The 15 Best Raiatea Tours & Boat Trips

1.Authentic Polynesian Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 491 reviews · from $146Our pick

From Uturoa, cross to Tahaa with guides such as Terehau, known as Tarzan. Visit vanilla, rum, and pearl stops, drift-snorkel through a coral garden, then eat a local lunch on a motu beside fish and small reef sharks. Snorkeling gear is included.

“Fantastic tour, best we have had. Our guide was Tire (Tarzan) and he looked after us so well. He was very knowledgeable and amusing. Visited the Vanilla farm the Pearl Farm. Did drift snorkeling on the reef where he took good care of us all. Then he took us to a beautiful Motu for a fabulous Polynesian lunch and gave us a show including how to climb a coconut tree. A memorable day. Thank you”

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2.1/2 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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3.The Vanilla tour of Taha’a in a comfortable outrigger canoe

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · from $156

Spend 7 to 8 hours aboard Blue Lagoon, a comfortable outrigger canoe limited to 12 people. Jimmy, Hiti, Lorenzo, or Fab may guide you around Taha’a, with stops at a pearl farm, Coral Garden, rum shop, vanilla plantation, and a motu lunch.

“Jimmy is a great Guide. Super tourguide. Jimmy arranged the stops so that you had the feeling that you were almost alone on the island.”

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4.Guided tour of the island of Tahaa with Revanui Excursions

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · from $148

From Uturoa, join Revanui Excursions for a 5 to 6 hour boat tour of Tahaa. Meet local vanilla, rum, and pearl producers, snorkel the coral garden, then eat a generous fish, chicken, rice, and fruit lunch on a private motu with music and dancing.

“We had a great time. The stops at the Vanilla Farm, the Pearl Farm and the beautiful water for the swimming were awesome. The lunch they provided was also very good. Just wish the last people were on time. They were 45 minutes late and didn't even apologize for being late and every stop the we're the last ones on the boat. Pretty rude people.”

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5.Tahaa Snorkeling in our beautiful Coral Garden

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 51 reviews · from $128

From Uturoa, sail to Tahaa’s Tautau motu for a guided drift snorkel through shallow coral gardens. Roy and other local guides share island culture and help nervous swimmers. The half-day trip includes gear, soft drinks, tropical fruit, and a free pearl-farm visit.

“Roy was our guide and he was exceptional. Gave us the insight to the culture and his love of the island. The Coral Garden was beautiful and he knew of a cove nearby that had manta rays. Highly recommend.”

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6.1/2 day “Treasures of Raiatea” by boat – ideal for cruise passengers

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 33 reviews · from $144

Join Hava’i and Sea for a three to four-hour boat outing from Uturoa. Guides Julien and Teiki lead you up the Faaroa River, across Raiatea’s lagoon, and into a local pearl farm, with fruit, juice, and water served along the way. Groups are capped at 12.

“Fascinating learning about the pearls! Very peaceful trip down the river at the end! Delicious little snack treat while on the River!”

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7.Private flight, in a light plane over the Polynesian motus from Raiatea

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 32 reviews · from $72Best value

Join pilot Georges of Tahiti Air Lagon for a private light-plane flight from Raiatea Airport. Choose a roughly 35-minute Raiatea and Tahaa route or the longer option around Bora Bora. French-English translation help, pickup, Wi-Fi, and a comfortable waiting area are available.

“The plane was cool and the sightseeing was breathtaking. But it was the kindness, friendliness and professionalism of Georges and Claudine that made this a perfect tour! A wonderful lifetime experience that I'll never forget and that I highly recommend!”

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8.Apetahi day trip around Raiatea on a modern outrigger canoe

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · from $156

Spend 7 to 8 hours aboard Blue Lagoon with guide Jimmy or another experienced local guide. Circle Raiatea, watch for dolphins, snorkel at Nao Nao, visit UNESCO-listed Taputapuatea Marae, enjoy lunch by the water, and enter Faaroa River when weather allows.

“Nice boat, friendly staff, excellent excursion. Mostly English speaking. The lunch was great. Relaxed pace”

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9.Taha’a Island or Raiatea Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $121

Join a small boat trip from Uturoa for Taha'a’s vanilla groves, artisan rum, Coral Garden snorkeling, a pearl farm, and lunch on a private motu. Samuel and his daughter Heremana may guide the day, with a maximum of 12 people.

“This tour was absolutely amazing. Our guide was the best!!! The Pearl tour was the very best. We learned so so much. I would highly recommend this tour”

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10.Half day excursion Tahaa – departure Raiatea / ideal cruise line

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 23 reviews · from $144

Cross Raiatea’s lagoon to Tahaa in a small boat, then visit a vanilla plantation and pearl farm. You may meet guides such as Julian, Claudine, or Arohanui, depending on the day. This four-hour tour focuses on local produce, not snorkeling or the coral garden.

“Would recommend. Our boat looked newer than in the photo description. Great tour even though it rained.”

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11.3H Adventure in JET SKI Snorkeling and Tahaa Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 23 reviews

Set out from Hôtel Raiatea Lodge with guides Yannick and Pino for a three-hour Taha’a lagoon adventure. You’ll ride a jet ski, snorkel among coral and tropical fish, swim near black-tip sharks, and pause at a white-sand beach. Equipment and bottled water are included.

“Our tour guide was awesome!! We had a group of 6 people on 3 jet skis and he always made sure we were safe at all times. We went slow to get our bearings and then we went out further and sped up and really got going!! We stopped to Read more”

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12.Unique in Raiatea: discover the lagoon, fish, cook, enjoy!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $340

Spend about seven hours fishing Raiatea and Taha'a with Captain Kenzo and crew, then clean and cook your catch on a motu. Fishing gear, snorkeling equipment, snacks, drinks, photos, and video are included. Expect a private boat trip, changing sea conditions, and plenty of sun.

“A fun way to spend the day on this well equipped fishing boat with Captain Kenzo and ABS Mano. After our catch we dressed it and grilled it on the beach- then a relaxing swim in the water after eating. A great way to spend the day and wRead more”

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13.Beautiful Black Pearl of Tahiti and the Vanilla of Tahaa

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews · from $129

Sail from Uturoa to Tahaa with a cultural guide such as Tehau or Rore. Visit a pearl farm, Mana’o rum distillery, and family vanilla plantation, with fruit and soft drinks included. The small group can reach 12 people, and some departures add a shark or manta-ray viewing stop.

“guide & boat capt spoke minimal english we visited three small family businesses & little narrative boat traveled so far from ship allowed about 1/2 hr at each location”

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

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

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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15.Must-Do : Nature, Culture & Moments Uniques – MirimirI Tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 8 reviews · from $198

Spend four private hours touring Raiatea with Cathy, a native guide who can shape the route around your interests. Visit Taputapuatea Marae, a farm, gardens, a pearl farm or Faaroa Belvedere, then sample local drinks and browse handmade crafts and pearl jewelry.

“Cathy was very informative, knowledgeable and alot of fun 😁 We really enjoyed our time on tour with her. Would highly recommend 👌 👍”

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