15 Lagoon Tours in Moorea to Build a Day Around

1.Snorkeling excursion, discovery of the lagoon, small group.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 861 reviews · from $118Our pick

Alex Lagoon Tours takes up to six people around Moorea’s west and north lagoon for four hours of varied snorkeling. Expect reefs, turtles, eagle rays, stingrays, blacktip reef sharks, a sandbank, a snack, and a relaxed route shaped by weather and crowd levels.

“Awesome tour. Alex was amazing, he took us to a variety of beautiful spots, each different and special in their own way and shared a lot of knowledge along with it. Thanks so much for this stunning trip.”

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2.Moorea Lagoon Tour by Transparent Kayak

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 354 reviews · from $51Best value

Explore Moorea’s lagoon from a transparent kayak with a guide such as Hugo or Christel, stopping to snorkel with rays, sharks, and tropical fish. The two-hour tour includes gear, fresh water, and fruit juice, with groups capped at 10 people.

“AhhhMazing excursion. Christel was fantastic. Took excellent care of us newbie snorkelers. Taught us alot about Moorea and the environment He clearly loves what he does. Cake and mangoes were a nice surprise. We STRONGLY recommend Nemoz and have told everyone we run into not to miss it!!!”

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3.Lagoon Tour – Discover the magnificent lagoon of Moorea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 229 reviews · from $143

Explore Moorea with local guides such as Iker, Tamati, Thomas, and Raphael on a small 12-person boat. Snorkel with rays, blacktip reef sharks, turtles, and colorful fish, search for dolphins and whales, then choose a half-day outing or add time and lunch on a motu.

“Amazing food and great vibes! Saw everything the said we would and spent so much time in the water! Would definitely do again!”

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4.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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5.Introduction to sailing and discovering the lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 144 reviews · from $126

Join Vaapiti for a four-hour introduction to traditional Polynesian sailing aboard DE Vaapiti, a handmade double canoe for up to eight people. You can help raise the sail and steer, snorkel among fish, rays, sharks, and turtles, and hear local stories from guides including Jr, Nainoa, Raphaël, and Jean Roland.

“We had an amazing day sailing around the lagoon, snorkeling inside and outside the reef, and swimming with sharks and a very friendly ray. The two brothers were very entertaining hosts, teaching us about Moorea and Polynesian sailing and Read more”

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6.Mo’orea Half Day Private Tour with Snorkeling and Cruising the Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 75 reviews

Join Alex of Alex Lagoon Tours Moorea for a private four-hour lagoon trip from an 8:00 am start. Snorkel with turtles, tropical fish, stingrays, and black tip reef sharks, then cruise Moorea’s quieter west coast to a coral garden, with fruit and drinks included along the way.

“My family and I had a fantastic time with Alex snorkeling and cruising around Moorea lagoon! We got to go to 4 different spots and saw such a beautiful display of coral, turtles, sting rays, and black tip reef sharks. Alex was an exceptional guidRead more”

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7.Boat tour 1/2 day Excursion in the lagoon of Moorea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews · from $121

Spend about four hours on Moorea’s north coast with a crew such as Kevin and Mahe, cruising Cook and Opunohu bays, swimming with turtles, stingrays, and black-tip sharks, and snorkeling the Coral Garden. Masks, fins, and drinks are included, with a maximum of 12 people.

“Great day with Captain Mae and Kevin our guide. We saw sharks 🦈 dolphins 🐬 turtles 🐢 rays. We also greatly appreciated the explanations of our captain and guide.Auto-translated”

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8.Eco guided excursion to the lagoon of Moorea in transparent kayak 1/2 day morning

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · from $91

Meet your guide at Tiahura Beach for a three-and-a-half-hour morning outing in a transparent kayak. Paddle between two motus, look for turtles, rays, sharks, and reef fish, then enjoy a fruit juice and homemade snack on a sandbank. Guides Nicolas and Caro are known for their friendly, flexible approach.

“Guides were awesome; always looking for where the exotic fish were so we could get to see them up close and personal. We were even able to touch a very friendly manta ray and swim close to black tip sharks. The tidbits of information about the area just added to the experience. Highly recommend!”

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9.3-hour Lagoon Snorkeling Tour – Shared Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 57 reviews · from $91

Cruise Moorea’s lagoon with guides such as Mana or Wilfred, then swim with stingrays and blacktip sharks before visiting coral gardens filled with tropical fish. The three-hour shared tour includes hotel or pier pickup, drinks, fresh fruit, and return transport, with groups capped at 12.

“We took our 3 kids and it was amazing! Even in the rain we had a good time. The sharks & rays were all around us & our guide did great too!”

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10.Glass Bottom Boat Adventure with Lagoon Wonders

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · 5h 30m · from $148

Spend 330 minutes with Captain Taina’s family on the Honu Kea, a shaded glass bottom boat built for easy water access. Swim with turtles, rays, reef sharks, and tropical fish, hear the story of Moorea’s sacred tikis, then enjoy rum, raw fish, grilled food, and fruit on a private motu.

“Bien plus qu’une excursion : un Rêve éveillé avec CaptainTaina🌺🤍 Mention spéciale au captain Chris ⚓️, pour son énergie calme, rassurante et profondément alignée avec l’esprit de l’océan. Lors de cette traversée, sa bienveillance et sa justesse accompagnent bien plus qu’un voyage et contribué à la magie de ce moment 🌊✨ Une expérience d’exception portée par une équipe attentive, respectueuse de l’environnement et profondément ancrée dans la culture polynésienne. Chaque détail est pensé, chaque moment est une surprise. Je n’ai pas tout partagé ici, parce que certaines émotions ne se racontent pas… elles se vivent 🌀 Je vous laisse les contacter pour pouvoir découvrir par vous même…🤍✨ Māuruuru C...”

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11.Hauru Lagoon 3-hour Guided Kayak Tour with Snack

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 50 reviews · 3 hours · from $94

Meet Luca or Omelia at Tiahura Public Beach for a calm three-hour paddle through Hauru Lagoon. Your clear-bottom kayak may reveal turtles, eagle rays, sharks, and colorful fish, followed by snorkeling, Polynesian stories, and fresh fruit or juice.

“Merci pour cette visite pleines de découvertes et de savoirs ! Tortues et raies léopard étaient au rdv, majestueuses et féeriques 😍”

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12.Lagoon Tour + lunch with your feet in the water on a Motu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · from $224

Spend six hours with Te Moana Tours exploring Moorea’s lagoon, snorkeling with turtles, stingrays, fish, and black-tip sharks, then enjoy a plancha lunch on a family-run motu. Guides including Teva, Tama, Yo, and Michelle add island stories, photography, and warm local hospitality.

“Snorkeling with lots of wildlife, stingrays gliding over your feet at lunch, Teva was an exceptional guide for the day.”

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13.Half Day Tour lagoon discovery marine fauna flora small group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · from $170

Join local guides and captain Johnny and Teddy, when available, for a four-hour Moorea lagoon trip limited to six people. Snorkel with stingrays, blacktip sharks, turtles and possibly dolphins, then relax with fruit, juice, water and punch.

“Wow!!! It was amazing experience. We saw sharks, turtles, sting rays and many many others. The guide was so nice and provide us with all help including swimming with our daughter so we could privately enjoy snorkeling. Moorea is a beautifRead more”

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14.Lagoon Exploration and Snorkeling in Moorea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · from $145

Spend about four hours with captain Tama and guide Reo exploring Moorea’s lagoon. Swim near stingrays, black tip reef sharks, turtles, and colorful fish, visit tiki statues and a coral garden, watch for dolphins, and finish with time to relax in the water.

“We had a great day with Tama, thanks so much for this experience. We saw dolphins, sea turtles, black tip reef sharks, sting rays and rays.”

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15.Half Day / Private Lagoon Adventure in Mo’orea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews

Spend four private hours on Mo'orea’s lagoon with captain and guide Teoni. Swim near rays and reef sharks, snorkel a coral garden, look for turtles and dolphins, and taste local fruit from a covered boat for up to six people.

“My husband and I and another couple were on a 32 day cruise. Our day in Mo’orea was the best day of the entire trip. Teoni was informative, friendly and did everything he could to assure we had a wonderful time. We saw spinner dolphins, Pacific Green Sea Turtles, and swam with stingray and small sharks. We were truly in paradise.”

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