French Polynesia · SNORKELLING TRIPS IN TAHITI
The 11 best snorkelling trips in Tahiti you can book today, with what each costs, how long the day runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason, so start there.
Explore Tahiti’s lagoon on a small-group snorkeling tour with dolphins, wrecks, turtles, tropical fish, fruit, drinks, and local guides.
“My excursion was canceled twice. Once for “not enough people signed up” and once for ‘weather”, even though other operators went. Communications were not very clear.”
Snorkel Tahiti’s plane and boat wrecks with Captain Benoit on a 90-minute small-group trip, including gear, coral, fish, and free photos.
“The waters are so clear and so warm, this experience was magical. Benoit is clearly passionate to show of the wonders of Tahiti’s reef. Fairly challenging waters to swim given the currents on the day (I was told it was variable based on the weather). The highlight was seeing the submerged plane and the stingrays.”
Snorkel Tahiti’s plane and boat wrecks with Captain Benoit in a five-person group, with gear, coral, tropical fish, and free photos included.
“This was an incredible snorkeling excursion. Benoit was a great tour guide and it was really cool that he sent us the underwater pictures soon after our trip.”
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”
Explore Tahiti’s dolphins, turtles, rays, wrecks, and coral gardens on a four-hour boat and snorkeling tour with local drinks.
“Très sympa, le spot des tortues était super beau !! 😍 pleins de belles choses à voir ! Le repas sur le bateau est un gros plus !”
Snorkel with Tahiti’s turtles on a 90-minute small-group boat trip with Captain Benoit, gear, calm seas, and free photos included.
“We had such a wonderful experience with Captain Benoit—thank you for sharing your knowledge and guiding us through such a spectacular morning! The sea turtles showed up in abundance, and it was pure magic to watch them alongside all the other incredible sea life he introduced us to. Truly an unforgettable adventure that we’ll always treasure.”
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.”
Snorkel Tahiti’s west coast with turtles, dolphins, wreckage, mountain views, and a relaxing stop at Taapuna sandbar.
“Naea, our guide/captain made our tour a memorable one while visiting Tahiti. He went over and beyond to make us feel safe while snorkeling. We would definitely recommend this tour.”
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!”
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