FRENCH POLYNESIA
The best of the islands.
The 10 most popular tours across French Polynesia. What each day on the water is actually like, who runs it, and what you'll pay.
Moorea snorkel and motu lunch in a small group: stingrays, black-tip sharks, and a hands-on poisson cru cooking lesson.
“I cannot begin to express my appreciation for this tour and company. I was unaware that the pick up was only for 2+ people and they were very kind and agreed to pick me up even though it was only me which just made me feel more comfortable as a solo traveler on her first…”
Small-group Bora Bora lagoon snorkeling with stingrays and blacktip sharks, plus motu buffet lunch with drinks and towels included.
“We had an incredible time on our lagoon tour! Snorkeling with stingrays, sharks, and even “Nemo and friends” was unforgettable—such a magical experience from start to finish. The water was crystal clear, the marine life was amazing, and we always felt safe and well taken care of.”
A half-day Tahiti Nui loop with A/C comfort, live guide commentary, and fast photo stops from marae to black-sand beaches.
“Pick up was right on schedule. Big clean mini van, which was very comfortable. Our tour guide was Vetea, who was lovely. Very knowledgeable of the island, even stopped a couple of times along the way to allow us to sample some delicRead more”
Half-day Bora Bora snorkeling with manta rays, eagle rays, and coral gardens. Small group, hotel pickup, gear and refreshments included.
“We had a fantastic day. It was exactly what I had hoped for and our tour guide was fantastic. She was a young girl, and her name was UMI. She was so confident and knowledgeable. It was a joy to be with her. I would highly recommend this tour. We spent a month in Polynesia…”
A guided Moorea 4WD half-day covering Magic Mountain, pineapple farms, viewpoints, marae, and a distillery tasting with hotel pickup.
“Arriving via cruise ship we had prebooked this tour a few months prior. Met the groups at Papetoai tender location.”
Small-group snorkeling in Moorea’s lagoon with Alex: 4 hours of turtles, rays, reef sharks, sandbank and reefs, early and calm.
“My snorkeling excursion around Moorea was the highlight of my visit to French Polynesia. Our guide, Alex, made the day extraordinary. He was warm, flexible and incredibly accommodating—adjusting the pace and route based on our group’s abilities and comfort levels. He was punctual and kept us on sched”
A half-day 4WD tour of Moorea with hotel or port pickup, major lookouts, vanilla and pineapple stops, plus included food and liquor tastings.
“This tour was brilliant and value for money.”
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.
“Vincent, our guide, was extremely knowledgeable and shared valuable information about the area. He brought us to points around the island that provided great viewing of the underwater wildlife. The Coral gardens were fantastic…..have never seen so many fish is one place! Would highly recommend a tour wit”
Moorea quad adventure on single or two-seater ATVs, with bay viewpoints, pineapple fields, local tastings, and free guide photos.
“Loved this tour. It was both an adventure and cultural. Our tour guide Stricker was great. He took the time to explain all of the sights, laughed and joked along the way and ensured our safety as we went along on the ATV. I highly recommend the tour and would even complete again if I…”
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…”
