Thanks for the info. Both the mirage web site and the Bare website say it is still European sunbathing or topless. Sucks that they switched and sucks that they are misleading people.
Mirage concierge emailed Michael saying BARE Pool is still "European sunbathing" but as you and others said the younger party crowd usually isn't going topless but maybe they are mixing words....?
I truly hope Bare is still “European Optional “ but was told it was not at the entrance last week. The attendant told us it was no longer topless and recommended the sister property which is Mandalay Bay. Not sure as we never entered but I would ask first before entering??????
We love Moorea! However, keep in mind that it is TOTALLY different on weekends than weekdays. On weekends, there was a lot of rap and posers. When Monday rolled around...BAM!...laid-back reggae music and an older crowd. You'll pay a lot more on the weekends. Starting I think Thursday, men have to pay to get in, and the price goes up for men after that. And on weekend, you pay for chairs and umbrellas, not during the week. But if you want the party, go on the weekend (Thursday onward, especially Friday-Sat). Otherwise, it's like a topless Quiet Pool, at least when we were there in July twice.
We've been to Moorea 3x and had a bad and too expensive time each time. We've been to Bare 7x and had a GREAT time each time and spent less money and got more for it. Scenery is better there too, for both genders.