45 minutes
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Start your journey of a lifetime to Moorea by hopping on this unique ferry! Affordable, easy to book, paperless tickets, 45 minutes of pure comfort, and enough time for you to charge up your laptops/phones onboard while enjoying a top-quality catering breakfast or lunch when children are busy playing in the kids lounge.
On Friday afternoons enjoy a dynamic local live bands performing on board while the bar is open for cocktails of the day! A couple of outdoor seating lounges offer a full panoramic crossing from where whales and dolphins can be observed from each pass.
Once in Moorea, the easy disembarkment process will lead you to taxi or transfer companies.
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Outdoor sundecks, garage for Vehicle transportation, comfortable A/C lounges
Air-conditioned vehicle
The ferry is equipped with an onboard well catered restaurant and bar
Restroom on board
Wi-Fi onboard
Book your ferry tickets between Tahiti and Moorea with us on TripAdvisor. IMPORTANT ! Please check out our updated departure timetables below or sent via private message to book your tickets. ** Departures from Tahiti -> Moorea ** Monday 06:10 09:45 12:15 14:35 16:50 Tuesday 06:10 09:45 12:15 14:35 16:50 Wednesday 06:10 09:45 12:15 14:35 16:50 Thursday 06:10 09:45 12:15 16:50 Friday 06:10 09:45 12:15 14:35 17:00 Saturday No rotations to Moorea : Leeward Islands Only Sunday 07:00 13:30 16:05 18:45 **Departures from Moorea -> Tahiti** Monday 05:00 07:50 11:05 13:30 15:40 Tuesday 05:00 07:50 11:05 13:30 15:40 Wednesday 05:00 07:50 11:05 13:30 15:40 Thursday 05:00 07:50 11:05 13:30 Friday 05:00 07:50 11:05 13:30 15:40 18:15 Samedi No rotations to Moorea: Leeward Islands Only Dimanche 05:30 08:20 15:00 17:40 Join us for a 45-minute crossing between Tahiti and Moorea, and let yourself be carried away by the newest, warmest and most comfortable boat on the market. The boat has been designed with the latest technology on board, and even boasts a restaurant to tempt your taste buds. Well-known for its Polynesian welcome, the staff on board will invite you to enjoy the crossing in a family atmosphere, especially on Fridays when an orchestra hosts a local binge and the onboard bar is open for cocktails. The ship serves the Leeward Islands 3 times a month, from Friday evening to Sunday morning, allowing you to spend a day on one of the islands and take part in day excursions on Saturday.
Eco - Kaikai Lounge: The Kaikai Lounge is the economy class of the Vaeara’i. Food and drinks are available on board.
Duration: 50 minutes
Kaikai bar: Enjoy onboard food service with breakfast, lunch, and tasty snacks served all day.
Moorea - Papeete: These departure times apply to trips from Moorea to Papeete.
Starting point:
Vaeara'i - Moorea Ticket Office, Vai'are, Vaiare 98713, French Polynesia
26 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Angie W,
Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
As soon as we came off of the ferry, our transfer guide was right there waiting for us, took our luggage and loaded us up and we were on our way. On time, great driver, very friendly.
Olivia R,
Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
This is a spacious comfortable ferry. Buffet style restaurant. Space to relax, or get some work done.
Olivia R,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
Ferry service was great. Clean, good food, plenty of seating arrangements. Kids room, workspace and lounge seat for resting.
brad s,
Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
Clean and good selection of food. Great way to travel between the islands. Extremely smooth ride as well.
Jim T,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
This was Definitely the better ferry between the two ferries. (The other one was a less stable craft that we thought might capsize it rocked so hard from side to side. It was not a rough sea either.)
Luis C,
Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
Good riddance. The ferry is comfortable somewhat difficult to get on and off it. Restaurant with good prices
Maria C,
Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
We hesitated at first if this is a legit site because of the past reviews i’ve read. But Im glad we did book on this site, very fast and convenient. You just have to go to the ferry’s ticketing booth to claim the physical ticket, but otherwise everything went out smoothly.
nelmaep,
Sep 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Thoroughly enjoyed the upgrade of Tahiti's waterfront near the wharves. However, did spend overnight on Moorea, half hr ferry ride away, which was a piece of paradise. We stayed at Villa Sunrise which was amazing on the beach front! Other facilities were outstanding with the most friendly hosts. There was a large pool with kitchen & laundry seperate to our villa which was perfect. A beautiful outdoor lounge area with 2 very comfortable court yards. Undercover parking was an absolute asset with the hot days. Villa was Air Conditioned with plenty of opening windows if prefer fresh air. Supplied with a super Tropical breakfast. This will be our go to relaxation destination in future.

JacquesOlivier C,
Sep 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
As tourists: access to the ticket office from the non-immediate parking lot with a passage upstairs before going down and then up! Very pleasant crossing. Staff on board nice.

Dominique D,
Sep 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
Super easy. You can exchange the voucher for your ticket at the counter. Luggage is put on a cart. Boarding is very fast. Ferry departs immediately. Bistro on board. You can sit outside or inside. Everything very straightforward and the ticket is very cheap.
Operated by Vaeara'i