The 15 Best Tours with Lunch in French Polynesia

1.Moorea 6-Hour Snorkeling and Lunch Shared Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,758 reviews · from $138Our pick

Set out from Moorea at 8:10 a.m. in a traditional Polynesian outrigger canoe with up to 12 people. Guides such as Wilfred, Nolte, Elvis, and Mana lead snorkeling with rays, sharks, turtles, and tropical fish, then serve a barbecue lunch and show you how to prepare poisson cru on a tiny motu.

“This tour is a MUST! Little bits of history blended in with snorkeling with black tipped reef sharks and manta rays! Then off to snorkel the coral gardens and than a yummy lunch prepared on a tiny private island. The ceviche was amazing witRead more”

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2.Full Day Lagoon Group Tour in Bora Bora with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,423 reviews · from $184

Spend about six hours on Bora Bora’s lagoon with a small group of no more than 12. Guides such as Tau, Boby, Rolly, and Manu lead you to coral gardens, stingrays, and blacktip sharks, then serve a local buffet lunch on a motu with views of Mount Otemanu.

“Manu and the captain were truly exceptional, warm, attentive, and genuinely caring. Our youngest son had his arm in a cast, and the way they went above and beyond to make our family feel comfortable and special was unforgettable. They assisted us on and off the boat and even took our son out privately to snorkel so he could still experience the sharks and stingrays safely. That alone meant the world to us. From live music to incredible food right by the beach, literally with manta rays and fish swimming under the table, it was an unforgettable setting. The experience felt thoughtful and elevated in every detail. Unlike many tours…”

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3.Best Way to Interact with Ocean Wildlife with Lunch. 6H

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 599 reviews · from $174

Captain Taina’s relaxed Moorea lagoon trip visits three snorkeling sites, including underwater tikis and a shallow ray-and-shark area. Guides such as Caroline, Kainou, Chris, and Tikei share local stories while you snorkel or watch through the glass-bottom boat. Lunch, drinks, and equipment are included.

“this tour was excellent! small group (8-12) so you aren't fighting huge groups. The info and views were stunning, and the food was delicious!”

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4.Full day Lagoon Safari & Lunch on a Motu – ST

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 443 reviews · 6 hours · from $151

Spend six hours touring Bora Bora’s lagoon with guides such as Manu, Coco, Arii, or Malaki. Snorkel with stingrays, reef sharks, rays, and colorful fish, then enjoy lunch on a motu with coconut demonstrations and time to explore.

“Our guide Yan was excellent and we highly recommend this activity!”

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5.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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6.Bora Bora Full Day Snorkeling with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 118 reviews · from $153

Set out from Tiare Market at 8:30 a.m. for four water stops around Bora Bora. Snorkel with manta rays, stingrays, reef sharks, eagle rays, and tropical fish, then spend several hours on Motu Fanfan with a Tahitian lunch, coconut demonstrations, beach time, and lagoon views. Guides such as Chris, Jeff, and Geff are praised for helping weaker swimmers.

“Our Captain Jeff was incredible fun and patience. My parents cannot swim that he accompanied them on the whole snorkeling journey and encouraged them a lot! Jeff has great personality that my family was so happy with the experience with him and booked with Jeff for the second day of the same tour! He has a beautiful conch shell as horning. I loved the coral garden hope can visit again in near future!”

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7.Full-day Lagoon Safari Tour with Lunch in Bora Bora – Shared tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · from $205

Spend 5 to 6 hours on Bora Bora’s lagoon with Rohivai Tours, a family-run Polynesian company. Guides such as Coco, Manu, Maui, Chris, and Ramon lead small shared groups to shark, stingray, manta, and coral-garden sites, followed by a motu lunch, coconut opening, and pareo demonstration.

“Best tour in Southern Polynesia. Gorgeous boat, delightful captain and kind assistant. Full day activity exceeded our expectations. Thrilled by non-touristy route and multiple amazing experiences”

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8.Jet Ski, Lunch & Shark/ Ray Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 64 reviews · 6 hours · from $295

Spend six hours exploring Bora Bora by jet ski and powerboat. Ride past Mount Otemanu, stop for swimming and fresh coconut, eat at Bloody Mary’s, then snorkel near black-tip reef sharks, rays, and tropical fish without feeding the animals.

“Jet skiing around the lagoon was so much fun and so beautiful!”

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9.Bora Bora 4WD Tour Including Lunch at Lucky House & Jet Ski Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · from $309

See Bora Bora by land and sea in one six-hour outing. A local guide such as Jean, Atien, Frank, Tiba, or Mano may lead the 4x4 and jet ski portions. Expect lookout stops, World War II cannons, a coconut demonstration, lunch at Lucky House, and guided lagoon riding.

“We got to see the entire island my jet ski. The kids had a great time and the water was beautiful. Would highly recommend!”

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10.Excursion to Tetiaroa by Catamaran Visit Lunch Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 52 reviews · from $235

Leave Papeete at 6 a.m. aboard a fast maxi catamaran limited to 25 people. A qualified guide and hostess lead you through Tetiaroa’s island setting, with breakfast, a lagoon walk, Polynesian lunch, reef snorkeling, and a punch before the return to Papeete.

“Magical and exciting time spent on a catamaran travelling to Tetiaroa, great lunch in a buffet form, perfect views and helpful staff”

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11.Private Bora Bora Lagoon & Water Lunch Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · from $524

Cruise Bora Bora’s lagoon with a private captain such as Ken, Teiva, Tupuna, or Arii. Choose your snorkeling stops, look for rays, sharks, and coral gardens, then enjoy a local barbecue on a private motu with wine, Champagne, soft drinks, and water.

“Glen was a wonderful captain and host. He was very flexible in accommodating our asks. The highlight of the tour was the swim with the sharks and the sting rays. The lunch on the Islet was idyllic. Highly recommend and ask for Glen.”

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12.Bora Bora Adventure Day: 4X4 and Jet Ski with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 40 reviews · 6 hours · from $269

You’ll tour Bora Bora’s 20-mile island road by open-sided 4x4, stop at lookouts and a local plantation, eat lunch at Bloody Mary’s, then ride a jet ski for two hours around the island. Small groups, English or French guides, hotel pickup, and swimming time are included.

“Jet ski was incredible and the guide was the best! Restaurant was really good for lunch. 4WD was nice but not more than that.”

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13.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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14.Snorkeling picnic in 4h30 with lunch in Tahiti

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 39 reviews · from $218

Spend 4½ hours on a small-group Tahiti boat tour with up to 12 people. Look for spinning dolphins, snorkel around wrecks and coral gardens, meet turtles and rays, and eat fresh fish with coconut milk, rice, tubers, fruit, and local beer. Guides include Moana, Tapu, and Sham.

“Wonderful day! Our Captain, Moana, was excellent! He was so friendly and made sure we got to see turtles. All of the 3 snorkeling stops were great and the food was amazing! Can't thank Moana enough. Highly recommend this tour.”

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15.Combo snorkeling + motu lunch + jet ski group tour full day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews

You’ll explore Bora Bora’s lagoon by outrigger boat with guides such as Manu, Tau, Roberto, Ramon, or Garzon. Snorkel with stingrays and sharks, visit a coral garden, eat a Polynesian lunch on a private motu, then ride a jet ski with a local guide.

“Manu was one of the highlights of the entire trip to Bora Bora. Gliding across the crystalline blue waters while he played the ukelele is a memory we’ll cherish. As a Jamaican, lunch was the highlight for me. It included dishes similar to what I grRead more”

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