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Today we took the ferry from Tahiti to Moorea.

When planning this trip, I told friends that I was booking the hotel of my dreams. I’m happy to report that the Hilton Moorea Lagoon Resort & Spa is as breathtaking as the photos. Thank goodness for hotel points!

Aerial view of Hilton Moorea Lagoon Resort & Spa

Aerial view of Hilton Moorea Lagoon Resort & Spa

From Nathan: We are staying in an over-the-water bungalow with a glass floor! If I want to go snorkeling, all I have to do is walk outside. The lagoon is very nice with coral and wonderfully colored fish. We also get to pedal boat, paddle board, and kayak for free. I am glad to be staying here!

Ya think?!

From Aidan: While we were walking back from dinner, we saw black tip sharks circling the bar. I stopped and stared. The hotel feeds the sharks every night.

Ok, not sure why the hotel staff is encouraging visits from sharks, but I’m told that they’re harmless. Crossing my fingers!

Travel TipTravel Tip 47: Try to stay in an overwater bungalow at least once.

In addition to Moorea, you can find overwater bungalows on these other French Polynesian islands: Bora Bora, Huahine, Maharepa, Raiatea, and Tikehau. These accommodations can also be found in Belize, Fiji, Honduras, Mauritius, Maldives, Malaysia, Mexico, and Panama.

At this moment, I can hear fish (not sharks!) splashing outside our sliding glass door.   Very cool.

The island of Moorea, viewed from the ferry
Neerav headed to paradise, the island of Moorea.
The island of Tahiti, viewed from the ferry
Neerav and Shellie on ferry headed to Moorea
Boys with backpacks in tow
Hilton Moorea Lagoon Resort & Spa
Some of the over-the-water bungalows at Hilton Moorea Lagoon Resort & Spa
Our bungalow
Neerav could get used to this!
Our bungalow deck… what a “backyard”
Our own deck… great snorkeling right here!
Blue water, blue sky… blue heaven
Ah, Neerav is home.
This photo does not do this hotel room justice.
Aidan’s bed near the glass floor
Glass floor… so cool!
Rain shower and claw-foot tub in bathroom
Aidan, self-described “Island Boy”
Could Aidan be any happier?
Boys pedaling through crystal clear water
Aidan and Nathan in the pedal boat, as seen through the glass floor
Boys at play
Neerav is looking very Polynesian on his paddle board.
Looking good, Neerav!
Aidan out to sea
Nathan masters the paddle board.
Neerav and Nathan at Moorea Beach Cafe for dinner
Setting sun at Moorea Beach Cafe
Black tip sharks beneath the restaurant and bungalows
Aidan loves sharks!