Tuamotu Archipelago

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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
Fantastic excursion at Ile aux Recifs where natural beaches meet the Ocean.
Hotel Kia Ora Resort & Spa

Hotel Kia Ora Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
BP 198 Rangiroa Tuamotu Archipelago
The price is ₩675,458 per night from Apr 1 to Apr 2
₩675,458
₩781,870 total
Apr 1 - Apr 2
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in Rangiroa. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (269 reviews)
Lovely location (beautiful views!) with amazing staff (shout out to Ghislaine!). It is a bit expensive and things like the bike and scooter rentals are add-ons as well, but this is what I'd expect in an isolated area like this. Do recommend!

Reviewed on Feb 14, 2026

Hotel Kia Ora Resort & Spa
Le Tikehau by Pearl Resorts

Le Tikehau by Pearl Resorts

Motu Tiano Tikehau
The price is ₩974,487 per night from Mar 27 to Mar 28
₩974,487
₩1,151,641 total
Mar 27 - Mar 28
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury resort in Tikehau. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Tikehau Dock and Tikehau Port are located ...
Le Tikehau by Pearl Resorts
Le Maitai Rangiroa

Le Maitai Rangiroa

3 out of 5
BP 17 Rangiroa Tuamotu Archipelago
Book a 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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (148 reviews)
I think what makes this place one that you look forward to coming back to is the staff, friendly, helpful, and passionate about their job. Currently under renovation, but you hardly notice it if you are active throughout the day.

Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026

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Motu Fara Private Island

Motu Fara Private Island

Motu Fara Avatoru Rangiroa
Book a stay at this luxury villa in Rangiroa. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and private pools. Popular attractions Gauguin’s Pearl and Plage Publique are ...
Motu Fara Private Island
Rangiroa - My Eden Place

Rangiroa - My Eden Place

Rangiroa Rangiroa
Stay at this apartment in Rangiroa. Enjoy free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Tiputa Pass and Plage Publique are located nearby.
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Popular places to visit

Palm tree on the beach, Rangiroa Lagoon, Tuamotu Islands, French Polynesia

Blue Lagoon

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Blue Lagoon during your travels in Rangiroa. Discover the coral reefs while you're in the area.

Blue Lagoon

Tuherahera

You can find out about the history of Tikehau when you stop by Tuherahera. While you're in the area, stroll along the sandy beaches.

Tuherahera

Plage Publique

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Plage Publique during your trip to Rangiroa? Discover the coral reefs while you're in the area.

Plage Publique

Tetamanu Island

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Tetamanu Island during your travels in Fakarava.

Tetamanu Island

Tiputa Pass

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Tiputa Pass during your travels in Rangiroa. Discover the coral reefs while you're in the area.

Tiputa Pass

Marae Tahiri Vairau

You can find out about the history of Fakarava with a trip to Marae Tahiri Vairau.

Marae Tahiri Vairau

Cities near Tuamotu Archipelago

sea and landscape on Fakarava atoll, Tuamotus archipelago, French Polynesia, France,south pacific

Makemo

Rangiroa featuring general coastal views

Rangiroa

Rupa feeding a turtle some coral while diving the Tiputa Pass in Rangiroa. There are only a couple of dive sites in Rangiroa, but every day is a unique experience. Today we saw a turtle, a few dolphins, and a couple dozen white-tipped reef sharks. Hats off to friendly folks at TOPDIVE, who did a great job getting us back into diving and making sure we were comfortable in the water.

Tiputa