Place to visit
Moorea Dolphin Center, French Polynesia: what it is and when to go
Moorea Dolphin Center is a visitor attraction (Mo'orea Doplhin Center) in French Polynesia (Quai Paul Gauguin). Interests: With kids and Wildlife. The best time to visit is May to October. In December there are 13 h 02 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 58. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Activity · With kids, Wildlife
- Local name
- Mo'orea Doplhin Center
- Where
- French Polynesia
- Best time
- May to October.
- Nearest airport
- PPT Papeete, 31 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- Mo-Su 08:30-17:00
- Website
- mooreadolphin.com
- Coordinates
- -17.48957, -149.89292
What it is and where
Moorea Dolphin Center is a visitor attraction (Mo'orea Doplhin Center) in French Polynesia (Quai Paul Gauguin).
It is in Quai Paul Gauguin, where this site lists 18 more places to see, 2.3 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are -17.48957, -149.89292; the nearest main airport is Fa'a'ā International Airport (PPT, Papeete), 31 km as the crow flies. How to get around French Polynesia (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Moorea Dolphin Center is May to October.
- JanBetter not12:56
- FebBetter not12:34
- MarPossible12:07
- AprPossible11:36
- MayBest time11:11
- JunBest time10:58
- JulBest time11:03
- AugBest time11:25
- SepBest time11:54
- OctBest time12:24
- NovPossible12:50
- DecBetter not13:02
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 13 h 02 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 58. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| With kids | May to October | March to April and November |
| Wildlife | May to October | March to April and November |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Moorea Dolphin Center has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to French Polynesia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to French Polynesia
To enter French Polynesia there are 10 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Inter-island flights, bought before you leave home”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the French Polynesia checklist. Currency: CFP franc (XPF), pegged to the euro; plugs: Type C and E · 220 V · 60 Hz; emergencies: 112 · 15 ambulance · 17 police · 18 fire.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Moorea Beach VillasBeaches1.2 km
- Moorea Manahere Adventure - location & excursion privée bateauWith kids2.3 km
- Mt TautuapaeMountain in France4.1 km
- Opunohu BayBay in Moorea-Maiao, France4.1 km
- Te Fare NaturaMuseum5.5 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the French Polynesia guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is Moorea Dolphin Center?
It is a visitor attraction (Mo'orea Doplhin Center in the local language) in French Polynesia.
When is the best time to visit Moorea Dolphin Center?
May to October. In December there are 13 h 02 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 58.
How do you get to Moorea Dolphin Center?
The nearest main airport is Fa'a'ā International Airport (PPT), 31 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around French Polynesia is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the French Polynesia map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Moorea Beach Villas, Moorea Manahere Adventure - location & excursion privée bateau, Mt Tautuapae. The rest is in the French Polynesia guide.
Keep reading
- Quai Paul Gauguin18 places to see in and around Quai Paul Gauguin, French Polynesia: Mount Tohivea, Cook's Bay, Mont Rotui. Best time: May to October.
- French PolynesiaBefore travelling to French Polynesia: 10 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. It is French territory but it isn't in Schengen, and that has two consequence…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.