Moorea

What to wear in Moorea

Casual, natural fibers and cool, open shoes are the best choice for the tropical weather. In general beachwear is acceptable most anywhere in town, but you should wear casual resort clothing for dinner.

Spoken language in Moorea

French and Tahitian are the official languages of French Polynesia, although many people in the hospitality industry speak English.

Electricity in Moorea

Tahiti power operates on 110/220 volts, 60 Hz AC. American style two-pin plugs are standard.

Customs information for Moorea visitors

We strongly advise that you confirm the following information and regard this only as a basic guide.

Entry

All visitors must be in possession of a valid passport and outbound ticket in order to receive permission for entry and are granted one month leave without a visa.

Tahiti Customs

Your duty-free allowance is 200 cigarettes or 100 cigarillos or 50 cigars or 250 grams of pipe tobacco, 2 liters of wine, 50 grams perfume, 500 grams of coffee or 40 grams of extracts tea.

US Customs

Residents who have been out of the country for 48 hours or longer can bring home $800 of goods duty-free, as well as 200 cigarettes and 100 non-Cuban cigars. Residents 21 and older can bring back one liter of alcohol duty-free.

Advising for Moorea visitors

We strongly advise that you confirm the following information and regard this only as a basic guide.

Sunburn and Heatstroke

The sun can be harsh, especially in summer, so sunblock and a hat are essential. Drink lots of water to avoid dehydration.

Tipping

Tipping is not a common practice in Tahiti for any service.