Tahiti Things To Do

Try the sublime seafood ceviche at Lagoon, Jean-George Vongerichten's sleek overwater restaurant at the St. Regis Bora Bora.

This is a rite of passage for visitors to Tahiti; many resorts provide excursions for this kind of safe, aqua-safari-like experience.

Wear your sunglasses, because these insect-like vehicles, available at resorts like the Sheraton Moorea, are open to the elements. The northern half of this heart-shaped island is the most impressive, due to its deep bays and striking viewpoint, Belvedere Overlook.

Without fixed schedules and time constraints, Bora Bora Cruises provides intimate, personalized service and a flawless 6-night itinerary through Tahiti’s Leeward Islands on its 30-plus cabin, yacht-like Ti'a Moana ship.

Intrepid snorkelers and scuba divers will find a veritable aquarium – with walls of bright coral and schools of damselfish – each time they submerge.

Cultured black pearls are synonymous with Tahiti, but you'll find all colors, shapes, sizes and prices. They make great gifts and are easy to transport.

French Polynesia is one of the few places in the world where the water is calm and shallow enough for these incredibly romantic accommodations. Some resorts – such as the St. Regis Bora Bora – are so outstanding that many guests choose never to leave the property.