The 8 Best Private Boat Charters in the Pacific Islands

1.Jet Boat Safari on the Sigatoka River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,135 reviews · from $140Our pick

Travel by air-conditioned minibus from Sigatoka to the Sigatoka River, then race through jungle-lined channels with guides such as Captain Laps, Captain Ace, or Fabulous Freddy. Stop at a local village for a kava ceremony, walking tour, singing, dancing, and Fijian lunch. Expect some splashing and optional 360-degree spins.

“What a fantastic day we had. Our boat driver "Ace" was awesome and the village was walm and wecloming.”

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2.Half day Snorkeling Shared Boat Tour in Bora Bora

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 688 reviews · from $130

Cruise Bora Bora’s lagoon with H2O BORA BORA for 3.5 hours and visit three or four sites chosen for the day’s conditions. Guides such as Matt, Vincent, Wilson, and Rudolph lead small groups of up to seven to manta rays, eagle rays, coral gardens, and tropical fish, with hotel pickup and no animal feeding.

“The personal approach with our group of four was so much better than being in a big group from the ship. Vincent and Teri always made sure that we were safe and enjoying our time. Teri taught us a lot about the sea life. Vincent talked about the surrounding areas. We would definitely do this excursion again!”

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3.Private Boat Tour of Moorea Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 196 reviews · from $293

Explore Moorea Lagoon with Luna and Clem of Mermaid Private Boat Tours on a private three-hour outing. You can snorkel with rays, sharks, turtles, and tropical fish, or stay aboard for island views and possible dolphin sightings. Equipment, drinks, local fruit, and GoPro photos are included, with pickup available.

“Luna and Clement were absolutely delightful hosts for a very memorable day in Mo'orea!! We did some of the best snorkeling we have ever done. Luna documented our unforgettable experience taking over 300 photos we can look back on and share with our families back home. I can't emphasize enough how lovely this pair are and they definitely made our visit to the island so special.”

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4.Valley of the Latte Jungle Riverboat Adventure Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 166 reviews · from $118Best value

Spend a half-day at Valley of the Latte Adventure Park with guides such as Pineapple Ben and Nate. Cruise the Talofofo and Ugum rivers, visit a 1,000-year-old CHamoru village site, see local plants and animals, watch fire-making and weaving demonstrations, enjoy a fiesta-style lunch, and ride a carabao.

“The crew all had great personalities! They were very entertaining, and I had a lot of fun. I strongly recommend purchasing the coconut oil. It tastes great.”

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5.Bora Bora Lagoon Snorkeling Tour by Private Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 105 reviews

Spend 3.5 hours on a private boat with your group of up to four, visiting four to five Bora Bora snorkeling sites. Guides such as Hiro, Rudolph, Wilson, and Taki lead you to coral gardens, manta rays, eagle rays, sharks, and more. Equipment, towels, water, refreshments, and pickup are included.

“Wonderful to see all the spots with sea life, and know just where to go and how to find them. Our guide Vincent was extraordinary.”

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6.Boat tour 1/2 day Excursion in the lagoon of Moorea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews · from $121

Spend about four hours on Moorea’s lagoon with guides such as Kevin, Mahe, Tudor, Carlos, or Aree. Cruise past Cook and Opunohu bays, swim with turtles, stingrays, and black-tip sharks, then snorkel among coral fish. Masks, fins, snorkels, and drinks are included. Groups are limited to 12.

“This was a highlight of the trip. Swimming with sharks and rays is such an amazing experience. My 14 yr old son has not stopped talking about it.”

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7.Glass Bottom Boat Adventure with Lagoon Wonders

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · 5h 30m · from $148

Spend 330 minutes with Captain Taina’s family team aboard the shaded Honu Kea. Guides including Chris, Terry, Moana, Moa, and Clem lead you to turtles, rays, reef sharks, colorful fish, and underwater tikis, then serve a Polynesian lunch on a private motu.

“Un incontournable à faire à Moorea, ma compagne et moi même avons adoré nager avec les tortues/raies/requins/poissons multicolores, l’histoire raconté de Moorea et de ses tikis sous marins et bien évidement le petit barbecue sur le motu privé en fin d’activité 😋😋 Au delà d’un cadre incroyable c’est véritablement une équipe de gens passionnés et passionnant qui rends l’expérience inoubliable. Bonne ambiance et bonne humeur au programme, merci à tous 🙏”

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8.Moorea 4H Shared Boat Tour Whale Swimming and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 52 reviews · 4 hours · from $259

Join Captain Yannick and guide Clovis on a four-hour Moorea boat trip for up to six people. From August to November, you may swim near humpback whales, then snorkel with rays, blacktip reef sharks, turtles, and tropical fish. Hotel-ponton pickup, drinks, fruit, masks, snorkels, and fins are provided.

“Hands down the BEST in all of Moorea, maybe even the best whale swimming in the whole world. Our guide was so friendly and very knowledgeable, he knew exactly where the whales would swim to the surface. We got within a couple of metres of the whales - once in a lifetime opportunity! Definitely recommend them and definitely would do again.”

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