Which ferry to Moorea? Aremiti, Tauati Ferry and Vaeara'i compared
All three companies sail from the Papeete ferry terminal to the Vaiare quay. They differ in price, crossing time and number of departures: here is which to choose for your trip.
Updated October 14, 2026
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What does your trip cost?
A car's fare depends on its size: the sum takes the smallest. The results change with every choice.
- TTauati FerryCheapest 2,200 F One way, 2 adults · 45 min
- VVaeara'i 3,800 F One way, 2 adults · 55 min · 1,600 F more
- AAremiti 4,700 F One way, 2 adults · 30 min · 2,500 F more
The three companies side by side
| Criterion | AAremiti | TTauati Ferry | VVaeara'i |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crossing time | 30 min (the best) | 45 min | 55 min |
| Departures on Monday 19 October | 9 (the best) | 4 | 5 |
| First and last departure from Papeete | 05:15 – 17:30 | 05:40 – 15:00 | 06:10 – 17:00 |
| Adult visitor | 2,350 F | 1,100 F (the best) | 1,900 F |
| Child | 1,500 F up to 12 years | 1,100 F from 2 years | 1,000 F up to 12 years (the best) |
| Adult resident | 1,650 F | 1,100 F (the best) | 1,300 F |
| Car, from | 3,940 F (the best) | 4,400 F | 4,000 F |
| Motorbike or scooter | 1,480 F | 1,300 F | 1,000 F (the best) |
One-way fares as the companies publish them, read on October 4, 2026. Crossing time: the median of the week's crossings to Moorea. Departures: from Papeete to Moorea on a weekday, Monday 19 October. A car's fare depends on its size. In green: the best of the row; "—": not published.
Each company's timetable: Aremiti Tauati Ferry Vaeara'i
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