French Polynesia · CORAL GARDENS
Shallow coral between two motu, entered upstream so the current carries you across it. These 15 trips cover the Tahaa drift and the Bora Bora and Moorea gardens, with depth, current and whether a guide stays in the water with you.
Small-group Bora Bora lagoon snorkeling with manta ray feeding ground, coral gardens, possible eagle rays, gear, towels, and pickup.
“You get to see rays, sharks, colorful fish and coral. The guide is very knowledgable and leads you to the spots to see everything.”
Half-day Tahaa coral garden snorkeling from Raiatea with a gentle drift through real coral, small groups, and Bora Bora views for cruisers.
“This is a great excursion. But need to know that it takes 45 minutes by boat to get to the coral gardens. Padded bench on the boat would be nice. Warning about the fire coral up front would have been helpful for my wife.”
Private half-day Bora Bora lagoon tour with snorkeling stops for manta and eagle rays, a coral garden, and a natural aquarium, plus pickup.
“Did the private 1/2 day lagoon tour. Fabian our captain was awesome. Boat was super clean, included non-alcoholic beverages. The coconut bread was to die for. So good, trying to get the recipe. Fabian showed us multiple terrific snorkeRead more”
Glide on a sea scooter in Moorea Lagoonarium on a 2-hour small-group snorkeling tour with hotel pickup, stingrays, turtles, and coral.
“What a great afternoon we had. We have snorkelled all around the word but never used the underwater propeller units before. So easy to use and no fin action required to move great distances quickly. Lots of beautiful coloured coral and fish varieties and friendly inquisitive stingrays. Highly recommended tour with professional experienced staff”
Private motu day in Rangiroa: pink sand, volcanic natural swimming pools, snorkeling and BBQ, plus Tiputa Pass dolphins and aquarium.
“This tour exceeded our expectations. The boat ride can be a little bumpy at times depending on the weather, but the destinations are absolutely worth it. We started at Reef Island, a truly unique spot with incredible sea life to enjoy. Lunch Read more”
Full-day Rangiroa tour with shark snorkeling in the Blue Lagoon, coral garden at Tiputa Pass, pink sand, bird island weaving, lunch.
“It was a long boat ride to the blue lagoon. Our guides were very nice but had little understanding of the English language. We spent too much time in the blue lagoon and were told not to take our fins, when in fact it would have really improved the experience. Then had only 10 minutes in the coral garden which really needed at least half an hour.”
Drift snorkel Raiatea to Taha'a Coral Garden, sail past Bora Bora views, then enjoy a free Tahaa pearl farm visit with Papa Zoulou.
“Really good tour close to cruise ship. Great time the drift snorkeling was amazing. The tour guide was great”
Sea scooter snorkeling near Punaauia, Tahiti, with wrecks, coral gardens, tropical fish, calm-water comfort, and guided photos and videos.
“Beautiful coral garden with amazing fish. Easy snorkeling in the lagoon. Sylvain was a great guide. Really fun day!”
Private Bora Bora lagoon snorkeling at Reef Discovery, manta rays and dolphins, plus a Polynesian lunch with Mount Otemanu views.
“This was an incredible experience! Our guide Pierre was friendly, knowledgeable, and an overall great host. It was hands down the best snorkeling we have done in all our travels. Thanks to Pierre’s expertise we were able to see sting, manta, Read more”
A full-day Rangiroa combo tour with dolphins at Tiputa Pass, coral-garden snorkeling, Reef Island, and the Blue Lagoon with lunch and wine.
“The tour is worth it. Food was good and the stops are worth seeing. The guides are nice and accommodating. The boat goes very fast. Not recommended for people with back problems or seasickness.Auto-translated”
Private snorkeling in Bora Bora Lagoon with a naturalist guide, gear and towels included, plus snacks, water, and pickup for a crowd-free swim.
“Pierre was wonderful, he taught us...helped in every way, so we had the best experience. This is truly an experience of a lifetime.”
Private reef island day in Rangiroa: barbecue lunch, coral snorkeling, weaving, dolphins at Tiputa Pass, and aquarium snorkel.
“What an amazing and informative ride. We had a great time and learned so much about the Polynesian culture. The best food on the island too!! Don’t miss out on this adventure!”
Private 4-hour Bora Bora lagoon treasure hunt on a luxury boat for kids, with manta and eagle rays, plus family-friendly guidance.
“We had two perfect trips with Fabien! He is a master guide. Time and time again, he spotted all of the mantas, and sharks, and eagle rays before any of the other boats did. We saw black tipped sharks, a school of ten Eagle Rays, three hRead more”
Reef Discovery’s private Bora Bora Lagoon pirate treasure hunt for up to 3, with clue stops, snorkeling gear, and a shipwreck finale.
“Amazing journey. We went to 4 spots with so much fun. My daughter enjoyed so much. The manta ray was so close!”
A small shared 4-hour Bora Bora lagoon snorkeling tour focused on coral, marine life, and conservation, with three reef stops and easy hotel pickup.
“Vraiment j'ai adoré : ce qui est génial c'est qu'on a découvert la barrière des coraux côté océan. Cette activité a été au-delà de mes attentes : j'ai pu nager et voir des raies manta et des requins à pointe noire, sur des spots incroyables ! J'ai appris beaucoup de choses sur ce si bel océan pacifique pour mieux le comprendre : Yann le guide est un passionné ! J'ai eu des réponses à mes questions. Il sait sensibiliser les gens sur la fragilité du milieu qu il nous fait découvrir.”
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