Picking Between 11 Boat Trips in the Leeward Islands

1.1/2 day Tahaa coral garden – departure Raiatea / ideal for cruise passengers

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 149 reviews · from $144Our pick

Review of Raiatea’s half-day Tahaa Coral Garden snorkel, with boat views, drift snorkeling, practical tips, price value, and cruise timing.

“I wasn't quite sure what to expect on this tour but our expectations were absolutely blown away!!! We had a nice cruise over to the island then got to go drift snorkeling through a gorgeous coral garden. We got to see all kinds of different fish & beautiful coral. Our guides spoke French so there was a bit of a language barrier but they were so friendly & knowledgeable. We even got to have some local fruit & juice once we were done snorkeling. I would 100% recommend this tour to anyone visiting Raiatea!”

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2.1/2 day “Treasures of Raiatea” by boat – ideal for cruise passengers

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 33 reviews · from $144

Explore Raiatea by boat, from the Faaroa River to a local pearl farm, with fresh fruit, lagoon views, and a cruise-friendly half-day schedule.

“Fantastic way to get into the island of Moorea. From zipping up the main road to jungle pathways we immersed ourselves in the countryside. The ATV guide was knowledgeable and friendly looked out for all his trekkers. Highly recommended”

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3.Taha’a Island or Raiatea Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $121Best value

Explore Taha'a and Raiatea by boat with vanilla, rum, pearls, coral gardens, and a traditional motu lunch in French Polynesia.

“This tour was absolutely amazing. Our guide was the best!!! The Pearl tour was the very best. We learned so so much. I would highly recommend this tour”

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4.Half day excursion Tahaa – departure Raiatea / ideal cruise line

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 23 reviews · from $144

Review of a half-day Tahaa tour from Raiatea, featuring vanilla, black pearls, scenic boat travel, cruise timing, and practical booking tips.

“Great trip across to Te Haa The Pearl Farm is the highlight and Arohanui was incredibly professional & passionate as she explained the intricate process involved to creat their magnificent pearls. She is an asset to the Pearl Farm 🙏 Boat team we’re experienced and navigated some small waves to keep us comfortable 👏”

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5.Sunset Catamaran Cruise with Snacks and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 14 reviews · 2 hours · from $255

Review of Bora Bora’s two-hour sunset catamaran cruise, with champagne, snacks, hotel pickup, mountain views, and practical booking tips.

“We had a fantastic time on our trip, especially since the catamaran is docked at the St. Regis which made it really convenient. We loved that each couple got their own section of the catamaran and that there are pads and towels available. The two crew members are also more than happy to snap as many photos as you want and are sure to catch the sunset in the background. Thank you for the fantastic service and great time!”

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6.Exploration, Taha’a Lagoon Tour by Private Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $800

Review of Raiatea’s private Taha’a lagoon tour, with snorkeling, sharks, coral gardens, vanilla, rum, pearls, pricing, and practical tips.

“My partner and I had a great time with Kenzo. He got us snorkeling in 5 spots, all quite different from each other. He's really passionate about the ocean and easy going. It was quite fun to snorkel above the corals while being dragged by the boat. My partner even went above a turtle. Highly recommended!”

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7.Private Sunset cruise on the lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 5 reviews · 2h 30m · from $565

Review of Bora Bora’s private 2.5-hour sunset cruise, with lagoon views, wine, appetizers, hotel transfers, pricing, and practical tips.

“nous avons tout adoré accueil balade apéritif le service le petit cadeau d'accueil l'emplacement pour le coucher du soleil le confort et la beauté du bateau la disponibilité du capitaine avec ukulélé et chanson. c'était tout simplement féerique”

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8.Guided sunset cruise on Raiatea Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $133

Watch Raiatea’s sunset from a small boat with lagoon views, rum punch, charcuterie, and a relaxed two-hour cruise for up to 12 people.

“We had a fabulous sunset tour. It was very personal and intimate as it was just the four of us. The staff provided us with a beautiful charcuterie board and rum punch drinks.”

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9.4 Days and 3 Nights in Catamaran on Raïatea and Tahaa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $5,417

Spend four days aboard a small catamaran around Raiatea and Tahaa, with coral gardens, pearl and vanilla visits, rum tasting, and quiet motu stops.

“Superbe expérience avec Steve, Julia et Emma sur le catamaran pendant 2jours.”

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10.7 Day Catamaran Cruise – Explore the Leeward Islands

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1 reviews · from $1,367

Spend seven days sailing Huahine, Raiatea, Taha'a, and Bora Bora with snorkeling, local food, village visits, and quiet lagoon nights.

“Captain JB and Chef Ludo made this part of our honeymoon truely, truely exceptional. Taking us to magic places we’d never be able to find ourselves and meet amazing local people we otherwise wouldn’t see, we cannot stress enough the Read more”

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11.Catamaran Cruise Polynesia 7 Days PRIVATE – Leeward Islands

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1 reviews · from $8,548

Review this private 7-day catamaran cruise from Huahine to Bora Bora, with coral gardens, motu lunches, island culture, and flexible pacing.

“Beautiful stay of 3 nights on board the catamaran of JB with a couple of friends. Unforgettable moments! Departure from Raiatea and arrival in Bora Bora via tahaa with superb ascent of the river Fa'aroa Bay, then visit pearl farm, vanilla cultivatiRead moreAuto-translated”

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