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

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Hotel Kia Ora Resort & Spa

Hotel Kia Ora Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
BP 198 Rangiroa Tuamotu Archipelago
The price is S$650 per night from 24 Mar to 25 Mar
S$650
24 Mar - 25 Mar
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 ...
9.2/10 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 14 Feb, 2026

Hotel Kia Ora Resort & Spa
Le Tikehau by Pearl Resorts

Le Tikehau by Pearl Resorts

Motu Tiano Tikehau
The price is S$949 per night from 27 Mar to 28 Mar
S$949
27 Mar - 28 Mar
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 ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (32 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 ...
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Le Maitai Rangiroa
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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
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.
Rangiroa - My Eden Place
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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 with a visit to Tuherahera. While you're in the area, stroll along the sandy beaches.

Tuherahera

Tetamanu Island

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

Tetamanu Island

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

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

Ancien Phare de Topaka

Find out about the history of Fakarava when you take a trip to Ancien Phare de Topaka.

Ancien Phare de Topaka

Things to do

Reef Island - Rangiroa

REEF ISLAND | private island | pink sand | natural swimming pools

S$173
per adult
REEF ISLAND | private island | pink sand | natural swimming pools
Blue Lagoon

BLUE LAGOON | Eco-tour | Snorkeling Avatoru | Secret Green Lagoon

S$173
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
BLUE LAGOON | Eco-tour | Snorkeling Avatoru | Secret Green Lagoon
Blue Lagoon - PRIVATE ISLAND Pink sand beach and wildlife reserve

Blue Lagoon - PRIVATE ISLAND Pink sand beach and wildlife reserve

S$194
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Blue Lagoon - PRIVATE ISLAND Pink sand beach and wildlife reserve
Blue lagoon - Rangiroa

Blue lagoon private tour

S$1,387
per traveller
Blue lagoon private tour
Excursion The Blue Lagoon and Reef Island

Excursion The Blue Lagoon and Reef Island

S$256
per adult
Excursion The Blue Lagoon and Reef Island
Reef island

Reef island private tour

S$1,387
per adult
Reef island private tour
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