The 4 Best 1-Hour Experiences in French Polynesia

1.Jet Ski Trip for One Hour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews · from $218Our pick

Ride one jet ski with one or two people for about an hour from Te Moana Tahiti Resort in Puna’auia. A Tahiti Activities Center instructor leads you across Tahiti’s lagoon, where you can enjoy clear blue water, mountain views, and possible turtle sightings. Equipment and safety supervision are included.

“Had a wonderful time jet skiing along the coast, seeing the island from the sea. Stopped to see turtles. Water is an amazing colour. Our first time jet skiing, felt safe with our guide. Staff were amazing and friendly and very informative. Would definitely recommend and go again.”

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2.1-hour jet ski excursion in Tahiti

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $140

Ride a comfortable, easy-to-handle jet ski from the InterContinental Tahiti Resort with a guide such as Arthur or Olivier. The one-hour lagoon trip suits couples, families with children from age six, and first-time riders. Dolphins, turtles, rays, and whales have all been spotted, though wildlife is never guaranteed.

“I enjoyed the 1-hour jet ski tour. Our guide was nice and kind. This experience was perfect. But I have a question about the price. The tour operator's price to the public is 18000 fcp ( =$163 ) for 1 Jet shared by 2 persons. But your agency chaRead more”

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3.Small Combo 2h30 Quad + 1h Jetski

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $182

Start at 8:30 a.m. with a 2.5-hour quad tour through Opunohu, including pineapple fields and Belvedere Lookout. After a short changeover, ride a jet ski along Moorea’s northwest coast, swim near rays and blacktip sharks, and finish with fruit, jam, photos, and a drink.

“I’d you are adventurous this is an absolute MUST! Our jet skis/ATVs got moved to 2 separate days but we actually liked this better and the staff was very friendly and helpful in rescheduling. Both tours were fantastic and adventurous and offRead more”

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4.Bora Bora and Taha’a Private Scenic Flight one hour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 35 minutes - 1 hour · from $82Best value

Take off from Raiatea with pilot Georges for a private 35-minute to one-hour flight over Bora Bora, Raiatea, and Taha’a. Follow Bora Bora’s reef at about 500 meters, see its beaches and resorts from above, then circle Taha’a before returning. French and English support is available.

“Malheureusement vol annulé à cause de la météo. 😪😪😪 excellent contact avec le pilote (Georges). prix très attractif par rapport port à l'hélicoptère.”

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