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The 15 Best Sunset Cruises in French Polynesia

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Every island week has one spare day too few. These 15 sunset cruises in French Polynesia justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the beach.

Sunset Cruise : Moorea Sailing on a Catamaran named Taboo - Sailing inside and outside the barrier reef
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Sunset Cruise : Moorea Sailing on a Catamaran named Taboo

1.Sunset Cruise : Moorea Sailing on a Catamaran named Taboo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 245 reviews · from $156Our pick

Join Captain Leo or another Taboo skipper for a 2-hour-20-minute sunset sail from Mareto Public Beach. You’ll cruise inside and outside Moorea’s barrier reef, pass Cook’s Bay and Ōpūnohu Bay, hear island stories, and enjoy cocktails and fruit juice. The compact catamaran carries no more than eight people.

“Very nice trip. Winds were calm, so we had to motor around which was fine. Our captain was friendly and very knowledgeable . The clouds to the west were too dense for a nice sunset. Mother Nature has her way sometimes. We were on the island 10 days with no colorful sunsets, but that’s the way it goes sometimes.”

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LUXURY Catamaran Bora Bora : The Sunset Escape - Watching Mount Otemanu turn gold
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LUXURY Catamaran Bora Bora : The Sunset Escape

2.LUXURY Catamaran Bora Bora : The Sunset Escape

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 129 reviews · from $267

Board a 46-foot sailing catamaran from your hotel dock, or transfer by skiff to the boat, then cruise around Bora Bora for about two hours. Captain Thelma, Alex, Camille, Dylan, or Jane may lead the trip. Expect lounge music, chaise lounges, nets, snacks, chilled drinks, and sunset views of Mount Otemanu.

“Had a good trip. Weather was great. Captain and crew were nice and friendly. Very relaxing. Laid on the front netting with my wife + the soft padded lounge area up front. They gave us towels for the back of our heads for comfort. Sunset Read more”

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Bora Bora Sunset Cruise and Dinner at St James restaurant - Dinner choices, food quality, and service
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Bora Bora Sunset Cruise and Dinner at St James restaurant

3.Bora Bora Sunset Cruise and Dinner at St James restaurant

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 118 reviews · from $296

Spend about two hours on Bora Bora’s lagoon aboard a traditional outrigger canoe, with a guide, sparkling wine, fruit, music, and sunset views. Then dine at St James in Vaitape. The small group holds up to 12 people, pickup serves main island hotels, and the experience is for adults 18 and over.

“Our tour guides were awesome, they made it enjoyable even with a cloudy sky and no sunset. The St James Restaurant was incredible. My husband and I would definitely book again!!”

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Bora Bora: Small Group Stargazing Tour Including Sunset Cruise - Reaching the private motu after dark
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Bora Bora: Small Group Stargazing Tour Including Sunset Cruise

4.Small Group Stargazing Tour Including Sunset Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 69 reviews · from $153

Meet guides such as Manu, Nono, Tonya, or Cy at Vaitape Pier for a three-hour sunset cruise and stargazing outing. You’ll sip sparkling wine, enjoy light snacks and music, then visit a private motu where a guide uses a laser or iPad to explain constellations and Polynesian navigation. Hotel and port transfers are included.

“I had a wonderful evening watching the sunset and sipping on champagne. Our guides were very friendly and provided a memorable evening out on the lagoon. The only thing missing was the stars since it was overcast. Otherwise, it was a wonderful evening set in an exceptionally beautiful setting.”

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Sunset sailing - Meeting at Vaapiti Moorea at 3 pm
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Sunset sailing

5.Sunset sailing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · from $115

Set out from Vaapiti Moorea at 3 pm for a three-hour sunset sail with a small crew and up to eight passengers. You’ll look for rays, sharks, turtles, and colorful fish, hear stories of Polynesian navigation, use snorkeling gear, and enjoy fruit, juices, local specialties, and a cocktail as the sun fades.

“Very unique experience from taking a homemade boat but great experience. Not the fanciest excursion but JR and his brother made sure we enjoyed our time”

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PRIVATE Sunset Cruise : Moorea Sailing on a Catamaran named Taboo - Beyond the reef, the boat changes character
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PRIVATE Sunset Cruise : Moorea Sailing on a Catamaran named Taboo

6.PRIVATE Sunset Cruise : Moorea Sailing on a Catamaran named Taboo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews

Sail privately aboard the Taboo catamaran with Captain Leo and his team for about 2 hours and 20 minutes. The route follows Moorea’s coast through Cook’s Bay, out beyond the reef, and back through Ōpūnohu Bay. Expect island stories, sweeping sunset views, cocktails or mocktails, and pickup from your Moorea accommodation.

“This was a highlight of our vacation. Conditions were spectacular with low wind and some clouds. Everyone on board had a fantastic experience (2 friends, adult child, my spouse and me. The meeting point is a little tricky but if you read thRead more”

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Bora Bora: Combo Sunset Cruise & Romantic Dinner at St James - What the small group changes
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Bora Bora: Combo Sunset Cruise & Romantic Dinner at St James

7.Combo Sunset Cruise & Romantic Dinner at St James

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 35 reviews · 4 hours · from $280

Spend four hours on a small-group evening outing with Moana Adventure Tours. You’ll cruise Bora Bora’s lagoon in a traditional Polynesian outrigger canoe, share a glass of champagne, watch the sunset, and dine at St James Restaurant in Vaitape. English and French guides lead the experience, with hotel transport included on the main island.

“The tour was awesome along with our guide. Some site seeing on our way to the sunset location was fun and informative.”

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SHARED SUNSET LAGOON CRUISE - Bora Bora Cultural Lagoon Tour - Why the six-person limit matters
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SHARED SUNSET LAGOON CRUISE – Bora Bora Cultural Lagoon Tour

8.SHARED SUNSET LAGOON CRUISE – Bora Bora Cultural Lagoon Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $315

Board the Polynesian-style motorized canoe Oti’a Are at 4:30 pm for a two-hour sunset cruise on Bora Bora’s lagoon. Guide Narii or Manu serves drinks, local fruit, appetizers, and a surprise refreshment while sharing island culture. The boat holds no more than six people, and pickup is available.

“Highly highly recommend! This was an incredible experience from the seamless pickup/drop off to the music played during the cruise to the snacks, rum punch, and of course the sunset. Must do in Bora Bora !”

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Moorea Sunset Boat Trip - Leaving the quay at 4 p.m.
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Moorea Sunset Boat Trip

9.Moorea Sunset Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $112Best value

Set out from Moorea’s cruise quay at 4 p.m. for a two-hour sunset cruise with local guides such as Yo, Michel, Mana, or Rae. Hear Polynesian legends, enjoy a cocktail, and stop to swim or snorkel near turtles, stingrays, and sharks. The boat holds no more than 12 people, and free parking is available.

“Amazing experience with a wonderful crew. Michel and Yo were so kind and friendly. We were alone and they made us feel so comfortable. We felt safe swimming with the turtles, the sharks, as well as the stingrays. Although the highlight of the boat ride was the sunset, I think the other activities they thought of surpassed it. Definitely recommend it!”

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Bora Bora: Sunset Catamaran Cruise with Snacks and Drinks - Settling into a catamaran for eight
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Bora Bora: Sunset Catamaran Cruise with Snacks and Drinks

10.Sunset Catamaran Cruise with Snacks and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 14 reviews · 2 hours · from $255

Sail Bora Bora’s clear lagoon at sunset on a comfortable catamaran limited to 8 participants. Your English-speaking crew serves champagne, drinks, towels, and light snacks while lounge music plays. Pickup and return are by speedboat from your hotel dock, with time for photos and stories about local nature, culture, and history.

“It was a wonderful sail and the captain and mate were very friendly. The sunset was gorgeous. The boat is brand new and very comfortable. Soft drinks like soda on board should be added. A few wanted soda and there wasn’t any. Over all a great experience. The mountain view from the Thalasso Intercontinental is the best and the boat didn’t go there. I would add this to the sail for guests that don’t get to see this view from other hotels. Overall we are glad we did it! Gorgeous place for sure!”

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Luxury Private Sunset Cruise and Motu Dinner in Bora-Bora - Optional snorkeling before the evening meal
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Luxury Private Sunset Cruise and Motu Dinner in Bora-Bora

11.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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LUXURY PRIVATE Catamaran Bora Bora : The Sunset Escape - A private boat changes the evening
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LUXURY PRIVATE Catamaran Bora Bora : The Sunset Escape

12.LUXURY PRIVATE Catamaran Bora Bora : The Sunset Escape

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews

Spend about two hours on a private catamaran with a dedicated crew, smooth sailing, lounge music, snacks, cold drinks, and sunset views of Mount Otemanu. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included. Crew members may include Nick, Candice, Thelma, or Alex, though staffing can vary.

“Very relaxing activity. So quiet and peaceful surrounded by breath-taking scenery. Would do it again.”

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Vaapiti private sunset - Snorkeling among turtles, rays, sharks, and coral gardens
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Vaapiti private sunset

13.Vaapiti private sunset

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews

Join Vaapiti’s passionate crew for a private three-hour pirogue outing from Hauru, Moorea. Snorkel among turtles, rays, sharks, and coral gardens, learn Polynesian sailing skills, help raise the sails, and take the helm before ending opposite the sunset. Local fruit and tailored surprises are available.

“This was such an amazing way to spend an evening in Moorea. The water was beautiful and so was the sea life! We swam with the sharks and enjoyed a beautiful fruit platter made with all local fruits.”

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Boat Trip with Sunset in Tahiti - What happens during the one-hour outing
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Boat Trip with Sunset in Tahiti

14.Boat Trip with Sunset in Tahiti

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $145

From Te Moana Tahiti Resort in Puna’auia, you’ll spend about an hour on a small boat across Tahiti’s lagoon. The crew takes you to a swim stop, serves a cocktail, and positions the boat for sunset views toward Moorea. With space for no more than six people, the outing feels personal rather than crowded.

“Such a beautiful and memorable way to finish our amazing two weeks in French Polynesia. Highly recommend.”

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Private Bora Bora Sunset Cruise - The Lady Pearl boat and its panoramic roof
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Private Bora Bora Sunset Cruise

15.Private Bora Bora Sunset Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $351

Enjoy a two-hour private cruise on Bora Bora’s lagoon for up to seven people. Captain Terry, Jacques, or another Lady Pearl guide picks you up around 4 to 5pm, serves Champagne and petits-fours, shares local insight, and drops you off wherever you choose.

“We enjoyed the private tour. He took us out to a spot where we could get a great view of the sunset, while enjoying a glass of champagne. I highly recommend this tour!”

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