French Polynesia · LUNCH EXPERIENCES
This is the shortlist you would send a friend flying out next month: 15 lunch experiences worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Explore Moorea by outrigger canoe, snorkel with rays and reef sharks, learn to make poisson cru, and enjoy a barbecue on a tiny motu.
“Great day. Highlights swimming with rays and sharks, and the Poisson Cru prepared on the beach. Our captain/chef/and many more talents Wilfred made the day very special.”
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.”
Swim with turtles, rays, sharks, and reef fish aboard Moorea’s glass-bottom boat, then enjoy a fresh Tahitian lunch on a private motu.
“This 6 hr outing was a great way to see sea life around Moorea. My wife does not swim or snorkel so the glass bottom gave her the ability to see what the rest of us saw during out snorkel swims. The lunch on the motu was a great way to finish the outing. All-in-all, this is a highly recommended activity.”
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.”
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!”
Spend seven hours snorkeling Bora Bora’s coral gardens, meeting rays and reef sharks, and enjoying a Polynesian lunch on Motu Fanfan.
“Our Captain Jeff was incredible fun and patience. My parents cannot swim that he accompanied them on the whole snorkeling journey and encouraged them a lot! Jeff has great personality that my family was so happy with the experience with him and booked with Jeff for the second day of the same tour! He has a beautiful conch shell as horning. I loved the coral garden hope can visit again in near future!”
Review of Rohivai Tours’ Bora Bora lagoon safari, with four snorkel stops, sharks, rays, coral gardens, a motu lunch, and practical booking advice.
“Chris was a great tour guide. We saw manta rays, eagle rays, sharks, a coral garden and had a wonderful lunch at a little motu that is run by his son. We loved this day!”
Explore Bora Bora’s lagoon with stingrays, sharks, coral gardens, a motu lunch, local music, and Polynesian cultural shows.
“This was by far the best excursion or activity I have ever done in my entire life. These people are amazing.”
Review of Bora Bora’s 6-hour jet ski, lunch, shark and ray safari, with practical advice on price, wildlife, swimming, and logistics.
“Le petit arret sur le motu avec l'explication de l'epluchage de la noix de coco”
See Bora Bora by 4x4 and jet ski, with lookout stops, local stories, lunch at Lucky House, and hotel or port transfers.
“Our travel guide, Atien was awesome. Knowledgeable and a great tour guide. He took us to key spots on the island, explained the significance and provided GREAT service. My wife and I enjoyed the 4WD portion of the trip very much! Lunch at Bloody Mary's was good. The food was average but the service was very good. Seemed like it was meant to cater to Americans, which when traveling 10 hours to get away didn't seem so special. The Jet Ski portion was pretty incredible. The seas were pretty choppy that afternoon but we went anyway. It took some getting used to in the beginning but the experience was awesome.…”
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 Bora Bora’s private lagoon cruise, wildlife snorkeling, champagne, and a generous Tahitian lunch served with your feet in the water.
“Glen was a wonderful captain and host. He was very flexible in accommodating our asks. The highlight of the tour was the swim with the sharks and the sting rays. The lunch on the Islet was idyllic. Highly recommend and ask for Glen.”
Circle Bora Bora by 4x4, stop for lunch at Bloody Mary’s, then ride a jet ski past Mount Otemanu on this six-hour island adventure.
“Brilliant activity. Bonus learning how to crack a coconut, drinking the milk and eating the shavings. The guide was absolutely brilliant photographer and really went above and beyond. Made sure we were safe the whole time. We had the best 4x4 excursion and truly the most knowledgeable, interactive and interesting time. I’ve got to say this was the highlight of our time in Bora Bora. We learnt so much, saw so much and experienced a lot. 100% would recommend. Don’t even think twice about it.”
Explore Moorea’s lagoon, snorkel with turtles, sharks, and rays, then enjoy a plancha lunch with your feet in the water on a private motu.
“It's everything as described and so much more! Fabulous experience and excursion. They provided a taxi to the ferry terminal for us too.”
Spend 4.5 hours snorkeling Tahiti’s wrecks, coral gardens, turtles, rays, and dolphins, with a fresh Polynesian lunch on a small boat.
“Moana was a fantastic tour guide! We snorkeled at 3 wonderful sites and ended the trip with homemade ceviche and rice with beer or rum punch. A wonderful day was had by all! Highly recommend.”
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