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Moorea, the sister island of Tahiti, is Polynesia's second-most popular tourist attraction. Its crystal-clear, blue waters, lush mountain peaks and miles of untouched land have brought it fame. In this guide, learn how to explore the island of Moorea by surf and turf, under and over the water, by land, by sea and by sky.



Moorea by Surf
Engulfed by a lagoon, this 51-square mile-island features white and black sand beaches and waters that beckon divers, fishers, surfers and snorkelers to explore its abyss. Head out on a Moana Lagoon excursion (albert-transport.net) and take a six-hour tour through the island's coral reefs. Go shelling on the ocean's floors, and feed the sharks and rays that swim right along the sandy shores, bobbing underneath the waves to snack on the food in your hands. After you've worked up an appetite feeding the sharks, head to the private islet of Motu and feast on the traditional Moorean barbeque that awaits

Scuba divers hungry for more underwater excursions can take a dive into the waters of Moorea and swim with black-tip sharks. Dolphins swim along a dive boat as scuba divers race to one of the most sought-after dive sites on the island. Watch in amazement as barracuda, grouper, snapper, lemon sharks and gray sharks swirl around you, coloring the ocean with vivid splashes of tropical fins.

For a more tame experience with the creatures of the sea, take a dolphin and whale watching eco-tour Explore the wild abyss of Moorea's waters with a dolphin and whale watching expedition. Travel through the blue-green lagoons of Moorea with marine biologist Dr. Michael Poole and take a peek as whales and dolphins pop up around you. Once you've had your fill of watching marine wildlife from a boat, hop into the water for a snorkeling exhibition.

A fun twist on underwater exploration in Moorea is sifting through the ocean in a small yellow submarine. In this small, yellow sub made for three, tourists can get an intimate look at the fish that slice through the waters below, and snorkel, fish and sail on the lagoon.

It can be difficult to see all of the beauty that the island has to offer underwater, so hop aboard a catamaran and take a circle island tour around Moorea , sifting through Oponoohu, Cook's Bays and the Belvedere.



Moorea by Sky
Strap into a harness and go parasailing high above the waters of Moorea. A boat speeds ahead, leaving parasailers flying high with a parachute floating above their heads. At this height, these high-fliers are able to see spectacular views of the lagoon below.

Helicopter tours around the island of Moorea also afford tourists the opportunity to get a bird's eye view of the water, mountains and lush forests that inhabit the island. Start the tour and the trip off with a champagne toast and roam above the lagoons of Moorea.

Moorea by Turf
Go hiking through the island peaks of Moorea. One of the best ways to experience the island is on foot, sifting through the jungle floors and the lush flora and fauna that coat the mountain's hills and valleys.

Continue your Moorean excursion with a dance with Polynesian natives at the Tiki Theatre Village. This famed village features Tahitian party nights in which fire dancers, traditional Tahitian dancers, musicians and artists put on an exciting show for guests. The village also features a pearl farm, in which partygoers can take a look at how pearls are farmed and cultivated..