The 15 Best Sunset Cruises in French Polynesia

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 245 reviews · from $156Our pick

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!”

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2.LUXURY Catamaran Bora Bora : The Sunset Escape

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 129 reviews · from $267

Luxury Bora Bora sunset catamaran with hotel dock pickup, Otemanu Mountain views, chilled drinks and snacks. 2 hours.

“We were picked up in a skiff and transferred to the catamaran. It was a beautiful boat with plenty of room for our group. The captain and first mate were both excellent. They gave lots of great insight into the history of and local lifestyle in the area. The sun was hidden by clouds but we still had a great trip.”

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

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

Bora Bora sunset outrigger canoe with champagne, small-group romance, then dinner at St James with transfers from main island hotels.

“Wonderful time, boat crew exactly where to go for the spectacular sunset. Dinner was delicious and the setting could not have been better.”

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4.Small Group Stargazing Tour Including Sunset Cruise

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

Cruise Bora Bora at sunset, then stargaze from a private motu with Polynesian star lessons, bubbly, and a small group of 12.

“We went out with Manauu and Tahi they were interactive funny and informative. They told us about life on Bora Bora, sang and gave an informative session . There was a full moon but they were able to show us many constellations and explain the Polynesian migration! We had some bubbly fruit and canopies. 100% recommended”

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5.Sunset sailing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · from $115

Sunset sailing in Moorea on a small-group boat, with snorkeling gear, snacks, and a cocktail, plus marine life and Polynesian stories.

“The two brothers that run this trip are fantastic, their passion and knowledge of their culture is amazing and it makes this trip excetional. If a boat with loud music and lots of people is your idea of a nightmare this is the trip for you, a relaxing and peaceful way to see and learn about Bora Bora.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · from $717

Private Moorea sunset sailing on the catamaran Taboo, with pickup, Cook’s Bay and Opunohu Bay views, and drinks as the sky turns.

“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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7.Combo Sunset Cruise & Romantic Dinner at St James

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

Romantic Bora Bora sunset cruise in a traditional outrigger canoe, then a lagoon-view dinner at St James in Vaitape. Small group, 4 hours.

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

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8.SHARED SUNSET LAGOON CRUISE – Bora Bora Cultural Lagoon Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $315

A small-group Bora Bora cultural lagoon sunset cruise with included drinks, appetizers, and guide-led Tahitian culture on a two-hour motorized pirogue.

“It was raining up until our tour and we ended up having a private trip with Manu. He was wonderful!! Really nice and interesting guy and he worked around the rain for a pleasant sail. He also provided incredible appetizers and snacks. We felt very spoiled. Highly recommend!”

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9.Moorea Sunset Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $112Best value

A small-group Moorea sunset boat trip with local guides, cocktails, and real snorkeling time near turtles, sharks, and stingrays.

“This was an amazing experience. Once again I appreciate the vendor not canceling as I was the only person on the excursion. The guys were sooo nice to me and I even got a photo session with some great photos. The trip was even beRead more”

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10.Sunset Catamaran Cruise with Snacks and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 14 reviews · 2 hours · from $255

A 2-hour Bora Bora sunset catamaran with a small group, ice-cold drinks, light snacks, towels, and hotel speedboat pickup.

“We had a fantastic time on our trip, especially since the catamaran is docked at the St. Regis which made it really convenient. We loved that each couple got their own section of the catamaran and that there are pads and towels available. The two crew members are also more than happy to snap as many photos as you want and are sure to catch the sunset in the background. Thank you for the fantastic service and great time!”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $1,330

Private Bora Bora sunset cruise with optional snorkeling, then a three-course Motu dinner with wine and champagne for two.

“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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12.LUXURY PRIVATE Catamaran Bora Bora : The Sunset Escape

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $1,406

A luxury private catamaran sunset cruise in Bora Bora with hotel pickup, snacks, drinks, and crew made photo help on the lagoon.

“Very relaxing activity. So quiet and peaceful surrounded by breath-taking scenery. Would do it again.”

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13.Vaapiti private sunset

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $512

Private Vaapiti sunset pirogue on Moorea with lagoon snorkeling, hands-on sailing lessons, and a sunset finish just offshore.

“This was such an amazing way to spend an evening in Moorea. The water was beautiful and so was the sea life! We swam with the sharks and enjoyed a beautiful fruit platter made with all local fruits.”

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14.Boat Trip with Sunset in Tahiti

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $145

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.”

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15.Lagoon Service Private Sunset Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $661

Private Bora Bora sunset lagoon cruise for up to two with hotel pickup, alcoholic drinks, and a guide like Ronne serenading you.

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