How do people travel between the islands of French Polynesia?

Travel between the islands of French Polynesia is facilitated by both air and sea transportation, which have seen significant upgrades since the mid-20th century.1

• Air Travel: Scheduled air services connect Tahiti to several outlying regions, including Moorea, the Îles Sous le Vent, the western Tuamotus, the Marquesas, and the Tubuai (Austral) Islands. Additionally, Moorea is well-connected to Tahiti by taxi planes.12
• Sea Travel: While there is scheduled shipping to other regions in the Pacific, interisland travel within French Polynesia remains largely dependent on local, unscheduled schooner sailings. Boats also provide a vital link between Tahiti and Moorea.12

Despite these developments, some island groups, such as the Marquesas and the Tubuai Islands, maintain relatively poor connections with Tahiti.2