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The 15 Best Boat Trips in French Polynesia

71 tours  ·  from $62

Everything from an hour with the rays to a full day under sail between islands. The 15 below are priced and timed, and clear about how much of the day you actually spend in the water.

Half day Snorkeling Shared Boat Tour in Bora Bora - Stop one: manta rays in their natural setting
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Half day Snorkeling Shared Boat Tour in Bora Bora

1.Half day Snorkeling Shared Boat Tour in Bora Bora

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 688 reviews · from $130Our pick

Join H2O Bora Bora for a 3.5-hour morning boat trip to three or four snorkeling sites. Guides such as Matt, Vincent, Wilson, Rudolph, and Winston select stops according to sea conditions, with manta rays, eagle rays, coral gardens, and tropical fish on the agenda. Pickup is offered, and groups are limited to seven.

“The personal approach with our group of four was so much better than being in a big group from the ship. Vincent and Teri always made sure that we were safe and enjoying our time. Teri taught us a lot about the sea life. Vincent talked about the surrounding areas. We would definitely do this excursion again!”

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Full-Day Bora Bora Lagoon Cruise Including Snorkeling with Sharks and Stingrays - Searching for manta rays and reef sharks
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Full-Day Bora Bora Lagoon Cruise Including Snorkeling with Sharks and Stingrays

2.Full-Day Bora Bora Lagoon Cruise Including Snorkeling with Sharks and Stingrays

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 630 reviews · from $158

Spend six hours exploring Bora Bora by powerboat with local guides such as Manu, Ari, and Moana. Swim with black-tip reef sharks and stingrays, search for manta rays, visit coral gardens, then enjoy a barbecue lunch, coconut demonstration, music, and views from a private motu.

“Best day in Bora Bora!! We got to swim with sharks and the sting rays! We also saw a manta ray and eagle rays, the guides were so friendly and knowledgeable, they took us to the best spots and kept the vibes great. The lunch was probably the best meal we’ve had all trip!! We loved the coconut demonstration and the fresh coconut milk.”

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Half Day Tour : Moorea Snorkeling & Sailing on a Catamaran named Taboo - Ōpūnohu Bay and the island views
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Half Day Tour : Moorea Snorkeling & Sailing on a Catamaran named Taboo

3.Half Day Tour : Moorea Snorkeling & Sailing on a Catamaran named Taboo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 529 reviews · from $157

Spend about four hours aboard the small Taboo catamaran exploring Moorea’s lagoon. With guides such as Leo, Max, Mai, and Louis, you can snorkel with reef sharks, stingrays, tropical fish, and perhaps turtles, then enjoy fresh fruit, juice, and mai tais. Pickup is offered, and groups are capped at eight.

“Great experience on Leo’s catamaran. There were only six of us so it felt more like a private tour. Stopped at 3 locations to see rays and tame reef sharks, then coral garden and tiki garden. Snorkeling was easy in these waters Saw other loaded boats with people crammmed in like sardines while we had plenty of space, sipping refreshments and enjoying the tour. A wonderful choice.”

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Bora Bora Eco Snorkel Cruise Including Snorkeling with Sharks and Stingrays - A Coral Garden filled with fish and clams
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Bora Bora Eco Snorkel Cruise Including Snorkeling with Sharks and Stingrays

4.Bora Bora Eco Snorkel Cruise Including Snorkeling with Sharks and Stingrays

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 501 reviews · from $118

Spend 2.5 hours on Bora Bora’s lagoon with Moana Adventure Tours, seeking blacktip sharks, stingrays, manta rays, and eagle rays before snorkeling through a coral garden. Guides such as Tema, Manu, Tane, and Captain T help with local insight, safety, and boat access. Groups are capped at 12.

“What an amazing experience! The rays are so sociable; they come right up to you & let you touch them. Getting into the water with the black tip reef sharks was both exhilarating and terrifying, but our guide helped us feel comfortable & safe in the water. Afterwards, we drove to the coral garden to snorkel. I have never seen such beautiful colors and so many colorful fish, clams & other sea life. I highly recommend this trip! Bring a camera because pictures speak much louder than words ever could to describe this adventure.”

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Bora Bora Jet Ski Tour, & Eco Shark / Ray Snorkel Cruise - The Motu Stop and Coconut Lesson
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Bora Bora Jet Ski Tour, & Eco Shark / Ray Snorkel Cruise

5.Bora Bora Jet Ski Tour, & Eco Shark / Ray Snorkel Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 376 reviews · from $323

Spend about 6.5 hours on Bora Bora’s lagoon with Moana Adventure Tours. Ride a single or double jet ski past Mt. Otemanu, stop on a motu for swimming and coconut husking, eat at Lucky House, then snorkel by boat with reef sharks, stingrays, coral, and fish. Guides may include Ali, Tema, Marama, or Tarepa.

“It was a lot of fun and the tour guides we had were great! It was a great way to see Bora Bora. Loved the coral reef!”

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Moorea Cruise Ships: 4x4, Belvedere, Pineapple, & Magic Mountain - Belvedere Lookout gives you Moorea in one frame
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Moorea Cruise Ships: 4×4, Belvedere, Pineapple, & Magic Mountain

6.Moorea Cruise Ships: 4×4, Belvedere, Pineapple, & Magic Mountain

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 363 reviews · from $70

See Moorea in a small 4WD group with guides such as Ron, Mario, Tammo, and Dean. Ride steep tracks to Magic Mountain, stop at Belvedere and Cook’s Bay, visit pineapple fields, and sample local juice, jams, wine, fruit, and vanilla during a 3 to 4 hour shore excursion.

“Great way to see a small part of Moorea while onshore from the cruise. Small person (8) tour was so much better than large ship excursions. Ron was an awesome guide, both knowledgeable and entertaining!.”

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Sunset Cruise : Moorea Sailing on a Catamaran named Taboo - Boarding at Mareto Public Beach
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Sunset Cruise : Moorea Sailing on a Catamaran named Taboo

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

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

Join Captain Leo or Neil aboard Taboo, a compact catamaran, for a 2-hour-20-minute sunset sail from Mareto Public Beach. Cruise through Cook’s Bay, Ōpūnohu Bay, and the reef, with island stories, fruit juice, and cocktails, including well-liked Mai Tais.

“Excellent and top notch. Captain Leo was informative, funny, quite knowledgeable, and professional. His boat is clean and comfortable and he pours nice maitais. The 2 1/2 cruise was perfect. The sunset was spectacular. It was exactly what I hoped it would be. Thank you!”

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Self-drive Bora Bora Boat Rental - What happens before you leave the dock
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Self-drive Bora Bora Boat Rental

8.Self-drive Bora Bora Boat Rental

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 211 reviews

Take the wheel of a 13-foot Quintrex boat in Bora Bora’s lagoon without a boat license. La Plage Tours provides a safety briefing, map, cooler, phone, tracker, and itinerary tips. Cruise to snorkeling sites, sandbars, and beaches at your own pace, with pickup available.

“We haven’t been in a tinnie for years. Great fun, beautiful location. Staff spoke English fairly well.”

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Bora Bora Combo Tour: Lagoon Cruise and 4WD Tour Including Snorkeling - What the bumpy 4WD section is really like
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Bora Bora Combo Tour: Lagoon Cruise and 4WD Tour Including Snorkeling

9.Bora Bora Combo Tour: Lagoon Cruise and 4WD Tour Including Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 200 reviews · from $213

Spend about eight hours seeing Bora Bora from land and sea. A local guide takes you by open-air 4WD to island viewpoints, wartime cannons, craft workshops, and fruit stands. Then snorkel with stingrays, black-tip reef sharks, and tropical fish before lunch on a motu. Guides may include Manu, Matu, Ari, or Maui.

“It was funny! The guys were very nice and friendly! It was amazing when we swimming with the sharks into the lagoon and the lunch was delicious!! Noemi”

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Private Boat Tour of Moorea Lagoon - The snorkeling: shallow water, coral, and close wildlife
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Private Boat Tour of Moorea Lagoon

10.Private Boat Tour of Moorea Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 196 reviews · from $293

Join Luna and Clem of Mermaid Private Boat Tours for a three-hour private cruise around Moorea Lagoon. Snorkel with rays, reef sharks, turtles, and tropical fish, or stay aboard for island views and possible dolphins. Gear, fruit, drinks, and emailed GoPro photos are included.

“Luna and Clement were absolutely delightful hosts for a very memorable day in Mo'orea!! We did some of the best snorkeling we have ever done. Luna documented our unforgettable experience taking over 300 photos we can look back on and share with our families back home. I can't emphasize enough how lovely this pair are and they definitely made our visit to the island so special.”

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Bora Bora Snorkel Cruise by Polynesian Outrigger Canoe with BBQ Island Lunch - Stop one: the coral gardens
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Bora Bora Snorkel Cruise by Polynesian Outrigger Canoe with BBQ Island Lunch

11.Bora Bora Snorkel Cruise by Polynesian Outrigger Canoe with BBQ Island Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 195 reviews · from $296

Spend about six hours circling Bora Bora’s lagoon in a motorized Polynesian outrigger canoe. Guides such as Sam, Jean, Ruma, or Tarepa lead you to coral gardens, sharks, stingrays, manta rays, and eagle rays, followed by a BBQ lunch, music, and island hospitality.

“We had a fantastic time! I highly recommend this excursion. Jean, our guide, was incredibly friendly, spoke perfect English, and was so knowledgeable (about the local culture, the fish, the sharks, and the rays (we saw both sting rays, and eagle rays, and black tipped reef sharks). He was a joy to spend the day with and made sure everyone was having a great time. The BBQ lunch was some of the best food we've had. The homemade ceviche, which was prepared in front of us, and was unbelievably delicious! Highly recommend!!! Thank you!”

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Half-Day Small-Group Cruise in Bora Bora with Snorkelling - What the small boat adds to the day
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Half-Day Small-Group Cruise in Bora Bora with Snorkelling

12.Half-Day Small-Group Cruise in Bora Bora with Snorkelling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 172 reviews · from $142

Spend four hours circling Bora Bora’s lagoon with a small group of up to 12. Guides such as Tau, Arii, Mike, and Rony lead you to coral gardens, stingrays, and black-tip reef sharks, with gear, towels, island stories, music, and light refreshments included or offered during the outing.

“Captain Ronny was amazing! Super friendly, funny, and a great singer too! as a local he is very knowledgeable with the history of the island. The whole tour was magical with amazing views of the island. We had 3 snorkelling stops- sting rays, beautiful coral reef with amazing fish, and black tip sharks. A must do tour when in Bora Bora.”

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LUXURY Catamaran Bora Bora : Sailing, Snorkeling & Floating Bar - Mount Otemanu from the lagoon
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LUXURY Catamaran Bora Bora : Sailing, Snorkeling & Floating Bar

13.LUXURY Catamaran Bora Bora : Sailing, Snorkeling & Floating Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 157 reviews · from $327

Sail Bora Bora’s lagoon aboard the 40-foot Vitamin Sea, a former racing catamaran limited to small groups. You’ll see Mount Otemanu, snorkel at a private coral garden, relax on deck, and stop at a floating bar for drinks. Hotel transfers and a professional crew are included.

“This was an amazing experience for me and my new wife. We had done a catamaran ride in another location but this tops it! The couple who operates this is nothing short of amazing. The group size is small enough to enjoy but not quite private. The locations where we went were amazing and the floating bar was awesome. Can’t recommend this enough!”

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From Tahiti: Tetiaroa Island Tour by Sailing Catamaran - Meeting the crew before sunrise at Papeete Marina
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From Tahiti: Tetiaroa Island Tour by Sailing Catamaran

14.Tetiaroa Island Tour by Sailing Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 156 reviews · 11 hours · from $227

Leave Papeete at 6:00 AM for Tetiaroa aboard a large catamaran, with breakfast, a guided walk to Bird’s Island, local lunch, reef snorkeling, and punch on the return. English and French support is available, but the trip can take longer if a smaller boat is used.

“Great catamaran, beautiful location, food was excellent. French speaking so missed a bit of the explanation by the guide on the island. The boat crew tried to explain to us separately which worked ok.”

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1/2 day Tahaa coral garden - departure Raiatea / ideal for cruise passengers - Following the channel through coral and fish
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1/2 day Tahaa coral garden – departure Raiatea / ideal for cruise passengers

15.1/2 day Tahaa coral garden – departure Raiatea / ideal for cruise passengers

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 149 reviews · from $144

From Raiatea, take a 35 to 45 minute boat ride to Tahaa’s coral garden, then float with the current through shallow water among bright coral, clams, and tropical fish. Guides such as Gony, Julian, and Laurence lead small groups of up to 10. Bring sturdy water shoes.

“This tour is very nice at high tide. However, our AM tour is downgraded due to large numbers of snorkeled trampling the coral. What a catastrophe for the short and long term survivability of the beautiful Tana’s Coral Garden.”

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★ 5.0Luxury Private Sunset Cruise and Motu Dinner in Bora-Bora13 reviews
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