6 Workshops & Classes in Polynesia Worth Booking

1.Moorea Tahitian Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $220Our pick

AtunuMai Moorea Culinary welcomes you into a traditional Tahitian home for a 2.5-hour cooking class with Havaiki. Start with local punch, then prepare a Tahitian dish such as poisson cru using seasonal ingredients, some picked from the garden. Expect storytelling, practical cooking, and a small group of no more than 10 people.

“What a gem of an experience! This was an intimate experience where we learned how to make a Tahitian dish (poisson cru) with guidance from Havaiki. Very hands on, ingredients were fresh and the results were delicious. While we scuba diRead more”

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2.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.”

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3.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”

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4.Group Guided Surfing Lesson in Tahiti

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $54

Spend about two hours learning or improving surfing with Ecole de surf TURA’I MATAARE. You’ll travel to Tahiti’s east coast, practice surfing and bodyboarding techniques, and work with instructors such as Ariihei or Nina when available. Equipment, supervision, insurance, and transport are included, with no more than eight people per group.

“We had such a fantastic time surfing with this group! It was easy to coordinate pick up and drop off and we had a blast. They did a great job providing instructions and tips to help us feel more comfortable on the board. Nina is the absolute best! Thanks for all your help!”

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5.Ei Making Classes in Rarotonga

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $68

Meet Juanita and Tim at Tiare’s Cafe in Muri for a two-hour ei katu flower-crown class. In the garden, you’ll learn traditional weaving while enjoying bubbly or a nonalcoholic drink, then make your own crown to take with you. It’s a private activity for your group, with no transport provided.

“Loved this class! The tour company offers several other experiences including sip and paint. Highly recommend Juanita and her husband Tim who led the tour and wish you guys success as you grow your business!”

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6.Air-conditioned studio yoga class at Cooks Bay Hotel and Suites

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $30Best value

Meet instructor Cindy at Cooks Bay Hotel and Suites for a one-hour yoga class in a quiet, air-conditioned studio. You’ll work through asanas, breathing, strength, flexibility, and relaxation, with mats, blocks, straps, bolsters, and eye pillows provided. Classes run three times weekly for ages 15 and up, with space for six.

“I loved the yoga at Cooks Bay Resort with Cindy so much I went to every available class even when I had moved to a new hotel on the other side of the island. I've been practicing yoga for 25 years and this was the perfect combo of strength, flexibility & relaxation. A class for all levels. I HIGHLY recommend. Oh and the studio itself is super fancy!”

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