French Polynesia · LAGOON TOURS
The lagoon day is the backbone of a Polynesian trip: shallows, coral gardens, a motu, back before the wind gets up. These 15 run in Bora Bora, Moorea and the Leewards, priced, timed and honest about boat size.
Review of Bora Bora’s six-hour lagoon tour, with sharks, rays, coral gardens, motu lunch, small groups, price, and practical tips.
“Best snorkeling ever. The coral gardens were fantastic and if you can brave it, sharks and stingrays!”
Small-group Moorea snorkeling with sharks, rays, turtles, reefs, and quiet lagoon stops led by Alex. A practical review of value, pacing, and logistics.
“Alex was an amazing guide, really knew his stuff! Great mix of unique activies but always easy and fun, and he knew little secret spots with no one else arpund and incredible coral reef fearures.”
Swim with Bora Bora sharks, rays, and tropical fish, then enjoy a Polynesian barbecue, island views, music, and local demonstrations.
“The snorkeling is awesome. All the points we went is worthwhile. The guide is conscientious and funny. Even though I didn’t get refund cause my friend didn’t come, I still think this is a good trip.”
Explore Bora Bora’s lagoon, snorkel with rays and reef sharks, visit coral gardens, and enjoy a Polynesian lunch on a motu.
“We had a fantastic time with our guide. Our interaction with manta rays was in the first ten minutes, followed by, eagle rays, sting rays, black tip sharks, dolphins and the coral garden. All this was followed by lunch and activities that was so much fun, couldn’t recommend it more, thanks Coco”
Paddle Moorea’s clear lagoon in a transparent kayak, snorkel with sharks and rays, and enjoy a small-group Polynesian outing for $51.17.
“Our two guides were fantastic, and the 3 hour kayak tour was so great. We were all so happy to have done it. We would do it again in a heartbeat, and we would bring friends!”
Review of Tohora Bora Bora snorkeling, with manta rays, coral gardens, small groups, guides, pricing, timing, and booking advice.
“Le professionnalisme de Tom, notre capitaine. Très prévenant et gentil, il m'a accompagnée dans l'eau et aidée à vaincre ma peur dans l'eau. Grâce à lui j'ai pu voir les raies mantas de près. Un grand merci à lui pour ce moment exceptionnel.”
Moorea lagoon tour review covering sharks, rays, turtles, dolphins, group size, lunch options, price, timing, and practical tips.
“Definately worth it! The guides were great and we got to see everything they promised. We had a great half day trip and would do it again.”
Review of Bora Bora’s 8-hour land-and-sea tour, with 4WD viewpoints, lagoon snorkeling, rays, sharks, coral gardens, lunch, and practical tips.
“The tour company will not respond. We were provided a tour that only included the cruise. No 4wd tour was included. This was not what we paired for and have asked for a partial refund. They have not or maybe will not respond to our emails. Feels like a bait and switch. I’ll be contacting our credit card company.”
Review of Moorea’s private lagoon boat tour, with snorkeling, rays, sharks, turtles, fruit, drinks, photos, and practical booking advice.
“Luna and Clem are awesome, the tour was highly personalized, and both the hosts took personal care. We are not good swimmers, they took us to a very shallow lagoon (you could stand ), and we saw sharks, petted sting rays. Luna went the extra mile to assure my spouse to get in the water with sting rays (as she does not swim). Another place was a little more deeper, we saw various fishes with pretty colors. They took us to a place, where there were more than 10 dolphins, the dolphins followed us and were going with the boat, it was amazing. The fruit platter and juices were very…”
Review of Bora Bora’s $117 half-day lagoon safari, with snorkeling, sharks, rays, coral gardens, hotel pickup, and practical booking tips.
“Bonue pick up from the Vaitpe jetty where the cruise boat cam in. Brilliant for the variety of places to snorkel. Lovely coloured clams and fish. Added value was that he motored around the whole island before returning back; perhaps we were all earlier than usual as all of us coulds wim etc. Only thing i'd ask the tour provideer, prior to your arrival; is check he will have enough equipent for everyone on board and provide shoe size.”
Review of La Plage Tours’ private Bora Bora lagoon cruise, with snorkeling, rays, sharks, flexible stops, drinks, pickup, and practical tips.
“Teiva, our captain, provided us with an unforgettable experience. We were able to snorkel with giant manta rays, a family of eagle rays, stingrays, blacktip sharks, and fish in a beautiful coral garden. The manta rays were the highlight of the trip and easily the size of our entire boat. We were lucky that at all locations we were near only one other small group, despite traveling during peak season. Teiva was incredibly skilled and able to find the rays easily from the boat. Very thankful to see Bora Bora's marine life and the extra cost of the excursion was well worth it.”
Review of Rangiroa’s Blue Lagoon eco-tour, with shark snorkeling, a private motu lunch, Avatoru Pass, and the Secret Green Lagoon.
“Was a very relaxing trip to me! I felt more relaxed than I have in a while. The blue lagoon was beautiful and we saw a variety of wildlife and sharks there. I thought the boat ride was fun but I could see how some people might struggle becaRead more”
Sail Moorea’s lagoon by handmade double canoe, learn Polynesian navigation, snorkel with rays and sharks, and enjoy fruit and drinks.
“Un grand merci à Raphaël et à Jean Roland qui nous ont transmis leur passion pour leur lagon. Des pauses snorkeling qui nous ont permis de voir tortue, raies pastenagues immenses et requins pointe noire.. Dommage que le temps n'ait pas été au rendez-vous !”
Review of Rangiroa’s Blue Lagoon tour, with pink sand, sharks, bird island, snorkeling, local lunch, boat conditions, and practical tips.
“Be ready for very rough boat ride out & back , the destination is well worth the effort. The captain & crew were awesome”
Review of Bora Bora’s private Reef Discovery lagoon tour, with four snorkel stops, ray sightings, hotel pickup, pricing, timing, and booking tips.
“Did the private 1/2 day lagoon tour. Fabian our captain was awesome. Boat was super clean, included non-alcoholic beverages. The coconut bread was to die for. So good, trying to get the recipe. Fabian showed us multiple terrific snorkeRead more”
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