French Polynesia · CANOES & KAYAKS
Transparent kayaks on a flat morning lagoon are the cheapest way onto the water here. The 10 below are priced by hour, with a note on which launch from the beach and which need a boat transfer first.
Paddle a transparent kayak across Moorea Lagoon, snorkel with sharks and rays, and learn local culture on a small-group tour.
“Very friendly and informative!!! I would highly recommend this excursion!!! We had so much fun!!! The sharks and sting rays were super cool to see and “petting the sting ray was awesome:)”
Review of Bora Bora’s six-hour snorkel cruise, with sharks, rays, coral gardens, Polynesian BBQ lunch, guides, value, and practical tips.
“We had a fantastic time! I highly recommend this excursion. Jean, our guide, was incredibly friendly, spoke perfect English, and was so knowledgeable (about the local culture, the fish, the sharks, and the rays (we saw both sting rays, and eagle rays, and black tipped reef sharks). He was a joy to spend the day with and made sure everyone was having a great time. The BBQ lunch was some of the best food we've had. The homemade ceviche, which was prepared in front of us, and was unbelievably delicious! Highly recommend!!! Thank you!”
Paddle Moorea’s clear lagoon in a transparent kayak, spot turtles and rays, snorkel between motus, and enjoy fruit juice on a sandbank.
“My sisters, partners and I had such a fun time exploring the lagoon on clear kayak's. We were able to spot much more sea life in the clear kayak's - turtles, sharks, eagle rays and an abundance of fish. Once we arrived at the lagoon, we spotRead more”
Review of Raiatea Blue Lagoon’s Taha’a vanilla tour, with pearl farming, coral garden snorkeling, rum tasting, motu lunch, and practical tips.
“Really loved drift snorkeling and swimming with sharks. The pearl farm was great and the guides were terrific.”
Paddle Moorea’s Hauru Lagoon in a clear-bottom kayak, spot turtles and rays, snorkel coral gardens, and enjoy fresh fruit with a guide.
“Cette balade en kayak était vraiment super ! Nous avons pu voir requin, tortue et raie depuis notre kayak transparent. Tout s’est déroulé à merveille, de bons conseils et des infos donnés par les guides pour découvrir un peu plus Moorea”
Circle Raiatea by modern outrigger canoe, snorkel at Nao Nao, visit UNESCO-listed Taputapuatea, and paddle up the Faaroa River.
“Lengthy (7.5 hrs), comprehensive, and spectacular tour of Raiatea, including two snorkeling stops at deserted, private islands, a nice light lunch at a small oceanside hotel, a visit to the famous Marae, the largest and most important temple Read more”
Explore Moorea’s lagoon by canoe, spot rays, sharks and turtles, snorkel coral gardens, then enjoy a motu lunch and cooking lesson.
“Fabuleux !! Bonne ambiance avec Stéphane et mamaïa Bon duo,une journée extraordinaire, raies, dauphins,et requins au rendez-vous”
Paddle Moorea’s clear lagoon in a transparent kayak, spotting turtles, rays, fish and reef life before relaxing on a sandy motu.
“It was good to be able to experience the beautiful water and sea life this way. Our thanks for our guide for his gentle support and good information!”
Explore Taha’a by quiet electric paddleboard, snorkel the Coral Garden with Anaïs and Greg, and enjoy a waterside snack in a tiny group.
“We had a wonderful trip over to the Coral Garden drift spot. Not everyone in our group was able to use a SUP so we asked for a boat trip there and back instead. The owner was so friendly and helpful - he took us over and returned to collect us a couple of hours later. Had a great trip and the drift snorkel site is incredible. Highly recommend!”
Paddle Raiatea’s Faaroa River in a small group, with gentle exercise, local stories, coconut water, and peaceful tropical scenery.
“This was a fun and beautiful experience! Our private group of 14 had a great time kayaking on the river, and our guide was knowledgeable and passionate about the land. It was a highlight of our trip!”
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