Raiatea
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Raiatea: tourist information
Raiatea is located in the southern part of the Leeward Islands. Its huge lagoon also incorporates the island of Tahaa. Raiatea has an area of 238 square kilometers (92 sq. miles). That makes it the fourth largest island in French Polynesia in terms of area. The biggest island is Tahiti (1,042 sq. kilometers, or 402 sq. miles), followed by Nuku Hiva in the northern Marquesas Islands (330 sq. kilometers, or 127 sq. miles) and Hiva Oa in the southern Marquesas Islands (320 sq. kilometers, or 124 sq. miles).
Raiatea is shaped like an isosceles triangle with a base of 14 kilometers (8.7 miles) and a height of 20 kilometers (12.4 miles). The island is an old former volcanic mass, the last lava having flowed some 2.5 million years ago. Raiatea’s tallest point is in the south, where Mt. Tefatoaiti reaches an altitude of 1,017 meters (3,337 ft.). In the north there is the Temehani volcanic rock plateau, which rises to 792 meters (2,598 ft.) and is decorated by historic peaks. Several big valleys cut deeply into the edges of this high island, creating some of the most favorable places for populations to settle. They include six bays—Vairahi, Faaroa and Opoa along the east coast; Faatemu at the southern tip; and Vaihuti and Vaiaau along the west coast. Alluvial fans--deposits of streams coming from a gorge upon a plain—have partially filled in the bays, offering flat land that helps compensate for the narrowness of the coastal plains.
Raiatea has the reputation of being the cradle of Polynesian civilizations. In ancient times, the island was known as “Havai’i fanau’ra fenua”, which means “Havai’i, the cradle”. Furthermore, famous ethnologist Pearl Buck wrote that according to Polynesian mythology fragments of Havai’i broke off to create other islands, swimming like a fish to become the Windward Islands of Tahiti, Moorea, Maiao, Mehetia and Tetiaroa.
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Raiatea in the News
- Sep 23, 2023
Oceania announces 7 new 2025 summer cruises to French Polynesia & Hawaii Oceania Cruises has unveiled plans for 7 new summer sailings in 2025, offering voyages to French ... - Aug 7, 2023
Oceania Cruises launches 100 sailings in the Caribbean & Tahiti 2024-2025 Oceania Cruises has revealed its plans for the 2024-2025 season, which will include 100 voyages i... - Jun 18, 2023
Paul Gauguin's 2025 cruises explore Tahiti, French Polynesia, Fiji, and the South Pacific Reservations are now open for the 2025 itineraries offered by Paul Gauguin Cruises (PONANT's full... - Jun 14, 2023
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Holland America Unwraps Longer Voyages for Three Ships Holland America Line announced itineraries for a series of longer cruises, falling under its new ... - May 31, 2023
HAL-Holland America unveils 2024-2025 Australia, New Zealand and South Pacific cruises In the 2024-2025 season, HAL-Holland America Line is offering 3 of its ships to explore the stunn... - Mar 2, 2023
Fred Olsen's MS Borealis to set sail on a 2nd world cruise from Southampton UK in early 2024 Fred Olsen Cruise Line's ship Borealis recently set sail on the Around the World in 80 Days voyag... - Jan 30, 2023
Oceania Cruises' newly re-inspired Riviera ship to sail in Asia for the first time in 2023-2024 Oceania Cruises, the world's leading destination-focused cruise line, announced that its newly re... - Jan 26, 2023
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Paul Gauguin unveils 2024 South Pacific cruises (French Polynesia, Cook Islands, Tonga, Fiji) The PONANT-owned subsidiary and travel brand Paul Gauguin Cruises released its 2024 brochure/itin... - Dec 20, 2022
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A Look At Paul Gauguin’s 2024 Itineraries Paul Gauguin Cruises recently opened reservations for its 2024 schedule of cruises. Among new and... - Sep 27, 2022
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Port rating and occupancy
Port of Raiatea ranks 358th in the world in terms of the number of tourists visiting it.
Number of cruise ship calls in the coming year: 0.
The total number of tourists (passengers) of cruise ships in the port of Raiatea in the next 12 months is 0.
According to the popularity rating among more than 1,000 cruise ports in the world, Raiatea ranks 854.
Weather in Raiatea
Current water temperature in Raiatea now is 82°F (27.6°C)
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