French Polynesia · CRUISES & BOAT TOURS
Most of this country only makes sense from a hull. The 15 below run from a two-hour sunset sail to a full day of lagoon, motu and lunch, each priced per head and honest about how much time you get in the water.
Explore Bora Bora’s lagoon by small boat, with manta rays, eagle rays, coral gardens, and ethical snorkeling for $130 per person.
“Matt is a seasoned guide who knows exactly where to take you! We swam with manta rays, eagle rays and visited an amazing coral garden. Exceeded expectations!! And he takes very good care of you.”
Review of Bora Bora’s 6-hour lagoon cruise with sharks, rays, coral gardens, barbecue lunch, local music, pickup, and practical tips.
“Perfect way to spend the day! Arii and Tini (unsure of spelling) was easy going and fun to be with! They knew alot about the area and shared their knowlage, the buffet was wonderful aswell!”
Review of Moorea’s Taboo catamaran tour, with small groups, sharks, rays, coral gardens, fruit, mai tais, and practical booking advice.
“Was absolutely amazing! Loved every minute and the guides were awesome and clearly love what they do and where they do it!”
Swim with blacktip sharks, stingrays, and manta rays in Bora Bora’s lagoon, then explore a colorful coral garden on this small-group cruise.
“Very friendly sharks and rays for sure. great location to get in with them and get photos/video. they are definitely there hoping for a snack.”
Review of Bora Bora’s 6.5-hour jet ski and shark-ray snorkel tour, with lunch, hotel pickup, coral gardens, guides, costs, and practical tips.
“Awesome day out! Jet Ski tour around Bora Bora was pure joy, and snorkeling with sharks got the adrenaline going. Loved exploring the Coral Garden—so much to see under the water. Would do it again!”
Review of Moorea’s 4WD shore excursion to Magic Mountain, Belvedere, pineapple fields, tastings, and Cook’s Bay for $70.
“We had an awesome trip. It definitely was a 4x4 adventure. Went up some very steep hills that I would never had ventured up myself but the guides were amazing drivers. The views were unbelievable. Totally worth the bumpy ride. PickRead more”
Sail Moorea’s northern coast on a small catamaran, with Cook’s Bay, island stories, cocktails, and sunset views for up to eight people.
“This was a beautiful, relaxing, sunset sail with a couple of mai tai and amazing views. We had a beautiful night and were able to see the full mountains as Leo told us some of the history of the area. We were confused about the meeting area, Read more”
Review of Bora Bora’s self-drive boat rental, with snorkeling, beach stops, safety gear, pricing, practical tips, and honest drawbacks.
“unforturnately we did not get to go on this totally fun boat ride. The weather was about as bad as it could be with high winds and rain. They said they would refund our money no problem. I am still waiting for the email saying they did do the refund. Keeping my fingers crossed.”
Review of Bora Bora’s 8-hour combo tour with 4WD viewpoints, lagoon snorkeling, rays, sharks, coral gardens, and local lunch.
“This was such a fun day. The pick up was smooth...we were coming off the Windstar cruise so they picked us up at Vaitape. We had one other couple at a hotel to pick up and then were off. The weather was sunny but really windy. However all the things promised were delivered. We even got to jump in the deep water and see eagle rays. Lunch was a highlight...it was my first poisson cru and completely delicious! Lunch with little fish swimming around while we sat on picnic tables in the lagoon was fun. Then they took us across to jump in the truck and get the tour. This…”
Review of Moorea’s private three-hour lagoon boat tour, with snorkeling, wildlife, fruit, photos, pricing, safety, and booking advice.
“Our morning with Luna and Clem was the highlight of exploring Moorea! They clearly love the island and sharing its beauty. The fantastic photos were a bonus as were the turtles!”
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 Bora Bora’s four-hour small-group lagoon cruise, with coral gardens, stingrays, sharks, guides, tips, price, and booking advice.
“Terrific excursion. Captain Mike was the best. We had 3 stops. 1)rays, which we could touch and even hold. 2) Black tip sharks, 20-30 of them. Very cool. 3) Coral garden with many tropical fish and vibrant colors. Warm, clear water. Much better than the SCUBA dive we did the day before. Highly recommend! The highlight of our trip thus far,”
Review of Bora Bora’s Vitamin Sea catamaran, with snorkeling, Mount Otemanu views, a floating bar, drinks, and hotel pickup.
“This was an amazing experience for me and my new wife. We had done a catamaran ride in another location but this tops it! The couple who operates this is nothing short of amazing. The group size is small enough to enjoy but not quite private. The locations where we went were amazing and the floating bar was awesome. Can’t recommend this enough!”
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 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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