Cooks Bay
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ROCruiser
Claremont, CA4,569 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
So beautiful! We did not do much except to take pictures while on the bus tour but it was memorable. It was drizzling but it did not dampen our spirit with such sights in front of us.
Written 25 February 2024
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MargaritaDoug
Virginia Beach, VA1,419 contributions
Aug 2019
During our week in Mo'orea, we drove by the bay several times and was awe inspired of its view from Belvedere Lookout.
Written 17 September 2019
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kelvinandamanda
Brisbane, Australia75 contributions
Jul 2017 • Couples
Opunohu Bay is beautiful. The day we were visiting was overcast however in the afternoon started to clear. However it didn't overshadow the beautiful reefs. The scenery is breathtaking. We hopped off in shallow water to spend the day on a Motu Islet beach . My husband snorkelled and I sat in the shallow water while a stingray casually swam next to me!
This beautiful place was one of our highlights of our trip. Very untouched and photos still don't do justice. Definitely Worth Visiting.
This beautiful place was one of our highlights of our trip. Very untouched and photos still don't do justice. Definitely Worth Visiting.
Written 11 August 2017
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RealDestinationDave
Dubai, United Arab Emirates32 contributions
Jan 2017 • Solo
This place really is paradise on earth, you can say off the beat and track as I came from Dubai. I flew to Los Angeles, I recommend a stopover to breakup the trip and stretch the legs. Then you can catch a flight to Papeete and then catch a ship to Cooks Bay.
You can also catch a short flight from Tahiti and that takes about 10 minutes.
The locals are very friendly and do speak English, however French is more widely spoken. You will see a shallow lagoon surrounded by stunning mountains where waterfalls flow down the cliffs.
It's one of the most beautiful Islands in the world.
You can also catch a short flight from Tahiti and that takes about 10 minutes.
The locals are very friendly and do speak English, however French is more widely spoken. You will see a shallow lagoon surrounded by stunning mountains where waterfalls flow down the cliffs.
It's one of the most beautiful Islands in the world.
Written 7 March 2017
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Luv2Jeep777777
Trinidad, CO94 contributions
Sept 2015 • Couples
We stayed on Opunoho Bay for two weeks. During our stay, we spend a lot of time in Cooks Bay. We found both bays to be stunning with steep mountain peaks. If we had to choose, Opunoho Bay was the most stunning. Opunoho doesn't have any places to eat or shop (except one snack place that was never open). Cooks Bay is loaded with a lot of eating places and the most shops, including several small groceries and a gas station. There's also several ATMs (not near the cruise ship dock) We also spent a week on the windstar. Where the ships dock in cooks bay has a couple of stores and places to eat. The local venders at the cruise dock are an excellent place to buy inexpensive pearl jewelry. These venders are jewelry artist that either don't have shops or their shop is located too far from the ships dock.
Written 3 October 2015
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Brutiffany
Grande Prairie, Canada258 contributions
Feb 2015 • Friends
Cook's Bay on Moorea, Fr. Polynesia, has the greatest views on the island of Moorea without a doubt. The water in the bay is great for swimming & clear for snorkelling, though you should wear water socks as the coral can be quite sharp. If you are looking for a spot with a view on Moorea, there is nowhere better than Cook's Bay. Also, there are a number of good restaurants available & a couple of decent grocery stores.
Written 12 March 2015
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tammyBaltimore_Md
Baltimore, MD3,824 contributions
Mar 2024 • Solo
Basically a lagoon or bay with views of mountain ranges, ok for a quick photo op, but in my opinion not much else to look at.
Written 21 April 2024
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HuskerTraveler2
Lincoln, NE1,190 contributions
May 2017
Interesting that this bay was not actually visited by Capt. Cook. Beautiful, nonetheless. Nice public beach with many palm trees. Not far from the Hilton Moorea or the Intercontinental.
Written 23 May 2017
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finallyfree
Castries, St. Lucia968 contributions
Aug 2016 • Friends
There was no listing for Opunohu Bay so I placed it here. Opunohu Bay is the bay adjacent to Cooks Bay on the north coast of Moorea. With us being sailors we much preferred Opunohu Bay. It was very calm with beautiful mountains and spectacular sunrises. It was easy to find an anchor spot and the island was easily accessible with our dinghy. It was the base for snorkeling, fishing and of course and island tour
Written 16 September 2016
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Buthello
Mumbai, India135 contributions
Apr 2016 • Couples
It's a beautiful island, some say more beautiful than Bora Bora.
We went for a 2 hour tour with an amazing driver who is Mexico but has moved there with his Tahitian wife.
The fruits look good and the juice factory is a must visit to see what they do with the fruits.
The passion fruit and ginger sorbet is to die for.
The wildest animals according to the locals are wild chicken.
The chilled fresh coconut water by the side of the road is a must have
We went for a 2 hour tour with an amazing driver who is Mexico but has moved there with his Tahitian wife.
The fruits look good and the juice factory is a must visit to see what they do with the fruits.
The passion fruit and ginger sorbet is to die for.
The wildest animals according to the locals are wild chicken.
The chilled fresh coconut water by the side of the road is a must have
Written 18 April 2016
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What is the best way to get from Papeete to Cook's Bay, Moorea? Are there any private water taxis?
Written 28 January 2018
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