12 Airport Transfers in French Polynesia Worth Booking

1.Shared Transfer: Tahiti Airport to Hotel or Cruise Port

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 88 reviews · from $30Our pick

Meet a Tahiti Nui Travel representative at Faa'a Airport, often with a name board and fresh flower lei, then ride an air-conditioned shared shuttle to your Papeete hotel, cruise port, or ferry pier. The service covers arriving flights and includes luggage help, but remote Tahiti Iti lodges are excluded and hotel drop-offs may take longer with shared stops.

“Transfer was waiting for us. Courteous service and excellent driving straight to the hotel door. Driver took our bags inside hotel”

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2.Bora Bora Private Arrival Airport to Hotels Boat Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · from $99Top rated

Meet your captain at Motu-Mute Airport, then ride a private Lady Pearl boat to your Bora Bora hotel. Expect luggage assistance, bottled water, a fresh towel, Wi-Fi, music, and a panoramic sunroof. Captains such as Brian and Thierry may add local tips along the way.

“Very easy to find my boat captain at the airport baggage claim. We were the first boat out of the airport docks . In 20 minutes we were on the north side of the island at my hotel. I was escorted to the hotel check in desk.. Great service”

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3.Shared Transfer: Hotel or Cruise Port to Tahiti Airport

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 32 reviews · from $30

This one-way shared ride takes you from a Tahiti hotel or cruise port to Faa’a International Airport. Expect an air-conditioned vehicle, limited pickups, help with luggage, and a professional driver. Early departures, name signs, and direct airport runs are common, but confirm your pickup details carefully and note that Airbnb and some Tahiti Iti pensions are excluded.

“We were departing PPT on an international flight at 11pm, and the bus came to pick us up at 9pm. It all worked out, but it was a little close getting through check in and security at the airport. The bus was not labeled with Tahiti Nui Travel, so we nearly missed it at our hotel.”

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4.Ferry Transfer between Papeete, Tahiti and Moorea

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 31 reviews · from $19

Take the Vaeara'i ferry between Papeete and Moorea in about 45 minutes. You get air-conditioned lounges, outdoor decks, restrooms, a restaurant and bar, luggage handling, and a kids lounge. Check the current timetable carefully, then redeem your voucher at the Vaeara'i desk in Papeete’s maritime terminal.

“Ferry service was great. Clean, good food, plenty of seating arrangements. Kids room, workspace and lounge seat for resting.”

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5.Private Transfer: Tahiti Airport to Hotel or Cruise Port

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 24 reviews · from $64

You’ll be met at Papeete’s Faa’a Airport and driven to your hotel, cruise port, or ferry pier in a sedan, SUV, or minivan. International arrivals receive a flower lei. The service covers all arriving flights, but confirm the vehicle and private arrangement carefully, since some bookings have involved shared transport.

“After a long international flight, we were glad to have a driver waiting for us after we got our luggage to drive us to our hotel.”

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6.Shared Transfer : Moorea Airport (or) Pier to Hotel

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 21 reviews · from $19

Arrive on Moorea without hunting for a taxi. Tahiti Nui Travel meets you at the airport or ferry pier, helps with bags, and drives you to your hotel in an air-conditioned shared vehicle. Drivers such as Wilson, Gabi, and Louis may add island tips or a scenic photo stop. Airbnb drop-offs are not allowed.

“I'm so glad we found this ride. Thank you once again Viator for finding this for us. I looked everywhere online and thought I would have to hire a private car or rent a car about 500. It was a relief that this was so inexpensive and since it was so close to the date I had to call them to book instead of online. They were very helpful and friendly.”

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7.Full Day Tour with Taxi Boat (Teahupoo. OJ 2024)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews

Philippe guides a private eight-hour tour around Tahiti for up to two people. You’ll visit black-sand beaches, caves, gardens, waterfalls, and the Arahoho Blowhole, then take a private taxi boat to Teahupo’o. Transport, water, sweets, and magazines are included. Lunch is extra.

“Phillipe was amazing! Knowledgeable, fun, friendly, flexible, comfortable car, arranged all! Amazing lunch at local spot. Will always book with him!”

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8.Taxi Boat to Watch the Teahupoo International Surfing Competition

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews · from $151

From Teahupo’o Marina, a small boat takes you into the channel for a close view of the SHISEIDO Tahiti Pro. Captain Haunui and his crew position the covered boat near the action, while you can watch from inside or climb to the rooftop lookout. Expect about one to two hours on the water, with a maximum of 13 people.

“Having watched the WSL over the years to say tv does not do Chopes justice is an understatement! The force of the wave is just phenomenal and the conditions were far from optimal when we visited. We arrived after the WSL event had fRead more”

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9.Bora Bora Private Departure Hotels to Airport Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $99

Leave Bora Bora by private boat from your resort or pier to the airport islet. Lady Pearl provides luggage help, water, WiFi, music of your choice, and a panoramic sunroof. Captains such as Bryan, Thierry, and Kevin have handled transfers, with rides lasting about 15 to 30 minutes.

“Captain Bryan was great! Very attentive, personable, and even found a spot with a school dolphins on the way to the airport and gave us time to enjoy them swimming past us.”

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10.Shared Transfer : Hotel to Moorea Airport (or) Pier

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · from $12Best value

Leave Moorea without the taxi scramble. Tahiti Nui Travel arranges a one-way shared ride from your hotel lobby to Moorea Airport or the ferry pier in an air-conditioned vehicle. You provide your flight or ferry details, receive a confirmed pickup time, and ride with room for luggage. Airbnb pickups are not accepted.

“Our shared departure transfer went very smoothly and according to the plan. The hotel pick-up and airport drop-off was communicated to our front desk in advance and outsourced to Moorea Explorer in a cozy black minivan. Communication with the tour-operator (Tahiti Nui Travel) was very accurate and timely. We highly recommend this service further.”

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11.Bora Bora VIP Arrival Airport to Hotels Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $230

Meet your captain at Bora Bora Airport, receive a traditional flower garland and fresh towel, then cruise privately to your hotel. The 15 to 30 minute ride includes champagne, macarons, fruit, water, WiFi, music, luggage help, and a panoramic convertible sunroof. Captains may include Moana, Natu, Kyle, Kevin, or Vairoa.

“Amazing boat ride. My flight arrived 3 hours late, but the tour operator (Moana) was so friendly and flexible. Then Moana was so kind on the boat ride. He told us about the island as we sailed passed and macarons he gave us were devine.”

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12.Tour de l’île (Full Day) avec taxi boat (Teahupoo)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 8 hours

Spend eight private hours touring Tahiti by luxury vehicle, then take a taxi boat to Teahupo’o with Timothe. Philippe and Yoyo help coordinate the day, while your route includes Pointe Vénus, Vaipahi Water Garden, three waterfalls, Trou du Souffleur, and the Mara’a Caves. Bring walking shoes, sun protection, water, and a raincoat.

“Super journée avec yoyo et Philippe au téléphone régulièrement. Nous avons fait les plus beaux sites de île avec le spot à ne pas manquer la vague de teahupoo avec timothe .Journée formidable on s’en souviendra et on reviendra. MICHEL MADO Mai 2025”

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