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The 15 Best Lagoon Tours in Polynesia

62 tours  ·  from $52 a head

A lagoon day is the standard Polynesian booking, and they vary more than the photographs suggest. The 15 below differ on how long they run, whether lunch is cooked ashore and how many people share the boat, each priced per head.

Half-Day Muri Lagoon BBQ Lunch Cruise including Snorkeling - Glass-bottom views and marine reserve snorkeling
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Half-Day Muri Lagoon BBQ Lunch Cruise including Snorkeling

1.Half-Day Muri Lagoon BBQ Lunch Cruise including Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,518 reviews · from $71Our pick

Start at 11am at Muri Beach with drumming and a glass-bottom boat ride into the marine reserve. Snorkel among fish, giant clams, and Charlie the moray eel, then enjoy a fresh fish barbecue on Motu Koromiri, island music, coconut demonstrations, and pareu tying. Gear is provided, and hotel transfers cost extra.

“Very entertaining day on the reef with great snorkeling food and entertainment would recommend this tour.”

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Full Day Lagoon Group Tour in Bora Bora with Lunch - What the six-hour schedule feels like
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Full Day Lagoon Group Tour in Bora Bora with Lunch

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

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

Spend about six hours exploring Bora Bora’s lagoon with a small group of up to 12. Guides such as Tau, Bobby, Rolly, and Manu lead you to coral gardens, stingrays, and blacktip sharks before a local buffet lunch on a motu. Snorkeling gear, towels, soft drinks, and hotel pickup are included.

“Amazing day long tour. We got to interact with stingrays and swim with the black tipped sharks. The snorkeling was beautiful and what a nice lunch.”

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Snorkeling excursion, discovery of the lagoon, small group. - Early timing is part of what you are paying for
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Snorkeling excursion, discovery of the lagoon, small group.

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

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

Join Alex Lagoon Tours Moorea for a four-hour, small-group trip along Moorea’s west and north coasts. With six people or fewer, you’ll visit several snorkeling sites, including reefs, a turtle area, and a sandbank with stingrays and blacktip reef sharks. Equipment, water, snacks, and a relaxed pace are included.

“We did several snorkeling tours in Moorea, and Alex’s lagoon tour was by far the best. He keeps the whole experience interesting and takes you to amazing spots—some where it feels like you have the lagoon all to yourself. Alex genuinely lRead more”

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Full-Day Bora Bora Lagoon Cruise Including Snorkeling with Sharks and Stingrays - Manta rays, eagle rays, and the open lagoon
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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 about six hours on Bora Bora’s lagoon with a local crew such as Manu, Ari, or Moana. Swim with stingrays and black-tip reef sharks, search for manta and eagle rays, snorkel above coral gardens, then eat a barbecue lunch on a private motu with coconut demonstrations, music, and wide island views. Hotel and port pickup are included.

“The tour stopped at the same snorkelling spots as several others and so it was rather crowded in the water and we also felt rather rushed, given that as soon as we reached the motu for lunch we had far too much time there with no snorkelling or anything else afterwards. There was a parao-making demo and coconut opening but we'd rather have spent more time in the water. The vibe wasn't really there on the boat compared with other tours we'd done on other islands. There was a lot of confusion with people being added to and removed from the group and the guide seemed somewhat nervous. There was…”

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Bora Bora: Full day Lagoon Safari & Lunch on a Motu - ST - Starting from your hotel dock
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Bora Bora: Full day Lagoon Safari & Lunch on a Motu – ST

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

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

Join a six-hour lagoon safari with local guides such as Manu, Coco, Arii, or Yan. Snorkel with blacktip reef sharks, stingrays, manta rays when seen, and colorful fish, then enjoy lunch, coconut demonstrations, and free time on a motu. Hotel boat pickup, equipment, drinks, towels, and return transport are included.

“The most wonderful tour I've ever experienced. We were picked up directly from our hotel beach by boat. The group was small, and all our wishes were taken into account.I went on this tour alone with my two children, and I’m still amazed by how well our tour guide, Malaki, took care of us. He even held my baby so I could get into the water, something I truly appreciated (Thank you so so much). He was absolutely wonderful, explained so much, and was always in a great mood. While we were snorkeling, he even brought out his ukulele and started singing! We saw sharks, rays, dolphins, mantas, and so…”

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Moorea Lagoon Tour by Transparent Kayak - Starting at the InterContinental Resort and Spa Moorea
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Moorea Lagoon Tour by Transparent Kayak

6.Moorea Lagoon Tour by Transparent Kayak

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 354 reviews · from $51Best value

Paddle a transparent kayak from the InterContinental Moorea with Lagoon Explorer guides such as Hugo and Christel. The roughly two-hour outing combines clear-water kayaking, snorkeling with stingrays, sharks and fish, local stories, fresh water and fruit juice. Expect a small group, a moderate workout and weather-dependent plans.

“The tour was really good, the guide nice and the location on the moth quite lovely as you could see Moorea in front. It was however quite windy and cloudy so we weren’t that lucky with the weather. The guide was nice was a little quiet and didn’t tell us much about the the place.”

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Lagoon Tour - Discover the magnificent lagoon of Moorea - The sandbar with stingrays and blacktip reef sharks
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Lagoon Tour – Discover the magnificent lagoon of Moorea

7.Lagoon Tour – Discover the magnificent lagoon of Moorea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 229 reviews · from $143

Cruise Moorea’s lagoon with a local crew on a boat limited to 12 people. Expect sandbar swims with rays and blacktip reef sharks, turtle snorkeling, colorful fish, and possible dolphin or whale sightings. The half-day trip ends around 12:30 pm, while the longer option adds a motu lunch and extra time in the water.

“Small tour group. Important to know, if you are on a cruise. The cruise tours are very crowded. We swam with sharks, sting Rays, colorful fish, turtles. Swam through coral reefs. We had so much time in the water. Never rushed. All equipmeRead more”

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Bora Bora Combo Tour: Lagoon Cruise and 4WD Tour Including Snorkeling - Lunch on a motu is part of the experience
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Bora Bora Combo Tour: Lagoon Cruise and 4WD Tour Including Snorkeling

8.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. Guides such as Manu, Matu, and Ari lead open-air 4WD trips to island viewpoints, then take you to stingrays, black-tip reef sharks, and coral gardens. Lunch is served locally, sometimes on a family motu, with hotel or Vaitape Pier pickup included.

“It was wonderful! I can’t swim but the guides were so supportive and helped me overcome my fears during the snorkeling! They were all nice and informative. The lunch was amazing.”

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Private Boat Tour of Moorea Lagoon - Setting out with Luna and Clem
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Private Boat Tour of Moorea Lagoon

9.Private Boat Tour of Moorea Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 196 reviews · from $293

Join Luna and Clem of Mermaid Private Boat Tours for a three-hour private trip across Moorea Lagoon. Snorkel with rays, reef sharks, turtles, and tropical fish, or stay aboard for the views and possible dolphin sightings. The crew supplies equipment, fruit, drinks, and GoPro photos sent after the tour.

“Luna and Clem, were absolutely awesome! They were super accommodating, insightful and respectful to the aquatic splendor. We saw spinner dolphins, sharks, rays, turtles and innumerable fish so amazing! I encourage you to go early to beat the crowds.”

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Bora Bora: 1/2 day lagoon safari - Shared tour - Getting to the boat from your hotel or cruise stop
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Bora Bora: 1/2 day lagoon safari – Shared tour

10.1/2 day lagoon safari – Shared tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 163 reviews · 4 hours · from $117

Spend four hours on Bora Bora’s lagoon with guides such as Ramon, Ian, Alex, or Manu, stopping at shark and ray sites and a coral garden. You’ll snorkel with tropical fish, enjoy fruit and drinks, and hear local stories in English or French. Small groups are common, though conditions and animal sightings can vary.

“We travel a lot and therefore often participate in local excursions. Bora Bora was the first time we got more on an excursion than the description stated. The description mentioned three snorkeling stops without making any further promises. We got the full Bora Bora itinerary: the Coral Garden, blacktip sharks, stingrays, eagle rays, manta rays (!). WHAM! The full itinerary, in fact. We also looked for dolphins, but if there aren't any in the bay, there aren't any in the bay. As a group of nine, it was a relaxed snorkeling experience; drinks, good cheer, and explanations of Bora Bora were well taken care of. We'll definitely keep the phone…”

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Private Bora Bora Lagoon Experience - Starting in Vaitape and getting onto the water
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Private Bora Bora Lagoon Experience

11.Private Bora Bora Lagoon Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 159 reviews

Set out from Vaitape on a private Bora Bora lagoon cruise for up to four people. Your Tahitian captain can tailor the outing to snorkeling, coral gardens, rays, reef sharks, beach time, or a relaxed boat ride. Guides such as Ken, Tino, Arii, and Tupuna are praised for careful in-water help and local knowledge. Equipment, water, soda, and pickup are included.

“Great experience! Everybody in the family loved it! The captain took us to a few great places to snorkel and helped us find fishes. The view is amazing! We had a great time with our kids!”

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BLUE LAGOON | Eco-tour | Snorkeling Avatoru | Secret Green Lagoon - Blue Lagoon beaches, sandbars, and reef life
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BLUE LAGOON | Eco-tour | Snorkeling Avatoru | Secret Green Lagoon

12.BLUE LAGOON | Eco-tour | Snorkeling Avatoru | Secret Green Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 144 reviews · from $139

Spend about eight hours exploring Rangiroa by boat, with shark snorkeling, reef life, seabirds, a braiding workshop, traditional music, and a local lunch on a private motu. Guides including Laetitia, Brando, Poema Burns, and Marius help bring the day to life. The route also includes Avatoru and a quiet green lagoon stop.

“Unbelievable experience. The Blue Lagoon is extremely remote and full of beauty. Hosts were amazing in delivering a great time.”

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Introduction to sailing and discovering the lagoon - What the four-hour outing feels like
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Introduction to sailing and discovering the lagoon

13.Introduction to sailing and discovering the lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 144 reviews · from $126

Spend four hours aboard DE Vaapiti, a handmade double sailing canoe limited to eight people. Your crew introduces you to traditional Polynesian navigation, lets you help raise the sail and steer, and stops at sandbanks, snorkeling sites, motu, underwater tikis, and quiet lagoon spots. Fruit, drinks, snacks, gear, and GoPro images are included.

“Un grand merci à Raphaël et à Jean Roland qui nous ont transmis leur passion pour leur lagon. Des pauses snorkeling qui nous ont permis de voir tortue, raies pastenagues immenses et requins pointe noire.. Dommage que le temps n'ait pas été au rendez-vous !”

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Blue Lagoon - PRIVATE ISLAND Pink sand beach and wildlife reserve - The one-hour crossing from Rangiroa
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Blue Lagoon – PRIVATE ISLAND Pink sand beach and wildlife reserve

14.Blue Lagoon – PRIVATE ISLAND Pink sand beach and wildlife reserve

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 130 reviews · from $156

Travel by boat from Rangiroa to the Blue Lagoon for pink sand, bird island, blacktip sharks, snorkeling, and a local lunch with coconut crab and wine. The crew may include Eleana, Taurama, Momo, or Natua. Expect an eight-hour outing, a maximum of 15 people, and a rough one-hour boat ride each way.

“Wonderful time with great crew and boat in a beautiful place. The only thing that I could add- we did not stop at the end of the day to attempt snorkeling with nurse sharks in town, but we were all tired from day's activities”

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Reef Discovery Private Half Day Lagoon Tour - Captain Fabian and the small touches on board
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Reef Discovery Private Half Day Lagoon Tour

15.Reef Discovery Private Half Day Lagoon Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 126 reviews

Set out with Reef Discovery for a private 2 to 4-hour Bora Bora lagoon trip, with hotel or port pickup, a clean boat, drinks, coconut bread, and four snorkeling stops. Captain Fabian may guide your group to manta rays, eagle rays, a coral garden, and a natural aquarium filled with tropical fish.

“Did the private 1/2 day lagoon tour. Fabian our captain was awesome. Boat was super clean, included non-alcoholic beverages. The coconut bread was to die for. So good, trying to get the recipe. Fabian showed us multiple terrific snorkeRead more”

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