5 Wildlife Trips in Polynesia Worth Booking

1.Best Way to Interact with Ocean Wildlife with Lunch. 6H

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 599 reviews · from $174Our pick

Spend about five hours with Captain Taina’s small crew on Moorea’s lagoon. Caroline, Kainou, Clement, Tikei, and other local guides lead gentle snorkeling stops with turtles, rays, sharks, fish, coral, and underwater tikis. A glass-bottom boat helps non-swimmers join in, and lunch on a private motu includes poisson cru, grilled food, fruit, and drinks.

“Really recommend this tour. It was by far the highlight of our trip to Mo’orea. From the minute we arrived until the minute we left we felt so comfortable with everything. Interacting with all of the wildlife and finishing the day with an amazing lunRead more”

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2.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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3.Private Marine Wildlife Adventure with Underwater Photography

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews

Spend three private hours exploring Moorea’s lagoon, pass, and outer reef with a marine biologist guide. Snorkel among turtles, stingrays, sharks, dolphins, and coral gardens, with gear, water, transport, and an underwater photography package included. The tour runs only from January through June.

“We did this experience as a family of 4, with two pre-teen children. This was one of the best experiences of my life. We saw so much sea life in three different areas. The guides were outstanding hosts.”

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4.Lagoon and Wildlife Discovery on a Private Boat in Moorea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $293

Take a private boat around Moorea with guides Luna and Clem, adapting the route to your group’s swimming ability and interests. Snorkel near blacktip reef sharks and stingrays, visit coral gardens by the motus, look for turtles and dolphins, and enjoy tropical fruit, juices, and free underwater GoPro photos.

“Thank you for a wonderful time with my family. We will remember this trip forever. We saw what we wanted to see in one trip. Thank you for making it happen. We are such bad swimmers, yet you were still able to take us to all the great places, thank you. Even the dolphins celebrated with us on the way back!!!”

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5.Lagoon and Marine Wildlife Tour in Moorea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $103Best value

Join Aimeho Private Escapes at 9:00 am from Plage de Tiahura for a three-hour boat trip through Moorea’s lagoon. You’ll hear about local history and culture, stop at a sandbar for swimming and snorkeling, and look for marine wildlife, including dolphins. Snorkeling gear, local refreshments, and fruit are provided.

“We had a wonderful time in the sandbar, over the reefs, and seeing the dolphins. The guide is very knowledgeable about the ocean and the different species! It was gorgeous and they provided gear and fruit!”

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