4 Lagoon Tours in Tahiti to Build a Day Around

1.Sea Scooter Snorkel Tour – Lagoon Discovery : Wrecks, Coral Gardens and Tropical Fishies

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · from $109Our pick

From Tahiti Marina Taina, Sylvain, Jeremy, or another ATAE guide takes you by fast boat to the calm Aquarium lagoon near Punaauia. Use an easy sea scooter over wrecks and coral gardens, with gear, snacks, drinks, photos, and videos included. Whale sightings are possible from July to November.

“We had a wonderful time on this snorkel experience with Jeremy and crew! Slyvain helped us upgrade our tour the evening before and we are so glad we upgraded to the Safari they offer. The upgrade was 100% worth it! The “aquariumRead more”

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2.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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3.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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4.Half-Day Sailing Trip on the Lagoon of Tahiti Comments

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · from $140

Spend about four hours on Tahiti’s lagoon aboard a traditional Polynesian sailing canoe with striking red junk sails. Captain Thibaut, also called Tibo, leads the trip, with Tiare also noted as a captain. Expect several reef stops, snorkeling gear, Moorea views, clear water, seasonal fruit, juice, punch, and a small group of no more than 10 people.

“Loved the boat - spacious and comfortable. The skipper looked after us well and had some good stories. Lovely swim in warm clear water with fish and corals.”

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