Canonical page: /p/french-polynesia/rangiroa-atoll-tuamotus/
Collected: 2026-10-18
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# Rangiroa Atoll Tuamotus

[About the port](/p/french-polynesia/rangiroa-atoll-tuamotus/)[Timetable](/p/french-polynesia/rangiroa-atoll-tuamotus/timetable/2026-10/)

Getting ashore Tender to Avatoru

Into town Walk, the village is small

Best starting point Avatoru and the lagoon

Currency [CFP franc - XPF](https://www.xe.com/currencyconverter/?Amount=1&From=XPF)

## Getting ashore

Ships anchor off Rangiroa, and passengers tender ashore to Avatoru, the main village on the atoll. Tender times depend on the wind and the swell, so check your ship's notice.

## Watch-outs

The atoll is low and remote. Sun is strong and there is little shade, so carry water and a hat. The passes can have strong currents, so dive and snorkel only with a licensed local operator.

## Tiputa pass

The Tiputa pass is the best-known dive site, where reef sharks and rays gather in the current. Boat trips from Avatoru run to the pass, and the timing depends on the tide.

## Avatoru village

Avatoru is the main settlement, with a church, small shops and cafés. It is a quiet place to see daily life on the atoll.

## Pearl farms

Black pearl farms are a large part of the atoll's economy. Some farms welcome visitors to see the oysters and the pearl process.

## Food & shopping

Fresh fish, coconut and tropical fruit are the local food. Few restaurants serve simple meals, and prices are higher than in the cities.

## Money & connectivity

The currency is the CFP franc. Cards are accepted in some places, so carry cash. Mobile data is limited.

## Accessibility & mobility

The tender landing and the boats are not easy for anyone with limited mobility. Village paths are sandy in places. Ask your ship and the operator about step access before booking.

Plan your call

## Who's in port?

32 calls in the collected schedule.

[View timetable](/p/french-polynesia/rangiroa-atoll-tuamotus/timetable/2026-10/)

## Maps & transport

- [Avatoru on Google MapsVillage and landing ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Avatoru+Rangiroa)

- [Rangiroa mapMap and directions (Wikivoyage) ↗](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Rangiroa)

## Useful links

- [Rangiroa on WikivoyageAtoll and transport ↗](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Rangiroa)

- [Convert US dollars to CFP francsDaily reference rates ↗](https://www.xe.com/currencyconverter/?Amount=1&From=USD&To=XPF)