Use Papeete to begin on Tahiti
The capital is a useful place to settle in and explore the island's urban and coastal sides before moving on.

One prepaid eSIM for your French Polynesia trip. Choose data and validity, then check out in your selected currency.
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Use this eSIM for mobile data. Your regular number may remain available for calls or texts, depending on your phone and carrier; roaming charges may apply.
Install on Wi-Fi
Install before departure, then follow your selected plan’s terms for when to enable it.
Before your trip
Data planning: Download island maps and keep transfer and return details offline. Do not assume service at sea or on a remote motu; estimate data around your time on land and planned activities.
See how eSIM setup works Check phone compatibilityA travel eSIM can provide mobile data for maps, messaging and travel apps in French Polynesia. The offer's country or territory inclusion does not guarantee reception at every stop; local availability, partner networks, terrain and device settings affect service. Availability is not guaranteed at every location; verify the selected plan's terms.
Ideas for your trip
The capital is a useful place to settle in and explore the island's urban and coastal sides before moving on.
Choose lodging around the motu and lagoon activities you want, confirming local transfers directly.
The island has a distinct landscape and pace close to Tahiti; save crossing and accommodation details offline.
French Polynesia trip planner
For a trip limited to French Polynesia, compare the destination plan's data, validity and price with any regional option. For a multi-country route, choose a plan only if its current included-country list covers every stop.
Use Papeete as a base for capital-area and local visits on Tahiti.
Save your lodging address and local transport or tour details before leaving Wi-Fi.
Moorea is a separate island near Tahiti, with its own arrival, lodging and local route planning.
Confirm current transfer arrangements and retain tickets and return details offline.
Bora Bora is distinct from both Tahiti and Moorea and involves its own onward travel and stay.
Plan the inter-island journey and accommodation separately, and check the selected offer for each destination.
French Polynesia data planning
The examples below describe different trip patterns and the assumptions behind each estimate. Your actual use depends on your apps, settings, trip length and access to Wi-Fi.
3.6–5.5 GB
Assumes: Seven days of messaging, email, browsing and occasional maps, with streaming and video calls off, light social use and few photo uploads. Wi-Fi availability is not included in this activity estimate and may reduce mobile data used.
10.1–15.1 GB
Assumes: Seven days with light streaming and video calls, daily maps, moderate social use and photo uploads. Wi-Fi access is not modelled and may reduce mobile data used; hotspot, higher-resolution video and app updates can raise demand.
These are rough planning examples, not plan allowances or promises. Actual data use varies with apps, settings, trip length and Wi-Fi. Compare estimates with the live plan options above.
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No. They are separate islands and require distinct transfer and accommodation planning.
Treat each as a separate island leg and allow for the transport and time needed at each destination.
Keep confirmed flight or boat transfers, accommodation addresses, contacts and return details available offline.
French Polynesia travel guides
Read practical travel eSIM advice selected for a trip to French Polynesia.
A travel eSIM can connect on islands and near ports when its plan includes them. Check every stop and prepare for signal gaps offshore.

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