The 12 Best Water Sports in Polynesia

1.Moorea Lagoon Tour by Transparent Kayak

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 354 reviews · from $51Our pick

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.”

Check availability →Read our full review

2.Eco guided excursion to the lagoon of Moorea in transparent kayak 1/2 day morning

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · from $91

Start at Tiahura at 8:00 a.m. for a three-and-a-half-hour guided outing in a transparent kayak. Moorea Blue Paddle guides lead you between two motus to look for turtles, rays, sharks, coral, and tropical fish, with an aquatic walk, fresh fruit juice, and time on a sandbank.

“The guide Nicolas was very accommodating and knowledgeable. The scenery was beautiful. Wished we would have seen more marine life.”

Check availability →Read our full review

3.Bora Bora Water Sport : Wakeboard Ski Tube

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews

Spend about an hour on Bora Bora’s lagoon with a private guide and choose wakeboarding, water-skiing, tubing, or possibly foil boarding. Alban and Manka are praised for patient, clear coaching, especially with first-timers. Pickup and drop-off from your Bora Bora hotel or port are included, and the activity is open to ages six and up.

“We loved learning to wakeboard with Alban. He was so patient and informative he made it incredibly easy. I have never done anything like this - no water sports no snowboarding or anything like that - and I was still able to do it. We did the 3Read more”

Check availability →Read our full review

4.Private Flyboarding Experience in Bora Bora with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews

Tehei and his brother guide you through a private Bora Bora flyboarding session, from helmet and life vest fitting to your first lift above the lagoon. You receive about 30 minutes of flight time per person, patient coaching, hotel or dock pickup, and fresh coconut water with local fruit afterward. It is thrilling, unusual, and best suited to guests ready for a physical challenge.

“It was a lot fun. It’s not easy activity to do. But the guides were patient and made it fun. It was the first time in the boots. I would do it again.”

Check availability →Read our full review

5.Eco guided excursion to the lagoon of Moorea in a transparent kayak Afternoon 2h

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $60

Spend two relaxed afternoon hours on Moorea’s lagoon in a transparent kayak. Guides such as Nicolas, Lucas, and Caro lead you toward turtles, eagle rays, fish, and a snorkeling area, then pause at a sandy motu for homemade fruit juice and snacks. Equipment is included, but transfers and photos cost extra.

“Awesome experience, super friendly hosts! Glass bottom kayaks were cool, we saw sea turtles and eagle rays up close. Even had a reef shark swim right by when we were in the lagoon! Well book again when back in moorea!”

Check availability →Read our full review

6.Tahaa Excursion in Electric Paddle Snorkeling Coral Garden

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $128

Join Greg and Anais for a three-hour electric paddle and snorkeling trip from Taha’a. Glide quietly across the lagoon, visit the Coral Garden, look for reef life with a certified guide, and pause for a snack near a motu. Equipment, water shoes, a waterproof bag, and GoPro photos and video are included.

“We had a wonderful time exploring the coral garden and neighbouring spots. The e-paddles are a great experience, very easy to handle and give the opportunity to enjoy (in silence) the beauty of one of Taha’a’s top places.”

Check availability →Read our full review

7.Private Jetboard Lessons with Instructor in Bora Bora

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews

Learn JETSURFing on Bora Bora’s calm lagoon with a private local instructor, including a 10-minute safety briefing and about 50 minutes on the board. You can stand, kneel, or ride on your stomach. Transfers, helmet, life vest, towel, water, and local fruit are included. Adrian is one named captain associated with the experience.

“Great experience with captain Adrian. He is so warm, friendly, patient and professional. Wonderful weather today. We will be back next time for more fun.”

Check availability →Read our full review

8.Discovery in Kayaking of the Faaroa River in Raiatea

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · from $117

Kayak the Faaroa River in Raiatea for about three hours with a local guide and a maximum of eight people. Expect calm paddling, plant and wildlife commentary, and a personal stop at the guide’s home for fresh coconut water. The kayaks have strapped backrests, making this a gentle choice for many paddlers.

“Having booked 2 days before, no one showed up on the D-day:( I had to call, and finally they came 1 hour late. But I got a ride with a private guide who taught me a lot about the fauna, flora and life of the inhabitants of Raiatea. So I was not disappointed with the experience, even if it only lasted 2 hours instead of the 3 announced.Auto-translated”

Check availability →Read our full review

9.JetSurf Private Riding Lessons in Bora Bora

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews

Learn to ride a motorized JetSurf board in Bora Bora with private instruction from Tomas and Vehiatua. Your two-hour session begins aboard a polished 27-foot pontoon with a welcome drink, scented oshibori towel, sofa, bar, and dry storage. Pickup is offered, and the lesson suits riders aged 16 and older.

“Thomas was fantastic. He had top-notch equipment. The boards operated flawlessly and he had very clear instructions and how to make the best of your experience. He greeted us with a special tea recipe that he worked out and it was deliRead more”

Check availability →Read our full review

10.Private Electric Paddle Cruise in Bora Bora

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $55

Meet at Matira Beach for a private one-hour ride on a stable electric paddleboard. You control the handle, not an oar, and cruise quietly at up to 7 km/h within 300 meters of shore. The wide board suits beginners, and you may see fish, stingrays, or sharks while exploring at your own pace.

“Great way to see the coastline. Easy and leisure activity. Fun time on the water. We saw stingrays and sharks along the way.”

Check availability →Read our full review

11.Seabob Private Discovery Tours in Bora Bora

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews

Take control of a Seabob on a private two-hour Bora Bora lagoon tour. You’ll first practice aboard a comfortable boat with a bar, then skim the surface and explore underwater with an electric-powered scooter. Pickup is offered, pilots must be at least 16, and Tomas may be available to handle photos and videos.

“Great way to see the coral lagoon area. Tomas was patient and kind and took all my pictures and videos. I felt like James Bond. Highly recommend this experience.”

Check availability →Read our full review

12.Kayaking Rental – Coral Garden – Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $36Best value

Rent a stable single kayak from Taha'a E-Paddle Adventure and paddle about 45 minutes across the lagoon to the Coral Garden. After a safety briefing, snorkel with optional quality equipment, explore at your own pace, and return by kayak. Fishing is allowed in authorized lagoon areas outside protected zones.

“We had a great time at our kayak rental. Welcoming is warm, the explanations are clear, the material is of quality, and the setting is simply exceptional.”

Check availability →Read our full review