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Experience Rangiroa Atoll In Beautiful French Polynesia
One of the most beautiful destinations we visited while on our amazing 10 day Oceania Tahitian Legends cruise, was to the island or more accurately described as the atoll of …
Rangiroa Atoll
This amazing atoll located in the archipelago of French Polynesia, is world renown for its spectacular Blue Lagoon.
During our full day visit to Rangiroa we joined a boat tour taking us out to experience this awesome site in the South Pacific. If you’ve ever wondered what paradise looks like, I think we found it for you!
First, check out my short home video on the beautiful Blue Lagoon in Rangiroa Atoll.
Rangiroa Blue Lagoon Video
About Rangiroa Atoll
Rangiroa is renowned for having one of the world’s biggest atolls in the world and is part of the Tuamotu Archipelago in the South Pacific Ocean.
Definition:
“An atoll is a ring-shaped coral reef that encloses a lagoon, which is a central body of water. Atolls typically form around a sunken volcanic island, with the coral growing upward as the island subsides. This process results in a ring of coral that surrounds the lagoon.”
The size of this atoll is 280 kilometers in total circumference and surrounds a spectacular lagoon that is 77 kilometers in total length and 26 kilometers wide.
The estimated population of Rangiroa is about 3,000 people. Not big!
Locals live a peaceful, quiet lifestyle. Tourism is a huge reliance for income in the area, with dried coconut production, pearl farming and fishing following.
There are just 2 small villages with the main being Avatoru. This is the largest area where the small airport, accommodations, shops and restaurants are located.
The next village is Tiputa which is reached by boat and only about 5 minutes from Avatoru.
Visiting The Blue Lagoon Of Rangiroa Atoll
This is without a doubt, one of the biggest draws for visitors to the atoll. The Blue Lagoon is actually a small lagoon within hundreds of tiny small islets, located inside the enormous main lagoon.
Its pristine shallow crystal clear blue waters are a dream come true. In all our travels to some beautiful tropical destinations around the world, we have never experienced such beauty!
Travel publications the world over, suggest this to be one of the most beautiful places in the South Pacific. With its stunning beauty, superb marine life and world renowned scuba diving, it truly is a tropical paradise!
Getting To The Blue Lagoon
The only way to access the lagoon, of course, is by boat. If you’re arriving to the island via cruise ship, like the vast majority of visitors, the best way to experience the lagoon is by taking an organized tour.
This is how we experienced the Blue Lagoon, on a wonderful full day tour with Moana Voyages. I booked the tour privately, well before leaving home, directly from their website.
You can check out my full review and photos of this outstanding tour, on the link at the bottom of this page.
This is a superb full day tour including; boat ride, snorkeling/swimming, beach lunch and more. Apparently from what I understand, you can visit the Blue Lagoon by taking an organized tour.
It will take about an hour, give or take, boat ride from Avatoru, where the cruise ship tenders will dock.
If you love snorkeling, the blue lagoon is terrific for viewing colorful tropical fish, black tip sharks, sting rays, sea turtles and more. We made one stop for snorkeling among the coral gardens, just before entering the Blue Lagoon.
Outstanding!
Best Time To Visit Rangiroa Atoll
The dry season in French Polynesia, runs from May thru October. This is the optimum time for dry weather and calmer seas. The wet season is from November to April, with the wettest months being January and February.
It can also be very hot and humid during these months.
Be prepared for very hot sunny days, especially when out on the water!
Carry plenty of waterproof sunscreen, a good hat to cover your face {I use a Tilley hat always}. Also if you are going to be swimming/snorkeling, wear a long sleeve water shirt.
Trust me, you’ll be glad you did. You can burn in a matter of minutes!!
We visited in the wet season from late January to early February. We really lucked out with the weather, having only a couple of days with periods of on/off heavy rain showers towards the end of our vacation.
If traveling on a budget like we usually do, then prices for accommodation, cruises and so forth are definitely cheaper during these months.
Accommodations & Dining At Rangiroa Atoll
If you are planning to visit Rangiroa on your own, there are a number of accommodations to choose from. You have a pick of a number of places to stay including the beautiful 5 star Hotel Ika Ora Resort & Spa, to more modest hotels and more affordable choices.
Having done a Google search, at last count there were 67 listings for various accommodations and about 15 restaurant choices.
If you love the tropics, swimming and snorkeling in the most pristine crystal clear waters on earth, then you simply must visit the islands in French Polynesia.
Rangiroa Atoll was definitely one of our favorites of the 7 we visited on our cruise.
Visiting these islands had always been on my “🪣 Bucket List” for years. We finally made this happen and we can’t wait to return once again!
🟩 Check out the {Google Map} box at the bottom of this post for exact location. 🟩
Safe and Healthy Travels!
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