Aremiti Transport — Local services in Papeete

If you can, take the Tervau company for it's friendlier, humane and more local style customer service. I pay monthly passes for the Aremiti for myself. Took my 14 year old to Papeete for paperwork. Got to the cashier 2 minutes after scheduled departure for the ferry after walking acoss town and waiting having to wait long minutes for the crosswalks. Trucks were still arriving to load onto the ferry, but the agent wouldn't sell my daughter a ticket because the main pedestrian ramp had been closed a minute before. The agent said the secondary ramp isn't allowed anymore for pedestrian access. I see people using it all the time...for passengers with reduced physical mobility. No way to open up the main access of course. Daughter had to take the ferry alone while I work in town. Problem is, next ferry was in an hour and a half and there is no bus in Moorea if she takes the other company. So she's stuck at the ferry station waiting alone. She couldn't return in time for her afternoon classes at school thanks to Aremity "safety" restrictions and rigid service, not to customers, but to ever changing policy. Thanks a...

I loved the experience. It was my first time. I was in the Apetahi Express going to Bora Bora. It takes approximately 8 hours to travel from Tahiti to Bora Bora. But, those 8 hours will be magical. If you have time to spare, it could be memorable. Especially, if you have never been on a cruise or similar voyage before. Or hate being on ship for days on out, as I do. This journey could strike just the right balance for you as it did to me.

The seats are comfortable enough and breakfast is served on board. Self purchased of course. The ship moves significantly faster than I was expecting it to move. If you hate the sun in a closed cabin through the window, sit on the left side of the ship.

On the other hand, if you don't want to sit, Take plenty of sunscreen with you. Then, definitely walk out onto the sun deck and take in the breathtaking visuals of the Pacific and it's precious blue water.

Throughout the journey, it stops at 5 or so islands along the way. Each island is more beautiful than before. None of the islands are out of the way to Bora Bora. They are...

This is the ferry service from Pape’ete to Moorea and back. This is the express service Aramiti 5 and 6. Crossing in about 30 min. Takes cars as well. No crossing after dark so plan accordingly. Decent price, nice cafe onboard. Comfortable seats with plenty of space. Boarding was simple. Just wait around the gate and go in when gate opens. Buying tickets was straightforward. Most people at counter speak English as well. Crossing can be rough at times. One of our crossing was difficult to walk down the isles. There are handles in the bathrooms for a reason, lol. I had to “tripod” (feet spread with head on wall) to use the urinal and even then it was a challenge, lol. One lady go seasick but she was the only one I saw and she said she get seasick real easy. Quickest option to cross to...