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10 Best Sailing In French Polynesia

The best of the islands.

The 10 most popular sailing across French Polynesia. What each day on the water is actually like, who runs it, and what you'll pay.

10 Best Sailing In French Polynesia

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

Half Day Tour : Moorea Snorkeling & Sailing on a Catamaran named Taboo - Getting In the Water: Snorkeling That’s More Than Just Pretty Fish

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

Most Popular★ 5.0

Snorkel and sail Moorea on the small-group Taboo catamaran: rays and blacktip sharks, fruit and mai tais, plus hotel pickup.

“The Taboo is the perfect catamaran for small group snorkeling and sightseeing! Flo and Meri were so friendly, helpful, and informative. We saw sea turtles and swam with blacktip sharks, stingrays, and a plethora of colorful fish! The scenery was beautiful. The pick up and drop off were on time, and communication prior to the…”

529 reviewsFrom $157.46by Voila moorea

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Sunset Cruise : Moorea Sailing on a Catamaran named Taboo

Sunset Cruise : Moorea Sailing on a Catamaran named Taboo - The Route: Reef Views That Change the Whole Picture

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

★ 5.0

A small-group sunset sail on Moorea’s Taboo catamaran. Enjoy bays, reef views, and drinks on a calm 2h20 outing.

“My wife and I came here on our honeymoon, looking for a romantic evening out. The ride over was wonderful with Ms Mareva and greeting Captain Leo was a pleasure. He took us and our small group on the boat as we enjoyed every moment of our trip. The waters were so still and there…”

245 reviewsFrom $156.62by Voila moorea

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LUXURY Catamaran Bora Bora : Sailing, Snorkeling & Floating Bar

LUXURY Catamaran Bora Bora : Sailing, Snorkeling & Floating Bar - The 4-hour flow: pickup, lagoon cruise, and a day that stays focused

3.LUXURY Catamaran Bora Bora : Sailing, Snorkeling & Floating Bar

★ 5.0

Sail Bora Bora on a small-group 40-foot catamaran, snorkel a private coral garden, and relax at a lagoon floating bar for 4 hours.

“If you're visiting Bora Bora, this is an absolute must-do activity! Without a doubt, it was the best experience of our trip. The boat is exceptional—spotlessly clean and well-maintained. During the tour, we had the chance to see an incredible variety of sea life, which made the entire experience even more me”

157 reviewsFrom $327.95by Sailing Bora Bora

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Introduction to sailing and discovering the lagoon

Introduction to sailing and discovering the lagoon - The 4-hour schedule (morning or afternoon) and why wind changes everything

5.Introduction to sailing and discovering the lagoon

★ 5.0

Sail Moorea’s lagoon on a hand-made double canoe with a beginner lesson, fruit and drinks, and snorkeling with rays and sharks.

“This sailing and lagoon tour in Moorea was honestly one of the best things I did on my trip! The intro to sailing class was super fun — our instructor was so chill, patient, and made everything easy to understand. I actually learned a lot while still feeling totally relaxed the whole time.”

144 reviewsFrom $126.32by Vaapiti

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LUXURY Catamaran Bora Bora : The Sunset Escape

LUXURY Catamaran Bora Bora : The Sunset Escape - The sunset hunt over Otemanu Mountain

6.LUXURY Catamaran Bora Bora : The Sunset Escape

★ 5.0

Luxury Bora Bora sunset catamaran with hotel dock pickup, chilled drinks and snacks, and big sunset views over Otemanu Mountain.

“Amazing experience. Thelma and Alex, our captain and first mate were so friendly, helpful and accommodating. They went above and beyond to make this a memorable experience. We had a double rainbow after a short rain and the final sunset was beautiful. Drinks and snacks were great.”

129 reviewsFrom $267.22by Sailing Bora Bora

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

PRIVATE Half Day Tour : Moorea Snorkeling & Sailing on a Catamaran named Taboo - Snacks, drinks, and what to expect from the onboard bar

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

★ 5.0

Private Moorea catamaran snorkeling on Taboo with 3 reef stops for rays, sharks, and tropical fish, plus gear, snacks, and drinks.

“Perfect morning spent seeing the beautiful reefs of Moorea. Our guide Flo was highly knowledgeable and spoke great English and was wonderful with our daughter. Very easy to communicate with the tour operator, who gave us a ride to the boat. We have done snorkel trips in Hawaii and Caribbean and this w”

105 reviewsFrom $925.34by Voila moorea

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Sunset sailing

Sunset sailing - Polynesian Navigation Stories and Sailing Moves When the Wind Helps

8.Sunset sailing

★ 5.0

Sunset sailing in Moorea with small-group lagoon snorkeling, Polynesian navigation stories, and snacks plus a cocktail on a canoe-style sailboat.

“Multiple languages and cultures on the boat and the guides fluently provided an incredible experience for everyone on board. They have so much knowledge and love for the island and the culture and it brought so much life and passion to the tour. They are awesome guys and I 100% recommend booking this tour on…”

56 reviewsFrom $115.39by Vaapiti

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Moorea Discovery Half-day Sailing

Moorea Discovery Half-day Sailing - Motu Tiahura Snorkel Stop: Rays, Shark, and a Motu Visit

9.Moorea Discovery Half-day Sailing

★ 4.5

A small-group half-day sail on Moorea’s lagoon with Motu Tiahura snorkeling, fruit and refreshments, and round-trip hotel transfers.

“Was a beautiful and relaxing experience. Our guide was great and it made for a great experience! We saw many snorkel spots that weren’t crowded and were able to relax on the catamaran”

53 reviewsFrom $115by Polynesian Spirit

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Excursion to Tetiaroa by Catamaran Visit Lunch Snorkeling

Excursion to Tetiaroa by Catamaran Visit Lunch Snorkeling - Heading to Tetiaroa on a Fast Maxi Catamaran

10.Excursion to Tetiaroa by Catamaran Visit Lunch Snorkeling

★ 4.0

Fast catamaran to Tetiaroa from Papeete with breakfast, island time, lunch, snorkeling for reef fish and sharks, and punch.

“We enjoyed the day from beginning to end. Fresh fruits for breakfast and snack, delicious lunch prepared on boat, time to lounge at a paradise island. Oh! And the delicious and powerful punch! But the best was the crew and captain! Lots of great energy. We even connected with other travelers.”

52 reviewsFrom $235.69by Poe Charter Tahiti

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