Is Moorea safe?
Very safe. Theft from rental cars and beaches is the main nuisance, plus sun, sea urchins and road accidents at night.
Key facts
- SoloSquare safety rating: 5/5, very safe.
- US travel advisory: Level 1: Exercise normal precautions, updated 2024-12-01.
- Homicide rate in French Polynesia: 0.4 per 100,000 people (2009, UNODC via World Bank).
- Emergency numbers: Police 17 · Ambulance 15 · Fire 18.
Safety in Moorea at a glance
| What to expect | |
|---|---|
| Overall | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Crime | Low crime; theft from cars and beach bags, and occasional burglary of empty holiday rentals. |
| At night | Quiet after dark and mostly unlit; drive carefully and pre-book rides for evenings out. |
| Solo women | Very comfortable for solo women; locals are polite. Usual care on empty beaches after dark. |
| Other risks | Strong sun and heat; Reef cuts and sea urchins; Dark, narrow coast road at night |
Scams, areas and local laws
Take care
- Parked rental cars at viewpoints and trailheads: do not leave valuables
Calmer areas to stay
Laws visitors break by accident
- Carry photo ID at all times; it's required by law
- Drug possession, even small amounts, brings fines or prison
- Marae (sacred sites) and shore land beyond public beaches may need permission
How Moorea compares in French Polynesia
Quick answers
Is Moorea safe for solo female travelers?
Very comfortable for solo women; locals are polite. Usual care on empty beaches after dark.
Is Moorea safe at night?
Quiet after dark and mostly unlit; drive carefully and pre-book rides for evenings out.
What is the crime rate in Moorea?
Low crime; theft from cars and beach bags, and occasional burglary of empty holiday rentals. Nationally, French Polynesia records 0.4 homicides per 100,000 people a year (2009).
What number do I call in an emergency in Moorea?
Police 17 · Ambulance 15 · Fire 18.
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Sources
- US State Department travel advisory
- Tahiti Tourisme
- Aremiti ferries
- Air Tahiti
- World Bank: intentional homicides (UNODC)
- World Bank: road traffic deaths (WHO)
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