Five days later, we were finally ready for the exciting part of our trip: staying in Bora Bora! We opted to fly with Air Tahiti, booking through Expedia because we love the convenience of having all our holiday plans in one place. Flights depart frequently from Tahiti, and the quick one-hour journey to Bora Bora is a breeze. Pro tip: Don’t forget to fully charge your camera! You’ll want to capture the pure magic of the islands in breathtaking photos.
Ferry to Bora Bora
Now, if you’re feeling adventurous and looking to save some money, there’s another option to reach Bora Bora: the scenic (and slightly longer) ferry ride. Departing a few times a week from Tahiti, the ferry trip takes around 9 hours. Sure, it’s not as fast as flying, but it’s definitely friendlier to your wallet. Just keep in mind that the ferry schedule is a bit limited, with one ferry making the journey three times a week. Catch it on Friday at 6:30 am, Sunday at 7:30 am, or on select Wednesdays at 6:30 am.
The best part? Ferry tickets cost only a third of what you’d pay for a plane ticket. Plus, taking the ferry gives you a chance to embrace the local experience and explore other stunning South Pacific islands along the way. The only downside is that there’s no fancy website to book these ferry rides; you’ll have to email them instead. Now, I’m a bit of a planner when it comes to travel, so if I can’t book something online, I tend to get a bit hesitant… but hey, flexibility can be an adventure too, right?
When it’s time to hop on the ferry, head to the Pape’ete Ferry Terminal, just a short 10-minute drive from Faa’a International Airport in Tahiti. If you need a lift from the airport to the terminal, expect to shell out around $20 for a taxi ride.
Ferry companies to Bora Bora and other islands.
AREMITI FERRY 2
Ferry dock, Papeete
B.P. 9254 – 98713 Motu Uta Papeete – Tahiti
Tel. Papeete: (689) 40.50.57.57 / Moorea: (689) 40.56.31.10
Fax Papeete: (689) 40.42.83.83 / Moorea: (689) 40.56.31.10
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AREMITI 5
Ferry dock, Papeete
B.P. 9274 – 98715 Motu Uta Papeete – Tahiti
Tel. Papeete: (689) 40.50.57.57 / Moorea: (689) 40.56.31.10
Fax Papeete: (689) 40.42.83.83 / Moorea: (689) 40.56.31.10
[email protected]
TEREVAU
Maritime station, Ferry dock Papeete
B.P. 90111 – 98715 Motu Uta Papeete – Tahiti
Tel.: (689) 40.50.03.50
Fax: (689) 40.83.63.92
Tel. Res.: (689) 40.50.03.56
[email protected]
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