The 5 Best Sunset Cruises in French Polynesia

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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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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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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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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5.Sunset sailing

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

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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