Hi I’m looking for help with my itinerary options for the last week of November in French Polynesia. Total trip is 2 weeks; the first week is set, with visits to Moorea and Bora Bora. For the second week, I’m debating between three options:

Option 1: Societal Islands

• Taha'a: 3 nights
• Huahine: 2 nights

(Using ferries to move between nearby islands)

Option 2: Tuamotus (Rangiroa and Fakarava)

• Rangiroa: 3 nights
• Fakarava: 2 nights

Option 3: Tuamotus (Rangiroa and Tikehau)

• Rangiroa: 3 nights
• Tikehau: 3 nights

(One extra night due to flight schedules)

Considerations:

• Our group includes both divers and non-divers, so it would be great to include a couple of good dives and some excellent shore snorkeling.
• Late November marks the rainy season; which option is better in case the weather doesn’t cooperate? While storms may pass quickly on atolls, bad weather can limit activities.
• I’d love to dive/snorkel at Fakarava’s south pass, but I’ve found that no dive shops on the north side have boats going there during our dates. Accommodations on the south side seem limited.

Priorities/Preferences:

• Less tourist-centric locations.
• A self-catered, self-paced experience with activities like hiking and snorkeling that don’t require tours (Pearl/vanilla farm tours, ATV tours, etc., are out of the question).
• Great snorkeling from the shore, with an emphasis on corals and large marine life (we’re fortunate to live in Hawaii and are looking for better snorkeling).
• Simple local food, preferably without formal restaurants.

Questions:

1. Is Fakarava worth visiting just for the north pass?
2. How does snorkeling/diving in Tikehau compare to Rangiroa and Fakarava?
3. Are Taha'a and Huahine similar to Moorea and Bora Bora?
4. Are ferry rides a scenic experience, or are the views from the planes more unique?
5. What unique or interesting places have you experienced on each island?
6. I would appreciate any general thoughts or recommendations regarding the three options above.

Thank you!

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