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The 15 Best French Polynesia Tours

181 tours  ·  from $20 a head

Five archipelagos, and almost all of the good days start at a jetty. These 15 cover the Bora Bora lagoon circuits, the Moorea interior by 4WD, the whale season and the Tahitian coast road, each priced per head and honest about how long you actually spend in the water.

Moorea 6-Hour Snorkeling and Lunch Shared Tour - Cook’s Bay and Opunohu Bay from the water
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Moorea 6-Hour Snorkeling and Lunch Shared Tour

1.Moorea 6-Hour Snorkeling and Lunch Shared Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,758 reviews · from $138Our pick

Spend five to six hours aboard a traditional outrigger canoe with a group of no more than 12. Guides such as Mana, Wilfred, Nolte, and Elvis lead snorkeling stops with rays, sharks, turtles, and coral, then serve lunch on a tiny motu with coconut opening, poisson cru, music, and cultural demonstrations.

“We had a great time with Captain Mana, he took care of us - shared some Moorea history and also fed us. We had fun. We saw many fish, stingrays, and sharks! The lunch was more than I expected. Thank you Captain Mana!”

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Full Day Lagoon Group Tour in Bora Bora with Lunch - Blacktip sharks in the open water
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Full Day Lagoon Group Tour in Bora Bora with Lunch

2.Full Day Lagoon Group Tour in Bora Bora with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,423 reviews · from $184

Spend about six hours on Bora Bora’s lagoon with a guide such as Tau, Rolly, Bobby, or Ari. Snorkel coral gardens, meet stingrays and blacktip sharks, then eat a local buffet on a motu with fish swimming below your table. Gear, towels, soft drinks, and pickup are included.

“Manu and the captain were truly exceptional, warm, attentive, and genuinely caring. Our youngest son had his arm in a cast, and the way they went above and beyond to make our family feel comfortable and special was unforgettable. They assisted us on and off the boat and even took our son out privately to snorkel so he could still experience the sharks and stingrays safely. That alone meant the world to us. From live music to incredible food right by the beach, literally with manta rays and fish swimming under the table, it was an unforgettable setting. The experience felt thoughtful and elevated in every detail. Unlike many tours…”

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5 Hours Tahiti Island Tour - West and East Coast - Maraa Grotto: Caves and thick forest
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5 Hours Tahiti Island Tour – West and East Coast

3.5 Hours Tahiti Island Tour – West and East Coast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,020 reviews · from $79

See Tahiti Nui’s major sights in a small air-conditioned minivan, with stops at Arahurahu Marae, Maraa Grotto, black-sand beaches, Vaipahi gardens, Faarumai Waterfalls, and Pointe Venus. Guides such as Fabrice, Vetea, and Antoinette add local history, fruit tastings, and practical island insight. Pickup and hotel transfers are offered.

“Comfortable tour around island with a variety of interesting places to see, from temple to cave to waterfalls.”

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Reef Discovery Half Day Group Signature Tour - The manta ray stop comes first
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Reef Discovery Half Day Group Signature Tour

4.Reef Discovery Half Day Group Signature Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 968 reviews · from $143

Spend about 3.5 hours on Bora Bora’s lagoon in a covered boat limited to eight people. Reef Discovery guides such as Umi, Nui, Noé, Fabien, and Kevin lead you to manta rays, eagle rays, reef sharks, stingrays, and coral gardens. Towels, gear, water, hotel pickup, and instruction are included.

“Very professional. The guide was extremely nice and respectful of the fauna and flora. Unfortunately we didn’t get to see manta rays but that happens. We saw other rays and sharks”

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Moorea 4WD Tour Inc. Belvedere, Pineapple Farm, Magic Mountain... - Magic Mountain and the two-bay panorama
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Moorea 4WD Tour Inc. Belvedere, Pineapple Farm, Magic Mountain…

5.Moorea 4WD Tour Inc. Belvedere, Pineapple Farm, Magic Mountain…

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 967 reviews · from $70

Join Safari Mario Moorea for a four-hour 4WD tour with guides such as Ron, Vi, or Vida. Ride beyond the resorts to Magic Mountain, Belvedere Lookout, Cook’s Bay, pineapple fields, a tropical garden, and a distillery, with jam, vanilla, juice, and rum tastings along the way. Hotel and cruise-port pickup are offered.

“Similar tour as sold by cruise ship but much less expensive. Many truck and ATV tours seem to run the same route as we crossed paths and parked at the same stops. Tour guide was friendly and very informative.”

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Snorkeling excursion, discovery of the lagoon, small group. - Why the small group improves the experience
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Snorkeling excursion, discovery of the lagoon, small group.

6.Snorkeling excursion, discovery of the lagoon, small group.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 861 reviews · from $118

Join Alex Lagoon Tours for a four-hour Moorea lagoon trip limited to six people. You will visit up to four different snorkeling areas, including reefs, a turtle-cleaning station, and a sandbank with rays and blacktip reef sharks. Alex adjusts the route for weather, crowds, and your group’s comfort.

“We had a simply wonderful trip with Alex today. The trip is for 6 people max, but the 4 of us (my wife and I plus a couple of good friends) had the trip to ourselves. We went to 4 places in the 4-hour trip, and each one was great. We had a slow rope-tow ride through a turtle cleaning station, a stand-on-the-sand meet and greet with stingrays and reef sharks, and standard snorkeling at two different reef spots. The diversity and beauty of the corals were phenomenal. Alex is a great guide and he tailors the trip to the interest of the participants and modifies it based on time…”

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Franckyfranck Tours Moorea - Half day Tours - Belvedere Lookout connects the two bays
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Franckyfranck Tours Moorea – Half day Tours

7.Franckyfranck Tours Moorea – Half day Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 817 reviews · from $57Best value

See Moorea’s best northern viewpoints in a small 4WD group with guides such as Francky, Karen, Tammo, and Patrick. Visit Magic Mountain, Belvedere, tropical gardens, pineapple fields, and Manutea Tahiti for juice and liquor tastings. Expect steep, bumpy roads, local stories, and pickup from your hotel or port.

“What a fun day! Our guide was extremely knowledgeable about Moorea, sharing information about Moorea’s past and present. He also shared some legends with us that have been passed down for generations. The distillery was unexpectedly closed, so he added a few extra stops to ensure our tour didn’t end too early.”

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Half day Snorkeling Shared Boat Tour in Bora Bora - First stop: manta rays in their natural setting
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Half day Snorkeling Shared Boat Tour in Bora Bora

8.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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Full-Day Bora Bora Lagoon Cruise Including Snorkeling with Sharks and Stingrays - Stingrays in the shallow lagoon
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Full-Day Bora Bora Lagoon Cruise Including Snorkeling with Sharks and Stingrays

9.Full-Day Bora Bora Lagoon Cruise Including Snorkeling with Sharks and Stingrays

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 630 reviews · from $158

Spend about six hours exploring Bora Bora by powerboat with local guides such as Manu, Ari and Moana. Snorkel with stingrays, black-tip reef sharks, manta rays and tropical fish, then enjoy a barbecue lunch on a family motu with coconut husking, music and wide lagoon views. Pickup, gear and lunch are included.

“Ari and Moana were so wonderful! We had a great time on our snorkel excursion in Bora Bora. The stops were all amazing, we got to see Manta rays, black tip sharks, sting rays, eagle rays, and countless stunning fish! We LOVED the live music the crew played during the tour, it was a core memory hearing the songs while looking at the beautiful island and water views. The lunch spot was super cute with picnic tables in the water and the food was buffet style and delicious!”

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Best Way to Interact with Ocean Wildlife with Lunch. 6H - Starting at Ha’apiti with Moorea’s local crew
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Best Way to Interact with Ocean Wildlife with Lunch. 6H

10.Best Way to Interact with Ocean Wildlife with Lunch. 6H

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 599 reviews · from $174

Spend about five hours aboard Captain Taina’s shaded glass-bottom boat, visiting three Moorea lagoon sites for turtles, rays, reef sharks, fish, coral, and underwater tikis. Guides such as Caroline, Kainou, Clem, and Mo combine marine-life facts with island stories. Snorkeling gear, lunch, and alcoholic drinks are included.

“We went snorkeling to a couple spots, say lots of turtles, stingrays, sharks, fishes. The food was delicious & we had time to relax on the beach. 10/10 would recommend, the guides were very friendly & knowledgable! I was the only one who didn’t speak French on the tour but they were very accommodating.”

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Grand Tour Quad Excursion in Moorea (Single or Two-Seater) - Starting at the Moorea Activities Center in Opunohu
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Grand Tour Quad Excursion in Moorea (Single or Two-Seater)

11.Grand Tour Quad Excursion in Moorea (Single or Two-Seater)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 541 reviews · from $134

Spend about 3 hours and 45 minutes riding a single or tandem quad through Moorea’s interior. Your guide leads you past pineapple fields, the Belvedere, local produce stalls, and Magic Mountain. Helmets, rain gear, water, a drink, and free guide photos are included. Drivers must be at least 18 and carry a license.

“We had a great time. It was us and 4 other couples. The guide, Marco, was very informative and we got to see a lot in just a few hours. I saw someone mention a stop for drinks. We did stop and I found it to be a nice break. I had a smoothie and bought a shirt to commemorate my time on the island. This is not a free for all. You stay together but there are opportunities to go faster. It was a great day.”

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Crossing Island of Tahiti 4x4 Mountain, Waterfall, River, Basins - Starting in Papeete and reaching the rough road
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Crossing Island of Tahiti 4×4 Mountain, Waterfall, River, Basins

12.Crossing Island of Tahiti 4×4 Mountain, Waterfall, River, Basins

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 532 reviews · from $138

Spend about six and a half hours crossing Tahiti’s volcanic interior in an open-air 4x4. Guides such as Mato, Rocco, and Vitea share island stories as you pass waterfalls, basalt cliffs, river fords, and natural pools. A bakery stop provides lunch supplies, and swimming may be possible when river conditions are safe. Expect serious bumps.

“Super nice views! Our driver was very nice and friendly, would definitely recommend to get nice views of the island!”

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Half Day Tour : Moorea Snorkeling & Sailing on a Catamaran named Taboo - What you may see below the surface
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Half Day Tour : Moorea Snorkeling & Sailing on a Catamaran named Taboo

13.Half Day Tour : Moorea Snorkeling & Sailing on a Catamaran named Taboo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 529 reviews · from $157

Spend about four hours aboard Taboo, a small catamaran circling Moorea’s lagoon. Swim with blacktip sharks and stingrays, visit coral and underwater tiki sites, and enjoy fresh fruit, juice, and mai tais. Crews including Max, Louis, Leo, Mai, Flo, and Meri have led tours in French and English. Groups are limited to eight.

“Magical snorkel with Taboo in Moorea, our two amazing guides shared their knowledge with us and where fun and caring, and made every moment unforgettable.”

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Moorea Solo or Twin 3 hours Jet Ski Tour - Choosing Between a Solo and Twin Jet Ski
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Moorea Solo or Twin 3 hours Jet Ski Tour

14.Moorea Solo or Twin 3 hours Jet Ski Tour

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

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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Bora Bora Eco Snorkel Cruise Including Snorkeling with Sharks and Stingrays - Starting in the shallow shark and stingray area
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Bora Bora Eco Snorkel Cruise Including Snorkeling with Sharks and Stingrays

15.Bora Bora Eco Snorkel Cruise Including Snorkeling with Sharks and Stingrays

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 501 reviews · from $118

Join Moana Adventure Tours for a small-group cruise into Bora Bora’s lagoon. Guides such as Tane, Manu, Tema, and Captain T help you find blacktip sharks, stingrays, manta rays, eagle rays, and colorful reef fish before a relaxed snorkel at the Coral Garden.

“Our first of four stops saw us swimming with two manta rays, our next stop found eight eagle rays, the next was four sting rays and sharks swimming together and around us. The last stop was over coral beds where we encountered a very large moray eel. A truly amazing experience.”

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