ideal port for both first-time and seasoned cruisers.
Cruise Lines at Moorea
- Silversea (57 cruises)
- Norwegian Cruise Line (37 cruises)
- The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection (28 cruises)
- MSC Cruises (17 cruises)
- Holland America Line (16 cruises)
- PONANT EXPLORATIONS (12 cruises)
- Seabourn (11 cruises)
- Royal Caribbean International (7 cruises)
- Oceania Cruises (6 cruises)
- Celebrity Cruises (5 cruises)
- Explora Journeys (3 cruises)
- Carnival Cruise Line (1 cruise)
Cruises Departing From Moorea
Cruises Visiting Moorea
Ship Schedule at Moorea
Moorea Location
Other Cruise Ports in French Polynesia
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Moorea known for?
Volcanic peaks, turquoise lagoons, and vibrant marine life.
When is the best time to visit Moorea?
April to June and September to November offer mild weather and fewer crowds.
How can I explore Moorea's waters?
Snorkeling, diving, and boat tours reveal coral gardens and reef life.
Is Moorea family-friendly?
Yes, with calm lagoons, safe beaches, and accessible trails.