9 Boat Tours in the Leeward Islands to Build a Day Around

1.1/2 day Tahaa coral garden – departure Raiatea / ideal for cruise passengers

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 149 reviews · from $145Our pick

Review of Raiatea’s Tahaa Coral Garden snorkel, with cruise pickup, drift snorkeling, costs, timing, gear tips, and booking advice.

“GET water shoes! You walk over broken coral to get there. The operators “recommend” water shoes. All but two people had them. Those two were not real comfortable and wanted to tell the vendor to “Require” water shoes. Not the vendor’s problem! Water shoes are strongly recommended! Considering them required. You will be happier”

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2.1/2 day “Treasures of Raiatea” by boat – ideal for cruise passengers

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 33 reviews · from $145

Review of Raiatea’s half-day boat tour, with the Faaroa River, pearl farm, lagoon views, cruise timing, price, and practical booking advice.

“Great boat trip to the Pearl Farm and up the river on Raiatea. Had a great demonstration of the cultured pearl process at the pearl farm and a wonderful trip up the river with a stop for fresh fruit refreshments.”

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3.Taha’a Island or Raiatea Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $121Top rated

Review of the 8-hour Taha'a and Raiatea boat tour, with snorkeling, vanilla, rum, pearls, a motu lunch, price, and practical tips.

“This tour was absolutely amazing. Our guide was the best!!! The Pearl tour was the very best. We learned so so much. I would highly recommend this tour”

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4.Half day excursion Tahaa – departure Raiatea / ideal cruise line

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 23 reviews · from $145

Review of Tahaa’s half-day vanilla and black pearl tour from Raiatea, with boat views, pricing, cruise tips, and honest advice.

“We happened upon a group of dolphins and the driver of ythr boat stopped for several minutes. We were treated with many close up views.”

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5.Sunset Catamaran Cruise with Snacks and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 14 reviews · 2 hours · from $255

Review of Bora Bora’s 2-hour sunset catamaran cruise, with small-group sailing, champagne, snacks, hotel pickup, and mountain views.

“We had a fantastic time on our trip, especially since the catamaran is docked at the St. Regis which made it really convenient. We loved that each couple got their own section of the catamaran and that there are pads and towels available. The two crew members are also more than happy to snap as many photos as you want and are sure to catch the sunset in the background. Thank you for the fantastic service and great time!”

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6.Exploration, Taha’a Lagoon Tour by Private Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews

Explore Raiatea and Taha’a by private boat with snorkeling, rum, vanilla, coral gardens, local fruit, and Captain Kenzo’s flexible guidance.

“Great tour!! I highly recommend it. Kenzo is a really cool guy who is gonna make sure you have the best time possible. His boat is awesome, plenty of shades and very stable. Also easy access at the back when you step up the ladder.”

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7.Private Sunset cruise on the lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 5 reviews · 2h 30m

Review of Bora Bora’s private 2.5-hour sunset cruise, with lagoon views, wine, appetizers, hotel transfers, pricing, and practical tips.

“nous avons tout adoré accueil balade apéritif le service le petit cadeau d'accueil l'emplacement pour le coucher du soleil le confort et la beauté du bateau la disponibilité du capitaine avec ukulélé et chanson. c'était tout simplement féerique”

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8.Guided sunset cruise on Raiatea Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $134

Review of Raiatea’s two-hour sunset lagoon cruise, with small groups, rum punch, charcuterie, Bora Bora views, price, and booking tips.

“We had a fabulous sunset tour. It was very personal and intimate as it was just the four of us. The staff provided us with a beautiful charcuterie board and rum punch drinks.”

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9.Sunset Cruise in Raiatea – Sailinity

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $109Best value

Sail Raiatea’s calm lagoon at sunset aboard Sailinity’s intimate catamaran, with Bora Bora views, a motu stop, drinks, and a small crew.

“Great catamaran trip, a really different experience than what we can usually do.”

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