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brianriback asked:

This might be a really dumb question…but what’s the difference between Tahiti and Bora Bora as far as activities, environment (in other words, excursions, etc)…?

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onlyhalfpepper said,

in April 28th, 2008 at 9:42 am

This is kind of a difficult question to answer in that its a lot of small specifics, but you should look at these two sites below to compare- its probably the most detail you’ll get without a travel book.

But do keep in mind they are going to be very similar in that they are both part of the same island chain

HK gal said,

in April 28th, 2008 at 5:47 pm

Very similar attractions. Bora Bora, located about 160 miles northwest of Tahiti and approximately 2,600 miles south of Hawaii, was discovered in 1722, and is arguably the most beautiful island on the planet. However, in Tahiti, a two-week cruise, a voyage to the Marquesas Islands on the passenger freighter Aranui is truly the journey of a lifetime.

Air Tahiti only allows 10 kilos (22 pounds) on locally-purchased tickets, but if you bought your ticket to Bora Bora, Rangiroa, or wherever through your travel agent a week prior to your arrival in Tahiti the allowance is 20 kilos. To determine the per kilo overweight luggage charge, divide the full one-way fare by 80. Surfboards over 1.8 meters long are not accepted in any case.

Dawn V said,

in April 30th, 2008 at 7:21 pm

It is not a dumb question and there are a lot of differences.. I am surprised no one else has mentioned??? Maybe they have not gone?
Anyway, the entire island chain is called Tahiti, right? But the main island, with the capital of Papeete is called Tahiti as well. This is similar to Hawaii.. where all 7 islands are called Hawaii, just as the largest island is also “Hawaii”.

Papeete is the port of all of these islands. IT is also the main airport that you will lfy into. (unless you are coming from another island chain, which I highly doubt, or you wouldn’t be asking) Because Papeete is a very busy port, most of the local action takes place here and hte majority of Tahitians live and od business in this area. Papeete is not where the typical tourist spends any time. I did spend a night there, due to my 2:00am arrival time, and went to see the main market in Papeete the next morning, before I flew out to Moorea. It was very interesting but nothing I would plan a trip around.

Tourists flock to Bora Bora because it was the first to be built up with over-the-water bungalows, and made popular by several stars. (like Marlon Brando) Bora Bora, Morrea and the like are similar in that htey all have 5 star hotels offering teh bungalows, the snorkeling, etc. I stayed on Moorea because they had a dolphin experience at the BeachComber. (that did not endanger the animals or keep them locked in at hte resort.. they came and went as they pleased) Bora Bora offered all of the other amenties besides the dolphin thing. I thought Morrea was quieter.
We also stayed at an island that could only be reached by boat, had no electricity and only had a handful of other beach bungalows on it… no amenities/excursions here.. just love the one you’re with.

There is also a cruise that stops at several islands if you cannot make up your mind. The Gaugin actually has a flip-down back that you can dive off of… I did not go on it.. just saw it out there in the water.

I am a fan of the over-water bungalow experience, with the glass floors to see through and all that.. you can jump off your balcony and swim.. or order breakfast delivered to your room by outrigger canoe.. offred by all 5 star hotels.. Check BeachCombers too!