The 12 Snorkeling in Tahiti That Earn Their Price

1.Half-Day Snorkeling Tour in Tahiti

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 136 reviews · from $170Our pick

Set out from Papeete Marina on a 3 to 4-hour lagoon trip with Tahiti by Boat. You may see long-billed dolphins, snorkel around the Aquarium’s wrecks, visit Sapinus Bay, and look for turtles, rays, and tropical fish. Guides have included Israel, Patrick, Francisco, Gabriel, Alan, and Sham. Fruit, drinks, gear, and child flotation aids are included.

“We went to three different spots. First spot was awesome, many different fish to see. Boat and plane wreck were interesting. The second spot had some turtles! Got to see dolphins too! Third spot had very few fish but the water was beautiful. The guide was extremely helpful with getting on and off the boat. They also provided fins!”

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2.Bora Bora by Land and Sea: 4WD Safari and Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 80 reviews · 6 hours · from $252

Spend six hours touring Bora Bora with an English or French-speaking guide, including a 20-mile 4WD circuit, local craft stops, lunch, and a lagoon cruise. Guide Teva has earned special praise for his friendly island tour. Snorkel with stingrays, black-tip reef sharks, and tropical fish while respecting the coral and marine life.

“La gita in mare è stata davvero emozionante, abbiamo visto una manta, le razze, gli squali e il giardino di corallo è spettacolare. Unica pecca forse è stato un po’ frettoloso (ma la giornata di vento forse rendeva difficile alcuni spostamenti). Il tour a terra ci è piaciuto tantissimo, la nostra guida Teva, era gentilissima, ci ha portato sulla cima, a vedere molti alberi da frutto, abbiamo assistito (e comprato) alla creazione dei parei e poi siamo andati sulla cima opposta dell’isola. Il pranzo al ristorante è stato ottimo (forse anche qui la cameriera era un po’ frettolosa nonostante ci fosse abbastanza tempo per fare tutto).”

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3.Small group snorkeling (5 people max): wrecks & tropical fishes at 1:00pm

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · from $99Best value

Meet Captain Benoit at Marina Taina for a 90-minute small-group snorkeling trip to The Aquarium, a lagoon site about 10 minutes away. With no more than five people, you’ll explore one plane wreck, two boats, coral gardens, and tropical fish. Gear, safety guidance, and complimentary underwater photos are included.

“Captain Benoit is a most gracious and exuberant host. He is very accommodating and ensured we received a thorough safety briefing. The experience was magnificent!”

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4.Small group snorkeling (5 people max): wrecks & tropical fishes at 10:30am

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · from $99

Join Captain Benoit from Marina Taina for a 90-minute snorkeling trip to Tahiti’s Aquarium, a lagoon site with one plane wreck, two boat wrecks, coral, and tropical fish. The boat ride takes about 10 minutes, followed by roughly 70 minutes in the water. Equipment and souvenir photos are included.

“Captain Ben is amazing! Great boat driving, avoided big swells and made us feel comfortable. Appreciate the photos! Had a great route through the reef, 5 stars!! Thank you!!!”

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

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

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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6.Tahiti island: 4 hours Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 47 reviews · 4 hours · from $187

Spend four hours on Tahiti’s lagoon with an English, French, or Portuguese-speaking guide. Watch for long-beaked dolphins, snorkel around wrecks and tropical fish at the Aquarium, look for turtles and rays near freshwater springs, then enjoy fruit juice, local fruit, and Hinano beer. Private groups and hotel pickup options are available.

“The two crew members were sweet, and funny, and made you feel very safe. I'm a scardy-cat when it comes to doing adventure things like this. But there's always one guide with you in the water making sure you are on course and not veering too far away. We were lucky to see sea turtles, matna rays, and a dolphin jumping by (and they made sure to stop when someone spotted it!); among all the various coral eating fish. We booked last minute and they even picked us up at our hotel dock. I would definitely book again!”

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7.Small group snorkeling (5 people max): Turtles at 7:30am

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · from $104

Meet Captain Benoit at Taina Marina at 7:30am for a small-group boat trip to The Source, a turtle snorkeling site outside Tahiti’s lagoon. With no more than five people, you’ll cruise 15 to 20 minutes, spend about 50 minutes in the water among turtles, coral, and reef fish, then return with tour photos sent by email.

“Amazing experience, once we get to the spot we saw a lot of turtles all the time. This was our last tour in Tahiti and we loved so much. The capitan was very fun and a good instructor.”

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8.Snorkeling picnic in 4h30 with lunch in Tahiti

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 39 reviews · from $218

Spend 4.5 hours on a small Tahiti boat with guides such as Tapu, Moana, or Sham. Watch for spinning dolphins, snorkel around wrecks and coral gardens, look for turtles, then eat fresh fish with coconut milk on a white sandbank. Equipment, drinks, local beer, pickup, and lunch are included.

“Wonderful personalised tour from a passionate and informative host. Able to visit "The Aquarium" and get personal with Stingrays. Highly recommended.”

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

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

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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10.Want to escape? Treat yourself to a snorkeling session in Tahiti!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · from $120

Join Captain Naea aboard the Kaoriki for a private four-hour outing along Tahiti’s west coast. Snorkel with Sapinus sea turtles, look for dolphins in Nuuroa Bay, visit a wreck near Faa’a Airport, and finish at Taapuna sandbar. Gear, snacks, drinks, and local punch are included.

“The guide was super nice, accommodating and knowledgeable. We were in great hands with him and you can tell he really loves his job and is proud of his culture and traditions. We went to a few different locations to snorkel, one had so Read more”

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

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

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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12.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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