French Polynesia · PRIVATE BOAT CHARTERS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 private boat charters worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
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 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 private lagoon snorkeling tour, with manta rays, coral gardens, expert guides, boat pickup, pricing, and practical tips.
“Absolutely perfect day! Wilson showed us a great time and had a great plan for helping us find the mantas. Took us to a beautiful coral garden and had great water tricks.”
Review of Bora Bora’s private 17ft Cap Camarat boat tour, with snorkeling, island views, hotel pickup, swimming, pricing, and practical tips.
“Will was awesome. Swam with us in the coral gardens and showed us different types of fish (sea horse, sea-cucumbers, sharks, rays, and colorful tropical fish).. Easy and punctual and HIGHLY recommend. Well worth it, and the three hours flew-by!!!! Local history lessons was a bonus!! See pics on FB. John iseman”
Review of Bora Bora’s private seven-hour lagoon boat tour, with snorkeling, rays, reef fish, hotel pickup, lunch stop, and practical booking advice.
“Wow... this was the highlight of my trip! The boat arrived in the morning to pick us up (2 couples). It was clean and had a cover for some shade. 1st stop was an epic snorkeling spot. 2nd stop was to view the Manta Rays (we saw 6!). Next was Read more”
Explore Bora Bora’s lagoon by private Cap Camarat boat, with snorkeling, hotel transfers, flexible stops, drinks, and a captain.
“Absolutely terrible! Our guide was not pleasant at all. We would ask questions about the island and he would give us one word answers. He was not engaging or nice and downright rude. He jumped in after we were in water with sharks after tRead more”
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 Moorea’s private sea scooter snorkeling tour, with pricing, transfers, equipment, timing, value, and booking advice.
“Wonderful trip. Truly memorable. The boat captain and guide were very helpful and supportive. Highly recommend.”
Review of Moorea’s six-hour private boat tour, with snorkeling, sharks, rays, turtles, tropical fruit, and a waterfront lunch.
“What an amazing experience! Our cruise ship tender dropped us off and we were picked up at the dock. We were well taken care of and got to see so much. The snorkeling was the best! We were got to see a whale, dolphins, turtles, eagle Read more”
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.”
Review of Rangiroa’s private Blue Lagoon boat tour, with snorkeling, sharks, bird island, pink sand, lunch, ukulele, price, and practical tips.
“We had a wonderful, incredibly memorable day at the Blue Lagoon. Our tour guide made it a true family affair! He spear caught fish for a delicious bbq lunch and we had an amazing spread surrounded by baby sharks and loads of fish. We couldn’t have asked for a more picture perfect day full of memories.”
Review of Moorea’s private lagoon boat tour, with sharks, rays, coral gardens, fruit, GoPro photos, pricing, access, and booking advice.
“Thank you for a wonderful time with my family. We will remember this trip forever. We saw what we wanted to see in one trip. Thank you for making it happen. We are such bad swimmers, yet you were still able to take us to all the great places, thank you. Even the dolphins celebrated with us on the way back!!!”
Review of Bora Bora’s private catamaran tour, with coral gardens, sharks, rays, drinks, hotel pickup, and practical booking advice.
“Highly recommend! Great boat and the captain/guide, Glen, was fun, knowledgeable and spoke excellent English. A highlight of our trip!”
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.”
Review of Moorea’s private half-day boat tour, with bays, turtles, rays, sharks, dolphins, coral gardens, fruit, and practical booking tips.
“If I had to give a rating to top jet then my rating would be 20/10.”
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