French Polynesia · CANOES & KAYAKS
A week here has room for about five days out. These 11 kayak & canoe trips are the ones that justify a slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes.
Review of Moorea’s transparent kayak lagoon tour, with snorkeling, sharks, stingrays, pricing, practical tips, and who should book.
“The guide was friendly and took us to two cool snorkeling spots, my wife and I were happy with the experience”
Review of Bora Bora’s six-hour snorkel cruise, with coral gardens, sharks, rays, a Polynesian BBQ lunch, and practical booking advice.
“This was by far the most incredible snorkeling I’ve done. Sam, Laila, & Heimana were the most gracious of host. A mix of fun, culture, with a little bit of humor. Scenery and clarity of water was 5 star”
Review of Moorea’s transparent kayak lagoon tour, with turtles, rays, snorkeling, a sandbank snack, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“The guide Nicolas was very accommodating and knowledgeable. The scenery was beautiful. Wished we would have seen more marine life.”
Review of Raiatea Blue Lagoon’s Taha’a vanilla tour, with pearl farms, snorkeling, rum tasting, a motu lunch, and practical booking advice.
“Excellent day out. Great snorkling with excellent guides. Interesting visits to a Pearl farm and Vanilla plantation.”
Review of Raiatea’s Apetahi day trip by outrigger canoe, with dolphins, snorkeling, Taputapuatea Marae, lunch, and the Faaroa River.
“Lengthy (7.5 hrs), comprehensive, and spectacular tour of Raiatea, including two snorkeling stops at deserted, private islands, a nice light lunch at a small oceanside hotel, a visit to the famous Marae, the largest and most important temple Read more”
Review of Moorea’s six-hour canoe lagoon tour, with rays, sharks, turtles, coral gardens, a motu lunch, and Polynesian cooking.
“An absolutely mind-blowing day! Our lagoon cruise by traditional canoe was easily the highlight of our holiday. We snorkelled over eight historic tiki carvings, swam with sharks and stingrays, learned to open and shred coconuts, and maRead more”
See Moorea’s turtles, rays, and reef fish from a transparent kayak, with snorkeling, fruit juice, and a motu stop on this gentle tour.
“Nicolas and Lucas guided us through areas where rays and turtles inhabit as well as taking us to a shore to snorkel. The current was strong that day and we had to paddle hard but it was great exercise in such a scenic environment!”
Review of Taha’a’s electric paddle and snorkel tour, with coral gardens, small groups, snacks, safety details, pricing, and booking tips.
“We had a wonderful trip over to the Coral Garden drift spot. Not everyone in our group was able to use a SUP so we asked for a boat trip there and back instead. The owner was so friendly and helpful - he took us over and returned to collect us a couple of hours later. Had a great trip and the drift snorkel site is incredible. Highly recommend!”
Review of Raiatea’s Faaroa River kayak tour, covering comfort, guides, timing, value, practical details, and who should book.
“This was a fun and beautiful experience! Our private group of 14 had a great time kayaking on the river, and our guide was knowledgeable and passionate about the land. It was a highlight of our trip!”
Explore Bora Bora’s lagoon by quiet electric paddleboard, spot rays and fish, and enjoy a private one-hour outing from Matira Beach.
“Great way to see the coastline. Easy and leisure activity. Fun time on the water. We saw stingrays and sharks along the way.”
Paddle Taha’a’s clear lagoon to Coral Garden, snorkel among tropical fish, and enjoy a flexible 3.5-hour kayak rental for $36.44.
“We had a great time at our kayak rental. Welcoming is warm, the explanations are clear, the material is of quality, and the setting is simply exceptional.”
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