10 Fishing Trips in French Polynesia, Compared

1.Half-day Big Fishing in Moorea on shared tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 20 reviews · from $403Our pick

Review of Moorea’s 4-hour shared big-game fishing trip, with offshore wildlife, expert guidance, small groups, pricing, timing, and booking advice.

“complete waste of time. first off, it says "fishing trip for 2", note this is not a trip for 2, its not a private tour - it is a shared tour with several other strangers. we wasted 45 minutes picking up other guests and then got dropped off in a completeRead more”

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2.DEEP SEA FISHING 1/2 day (private group)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews · from $910

Review of Tahiti Ocean Adventures’ private half-day fishing trip, with local crew, big-game targets, pricing, logistics, and honest booking advice.

“The boat was small with a driver that only put out one line and boated us around for 3 hrs, the only water was a large bottle that was warm and already open. After three hours of nothing we went to the reef area and caught to small guppiRead more”

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3.Private Big Game Fishing Day

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 17 reviews · from $1,587

Fish offshore for tuna, mahi mahi, marlin, or wahoo, then enjoy a local meal at a Tahiti sandbank with rays and sharks.

“Fabulous day with Matahi and his crew. Perfect combination of great guys that worked nonstop to put me on the fish but also were so wonderfully entertaining and informative about traditional fishing techniques in the area. Learned so muRead more”

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4.A Day of Big Game Fishing in a small group

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 16 reviews · from $644

Fish Moorea’s open Pacific with a four-person crew, local lunch, expert techniques, and a chance to take home your catch.

“There was zero sign of life on the day we went and that is fishing so not the skippers fault. But there seemed no plan B other than trolling really heavy gear (set at max drag). We asked to bring some lighter gear to make things fun if we founRead more”

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5.Private Big Game Fishing Tour in Raiatea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $1,275Top rated

Review of Raiatea’s private big game fishing tour, with five hours on the water, lunch, snorkeling, local guidance, and practical booking tips.

“We had a fantastic day on the water!!! We highly recommend!! Loved our guide and our captain. A great experience.”

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6.Wholesale Fishing in Poti Marara at Tahiti Teahupoo Peninsula

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $327Best value

Fish Tahiti’s open Pacific aboard a traditional 22-foot Poti Marara near Teahupoo, with expert guidance, Shimano gear, drinks, and private service.

“Fishing trip off the peninsula with 'Teahupoo Leisure and Fishing Boat' and its captain Yoann”

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7.Snorkeling and Fishing Tour with Lunch Option

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 3 reviews · 4 hours · from $812

Explore Bora Bora’s lagoon by private boat with snorkeling, fishing, rays, sharks, optional motu lunch, gear, drinks, and hotel pickup.

“Perfect day! Our host was amazing, took us to the most beautiful places we’ve ever seen. 10 out of 10 would recommend it!”

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8.4 Hour Ariki Fishing Activity in Moorea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $364

Fish Moorea’s lagoon and open ocean aboard a private boat with local crew, fresh fruit, drinks, fishing gear, and a chance at big fish.

“The Captain and 1st mate were very friendly and knowledgeable about the island and its history. Although the sport fish weren’t biting that day we were able to fight some very large grouper and other bottom fish.”

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9.Day DE Fishing VIP in Moorea – Private Boat & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1 reviews · from $1,831

Fish Moorea’s reef and open sea, learn Polynesian techniques, and enjoy your catch at lunch on this private four-person boat tour.

“The guide has a lot of knowledge on the spot.”

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10.Exit fishing wholesale

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1 reviews · from $364

Review of Moorea Ocean Riders’ private four-hour fishing trip, with gear, snacks, deep-water fishing, possible snorkeling, and weather flexibility.

“Cedric and Tuki were wonderful hosts and really took care of us. Very nice boat and great company. They took us snorkeling after we got done fishing, which was very cool. Drinks and snacks included. Highly recommend going out with them.”

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