French Polynesia · BOAT TOURS IN TAHITI
Good boat tours in Tahiti fill up weeks ahead in the dry season and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Sail from Tahiti to Tetiaroa for a guided island walk, local meals, reef snorkeling, and a full day in French Polynesia.
“It was the highlight of our stay A bit longer on the island would be wonderful”
Review of Tahiti Nui Travel’s $30 shared airport transfer from Papeete Airport to hotels, cruise port, or ferry pier, with practical booking tips.
“Transfer was waiting for us. Courteous service and excellent driving straight to the hotel door. Driver took our bags inside hotel”
Review of Tahiti’s half-day Teahupoo boat tour, with wave watching, river swimming, forest walks, snorkeling, food, price, and practical tips.
“We had a fantastic time on this tour! Unfortunately the weather was horrible, and the tour was almost cancelled as all other guests cancelled, but the company was kind enough to still take us and we had a fantastic morning. It started with Read more”
Review of Tahiti’s $30 shared hotel or cruise port transfer to Papeete Airport, with pickup tips, timing advice, value notes, and FAQ.
“Two ratings needed - Making the reservation and the actual transportation from cruise port to airport - Excellent - 5 Star. The reservation requested that we CALL the day before scheduled pickup for a time and place. This required a call from the cruise ship. The papeete tour operator actually hung up twice and did not provide the requested information. One operator even suggested we did not have a reservation. This effort required a total of four calls and a cost of 48.00 USD. There were no email or other options offered to contact the operator. I will not make a reservation through Viator again unless a pickup point and…”
Review of Tahiti Nui Travel’s private Papeete airport transfer, including airport greeting, vehicle comfort, pricing, reliability, and booking tips.
“I was expecting a solo trip, but ended up in a mini van with 4 couples plus a baby after waiting 25 minutes at the airport because my driver and car didn't return from a smoking break.”
Review of Tahiti’s 2.5-hour boat and snorkeling tour, with turtles, rays, wrecks, colorful fish, pricing, tips, and cancellation details.
“Please issue a refund for the event hat was cancelled after I arrived due to weather conditions. I received an email from Patrick at 6:30 am of the weather conditions but never heard by by our scheduled 2pm snorkeling event after we arrived Read more”
Review of Tahiti’s small-group lagoon snorkeling tour, with turtles, stingrays, poisson cru, surf history, gear, pricing, and practical tips.
“Leiki and driver Michel. It's a new boat, all new snorkeling gear. Leiki is knowledgeable, charismatic and entertaining. Lots of individual attention...safety a priority. Coral gardens a d green sea turtles! Picnic lunch waist deep in the lagoon, on a sand bar. Delicious Poisson cru a la Tahitianne (the national dish of Tahiti). Cannot praise more highly!”
Review of Tahiti’s private Vaimareva lagoon cruise, with snorkeling, rays, sandbanks, sharks, turtles, sunset options, and practical booking advice.
“Yoan was very warm and welcoming on board and shared lots of interesting facts about Tahiti, the islands and lagoons.He went above and beyond booking us a table at the Blue Banana and driving us right up to their jetty where we Read more”
Review of Tahiti Private Services in Papeete, a reliable private airport, hotel, ferry, and cruise transfer for up to four people.
“We used the transfer from cruise pier to airport on a busy disembarkation morning. Our driver showed up approx. 40 minutes ahead of the estimated pick up time much to our delight. The car was clean and comfortable.”
Review of Tahiti Nui Travel’s private Papeete airport transfer, with practical advice on price, timing, luggage, reliability, and cruise pickups.
“Transportation from the cruise ship to the airport in Tahiti for 5 people and 10 pieces of luggage.The driver was waiting for us when we got off the ship- loaded the luggage and got us to the airport in plenty of time. Highly recommend Viator for all of our travel needs.”
Review of Tahiti’s private full-day tour from Papeete, pairing island sights, gardens, waterfalls, and a taxi boat to Teahupoo.
“Phillipe was amazing! Knowledgeable, fun, friendly, flexible, comfortable car, arranged all! Amazing lunch at local spot. Will always book with him!”
Review of Tahiti’s half-day sailing canoe trip, with snorkeling, Moorea views, local fruit, practical tips, price, meeting point, and cancellation details.
“We had a great time on this tour around the lagoon. We stopped in three different spots to go snorkeling. After our last stop our tour guide, Thibault, had fresh fruit and drinks for us. It was a great way to spend the afternoon!”
Watch the SHISEIDO Tahiti Pro from a small boat near Teahupo’o, with rooftop views, local guidance, and a close look at surfing’s heaviest waves.
“Our meeting place was changed without any notification which meant when we were finally able to go it was an hour later than planned. Apparently an e mail was sent but I received nothing. We were then advised there was an additional fee for parking due to the venue change. The trip itself was good but was let down by poor communication.”
Review of Tahiti’s one-hour sunset boat trip, with a cocktail, swim stop, Mo’orea views, small groups, price, and booking advice.
“Such an amazing way to end the day! An exceptional sunset cruise with impeccable service. The boat was clean and comfortable, the views were spectacular, and the crew made sure every detail was perfect. Worth every moment.”
Review of Tahiti’s private sunset boat trip: snorkeling, Mo’orea views, local guide Kali, pricing, timing, value, and booking advice.
“Had a great trip with family, with Kali providing the perfect insight to the ocean life and beauty of Tahiti.”
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