Jet Ski Tours in French Polynesia: The 15 Best Runs

1.Moorea Solo or Twin 3 hours Jet Ski Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 522 reviews · from $131Our pick

Ride a solo or twin jet ski around Moorea with guides such as Fred, Stanley, and Tini. In three hours, you visit Cook’s Bay and Opunohu Bay, stop to swim with stingrays and blacktip reef sharks, and may spot turtles, dolphins, or seasonal whales. Hotel and cruise-port pickup can be arranged in advance.

“Fabulous excursion - wonderful tour guide + very personal and knowledgeable. The water was soooo blue.... Loved being on the water...”

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2.Bora Bora Jet Ski Tour, & Eco Shark / Ray Snorkel Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 376 reviews · from $323

Spend about 6.5 hours on Bora Bora’s lagoon with Moana Adventure Tours. Ride a single or double jet ski, stop at a motu for swimming and coconut husking, eat at Lucky House, then visit shallow reef sites by boat for black-tip sharks, stingrays, coral, and fish. Guides such as Ali, Marama, and Tarepa are known for friendly, attentive service.

“The sharks and rays snorkeling was unbelievable! Taking the jet skis around the entire island, a dream come true! I would do this excursion every day if I could!”

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3.Full Day Combo ATV & Jet Ski with a Polynesian BBQ on a Motu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 373 reviews

Spend six hours seeing Bora Bora from land and water with native guides such as Manu, Tahi, H, or Tama. Ride an ATV along roads and rugged trails, visit WWII cannons and viewpoints, then circle the lagoon by jet ski before a Polynesian barbecue on a motu. Pickup is offered, and one booking covers one ATV and one jet ski for two people.

“We had a wonderful experience on this tour. The response from the operator was very fast, and all the staff were incredibly friendly, warm, and attentive throughout the day. The two guides rode one in the front and one in the back, whiRead more”

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4.Bora Bora Jet Ski Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 370 reviews · from $176

Spend about two hours circling Bora Bora’s lagoon with Moana Adventure Tours. Choose a solo or double jet ski, follow guides such as Ali, Maui, Manax, or TAAi, stop to swim and learn how coconuts are opened, and enjoy views of Mt. Otemanu, water bungalows, sailboats, and motu islands. Hotel or pier pickup is included.

“Absolute blast! Our guide was great! The water, the island and scenery was incredible. A must do great way to see all of Bora Bora”

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5.Maitai Tours Self-Drive Bora Bora Jet Ski Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 266 reviews · from $176

Drive a Jet Ski around Bora Bora’s famous lagoon with a licensed guide such as Huni, Rudy, or Nuutea. After a safety briefing, you’ll pass reef waters, motu, and resort views, stop for a swim, and learn to open a coconut. Morning and afternoon departures are available, with pickup offered for an extra fee from some locations.

“We had a fantastic time jet skiing on Bora Bora. Our guide was so open and paced the two couples to their ability. We were concerned we may be stuck going at a slower pace but he saw that we were both experienced jet skiers and upped the pace to give us a fun experience. He shared so much about the island and life for the people who lived there. Highly recommend!”

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6.Moorea Combo 3 hours Jet Ski & 3 hours 30 ATV

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 265 reviews · from $243

Spend three hours on a jet ski near Cook's Bay, with stops for turtles, rays, sharks, and island stories, then ride an ATV through pineapple fields and mountain viewpoints for three and a half hours. Guides such as Fred, Stanley, Max, and Tieva may lead the outings. Book both activities in one long day or split them across two days.

“We had a great time.. they picked us from The port.. we did the combo tour. Guides were very helpful and knowledgeable..this is a must do experience”

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7.Bora Bora Island Tour By JET SKI

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 263 reviews

Ride around Bora Bora’s lagoon on a two-hour guided jet ski tour with stops near a motu, Mount Otemanu, and the island’s volcanic center. Guides such as H, Caleb, and Damien adjust the pace for beginners, share local stories, take photos, and serve fruit, drinks, and snacks. One reservation covers one jet ski for one or two people.

“Loads of fun, magical spots, the tour guide did very well with beginners going slowly at the start and fast in the end, and was opening fun pathways breaking straight lines!”

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8.Jet Ski Moorea Customed Tour only

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 247 reviews

Ride a jet ski around Moorea with a private instructor such as Pino or Anto. Choose 1 to 4 hours, with options for lagoon wildlife, snorkeling, and a full island circuit. Beginners receive step-by-step instruction, safety gear, and close guidance. The meeting point is Marina Vai’are, and the minimum age is 16.

“Nice time with our guide. Took us around almost the entire islands got a lot of history about Moorea. Lunch was great. Wish we would have know it was a tandem jet ski, would have liked our own machine”

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9.Jet-ski excursion 3 hrs Jet ski excursion to Moorea (single or two-seater)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 209 reviews · from $133

Spend about three and a half hours exploring Moorea’s north coast on a solo or two-person jet ski. Guides such as Hotu, Tiki, and Kevin provide instruction, lead the ride, and stop at coral gardens and sandbars for swimming with rays, turtles, tropical fish, and blacktip sharks. Pickup, photos, water, and a post-tour drink are included.

“Well organized and stunningly beautiful. Two great swimming spots where we saw sharks. Waverunning was a blast. Highly recommend!”

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10.Grand Magic Combo Jetski 3h00 + Quad 3h30

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 176 reviews · from $249

Spend about eight and a half hours with Moorea Activities Center, pairing a three-hour jet ski tour with a three-and-a-half-hour quad ride. You’ll snorkel in coral gardens, see rays and black-tip sharks, visit pineapple fields, and reach Belvedere and Magic Mountain. Guides such as Hotu and Kevin have led these outings, with photos provided free.

“It was great! Loved the excursion! Staff was very accommodating and friendly as well as flexible. Good times.”

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11.Bora Bora Jet Ski Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 111 reviews · 2 hours · from $165

Ride solo or with a partner around Bora Bora’s lagoon in a small group of up to eight. Your English or French-speaking guide leads you past water bungalows, yachts, and Mt Otemanu, with two swim stops and a coconut husking demonstration on an islet. Hotel pickup, equipment, and a two-hour ride are included.

“Will definitely recommend awesome team, very humble and great customer service”

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12.Jet Ski Trip for One Hour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews · from $218

You’ll ride a jet ski from Te Moana Tahiti Resort along Tahiti’s lagoon, guided by a Tahiti Activities Center instructor. Expect mountain and valley views, clear blue water, quality equipment, and the option for one or two people to share a jet ski. A turtle stop may be included.

“Had a wonderful time jet skiing along the coast, seeing the island from the sea. Stopped to see turtles. Water is an amazing colour. Our first time jet skiing, felt safe with our guide. Staff were amazing and friendly and very informative. Would definitely recommend and go again.”

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13.Jet Ski, Lunch & Shark/ Ray Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 64 reviews · 6 hours · from $295

Spend six hours exploring Bora Bora by jet ski and powerboat. A professional English- or French-speaking guide leads you past Mount Otemanu, quiet motus, and scenic bays, with swimming and a coconut stop. Lunch at Bloody Mary’s comes between the two outings, followed by a no-feeding shark and ray safari.

“Esperienza spettacolare! La mattina ci hanno accompagnato nel pieno della laguna dove abbiamo potuto nuotare insieme agli squali e razze. Dopo una breve pausa pranzo in un noto ristorantino nei pressi di Matira beach siamo partiti con le moto d'acqua e abbiamo fatto il giro di tutta l'isola compresa la sosta in un motu sperduto. Che dire? Soddisfatto a pieno!!! Consigliato”

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14.2 hours discovery tour of Moorea by Jet Ski

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · from $114Best value

Spend about two hours riding Moorea’s lagoon from Opunohu, with stops at a coral garden and a shallow area known for stingrays, blacktip sharks, and colorful fish. Guides such as Toma, U’Haina, Clement, Jay, and Ari adjust the pace for beginners. Pickup may be available, and the group is limited to eight.

“OMG this was the highlight of our four month trip, we toured half the island on the JetSki, watch turtles swim and then snorkeled with sharks and stingrays. I cannot express how amazing this tour was”

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15.Bora Bora 4WD Tour Including Lunch at Lucky House & Jet Ski Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · from $309

Spend six hours seeing Bora Bora from road and lagoon. A local guide such as Jean, Frank, or Atien leads the 4WD circuit, with viewpoints, WWII cannons, local life, and a coconut demonstration. Lunch is now at Lucky House Fare Manuia, followed by a guided jet ski ride, swimming, and views of Mount Otemanu.

“3 stops on the Jeep tour, a lot of travel along the local road around the island showing the residents life however not a lot of history from the tour guide since there is an enclosed cab separating the bed where guests ride in the back, but overaRead more”

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