TN 101 departs LAX Terminal B on May 22 at 11:00 PM. Return TN 102 departs Tahiti May 27 at 11:58 PM, arriving LAX 10:50 AM (+1).
⛴ Ferry
Aremiti Express
Runs between Papeete and Mo'orea. Purchase one-way tickets at the office. Last ferry on departure day is 5:15 PM — don't miss it!
🚗 Car Rental
Hertz Mo'orea
Pick up at the Mo'orea ferry terminal. Agency is past check-in counters, next to the Air Moana office. Open daily 7 AM–5 PM.
🏡 Accommodation
Moorea Lodge
G63W+P9V, Fa'a'ā — search "Moorea Lodge" in Google Maps. Check-in from 3:00 PM. Late checkout permitted on May 27.
Before leaving the airport in Tahiti: Exchange USD for XPF (French Pacific franc) at the ATM or currency exchange inside the terminal. Taxis do not accept credit cards. U.S. Embassy: 1st floor, Tamanu Hotu Center, Punaauia.
In Tahiti and Mo'orea, tipping is not part of the local culture. You are never expected to tip at restaurants, hotels, or for tours. A warm thank-you goes a long way — no need to leave extra cash.
🪙 Cash
Bring Cash for Local Shops
A majority of local shops, markets, and small vendors in Tahiti and Mo'orea are cash only. Stock up on XPF (French Pacific franc) at the airport ATM before leaving Papeete. Larger hotels and restaurants may accept cards.
🦟 Bugs
Pack Bug Spray
Mosquitos are present on the island, especially in lush, tropical areas. Make sure to pack a good bug spray — it's especially important for the ATV tour on Sunday where you'll be riding through valleys and jungle terrain.
🍷 Alcohol
Buy Drinks at Duty Free
Alcohol is significantly more expensive on the island. It's highly recommended to purchase wine, spirits, or beer at the duty free shop in LAX before your flight to save considerably on costs.
Find Your Way
Maps & Locations
🏨 Transit Hotel · May 23
Hilton Hotel Tahiti
Auae Faaa, Papeete · Luggage drop & rest before ferry · +689 40 86 48 48
Park car · Uber to Terminal B · Bring passport & cash for taxi in Tahiti
9:00 PM
Lounge
AMEX Lounge
Terminal B · Relax before the long flight
✈ Departure Flight
11:00 PM · Friday May 22
LAX → Papeete, Tahiti
Air Tahiti Nui
TN 101
Departs
11:00 PM
LAX · Terminal B
8h 10m
✈
Nonstop
Arrives
4:10 AM
PPT · Tahiti (+1)
Passengers
Sison Family · 10 passengers
Terminal
Terminal B — LAX
Airline
Air Tahiti Nui
Flight
TN 101 · Nonstop
Saturday · May 23
Tahiti → Mo'orea
Arrive, rest, hair trial, ferry across to paradise
4:10 AM
Arrival
Arrive in Tahiti
Exchange USD → XPF at airport ATM before leaving. Taxis don't take cards.
6:00 AM
Hotel
Taxi to Hilton Hotel Tahiti
Auae Faaa, Papeete · Drop luggage & rest · Shopping mall connected to resort via sky bridge
🏨 Hilton Hotel Tahiti — What's Nearby
The hotel has a shopping mall connected by sky bridge. Below are dining and shopping options at various distances — all optional, choose what works for you.
🍳 Breakfast at the Hotel
Moevai Breakfast Buffet
Full buffet at the Hilton · The Sison family will enjoy breakfast and explore the hotel while Jamison & Monique are in hair & makeup and setting up the Airbnbs
While waiting for the hair & makeup trial and ferry, here are some places to explore at your own pace:
🛍 Marché de Papeete
Tahiti's central market · Fresh fruit, pearls, pareos & local crafts · Open from 5 AM
🍜 Roulottes du Port
Famous food truck strip on the waterfront · Poisson cru, crêpes & more · Best for lunch
🌺 Parc Bougainville
Shaded waterfront park in the heart of Papeete · Great spot to relax & people-watch
🎨 Musée de Tahiti
Learn about Polynesian history & culture · About 15 min by taxi from the ferry terminal
11:00 AM
Wedding Prep
Hair & Makeup Trial
Monique & Jamison · Tiki Village, Mo'orea
2:25 PM
Ferry
Ferry: Tahiti → Mo'orea
Aremiti Express ↗ · Approx. 30 min crossing · Buy tickets at the terminal office
~3:15 PM
Car Rental
Pick Up Rental Car
Hertz Mo'orea ↗ · Located near the ferry dock on arrival · Confirm booking ahead of time
~3:45 PM
Check-in
Drive to & Check in to Airbnb
Moorea Lodge · Check-in from 4:00 PM · About 20–30 min drive from the ferry dock ·
Google Maps ↗Apple Maps ↗
Sunday · May 24
ATV Adventure
Explore Mo'orea's mountains and interior
Pickup at Airbnb
Activity
Private ATV Tour · 3h 30m
Picked up directly at the Airbnb. Our private ATV tour is designed for travelers who want to explore the island in complete privacy, with personalized service and special touches throughout the journey.
🏍 What's Included
Fruit juice offered during the tour
Dedicated guide exclusively for your group (100% private)
Flexibility to adapt some stops according to your preferences
Option to include a stop at the Moorea fruit juice factory (depending on timing)
Explore the lush Opunohu Valley, pineapple fields, and scenic ridges with incredible views
Monday · May 25
Into the Lagoon
A full day on the water with the family
7:50 AM
Meetup
Drive to Pickup Point
Meet at the public dock at Manava Beach Resort — this is where the tour departs from.
Full Day 6 hours
Activity
Boat & Snorkel Tour
Explore Moorea's lagoon in the traditional way — aboard a Polynesian outrigger canoe — during this full-day excursion. With a small group of 12 travelers or fewer, get plenty of room onboard and personal attention from the guides.
🤿 What's Included
Barbecue lunch and cooking class (local dish: poisson cru) on a tiny lagoon islet
Small group of just 12 passengers guarantees an intimate atmosphere
Explore the marine world with provided snorkel equipment
Tuesday · May 26
The Big Day 💍
Tiki Village, Mo'orea · Ceremony at 11:00 AM
7:15 AM
Wedding
Hair & Makeup
Getting ready at the lodge
Ceremony
11:00 AM
Jamison & Monique say "I do"
Tiki Village, Mo'orea · French Polynesia
View Full Ceremony Program →
2:00 PM
Break
Return to Airbnb
Rest & freshen up before the evening celebration
Celebration
6:00 PM
Luau at Tiki Village
Traditional Polynesian feast, fire dancing & celebration
Wednesday · May 27
One Last Taste
Food tour, then homeward bound
9:00 AM
Activity
Food Tour
4 hours · Pickup at 9:00 AM · Taste local Polynesian flavors across Mo'orea
3:25 PM
Ferry
Ferry: Mo'orea → Tahiti
Aremiti Express ↗ · Book at ticket office · Last ferry 5:15 PM — don't be late!
✈ Return Flight Home
11:58 PM · Wednesday May 27
Papeete, Tahiti → LAX
Air Tahiti Nui
TN 102
Departs
11:58 PM
PPT · Tahiti
7h 51m
✈
Nonstop
Arrives
10:50 AM
LAX · (+1 day)
Passengers
Sison Family · All passengers
Airline
Air Tahiti Nui
Flight
TN 102 · Nonstop
Tuesday, May 26, 2026 · Tiki Village, Mo'orea
The Wedding of Jamison & Monique
A traditional Polynesian ceremony in paradise
You are about to witness something rare and deeply meaningful. A Polynesian wedding ceremony is not simply a celebration — it is a sacred rite rooted in over a thousand years of Pacific tradition. As the Sison family, your presence on this island makes this moment complete.
✨ Why This Ceremony is So Special
In ancient Polynesia, marriage was a spiritual and communal event — a union blessed by ancestors, witnessed by loved ones, and woven into the fabric of the natural world. The marae (the sacred open-air temple), the beating of the pahu drums, the call of the conch shell, the canoe arriving on the lagoon — every element of what you will see today carries generations of meaning. Jamison and Monique have chosen to honor this living tradition in full. This is not a performance. It is a real ceremony, on a real sacred ground, with a real Polynesian priest — and you are a part of it.
What You'll See · Phase 1
The Couple Arrives at Tiki Village
🚗
Private Transportation for Jamison & Monique
The couple is brought privately to the village to begin the day. This is their first step into the ceremony — everything from this point forward is intentional and sacred.
🎶
Traditional Welcome Songs at the Village Entrance
As Jamison and Monique enter the village, local musicians greet them with traditional Polynesian welcoming songs. The melodies are ancient and warm — the kind of sound that stays with you long after the day is over.
🌺
Flower Leis, Crowns & Welcome Cocktail
The couple is adorned with handwoven flower leis and head crowns — a Polynesian gesture of honor and welcome. Guests are also welcomed with a traditional punch or cocktail at the village entrance. Take a moment to breathe it all in.
📋
Behind the Scenes — The Couple Prepares
While the family settles in and enjoys the village, Jamison and Monique spend time with the ceremony team getting prepared for everything ahead.
What You'll See · Phase 2
They Arrive by Canoe on the Lagoon
🌊
The Canoe Procession — The Moment the Ceremony Begins
Watch for this — it will take your breath away. Jamison and Monique glide across the lagoon on a double canoe decorated with tropical flowers and coconut palms. The air fills with the deep thunder of pahu (drums) and the haunting cry of the pu (conch shell). This is the moment the ceremony truly and fully begins. Find a good spot to watch and have your cameras ready.
The Heart of the Day · Phase 3
The Ceremony at the Sacred Marae
🏛
Procession to the Marae
The couple is led to the Polynesian temple — the marae. This is an open-air sacred stone platform that has overlooked this lagoon for centuries. It is where Polynesians have honored their gods, their ancestors, and the great turning points of life. Standing here as a family is a privilege not many get to experience.
🎸
Welcomed by the Priest
A Polynesian priest greets the couple and the gathered family with ukulele, guitar and traditional chants. A translator is present throughout so that every word — every prayer and blessing — can be understood and truly felt by everyone present.
💍
The Wedding Vows
The full ceremony is conducted by the Tiki Village group — a priest, a translator, and the Tiki Village band and dancers. This is the moment. Jamison and Monique say their vows and become husband and wife under the open sky of Mo'orea, surrounded by the people who matter most.
🪡
Wrapped Together in the Tifaifai
In one of the most moving moments of the ceremony, the couple is wrapped together in a tifaifai — a traditional Polynesian patchwork cloth. In Polynesian culture, this symbolizes the joining of two lives into one. It is as beautiful to watch as it sounds.
📜
A Handcrafted Wedding Certificate
The priest presents the couple with a tapa — a traditional bark-cloth document that serves as their Polynesian wedding certificate. It is made by hand, one of a kind, and will be something Jamison and Monique keep for the rest of their lives.
👑
The Royal Procession — Your Moment to Celebrate Them
As the newly married couple, Jamison and Monique are lifted onto a royal double chair — decorated with tropical flowers and coconut palms — and carried by four warriors through the village. This is your cue as their family: cheer, clap, cry happy tears. This is the moment they have been waiting for their entire lives.
🍾
Champagne Toast
A bottle of Champagne is opened to mark the union. Raise a glass with the newlyweds and the whole family — you've just witnessed something extraordinary.
The Celebration · Phase 4
An Evening of Music, Fire & Feast
🎭
Live Show — Musicians, Singers & Dancers
The full Tiki Village ensemble takes the stage to celebrate the couple with a live Polynesian show. Expect drumming, powerful vocals and movement that feels both ancient and alive. This is culture in its purest form.
🔥
The Fire Dance
One of the most visceral traditions in all of Polynesia. A fire dance is performed privately in honor of Jamison and Monique. The drums intensify, the flames spin, and the crowd goes quiet. You will feel this one in your chest.
🛶
A Private Canoe Cruise for the Newlyweds
As the evening settles, Jamison and Monique take a private cruise on the lagoon — just the two of them — serenaded by ukulele, guitar and traditional Polynesian love songs. A quiet, intimate exhale after an unforgettable day.
🎉
The Tahitian Feast & Grand Dance Show — All Family Welcome
The evening closes with a grand invitation: the full Tahitian dance show and traditional feast. As the Sison family, this celebration is for you too. Eat, dance, stay up late, and soak in every last moment of this once-in-a-lifetime evening on the island of Mo'orea.
