5 Wildlife Trips in French Polynesia to Build a Day Around

1.Best Way to Interact with Ocean Wildlife with Lunch. 6H

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 599 reviews · from $174Our pick

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.”

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2.Blue Lagoon – PRIVATE ISLAND Pink sand beach and wildlife reserve

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 130 reviews · from $156

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.”

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3.Private Marine Wildlife Adventure with Underwater Photography

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews

Explore Moorea’s lagoon, pass, and outer reef with a marine biologist, snorkeling gear, and professional underwater photos.

“We did this experience as a family of 4, with two pre-teen children. This was one of the best experiences of my life. We saw so much sea life in three different areas. The guides were outstanding hosts.”

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4.Lagoon and Wildlife Discovery on a Private Boat in Moorea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $293

Review of Moorea’s private lagoon boat tour, with sharks, rays, coral gardens, fruit, GoPro photos, and flexible snorkeling.

“Magical! Luna and Clem were so friendly and helpful. We saw sharks and rays up close, tons of beautiful fish in the coral garden, and turtles from the boat. Luna helped us select a time that was the least crowded. Highly recommend!!”

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5.Lagoon and Marine Wildlife Tour in Moorea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $103Best value

Explore Moorea’s turquoise lagoon, Opunohu Bay, reefs, dolphins, and a sandbar swim on this relaxed three-hour boat tour.

“We had a wonderful time in the sandbar, over the reefs, and seeing the dolphins. The guide is very knowledgeable about the ocean and the different species! It was gorgeous and they provided gear and fruit!”

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