The 14 Best Motu Picnics in French Polynesia

1.Full day Lagoon Safari & Lunch on a Motu – ST

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 443 reviews · 6 hours · from $151Our pick

Spend six hours cruising Bora Bora’s lagoon with guides such as Manu, Coco, Malaki, and Arii. Snorkel with blacktip reef sharks, stingrays, eagle rays, and colorful fish, then enjoy lunch on a small motu with coconut demonstrations and free time on the sand.

“The excursion was amazing! The snorkeling spots were absolutely wonderful, with so much to see. And especially our guide Manu, he was really kind, fun, and made the whole experience even better”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 373 reviews Top rated

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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3.Lagoon Tour + lunch with your feet in the water on a Motu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · from $224

Start at 9 a.m. for a lagoon cruise around Moorea, with stops for stingrays, black-tip sharks, turtles, and other sea life. Guides such as Teva and Tama add island stories and help with photos. The highlight is lunch on a family-run motu, with a plancha meal, dietary choices, and rays swimming beneath the tables.

“A magical moment, sharing , love for his motu , and his country, fabulous people who know how to welcome...a moment that will remain etched in our memory for life.🙏💞Auto-translated”

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4.Combo snorkeling + motu lunch + jet ski group tour full day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews

Spend a full day on Bora Bora’s lagoon with a local guide such as Manu, Roberto, or Tau. Snorkel with stingrays, sharks, and reef fish, eat a Polynesian lunch on a private motu, then ride a jet ski. Equipment, pickup, and a group limited to eight are included.

“Overall, this excursion was very good. Three stops of snorkeling were amazing to see a variety of fish, sharks, and sting rays. The lunch at the motu was the best part of our entire trip. The food was beyond delicious and the scenery is absoluRead more”

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5.Luxury Private full day tour & Motu lunch in Bora-Bora

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews

Spend about six hours in Bora Bora with a private guide, four morning hours of snorkeling and lagoon discovery, then a local Polynesian lunch served with your feet in the water on a motu. Native guides such as Ray share island culture and may add ukulele or pahu music.

“We had the BEST day with Ray on a private tour with lunch! He took us to fabulous snorkel sites and told us lots of Tahitian history. We had so many places to ourselves without crowds. What a great experience and the lunch was delicious with a ukulele serenade by Ray, who is also a great singer! If you can, book this tour!”

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6.Full Day Lagoon experience with motu lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $205

Join a Polynesian guide at 9 a.m. for six hours aboard an outrigger around Bora Bora. Snorkel with rays, blacktip sharks, and reef fish, then eat barbecue and raw fish on a motu. Tino, Didier, Maui, and other local guides may lead the day, with towels, gear, and drinks included.

“Day on the lagoon in bora bora, Snorkeling in two spots, sharks and rays as well as coral garden Meals on a motuAuto-translated”

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7.Luxury Private Sunset Cruise and Motu Dinner in Bora-Bora

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews

You’ll cruise Bora Bora at sunset, with optional snorkeling, then reach a private motu for a three-course dinner with wine or champagne. Your guide serves as waiter, and Captain Mike may add ukulele music and vocals. The private outing lasts about three hours and starts at 5 pm.

“This was an amazing experience with the boat ride and the tour guide singing with a ukulele The sunset was beautiful and dinner on the private island was absolutely fantastic! Really nice people”

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8.Private Full Day Lagoon Safari and Lunch on a Motu in Bora Bora

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews

Spend about four to five hours touring Bora Bora’s lagoon with Rohivai Tours. Snorkel at coral gardens, look for manta and leopard rays, swim near sharks, then enjoy fresh fruit, snacks, and lunch on a motu. Guides such as Manu, Maui, and Naki add local culture, humor, music, and careful safety support.

“Very well, coral garden and its extraordinary fish without forgetting leopard rays. Beautiful Days in a Very Good Mood.Auto-translated”

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9.LUXURY PRIVATE Catamaran : Full-Day Sail & Polynesian Motu Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews

Spend about six hours aboard a private catamaran for up to two people, with hotel pickup, a captain, hostess, snorkeling gear, drinks, and lunch at a private motu. Sail with the engine off, swim in a calm bay, spot rays through the catamaran nets, and enjoy changing views of Mount Otemanu.

“Attention to every detail. The captain and staff insure a memorable way to experience Bora Bora! Paradise in paradise!”

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10.Romantic Private Sunset and Motu Dinner for Two

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews

Set out at 5 p.m. for a private sunset cruise in Bora Bora, then dine beside a white-sand beach on a Polynesian-style motu. Your three-course meal includes wine, soft drinks, and fruit juices, with fire torches and ukulele music. Snorkeling gear is provided, and the boat guide may include the memorable singer Vatia.

“An amazing once in a lifetime experience. I highly recommend it. We had great time, amazing pics and videos, delicious food and top of it all the beautiful singing of our boat driver, Vatia (hope I am pronouncing the name correctly).”

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11.Full Day Eco Snorkeling & Traditional BBQ Lunch on a Motu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $204

Join a small group of up to 10 for a 9:00 am lagoon cruise, guided snorkeling at ray, shark and coral-garden sites, and a traditional BBQ lunch on a secluded motu. Guides such as Mana, Caleb, Mo and Wilson add local stories, coconut demonstrations, and personal help in the water. Pickup, gear, drinks, snacks and lunch are included.

“Great experience with Mo and H on the boat snorkeling tour with BBQ lunch. We saw sharks, rays, and the beautiful coral garden. The lunch spot was incredible!”

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12.Full Day Combo 4X4 Adventure Tour & Motu FANFAN Pass with Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5 reviews · from $180

Spend about seven hours seeing Bora Bora from steep 4x4 tracks, Mount Popoti viewpoints, an ancient marae, and a botanical garden in Faanui. Guides such as Adolf, Adolph, Frank, and Chris share local stories and lead the day to Motu Fanfan, where grilled fish, raw fish with coconut milk, island sides, fruit, and beach time await.

“It was a great tour around the island on this 4x4 truck. It was steep in some places & not for people with back issues. Adolf was friendly & humorous. Chris took us to Motu Fanfan where we had the beach to ourselves after a wonderful traditional Polynesian lunch. We had time to wind down before headed back. It was a fantastic experience!”

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13.Snorkeling BBQ and Things to do on a Private Motu in Bora Bora

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $157

Spend about six hours exploring Bora Bora’s lagoon by canoe, with snorkeling stops for tropical fish, blacktip sharks, stingrays, and possibly manta rays. Guides such as Chad, Rava, and Nary lead the day, followed by a BBQ lunch on a private motu, ukulele music, a coconut show, and pareo dyeing.

“Unfortunately I can’t rate over 5 stars, but this tour really deserves an higher rating, it was such an incredible experience around the best spots of Bora Bora lagoon like the Coral garden or the possibility to swim with Reef shark, stingrays. Our Read more”

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14.Full Day Combo Bora Bora ATV Tour & Motu Pass with Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews

Spend about seven hours touring Bora Bora by ATV, climbing toward Mont Popoti for broad island views, visiting an ancient marae and local pareo makers, then crossing to a motu for grilled fish, raw fish with coconut milk, fruit, and lagoon-side rest. A guide such as Tama may lead the ride. Drivers need a license, and children must be at least 1.40 meters tall.

“This was a great way to see the island. The climb up the mountain on the ATV was fun and the 360 island view was so beautiful! Our guide Tama was friendly and informative. Then we went to a Motu beach that was so so pretty and we were the only 4 people there for the whole afternoon. We had a delicious lunch there too. Really enjoyed the whole day!”

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