Top 5 Boat Trips in Tahiti

1.Moorea 4H Shared Boat Tour Whale Swimming and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 52 reviews · 4 hours · from $259Our pick

Join Ariki Tours for a four-hour Moorea boat trip with a maximum of six people. In season, Captain Yannick and water guide Clovis search for humpback whales and help you enter the sea safely. You may also swim with rays, blacktip sharks, turtles, and reef fish, with fruit and drinks served aboard.

“This was one of the most beautiful and breathtaking experiences I have ever had in my life. I was not expecting to get so close to the whales. 100000% recommend!”

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2.Half day Tahiti Peninsula and Teahupoo boat tour (shared boat)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · from $255Top rated

Join a locally owned family boat tour from Teahupoo for a half-day look at Tahiti’s roadless south coast. You’ll watch surfers at the famous reefbreak, cruise to Fenua Aihere, walk through mape forest, swim near the Vaipoiri River, and snorkel over coral and white sand. Coffee, pastries, beer, and punch are included.

“We had a fantastic time on this tour! Unfortunately the weather was horrible, and the tour was almost cancelled as all other guests cancelled, but the company was kind enough to still take us and we had a fantastic morning. It started with Read more”

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3.Discover the Beauty of Polynesian Waters by Boat and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $151Best value

Spend 2.5 hours on Tahiti’s west coast with a professional guide and a maximum of eight people. Swim at Sapinus, where fresh water rises from the seabed, then snorkel among turtles, eagle rays, colorful fish, and three underwater wrecks at the aquarium site. Janik has guided some outings.

“There was some confusion when we arrived at the hotel as to whether this tour was the one we signed up for but once we got on the boat it was absolutely outstanding. Our driver Janik was fantastic and we were able to swim with turtles, see a baby and a mama whale, and some great snorkeling. We loved this tour!”

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4.Tahiti Lagoon Snorkeling and Lunch Boat Tour (6 pax max)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $218

Join Leiki and captain Michel for a 4.5-hour boat trip from Papeete, limited to six people. Snorkel with tropical fish, stingrays, and possible sea turtles, learn about Tahitian surfing, then eat poisson cru, rice, and local vegetables in the lagoon.

“The owner/guide's knowledge and experience was outstanding! He was very intuitive about our needs and made adjustments to enhance our experience. We visited 3 different snorkel area to see dolphins, sea turtles, and many speciRead more”

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5.Tahiti Lagoon Vaimareva Private Boat cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews

Set out from Taapuna in Puna'auia with captain Yoan, also written Yuan in some booking details, for a 3.5-hour private cruise on Tahiti’s lagoon. Expect a flexible route with snorkeling, a sandbank, wrecks, a natural aquarium, and chances to see rays, fish, sharks, and turtles. Sunset trips and seasonal whale or dolphin searches are available on request.

“We had a terrific experience in the Tahiti harbor. The cruise was completely customized to our interests and was a great way to fill an open afternoon. Highly recommended”

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