French Polynesia · CRUISES & BOAT TOURS
This is the shortlist to send someone planning the same trip: 15 cruises & boat tours that earn their price, each with the traveller verdict and the one thing worth knowing before you commit.
Morning shared-boat snorkeling in Bora Bora with pickup, 3 to 4 lagoon stops for coral gardens, manta and eagle rays, and big scenery.
“This was an over the top experience that I truly enjoyed beyond belief. The sea life, coral, and fish along with manta rays and eagle rays were beyond my wildest dreams. Great tour guide....”
Full-day Bora Bora lagoon cruise with snorkeling for stingrays, manta rays, and reef sharks, plus motu lunch and island entertainment.
“The tour stopped at the same snorkelling spots as several others and so it was rather crowded in the water and we also felt rather rushed, given that as soon as we reached the motu for lunch we had far too much time there with no snorkelling or anything else afterwards. There was a parao-making demo and coconut opening but we'd rather have spent more time in the water. The vibe wasn't really there on the boat compared with other tours we'd done on other islands. There was a lot of confusion with people being added to and removed from the group and the guide seemed somewhat nervous. There was…”
Half-day Taboo catamaran snorkeling in Moorea Lagoon, with hotel pickup, fruit and mai tais, plus small-group swims with sharks and rays.
“Great snorkeling and a great stop for lunch. The crew was great and very helpful. Enjoyed the music.”
Snorkel Bora Bora’s lagoon with sharks and stingrays, plus a coral garden stop. Small group, guided spots, great value for 2.5 hours.
“Great snorkel time! Manu the guide is amazing. Allways with a smile and with good vibes. He knows the best spots on the island.”
Bora Bora jet ski and eco shark and stingray snorkel cruise with lunch and hotel transfers, designed for an up-close lagoon day.
“Wow!!! One of the best experience I ever had in Bora Bora. We did the six hour tour where you got to see the sharks the stingrays we got the so you go see a mammoth we had lunch. We got the ride to jet skis. Most amazing adventure in Bora Bora. I highly recommend anyone that books his tour to book the six hours tour. Ask for MARAMA he is the best tour guy. He making fun and crack jokes with you. Also the jet ski tour guide is amazing. He’s not strict like any other jet ski tour you have been on. If he knows you got some…”
Moorea 4WD shore excursion with pineapple tastings, Belvedere and Magic Mountain 360 views, and port pickup in a small group.
“I hesitated as 1st because of the open air vehicle & so glad my anxiety said "Just Do It" . . . I booked for 4 of us & ALL of US thought the tour of the island with this tour operator was phenomenal - We were able to take roads up the hillsides where NO BIG Tour bus could go & the incredible views/pictures taken with forever be our memories. We were blessed with a great tour guide who was so knowledgeable/informative of the island & the offerings for guests. DON'T Miss Out - Book Now!! We have so many pictures to share in this review BUT I hope…”
Sunset sailing on Moorea’s catamaran Taboo. Small-group cruise past Cook’s Bay and ‘Ōpūnohu Bay, with cocktails and fruit juice.
“Leo was the best guide, captain and an underrated bartender as well! Extremely relaxing and romantic cruise around several of Moorea’s bays and points of interest. Gorgeous views and my wife and I couldn’t have been more pleased. Would highly recommend for a fun, chill and informative sunset cruise!”
Self-drive a license-free boat in Bora Bora for about 4 hours, fuel included, map and safety gear provided, plus possible rays and snorkeling.
“We had a great time on this self guided trip! The wonderful staff picked us up at our rental home and drove us to the office, where the staff gave us a complete overview of the map of where we should and should not take the boat, and a gps locator, as well as a phone to call them should we need assistance. Paul, who was responsible for giving us the instructions on the beach/launch location about the boat and the motor and anchor. We really enjoyed being able to go at our own pace (which is for sure slow, as it is a tiny boat with a little motor)…”
Bora Bora lagoon cruise and 4WD combo with snorkeling for stingrays and black-tip sharks, coral gardens, lunch, and island viewpoints.
“The tour company will not respond. We were provided a tour that only included the cruise. No 4wd tour was included. This was not what we paired for and have asked for a partial refund. They have not or maybe will not respond to our emails. Feels like a bait and switch. I’ll be contacting our credit card company.”
Private 3-hour Moorea Lagoon boat snorkel with Luna and Clem, gear, drinks, and GoPro photos sent after.
“A fabulous trip with really nice hosts - would highly recommend. Very knowledgeable about the landscape and the lagoon. We had a great time”
Polynesian outrigger canoe snorkeling in Bora Bora with coral gardens, rays and sharks, plus BBQ motu lunch and a small-group feel.
“Was a great trip, saw manta ray, eagle rays, and swam with reef sharks and sting rays. The lunch was great and a beautiful beach setting. we had a great time!”
Half-day Bora Bora lagoon snorkeling cruise with gear, towels, small-group attention, stingray feeding, and reef stops with pickup options.
“It was a very windy day around Bora Bora, but Captain Mike and his sidekick (Nui?) took great care of a full boat. We took the half day tour, and were the last 3 passengers to board at the port, as we were coming off the Paul Gaugin cruise ship. Easy pick up, and off we went to the first snorkeling spot. We had 3 spots in total. The first stop was shallow enough to touch the bottom, and watch rays float past us. The second spot was about 15 feet deep and gorgeous blue water, where sharks and rays swam all around us. Magical! The last spot was to…”
Sail Bora Bora on the Vitamin Sea, snorkel a private coral garden, and enjoy a floating bar in shallow lagoon water.
“A beautiful sailing experience. This is what Bora Bora is all about. Snorkeling in clear warm turquoise waters.”
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.”
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.”
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