French Polynesia · BOAT TOURS IN TAHITI
Good boat tours in Tahiti fill up weeks ahead out here and the great ones go first. Below: the 14 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Sail from Tahiti to Tetiaroa for a guided island walk, local meals, reef snorkeling, and a full day in one of French Polynesia’s finest settings.
“The island is spectacular. The reef is amazing. Note, there is no sailing, it's all motoring.”
Review of Tahiti Nui Travel’s shared airport transfer from Papeete Airport to hotels, cruise port, or ferry pier, with lei greeting and luggage help.
“Aside from a longer than expected wait to get a driver assigned to us, the check- in at the airport was very nice and driver was professional and got us to our hotel quickly.”
Swim with humpback whales, rays, sharks, turtles, and tropical fish on Moorea’s small-group boat tour, with fruit, drinks, and hotel pickup.
“Fantastic experience. You can tell that the guides are experts and do their job with passion and love for this island and these animals. If we return to Moorea (hopefully soon), we will definitely do the excursion with them again.”
Sail from Papeete to Tetiaroa for island walks, a Polynesian lunch, reef snorkeling, breakfast, and a sunset punch aboard a spacious catamaran.
“Really excellent excursion! The departure point was easy to find, the boat was really nice, and the crew was kind. The food served on board was delicious!! The island itself was beautiful and it was really nice to have some free time to walk Read more”
Review of Tahiti’s Teahupoo boat tour, with reef waves, jungle walks, river swimming, snorkeling, food, price, and booking advice.
“This was our first excursion during our vacation. The directions to the launch were good; there is a small parking fee (500 pfx). The boat is operated by a family and their island hospitality was great- the banana pancakes, fruits, and juices were Read more”
Review of Tahiti’s $30 shared hotel or cruise port transfer to Papeete Airport, with early pickups, air-conditioning, and key booking tips.
“We were departing PPT on an international flight at 11pm, and the bus came to pick us up at 9pm. It all worked out, but it was a little close getting through check in and security at the airport. The bus was not labeled with Tahiti Nui Travel, so we nearly missed it at our hotel.”
Review of Tahiti Nui Travel’s private Papeete airport transfer, including lei greeting, vehicle comfort, pricing, reliability, and key booking cautions.
“Warm welcome inside the airport , Van parked right in front of the airport, very nice driver who took care of all our luggage as well”
Explore Tahiti’s Sapinus coast by boat, swim with turtles and rays, and snorkel around three wrecks in a small group of eight.
“There was some confusion when we arrived at the hotel as to whether this tour was the one we signed up for but once we got on the boat it was absolutely outstanding. Our driver Janik was fantastic and we were able to swim with turtles, see a baby and a mama whale, and some great snorkeling. We loved this tour!”
Review of Tahiti’s small-group lagoon tour with snorkeling, rays, turtles, surf spots, poisson cru, and an eco-minded local guide.
“Leiki and driver Michel. It's a new boat, all new snorkeling gear. Leiki is knowledgeable, charismatic and entertaining. Lots of individual attention...safety a priority. Coral gardens a d green sea turtles! Picnic lunch waist deep in the lagoon, on a sand bar. Delicious Poisson cru a la Tahitianne (the national dish of Tahiti). Cannot praise more highly!”
Private Papeete transfers by clean, air-conditioned minivan, with hotel, domestic airport, ferry, and cruise pier pickup for up to four.
“The driver was at the entrance with a sign with our name. It was a short trip to downtown but driver was informative and told us how to get to ferry. He also helped us with luggage to our hotel.”
A practical review of Tahiti Nui Travel’s private hotel or cruise-port transfer to Papeete Airport, including comfort, timing, price, and reliability.
“Transportation from the cruise ship to the airport in Tahiti for 5 people and 10 pieces of luggage.The driver was waiting for us when we got off the ship- loaded the luggage and got us to the airport in plenty of time. Highly recommend Viator for all of our travel needs.”
See Tahiti by private vehicle and taxi boat, from black-sand beaches and waterfalls to the famous Teahupo’o surf break.
“Phillipe was amazing! Knowledgeable, fun, friendly, flexible, comfortable car, arranged all! Amazing lunch at local spot. Will always book with him!”
Sail Tahiti’s lagoon aboard a Polynesian canoe, snorkel clear reefs, swim with fish and rays, and enjoy fresh fruit with a local guide.
“Loved the boat - spacious and comfortable. The skipper looked after us well and had some good stories. Lovely swim in warm clear water with fish and corals.”
Watch the SHISEIDO Tahiti Pro from a small boat near Teahupo’o, with rooftop views, expert placement, and up to two hours on the water.
“Having watched the WSL over the years to say tv does not do Chopes justice is an understatement! The force of the wave is just phenomenal and the conditions were far from optimal when we visited. We arrived after the WSL event had fRead more”
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