The 15 Best Sunset Cruises in French Polynesia

1.Sunset Cruise : Moorea Sailing on a Catamaran named Taboo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 245 reviews · from $157Our pick

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”

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2.Bora Bora Sunset Cruise and Dinner at St James restaurant

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 118 reviews · from $296

Review Bora Bora’s sunset outrigger cruise and St James dinner, with honest advice on price, weather, transport, food, and who should book.

“Beautiful experience. With a cup of wine amd romantic life local music. A must if you are visiting this heaven on earth. We felt bonded between ocean and sunset. Thanks”

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3.Small Group Stargazing Tour Including Sunset Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 69 reviews · from $153

Review of Bora Bora’s sunset cruise and private-island stargazing tour, with practical details on guides, views, value, weather, and booking.

“We had a great time with Manu and his crew getting to drink wine and watch the sunset. The entertainment was top shelf between the crew and passengers. Definitely take this drop if you want to see the stars and learn about Polynesian culture, AND have a lot of fun laughing. Everyone was so nice, we could have done this tour multiple times.”

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4.PRIVATE Sunset Cruise : Moorea Sailing on a Catamaran named Taboo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews

Review of Moorea’s private Taboo catamaran sunset cruise, with Cook’s Bay sailing, open-ocean views, drinks, transport, price, and practical tips.

“Awful conditions to sail this night and they still took us out. Not having a sunset is one thing, but it was windy, cold and rained and left us sitting in the zipped up cabin for over half the ride. I was in a sundress and luckily had a sweatsuit in mRead more”

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5.Combo Sunset Cruise & Romantic Dinner at St James

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 35 reviews · 4 hours · from $280

Watch Bora Bora’s sunset from a Polynesian outrigger canoe, then enjoy champagne and dinner at waterfront St James in Vaitape.

“The sunset was just spectacular. The food was good and our boat driver had a beautiful voice when she sang.”

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6.Luxury Private Sunset Cruise and Motu Dinner in Bora-Bora

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews

Review of Bora Bora’s private sunset cruise and motu dinner, with snorkeling, a three-course meal, music, drinks, pricing, and booking advice.

“This was an amazing experience with the boat ride and the tour guide singing with a ukulele The sunset was beautiful and dinner on the private island was absolutely fantastic! Really nice people”

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7.Private Bora Bora Sunset Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $351

Review of Bora Bora’s private sunset cruise, with Champagne, lagoon views, hotel transfers, pricing, itinerary details, and booking advice.

“We enjoyed the private tour. He took us out to a spot where we could get a great view of the sunset, while enjoying a glass of champagne. I highly recommend this tour!”

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8.Lagoon Service Private Sunset Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews

Review the private Bora Bora sunset cruise, with hotel pickup, ukulele music, drinks, lagoon views, pricing, and booking advice.

“Ronne made the sunset cruise experience an unforgettable memory. The weather was perfect, and the cruise was so very special. Ronne showed us some highlights of the island that he loves so much and serenaded us the entire time. I highly recommend!!”

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9.Private Boat Trip with Sunset / sunset cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews

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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10.Sunset Cruise in Tahiti

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · from $230

Review of Tahiti’s two-hour sunset cruise, with lagoon snorkeling, Moorea views, cocktails, sushi, pricing, tips, and booking advice.

“Our guide Romauld was a joy to be around! Very knowledgeable, tool us to a great snorkel spot, had some incredible sushi, and wine of course. One of the best, most unforgettable sunsets we've ever seen. We'll be back!!”

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11.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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12.Private and Local Sunset Cruise in Tahiti

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $363

Review of Tahiti’s private sunset cruise, with lagoon views, ray-filled sandbank, drinks, local snacks, pricing, timing, and booking advice.

“I am a year late doing my review, but Gabriel was AMAZING! He made sure my friend and I were comfortable the whole time. Very good experience!”

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13.Reef Discovery Private Sunset Cruise in Bora-Bora

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews

Review of Bora Bora’s private two-hour sunset cruise, with views, snacks, drinks, guide service, Champagne costs, and booking tips.

“The sunset cruise was really great. This was one of the most relaxing parts of our time in Bora Bora for sure. Great snacks, great views, great drinks and a great atmosphere.”

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14.Full Day Tour : Moorea Snorkeling & Sunset Cruise on a Catamaran named Taboo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $261

Review of Moorea’s Taboo catamaran tour, with shark and ray snorkeling, local fruit, maitais, bays, and a sunset cruise for up to 8 people.

“What an incredible experience! Crews for both snorkeling and sunset cruise were amazing and knowledgeable. Highly recommend!”

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15.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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