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Raiatea, French Polynesia - Motu Ofetaru, Beach Water Taxi, Snorkeling Time! - Circle Pacific Cruise

ParoDeeJay
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👁️ 16K views📅 1 months ago⏱️ 28:35
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Creator's Key Takeaways

So, we're not sure exactly where we're going, but the plan is to find a water taxi booth and get ourselves out to Motu Oetaro today.

It was perfect. So probably the best 25 uh pounds $25 ever that we've spent. Amazing snorkeling.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Buy water taxi tickets in person for $25 instead of booking online for $70-$80.
Bring your own snacks and water as there are no facilities on the island.
Visit the drop-off snorkeling area for the best fish and coral sightings.
Prepare for primitive bathrooms and showers; expect rustic conditions.

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Questions This Creator Answers

QHow to get to Motu Ofetaru from Raiatea?
QWhat snorkeling opportunities are available on the island?
QWhat are the facilities like on the island?
QHow much does the water taxi cost?

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If you've been missing Mermaid Dee's snorkel footage... today's your lucky day! Join us as we catch a "Beach Express" water taxi to Motu Ofetaru from Raiatea, French Polynesia for some serious ocean mode excitement, including giant clams, clownfish, huge triggerfish, and more... then we'll head back onboard Coral Princess for an evening of entertainment!! :D 00:00 BOOM! 00:12 Morning Mode 02:13 Let's Head Ashore 04:24 Snorkel Mode 1.0 11:06 Exploring The Island 12:48 Snorkel Mode 2.0 18:04 Snorkel Mode 3.0 19:37 Back To The Ship 20:39 O-O-T-Dee 21:15 Fresh & Clean Mode 23:01 Dinner & Stuff 25:13 The Evening Ends -Cruise Line: Princess Cruises -Ship Name: Coral Princess -Cruise Dates: January 5, 2026 - May 16, 2026 -Embarkation: Fort Lauderdale, Florida -Disembarkation: Los Angeles, California -Itinerary: 131-Day Circle Pacific Cruise!! Give us a Like, a Subscribe, and keep an eye here for more fun!!! :) Most-Used Social Media for ParoDeeJay: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/parodeejay Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parodeejay Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/parodeejay Contact Dee to start planning your own exciting adventures! Dee-Lightful Destinations: https://www.parodeejay.com/travel Looking for travel goodies and tech toys? Amazon Affiliate shop: https://www.parodeejay.com/amazon We earn commission for sales via this link, at no cost to you! :) Buy All Our Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/parodeejay (Shirts & Mugs) https://www.zazzle.com/parodeejay+gifts (Hats & BIG Mugs) Send Us All The Things: ParoDeeJay • P.O. Box 117 • Grandy, NC 27939 Camera Gear & Stuff: Main Vlog Video - DJI Osmo Pocket 3 / Canon G7X Mark II (backup) Underwater Video - GoPro Hero 11 Black Dee's Photos - Canon Powershot SX740 HS / Google Pixel 6 Pro (backup) Royalty-Free Music: Epidemic Sound (http://www.epidemicsound.com) #Raiatea #PrincessCruises #FrenchPolynesia #MotuOfetaru #CoralPrincess #WorldCruise #CirclePacific #CirclePacific2026 #WorldCruise2026 #2026CirclePacific #2026WorldCruise #PrincessCruiseLine #CruiseVlog #CruiseVlogger #CruiseVlogs #CruiseVloggers #ParoDeeJay