FRENCH POLYNESIA
The best of the islands.
The 10 most popular cruises & boat tours across French Polynesia. What each day on the water is actually like, who runs it, and what you'll pay.
Small-group snorkeling in Bora Bora’s lagoon: 3–4 reef stops, manta and eagle rays, and a coral garden, with pickup and a 3.5-hour plan.
“Such a fun experience! Was our first time snorkeling and would do it again, definitely recommend to anyone visiting.”
Full-day Bora Bora lagoon cruise with snorkeling for stingrays, black-tip reef sharks, and manta rays, plus BBQ lunch and island entertainment.
“Full door day snorkel trip first you go to where the mantis are we saw mantis then you go where the sharks and the stingrays are plentiful many many sharks many many stingrays and then you go to the coral Gardens and then you go to the best part the food then get go out…”
Snorkel and sail Moorea on the small-group Taboo catamaran: rays and blacktip sharks, fruit and mai tais, plus hotel pickup.
“Was absolutely amazing! Loved every minute and the guides were awesome and clearly love what they do and where they do it!”
Bora Bora eco snorkel cruise with sharks and stingrays plus a Coral Garden reef stop. Small groups, strong guides, real lagoon magic.
“This cruise included three stops; manta rays, sharks, and coral gardens. Requires some agility to get on and off the boat but Tane was very helpful. Beautiful island scenery. I’m glad we signed up for this.”
Moorea 4x4 shore excursion with Belvedere and Magic Mountain 360° views, pineapple and vanilla tastings, plus bay stops.
“Easy to find tour once off the ship in the terminal area - board with your names. We had Mano as our guide and he speaks English a French. Proper 4x4 truck ride up trails off the main road. View from 'magic mountain' really good - worth the bumpy ride. Visited pineapple fields and Oponu…”
A small-group sunset sail on Moorea’s Taboo catamaran. Enjoy bays, reef views, and drinks on a calm 2h20 outing.
“Captain Leo picked us up from the Hilton and we took a tender to the sailboat. We had a nice wind for the sails on the way back, and we were visited by a pod of spinner dolphins! It was amazing - they were literally running parallel, on the inRead more”
Self-drive a 13-foot boat in Bora Bora with fuel and safety gear included. Snorkel coral gardens at your pace, no license needed.
“Driver picked us up close to our Airbnb and told about the island interesting facts. They told us where to find eagle rays , coral garden and how to navigate. Nice company and friendly staff. I will go again with them.”
Bora Bora land-and-sea combo pairs an open-air 4WD safari with lagoon snorkeling for stingrays and black-tip sharks, lunch included.
“Can’t recommend this family operated adventure enough! They made sure all was taken care of…from transfers getting there & back to making sure your experience was the best! Lunch provided was perfect & yummy! Highly recommend this tour for a great overall experience of BoraBora!”
A 3-hour private Moorea lagoon boat snorkel with gear, drinks, fruit, and GoPro photos from above and underwater.
“Luna and Clem, were absolutely awesome! They were super accommodating, insightful and respectful to the aquatic splendor. We saw spinner dolphins, sharks, rays, turtles and innumerable fish so amazing! I encourage you to go early to beat the crowds.”
Snorkel Bora Bora’s lagoon on an outrigger canoe, spot sharks and manta rays, then relax at a BBQ motu lunch with Polynesian flavor.
“Incredible adventure, we had the best time. The food and drinks were flowing and the music was magical!”
