What ocean is French Polynesia in?
Pacific Ocean
Does French Polynesia belong to France?
French Polynesia was made an overseas territory of France in 1946. It was provided with a territorial assembly and was allowed to elect one representative to the French National Assembly and one to the French Senate.
Is French Polynesia safe?
The U.S. State Department gives French Polynesia its safest travel advisory level (Level 1), advising travelers to “exercise normal precautions” and noting that the country has “a low crime rate.”
Can you drink the water in Tahiti?
Drinking water: You can drink tap water in Tahiti, Moorea and Bora Bora and in all the international resorts.
Is it safe to swim in Tahiti?
The Islands of Tahiti are a tropical paradise so the weather is usually around 80 degrees all year round. You can swim with sharks, rays an even dolphins anytime of the year, but if you want to also swim with humpback whales you will need to visit from August through October. “Reef-Safe” sunscreen is a must!
Are there shark attacks in Tahiti?
In French Polynesia’s, there has not been a deadly shark attack in over 50 years. But it’s important to realize that having a degree of fear of sharks is a natural reaction.
Are there sharks in French Polynesia?
French Polynesia has 19 shark species in her waters out of 350 species worldwide and they have been protected in French Polynesia from the beginning of time. To the ancient ma’ohi sharks represent a protective icon in which the kind spirit of a family ancestor has been reincarnated.
Is it safe to swim with stingrays in Bora Bora?
As soon as an excursion boat appears in their area they swim to visit. These stingrays are accustomed to being around people and will be your best friend if you give them a pat and a fish. Stingrays are slippery to touch so, if you don’t want to feel them sliding past you, wear some board shorts and a rash vest.
Is swimming with stingrays cruel?
It features regularly on lists of things people want to do before they die, but swimming with stingray may not be the life-enhancing experience expected – at least not for the animals. A new study has revealed that stingray at a tourist hotspot in the Cayman Islands are suffering because of all the human attention.
Do sharks in Bora Bora bite?
Mainly, the sharks in Bora Bora are not dangerous. The most common type you’ll see is Blacktip reef sharks. They’re not aggressive, so you can easily get close to them. They inhabit the tropical coral reefs and prefer to swim in inshore waters.
How much does it cost for a week in Bora Bora?
There are limited flights to Bora Bora (only four per day), and they all originate in Tahiti. Hotels are few and fancy, ranging from $400–$2,000 per night for the lowest standard rates. The average cost for a week-long holiday in Bora Bora starts at around $11,000 for two.
Do I have to have a passport to go to Bora Bora?
Travelers can enter Bora Bora for 90 days every six months without a visa. Passports must be valid for at least three months and proof of onward travel may be required.