French Polynesia · BOAT TOURS IN TAHITI
This is the shortlist to send someone planning the same trip: 15 boat tours in Tahiti that earn their price, each with the traveller verdict and the one thing worth knowing before you commit.
Tetiaroa Island tour by catamaran from Tahiti with breakfast, guided Bird's Island walk, snorkeling, lunch, and punch. 11 hours.
“Fantastic day trip to one of the most beautiful islands in French Polynesia. The food provided was simple and very delicious.”
Shared Tahiti airport transfer from PPT to Papeete hotels, cruise port, or ferry pier with lei greeting, air-conditioned shuttle, and voucher pickup.
“Easy to find at the airport. Helpful with luggage. In time. Friendly. No points to complain. Tidy car.”
Speedy maxi catamaran day trip from Papeete to Tetiaroa with breakfast, lunch, guided island time, and reef snorkeling, capped by punch.
“It’s a long boat ride, but well worth it. Great snorkeling, bird sanctuary, shark feeding, great food……”
Shared boat tour from Tahiti Peninsula to Teahupoo, with reefbreak surf watching, a roadless lagoon cruise, river time, and snorkeling.
“Wonderful captain and crew! We loved going on land and learning about the local trees and plants. Great knowledge and great stories.”
Shared one-way transfer in Tahiti, $30, from hotels or cruise ports to Papeete Airport (PPT) with a small-vehicle ride and mobile ticket.
“Two ratings needed - Making the reservation and the actual transportation from cruise port to airport - Excellent - 5 Star. The reservation requested that we CALL the day before scheduled pickup for a time and place. This required a call from the cruise ship. The papeete tour operator actually hung up twice and did not provide the requested information. One operator even suggested we did not have a reservation. This effort required a total of four calls and a cost of 48.00 USD. There were no email or other options offered to contact the operator. I will not make a reservation through Viator again unless a pickup point and…”
Boat and snorkeling in Tahiti near the Sapinus spring and reef wrecks, with turtles and colorful fish in a small-group setting.
“Please issue a refund for the event hat was cancelled after I arrived due to weather conditions. I received an email from Patrick at 6:30 am of the weather conditions but never heard by by our scheduled 2pm snorkeling event after we arrived Read more”
Private transfer from Tahiti Faa'a Airport (PPT) to hotels or cruise port, with lei greeting, pre-paid pickup and roomy cars.
“Our flight was cancelled so we had to either fly in earlier, later or cancel all together. We decided to arrive earlier at 10:30 Sunday evening as opposed to Monday at 8:20am. Throughout the day Sunday I emailed and called and no one would reply. I finally called Viator because the tour company would return calls or emails (and a week later still haven’t replied ) only to be told it could not be modified. We paid $200 to be shuttled a mile and a half away and that money was completely lost because our flight was cancelled. We took a taxi which was $16. Way over priced and no…”
Small-group Tahiti lagoon snorkeling with a local naturalist, stingrays and turtles, plus poisson cru lunch on a 6-passenger boat.
“The owner/guide's knowledge and experience was outstanding! He was very intuitive about our needs and made adjustments to enhance our experience. We visited 3 different snorkel area to see dolphins, sea turtles, and many speciRead more”
Stress-free private transfers in Papeete from airport or ferry to your hotel or cruise pier, with an A/C minivan and name-sign pickup.
“Having a consistent driver for our pick ups made things extra comfortable for us! Thank you for the service”
Half-day Polynesian lagoon sailing in Tahiti on a red-sailed canoe. Snorkel reef stops, swim in clear water, fruit and drinks after.
“Loved the boat - spacious and comfortable. The skipper looked after us well and had some good stories. Lovely swim in warm clear water with fish and corals.”
Private door-to-door transfer in Papeete from hotels or cruise ports to Tahiti Faa'a Airport PPT, with A/C and flexible vehicle size.
“Transportation from the cruise ship to the airport in Tahiti for 5 people and 10 pieces of luggage.The driver was waiting for us when we got off the ship- loaded the luggage and got us to the airport in plenty of time. Highly recommend Viator for all of our travel needs.”
Private Tahiti day tour from Papeete, land stops plus a taxi-boat ride to Teahupo’o reef for the iconic surf view, about 8 hours.
“Phillipe was amazing! Knowledgeable, fun, friendly, flexible, comfortable car, arranged all! Amazing lunch at local spot. Will always book with him!”
Take a taxi boat from Teahupo'o to watch the SHISEIDO Tahiti Pro up close, with a small-group ride and a front-row water view.
“Our guide was so friendly and took us up close to the surfers practicing! What an experience! We were out for over an hour and a half and you can even climb to the upper lookout for a better view!”
Sunset boat trip in Tahiti with Mo'orea views, a complimentary cocktail, and a lagoon swim, in a small group for about 1 hour.
“Such a beautiful and memorable way to finish our amazing two weeks in French Polynesia. Highly recommend.”
Private sunset cruise from Te Moana Resort with lagoon snorkeling, drinks and fruit, and Tahiti-Mo'orea views for up to 6 people in about an hour.
“We used the activities center for several things; Sunset boat cruise, diving , and they found a company that took us on a Safari. Firstly, the staff at the center was delightful and were able to answer all our question. They really had to look arouRead more”
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