French Polynesia · LAGOON TOURS
The lagoon safari is the signature day of a Polynesian holiday: a circuit of the reef with stops to swim and a fire lit on a motu at lunch. The 15 below compare the operators on how long they stay out, what lunch actually is, and how many people share the boat.
Swim with stingrays, blacktip sharks, and tropical fish, then enjoy a Polynesian buffet on a motu with Mount Otemanu views.
“What made this tour more amazing was the wonderful tour guide TAU. And the Lunch buffet at the end was absolutely very satisfying.”
Explore Moorea’s lagoon in a six-person boat, with sharks, rays, turtles, reefs, sandbanks, and a relaxed four-hour pace.
“This was one of the best snorkeling tours I have ever taken. It was a small group, and we had four different experiences that were equally amazing! I would highly recommend!”
Review of Bora Bora’s 6-hour lagoon cruise with sharks, stingrays, manta rays, coral gardens, barbecue lunch, and local music.
“Fantastic day with Manu and Ari. They were so accommodating and funny! We swam with manta ray; sting ray; eagle ray; dolphins; sharks and many many fish. For lunch, we visited their family home where we were taught to tie dye and de-husk a coconut in such a beautiful setting. The best trip we have been on!”
Review of Bora Bora’s six-hour lagoon safari with sharks, rays, coral gardens, and a Polynesian picnic lunch on a motu.
“Excellent guide that was fun and very knowledgeable about the area. We were given ample time in each location to snorkle and wow it was amazing. We also enjoyed the motu and lunch.”
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:)”
Snorkel Bora Bora’s lagoon with manta rays, rays, sharks, coral gardens, and tropical fish on a small-group tour led by local guides.
“This was the most disappointing tour that I've ever been on. I booked this Snorkeling tour to see the beautiful Bora Bora Lagoon. Our tour guide was not very friendly, seemed aggravated, and did not take us where he said he would. He pointeRead more”
Explore Moorea’s lagoon by small boat, swim with rays, reef sharks and turtles, and add a motu lunch for a longer Polynesian day.
“We had the most amazing time on our tour! We were surprised by all of the stops and places we were taken by our 2 wondeful guides! We saw turtles stingrays sharks spinner dolphins and underwater Tahitian sculptures. The highlight was stopping at the sandbar at cocoa beach, and enjoying some music with beverages.. I will never forget this!”
Review of Bora Bora’s 8-hour land-and-sea tour, with 4WD viewpoints, snorkeling with rays and sharks, coral gardens, and a local lunch.
“It was funny! The guys were very nice and friendly! It was amazing when we swimming with the sharks into the lagoon and the lunch was delicious!! Noemi”
Review of Moorea’s private lagoon boat tour with Luna and Clem, snorkeling, sharks, turtles, dolphins, fruit, drinks, and GoPro photos.
“Our tour with Luna and Clem was simply perfect. They took us much further in the coral gardens than other operators and spent quality time showing our 10 year old unusual fish, starfish and sharks. Plus they take fantastic underwater photRead more”
Swim with blacktip reef sharks, stingrays, manta rays, and tropical fish on a four-hour Bora Bora lagoon safari with hotel pickup.
“We travel a lot and therefore often participate in local excursions. Bora Bora was the first time we got more on an excursion than the description stated. The description mentioned three snorkeling stops without making any further promises. We got the full Bora Bora itinerary: the Coral Garden, blacktip sharks, stingrays, eagle rays, manta rays (!). WHAM! The full itinerary, in fact. We also looked for dolphins, but if there aren't any in the bay, there aren't any in the bay. As a group of nine, it was a relaxed snorkeling experience; drinks, good cheer, and explanations of Bora Bora were well taken care of. We'll definitely keep the phone…”
Private Bora Bora lagoon cruise with flexible snorkeling, coral gardens, rays, sharks, drinks, and pickup for up to four people.
“We had a great day on the water with Tino! Highly recommend this tour. Great snorkeling and a great guide.”
Review of Rangiroa’s Blue Lagoon eco-tour, with shark snorkeling, a private motu lunch, Avatoru Pass, and the Secret Green Lagoon.
“Giornata perfetta, agenzia super consigliata. Team organizzato,professionale e disponibile. 8 ore di escursione con varie soste per snorkeling, pranzo buonissimo, bella passeggiata con spiegazione della Laguna. Tutto perfetto”
Sail Moorea’s lagoon on a hand-built double canoe, learn Polynesian navigation, snorkel with rays and sharks, and enjoy fruit and drinks.
“Awesome experience and amazing tour guides. Removing one star because we were only on boat from 7:45am-10:45am. Not sure why we needed early, I didn’t ask. Overall great time, just wished we got to explore longer and snorkel longer.”
Review of Rangiroa’s Blue Lagoon tour, with pink sands, sharks, Bird Island, snorkeling, a local lunch, boat tips, and honest value advice.
“Enchanting paradise. Crystal clear water. Friendly back tipped sharks. Wonderfully friendly and helpful crew! Words can not explain how beautiful this place is.”
Review of Bora Bora’s private Reef Discovery lagoon tour, with manta rays, eagle rays, coral gardens, hotel pickup, and flexible timing.
“Did the private 1/2 day lagoon tour. Fabian our captain was awesome. Boat was super clean, included non-alcoholic beverages. The coconut bread was to die for. So good, trying to get the recipe. Fabian showed us multiple terrific snorkeRead more”
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