The 8 Best Underwater Walks in French Polynesia

1.Aqua Safari Introductory Helmet Dive (Underwater Walk)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 428 reviews · from $158Our pick

Helmet underwater walk in Bora Bora, 30 minutes at about 10 feet, coral gardens and fish, guided photos, easy for non-swimmers.

“Nice experience. Entire activity was well coordinated and organised. They explained instructions also clearly and assisted in entire experience. Only thing I regret is my little one could not make it to the experience and it happened due to him being unwell on the day. The company could not refund the amount paid due to last minute request.”

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2.Aquablue Moorea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 262 reviews · from $109

Walk under the sea in Moorea’s lagoon wearing a bright helmet. Small groups, patient guides, non-swimmers welcome, stingrays close up.

“Everything about the trip was exceptional. From the picking up to the dropping off. Absolutely exceptional, I would recommend this to everyone. Very enjoyable.”

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3.Bora Bora Underwater Scooter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 108 reviews · from $493

Ride an electric underwater scooter through Bora Bora’s lagoon, staying dry under a dome at about 3 meters down, with pickup and expert guides.

“We had a great time! Clem was our diver guide and he was amazing! We saw many types of sea life up close. It is an excursion we would recommend to everyone.”

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4.Aquablue Helmet Underwater Walking Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 53 reviews · 2h 30m · from $103Best value

Meet Moorea’s stingrays and tropical fish on an air-connected helmet walk, no scuba needed, with hotel pickup and a small group.

“J’étais avec mes trois enfants, tout s’est très bien passé pour tout le monde ils étaient super content et on a passé un très bon moment malgré la pluie. Je remercie toute l’équipe avec leur gentillesse et ils te mettent super Alezes Je le recommande”

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5.Magical Boat Tour with Underwater Cabin in Bora Bora!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · from $210

Air-conditioned underwater cabin boat tour in Bora Bora for close-up fish, rays, sharks and dolphins, with pickup and fruit skewers.

“Very interesting and thorough. Met expectations. Tour guides were very nice and knowledgeable. Answered all our questions. Even saw dolphins which was unexpected.”

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6.Underwater Scooter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · from $493

Underwater scooter in Bora Bora, French Polynesia. Speedboat pickup, 30 minutes at 3m, fruit, towels, and photo/video option. Family-friendly.

“It was a one of the kind experience! We are not scuba certified but this was perfect. We saw everything and my boys were in awe.”

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7.Private Marine Wildlife Adventure with Underwater Photography

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $950

Private Moorea snorkeling with a marine biologist and pro underwater photography, plus gear, private transport, and pickup, available Jan-Jun.

“We did this experience as a family of 4, with two pre-teen children. This was one of the best experiences of my life. We saw so much sea life in three different areas. The guides were outstanding hosts.”

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8.Snorkeling EN Underwater Scooter in Tahiti

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $168

Snorkel Tahiti by sea scooter for 3 hours, seeing turtles and rays up close, with safety gear, snacks, and customizable routes.

“We saw dolphins, sharks, turtles, pufferfish, and amazing coral. The guide was super friendly and served us fruit from his own garden. Highly recommend!”

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