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Enjoy a scenic orientation drive around Moorea’s ring road, see the views from high Belvedere Lookout, and visit galleries showcasing island artwork. The distance around this idyllic island is only some 38 miles and the route is loaded with captivating sights and photo opportunities. Ride past fields of pineapples ripening in the sun, visit an ancient Tahitian stone temple, or marae, en route to the Belvedere, where magnificent views of Cook’s Bay, Opunohu Bay and Mt. Rotui await. Pass through the Ha’apiti district and stop for a glimpse of one of Moorea’s loveliest churches, then continue on around through Afareaitu and Papeto’ai. Your brief immersion into the island’s artistic side begins with a stop at a gallery in the Tiki Village cultural center, where you can visit a replica of the thatched home Paul Gauguin lived in herein the Marquesas and view beautiful reproductions of his artwork. You’ll also visit a gallery in another lovely beachfront village, where black-and-white works from the famous French-Tahitian photographer Adolphe Sylvain are showcased. Stopping off here in 1946, he became enchanted and never left. It happens.

Experience Moorea’s magnificent bays from above and below the waterline on a sightseeing cruise with snorkeling and beach stops. You’ll depart the pier aboard a modern boat with comfortable covered areas to shade you from the sun as you admire the scenery of Cook’s Bay and Opunohu Bay, reaching deeply into Moorea’s north coast with lush, green Mount Rotui parked between them. After a time, you’ll moor at a sandy islet surrounded by transparent turquoise waters shallow enough to walk in comfortably. Stepping in, you’ll be able to enjoy time for snorkeling and even glide with stingrays and sharks in clear water. With this task taken care of, you’ll take up anchor and reposition off another uninhabited islet nearby, where the agenda involves being served refreshments on board and taking some time to explore the beach and swim. If you like, this is where you can strap on the supplied snorkeling gear for a bit of underwater sightseeing off the boat. With ladders extending deep into the water making it easy to climb in and out, this is a comfortable opportunity for beginners and experienced snorkelers alike.

Cruise by luxury catamaran through Moorea’s lagoon, stopping to snorkel and swim before continuing on for a spin further offshore in the open sea. Your vessel today is the sleek 65-foot Ohana, largest and fastest cat in its class with plenty of shaded seating and comfortable mesh netting up front for basking in the sun. Either way, the scenery is superb – heart-shaped, mountainous Moorea is lined with sparkling beaches backed by forests of lush palms. It’s easy to imagine it looking exactly like this 250 years ago when Captain James Cook came by. The shallow-draft Ohana can ease into lagoon areas other boats can’t reach – and in one of them, you’ll have a chance to take a refreshing swim in the translucent water or grab snorkel and mask and slip in to view the world of coral and colorful reef fish under the surface. In time, your captain will pull up anchor and steer the Ohana out to the open sea. From this vantage point, you might spot carved Tiki stones back on the Moorea shore. You might also spot a pod or two of the playful spinner dolphins who love these waters as much as we do.

Cruise turquoise Moorea lagoon, anchor at a sandy white islet and enjoy tropical life awhile, including snorkeling and a Tahitian barbecue lunch. Once you reach the motu and wade onto its pristine beach – the waters here are quite shallow – you will spend hours blissfully enjoying this tiny hideaway. Feel free to spend the time however you please: sunning, swimming, daydreaming under the palms. Feeling more adventurous than that? Use the supplied snorkeling gear to discover what’s going on in Moorea’s amazing underwater world of colorful fish and coral. There are usually inquisitive stingrays around who, in exchange for a piece of fish, just might delight you by gracefully gliding up to say a gentle hello. But don’t spend too long in the water. Because every proper South Pacific play day includes a picnic and this one features Tahitian raw fish, grilled fish and chicken, fresh fruits and soft drinks.

Travel to the most picturesque venues on Moorea with an professional photographer that will offer valuable tips on how best to capture the sub-tropical scenery. Along the way, you will learn about the island’s history, see vast fields of pineapple and pass dense forests with abundant archaeological sites. Upon reaching the interior, you will stop at Belvedere’s lookout point so you can photograph Rotui, the spectacularly beautiful mountain that separates Cook’s Bay and Opunohu Bay. The photographer guide will suggest vantage points and perspectives that will allow you to best capture the setting with your camera. You will also drive along the island’s gorgeous western coast, following a road between lush green forest and the turquoise lagoon. It will be incredibly photo-worthy the entire way. Weather permitting, you will also pause at the Papetoai fishing village and see Magic Mountain in the distance, which overlooks the northern part of the island and the barrier reef just offshore.

Experience the exquisite beauty and flavors of Moorea during a picturesque, off-road excursion through this idyllic island.

Depart the pier via four-wheel-drive vehicle for the scenic drive through Moorea's deep valleys and mountains. Your adventure begins with a drive to Paopao Valley. After passing by some pineapple plantations, you will cross the Paopao Opunohu Trail en route to Opunohu. A stop will then be made at one of the numerous sacred ancient sites, or marae, where you will learn about Polynesian culture.

Next, you will continue to the Belvédère Lookout for incredible panoramic views overlooking Cook's and Opunohu bays. From here, you will drive through the interior trails of the Rotui Moutain to see the local flora. A stop on the way will allow you to enjoy a refreshment. Viewpoints will be part of your drive and give you multiple opportunities for photography.

Join a noted marine biologist on a combination eco-tour and research expedition focusing on Moorea’s wild, free-ranging dolphins. Since 1987, French-Polynesian dolphin specialist Dr. Michael Poole has been actively studying the fascinating marine mammals in these waters. Today, you’ll join him or one of his research team members as they head out aboard a covered boat to Moorea’s reef, where with luck, you’ll encounter schools of acrobatic spinner dolphins at play as you learn about their remarkable life and society at sea. Dolphins are spotted on 95% of the tour outings, but the engaging narrative and sheer magnificence of Moorea’s coastline views are reason enough to venture out here. Other types of dolphins, pilot whales and even humpbacks are seen in this area – the latter most present between July and November when these gargantuan ocean-goers perform their annual mating and calving rituals off these shores. Before returning to the pier, if time allows, you’ll have an opportunity to visit these waters yourself – on a brief swim or snorkel directly from the boat.

Sail on a catamaran through the turquoise waters surrounding Moorea and stop to swim at a crystal-clear, immensely picturesque lagoon just offshore. The on-board atmosphere will be incredibly soothing throughout the cruise as Polynesian music will be playing in the background. As you settle in with a cool fruit juice in hand, you will be free to lounge about wherever you wish. There is casual seating under a canopy astern and comfortable mesh nets in the bow of the catamaran if you prefer to bask in the sun. With its shallow draft, the catamaran is ideal for cruising the lagoon and into areas other boats simply can’t reach. Expect the scenery to be stunningly beautiful, as the landscape hasn’t changed dramatically since Captain James Cook and Captain Samuel Wallis explored Moorea in the 18th century. In time, the catamaran will anchor in the lagoon, allowing you to take a refreshing swim.