Society Islands

The core island group of French Polynesia: Tahiti, Moorea and Bora Bora, synonymous with overwater bungalows and blue lagoons.

The Society Islands are the most populous and best-known of French Polynesia's five island groups, and make up only part of French Polynesia. They are divided into the Windward Islands (Tahiti and Moorea) and the Leeward Islands (Bora Bora, Huahine, Raiatea and Taha'a). Tahiti is the gateway and home to the capital, Papeete, with black-sand beaches, inland waterfalls and the surf spot Teahupo'o. Moorea, just a 30–40 minute ferry ride from Tahiti, has jagged peaks, lookout points and a lagoon where you can swim with stingrays and reef sharks. Bora Bora, with its blue-green lagoon ringed around Mount Otemanu and its overwater resorts, is a global honeymoon destination. Raiatea has the World Heritage–listed Taputapuātea marae, and Taha'a is known for its vanilla plantations. A classic honeymoon itinerary is 1–2 days in Tahiti, 3 in Moorea and 4–5 in Bora Bora. Inter-island flights are operated by Air Tahiti, and island passes are available. Bora Bora's airport is on a reef islet, so a boat transfer to your hotel is required. Prices are very high, so budget generously for dining and activities, and visitors must follow lagoon conservation rules.

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