Tuamotu Archipelago

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Tourist walking on jetty, Tikehau atoll, Tuamotu Archipelago, French Polynesia, Oceania
Tourist walking on jetty, Tikehau atoll, Tuamotu Archipelago, French Polynesia, Oceania
The blue blue water of the South Pacific in the middle of the Rangiroa atoll, Tuamotu Islands, French Polynesia.
The cruise ship M/S Paul Gauguin is one of few cruise lines to visit Rangiroa, a remote atoll in the Tuamotu Islands of French Polynesia. The atoll is a huge "O", formed by the edge of a narrow volcanic ring that just breaks the surface of the ocean. This image shows the where the ship just passed through a narrow opening in the ring toward an anchorage in the middle of the "O". The inside of the O is so big that you can barely see the surrounding atoll on all sides of you when you're in the  middle.
The reef off this small sandbar "island" in the middle of the huge lagoon of the Rangiroa Atoll is a great place for scuba diving. And that's just what we did, off the marina on the aft of the cruise ship M/S Paul Gauguin. The clouds camp up and smited our ship with a torrential downpour that caused our captain to leave the Tuamotus early, after a surprise typoon-like storm hit the ship the day before in Fakarava.  #blue #SouthPacific #adventure
Hotel Kia Ora Resort & Spa

Hotel Kia Ora Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
BP 198 Rangiroa Tuamotu Archipelago
The price is HK$3,538 per night from 16 Feb to 17 Feb
HK$3,538
HK$4,203 total
16 Feb - 17 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Rangiroa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (266 reviews)
Great staff! Kind and helpful. Great pool, beach, and snorkeling at resort. 10 minute boat ride from amazing snorkeling areas

Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026

Hotel Kia Ora Resort & Spa
Le Tikehau by Pearl Resorts

Le Tikehau by Pearl Resorts

Motu Tiano Tikehau
The price is HK$4,953 per night from 12 Feb to 13 Feb
HK$4,953
HK$5,900 total
12 Feb - 13 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Tikehau. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Tikehau Dock and Tikehau Port are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (30 reviews)
The location, facility, amenities and service are outstanding! This is our second visit and we’ll be back!

Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

Le Tikehau by Pearl Resorts
Le Maitai Rangiroa

Le Maitai Rangiroa

3 out of 5
BP 17 Rangiroa Tuamotu Archipelago
Stay at this business-friendly resort in Rangiroa. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Gauguin’s Pearl and Plage ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (141 reviews)
This place is amazing!

Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026

Le Maitai Rangiroa
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Fare Huri Rangiroa

Fare Huri Rangiroa

Ohotu Rangiroa
Stay at this holiday home in Rangiroa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi. Popular attractions Tiputa Pass and Plage Publique are located nearby.
Very friendly and communicative host, helped out a lot with shuttles and remained flexible

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

Fare Huri Rangiroa
Motu Fara Private Island

Motu Fara Private Island

Motu Fara Avatoru Rangiroa
Stay at this beach villa in Rangiroa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and private pools. Popular attractions Gauguin’s Pearl and Plage Publique are located ...
Motu Fara Private Island
Grande Villa Privée 200m² sur Lagon, vue mer 180°

Grande Villa Privée 200m² sur Lagon, vue mer 180°

Rangiroa
Stay at this beach villa in Rangiroa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a beach locale. Popular attractions Gauguin’s Pearl and Plage Publique are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
Just Pardise!
This place was a dream come true. So very beautiful and the host was outstanding. I don't think you could get a more perfect vacation. Everthing about the villa was 10 stars. Location, ammenities, host, activity recommendations and food. We used their meal service and it was well worth the money. ...

Reviewed on 13 Feb 2025

Grande Villa Privée 200m² sur Lagon, vue mer 180°
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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