travel42 Port Guide: Papeete

travel42 Professional Cruise Port of Call Review

The capital of French Polynesia, Papeete, is located on the island of Tahiti. As the only real city in French Polynesia, Papeete can teach you a lot about life in the South Pacific. Traffic can be bad because of the small roads, and it is not a major tourism center, though it is relatively clean, safe and efficient for a tropical city

However, the city itself does have a sprinkling of charm, and at least a one-night stay in Papeete allows visitors time to visit some of its flashy boutiques, co...