French Polynesia · SNORKELING

The 15 Best Snorkelling Trips in French Polynesia

67 tours  ·  from $86

The coral gardens sit in warm, shallow, absurdly clear water, so the gear matters less than where the boat goes. These 15 are sorted by island and length, priced, with a note on which supply masks and which assume you brought your own.

Moorea 6-Hour Snorkeling and Lunch Shared Tour - Two snorkeling areas, two different experiences
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Moorea 6-Hour Snorkeling and Lunch Shared Tour

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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Snorkeling excursion, discovery of the lagoon, small group. - The sandbank with rays and reef sharks
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Snorkeling excursion, discovery of the lagoon, small group.

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

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

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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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

3.Half day Snorkeling Shared Boat Tour in Bora Bora

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

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

4.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

5.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

6.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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Sea Scooter Jet Snorkeling "Moorea Dream Adventure" - The 8 a.m. start at Sofitel Kia Ora
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Sea Scooter Jet Snorkeling “Moorea Dream Adventure”

7.Sea Scooter Jet Snorkeling “Moorea Dream Adventure”

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 461 reviews · from $174

Join guides such as Sebastian or Nicolas for a 3.5-hour Moorea snorkeling trip using easy sea scooters. Practice in shallow water, then visit three reef areas around Temae Beach and Turtle Town, with chances to see rays, turtles, sharks, clownfish, and dolphins. Equipment, drinks, and selected hotel transfers are included.

“Such a cool excursion!! The captain and tour guide were very friendly and informative. They provide you with everything you need for the trip! We stopped at a few locations to see different things and we were even fortunate enough to see a crazy amount of dolphins right next to the boat and even get in to swim with them a little bit. They do have a professional camera taking pictures and videos for you to purchase at the end. We did use our go pro but it was a little hard to use sometimes with the scooter in our hands. Overall great experience and easy to do!”

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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

8.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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Tohora Bora Bora Snorkeling Lagoon Tours - Coral gardens and tropical fish
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Tohora Bora Bora Snorkeling Lagoon Tours

9.Tohora Bora Bora Snorkeling Lagoon Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 340 reviews · from $175

Join Tohora Bora Bora for a 3 to 3.5-hour lagoon trip with guides such as Simon, Tom, Ben, or Hiro. Swim among manta and eagle rays, blacktip sharks, tropical fish, and coral gardens. Gear and hotel pickup are included when the boat can dock, and whale sightings may be possible in season.

“Guide vraiment sympathique, drôle et très attentionné. Snorkeling formidable pour ne pas dire EXTRAORDINAIRE WoW se balader avec 3 raies Manta, 5-6 requins à pointe noire…et le jardin de corail !!! À faire sans faute”

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Snorkeling excursion and encounter with marine fauna in Moorea - Starting at the cruise quay at 9:00 am
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Snorkeling excursion and encounter with marine fauna in Moorea

10.Snorkeling excursion and encounter with marine fauna in Moorea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 246 reviews · from $131

Join Michel, Yo, or Dexter aboard Moorea Tiki Tour’s yellow boat for a six-hour lagoon outing. Snorkel at several sites, swim near turtles, stingrays, reef sharks, and tropical fish, then eat local food with your feet in the water. Groups are capped at 12, and pickup is offered but not included.

“We had an amazing tour with wonderful guides. We saw rays, sharks, fish, turtles, Eagle rays. The whole trip was fantastic despite some rain”

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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

11.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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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

12.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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3-Hour Snorkeling Tour - Opunohu Bay and the Moorea setting
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3-Hour Snorkeling Tour

13.3-Hour Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 190 reviews · from $121

Cruise Moorea’s lagoon on a comfortable floating lounge with a small group of up to 12. Visit Opunohu Bay, swim near black-tip sharks and stingrays, snorkel at Hauru’s coral garden, and enjoy fresh fruit and drinks. Guides including Nono, Touke, Tema, and Kevin have helped make this a warm, personal outing.

“We travelled as a family of 9 with 3 small kids. They were very accommodating and helped guide beginner snorkelers as well. We saw a lovely coral garden, kids had great fun jumping off the slide. They served us a lot of fresh fruits and served us drinks whenever we needed them. Great experience. Highly recommend.”

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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

14.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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Night Snorkeling - Getting ready with a small group and proper gear
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Night Snorkeling

15.Night Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 166 reviews · from $120

Meet near Temae Beach at 6 p.m. for a 90-minute guided night snorkel with Moorea Dark Waters. You will use provided mask, fins, snorkel, and wetsuit while guides such as Mai, Joaquin, or Vincent help you spot octopus, eels, rays, sharks, lionfish, and other nocturnal sea life.

“So exiting experience! It’s too cool! You have to do it!!! We saw lots of night active species and the guide is a gem, so fun and good at explaining the different animals and their role in the ocean.”

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