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The 15 Lagoon Tours in Moorea That Earn Their Price

27 tours  ·  from $52

Good lagoon tours in Moorea fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Snorkeling excursion, discovery of the lagoon, small group. - Four hours across Moorea’s west and north lagoon
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Snorkeling excursion, discovery of the lagoon, small group.

1.Snorkeling excursion, discovery of the lagoon, small group.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 861 reviews · from $118Our pick

Spend four hours with Alex Lagoon Tours exploring Moorea’s west and north lagoon in a boat limited to six people. You’ll visit several snorkel sites, often including a turtle area, coral reefs, and a sandbar with stingrays and blacktip reef sharks. Equipment, water, snacks, and a relaxed pace make this a strong small-group choice.

“Amazing, Alex is so sweet and funny, we had a great time, I would say it was our favourite activity during our stay in Moorea :) We saw it all, turtles, sharks, rays, very friendly rays as well. 10/10 recommend!”

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Moorea Lagoon Tour by Transparent Kayak - The snorkeling stop with sharks and rays
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Moorea Lagoon Tour by Transparent Kayak

2.Moorea Lagoon Tour by Transparent Kayak

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 354 reviews · from $51Best value

You’ll paddle a transparent kayak across Moorea’s lagoon with a local guide such as Hugo or Christel, stopping to snorkel with rays, fish, and black-tip sharks. The two-hour tour includes gear, fresh water, a waterproof bag on request, and fruit juice. Expect a small group, some paddling, and weather-dependent visibility.

“Very nice experience. It was not windy so we could really see even in the deepest parts of the water. Amazing colors, amazing tour, amazing memories.”

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Lagoon Tour - Discover the magnificent lagoon of Moorea - Turtles and eagle rays add a quieter part to the morning
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Lagoon Tour – Discover the magnificent lagoon of Moorea

3.Lagoon Tour – Discover the magnificent lagoon of Moorea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 229 reviews · from $143

Explore Moorea’s lagoon aboard a comfortable 12-passenger boat with local guides such as Iker, Tamati, Thomas, Raphael, or Kali. Swim at a shallow sandbank with rays and blacktip reef sharks, look for turtles and dolphins, and visit outer-reef waters. Choose the half-day trip or add two hours and lunch on a motu.

“The crew was awesome, very knowledgeable and attentive. We had the lunch package and the fish with coconut milk dish was delish (chef’s kiss). Has so much fun, would do it again”

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Private Boat Tour of Moorea Lagoon - Snorkeling with rays, sharks, turtles, and reef fish
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Private Boat Tour of Moorea Lagoon

4.Private Boat Tour of Moorea Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 196 reviews · from $293

Spend three private hours with guides Luna and Clem exploring Moorea Lagoon at your own pace. Swim over coral reefs, look for turtles, rays, sharks, dolphins and tropical fish, or stay aboard for the views. Snorkeling gear, chilled juice, local fruit and emailed GoPro photos are included.

“Luna and Clem were the most amazing guides on this trip! This is truly a must do activity. We snorkeled throughout the coral reefs feeding fish, swam with so many sea turtles, sting rays and sharks. It was truly an unbelievable experience. We were seamlessly picked up from the Hilton dock and they helped us arrange a taxi to pick us up to take us to the ferry station.”

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Introduction to sailing and discovering the lagoon - Starting at Hauru and finding your sea legs
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Introduction to sailing and discovering the lagoon

5.Introduction to sailing and discovering the lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 144 reviews · from $126

Spend four hours aboard Vaapiti, a handmade double sailing canoe for up to eight people. Learn to raise the sail, steer, and hear stories of Polynesian navigation from guides such as Jr, Nainoa, Raphael, and Jean Roland. Swim among tropical fish, rays, black-tip sharks, turtles, and underwater tikis, with fruit, drinks, snacks, and snorkel gear included.

“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 !”

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Half day Excursion, Drift Snorkeling Lagoon Adventure. 3H - Turtles, rays, sharks, and underwater tikis
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Half day Excursion, Drift Snorkeling Lagoon Adventure. 3H

6.Half day Excursion, Drift Snorkeling Lagoon Adventure. 3H

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 104 reviews · from $91

Join Captain Taina’s Moorea family team for a three-hour lagoon trip from Ha’apiti. You’ll ride in a shaded glass-bottom boat, stop at three snorkeling areas, and choose between swimming with turtles, rays, sharks, and colorful fish or watching through the glass. Snorkeling gear is included, and the small group is limited to 12 people.

“Première fois en Polynésie. Super accueil de la part de toute l'équipe, chaleureux et sympathiques, vous ne serez pas déçus par cette activité, excellente expérience, nous vous les recommandons. Christophe”

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Mo'orea Half Day Private Tour with Snorkeling and Cruising the Lagoon - Tropical fish and the first stingray encounter
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Mo’orea Half Day Private Tour with Snorkeling and Cruising the Lagoon

7.Mo’orea Half Day Private Tour with Snorkeling and Cruising the Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 75 reviews

Join Alex of Alex Lagoon Tours Moorea for a private four-hour boat trip along Moorea’s lagoon and west coast. Snorkel with tropical fish, turtles, stingrays, and blacktip reef sharks, then cruise toward a quieter coral garden with possible dolphin sightings. Equipment, fruit, and drinks are included.

“My family and I had a fantastic time with Alex snorkeling and cruising around Moorea lagoon! We got to go to 4 different spots and saw such a beautiful display of coral, turtles, sting rays, and black tip reef sharks. Alex was an exceptional guidRead more”

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Boat tour 1/2 day Excursion in the lagoon of Moorea - Coral Garden near Motu Tiahura
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Boat tour 1/2 day Excursion in the lagoon of Moorea

8.Boat tour 1/2 day Excursion in the lagoon of Moorea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews · from $121

Spend four hours on Moorea’s lagoon with a small group of up to 12. Snorkel near turtles, stingrays, black-tip sharks, and coral gardens, while guides such as Kevin and Mahe share local stories. Masks, fins, snorkels, and drinks are included. You can also stay aboard and enjoy the scenery.

“This was the best tour of our cruise we snorkeled with mantarays beautiful fish our two guides showed us so much of Moorea by water All I can say is just do this cruise you will love it!!”

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Eco guided excursion to the lagoon of Moorea in transparent kayak 1/2 day morning - What happens at Tiahura at 8:00 a.m.
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Eco guided excursion to the lagoon of Moorea in transparent kayak 1/2 day morning

9.Eco guided excursion to the lagoon of Moorea in transparent kayak 1/2 day morning

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · from $91

You’ll paddle a transparent kayak from Tiahura across Moorea’s clear lagoon with a small professional team. Look for turtles, rays, black-tip sharks, coral, and tropical fish, then swim between two motus and enjoy fresh fruit juice on a sandbank. Guides may include Nicolas or Caro. The tour lasts about 3.5 hours.

“We had a wonderful time with the guides. They were friendly, knowledgeable and helped us to see a lot of marine life. I highly recommend this excursion.”

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3-hour Lagoon Snorkeling Tour - Shared Tour - The coral garden and second snorkel stop
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3-hour Lagoon Snorkeling Tour – Shared Tour

10.3-hour Lagoon Snorkeling Tour – Shared Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 57 reviews · from $91

Spend three hours on Moorea’s lagoon with guides such as Mana or Wilfred, stopping first for stingrays and blacktip sharks, then for coral, fish, and clear water. The shared boat carries up to 12 people, with hotel or pier pickup, island stories, drinks, and fresh fruit included.

“I cannot say enough good things about this experience! Our guide, Wilfred, was wonderful! He was full of knowledge, had such a wonderful sense of hospitality and humor, and made sure everyone had a great time! My daughter (6) was very nervous to swim with the sharks and rays. He took extra time to reassure her and answer her questions. She was so happy at the end of the tour! We had an amazing time. I would recommend this tour to anyone!”

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Moorea: Glass Bottom Boat Adventure with Lagoon Wonders - Swimming around Moorea’s underwater tikis
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Moorea: Glass Bottom Boat Adventure with Lagoon Wonders

11.Glass Bottom Boat Adventure with Lagoon Wonders

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · 5h 30m · from $148

Join Captain Taina’s family-run Honu Kea for a small-group tour of Moorea’s lagoon. Guides including Chris, Terry, Moana, Moa, and Clem lead you to turtles, underwater tikis, rays, and black-tip reef sharks, then serve a fresh Polynesian lunch on a private motu.

“This was the best ever excursion - everything was fantastic - Chris as our guide, the snorkelling, the swimming with stingrays and sharks and the fabulous lunch - it was all great!”

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Moorea: Hauru Lagoon 3-hour Guided Kayak Tour with Snack - Starting at Tiahura Public Beach
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Moorea: Hauru Lagoon 3-hour Guided Kayak Tour with Snack

12.Hauru Lagoon 3-hour Guided Kayak Tour with Snack

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 50 reviews · 3 hours · from $94

Join Moorea Blue Paddle at Tiahura Beach for a three-hour French or English guided kayak trip with Luca or Omelia. Paddle a clear-bottom kayak over coral gardens, watch for turtles, eagle rays, fish, and blacktip sharks, then snorkel between the motus. Fresh juice or seasonal fruit is included.

“Merci pour cette visite pleines de découvertes et de savoirs ! Tortues et raies léopard étaient au rdv, majestueuses et féeriques 😍”

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Lagoon Tour + lunch with your feet in the water on a Motu - Stop two: turtles and a second look at marine life
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Lagoon Tour + lunch with your feet in the water on a Motu

13.Lagoon Tour + lunch with your feet in the water on a Motu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · from $224

Set out from Moorea at 9:00 a.m. with guides including Teva and Tama for lagoon stops with stingrays, black-tip sharks and turtles. After snorkeling, eat a plancha-cooked lunch at a family-run motu, with your feet in the water and wildlife nearby. Vegetarian and vegan meals can be arranged.

“I wish I could accurately put into words how AMAZING this tour was. We stopped here on a cruise. Tama, our tour guide was amazing! He was very funny, a great tour guide and a photographer 😂. The best part of the whole experience was Read more”

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Half Day Tour lagoon discovery marine fauna flora small group - Stop one: stingrays and blacktip reef sharks
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Half Day Tour lagoon discovery marine fauna flora small group

14.Half Day Tour lagoon discovery marine fauna flora small group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · from $170

Join local Moorea guides Johnny and Teddy for a four-hour lagoon trip limited to six people. Snorkel near stingrays, blacktip and possible lemon sharks, turtles, leopard rays, and dolphins, then relax with fresh fruit, juice, water, and punch aboard the boat.

“An amazing experience for our family of five. Our guides were very friendly and knowledgeable. We learned so much about the marine life around the island and had multiple swims. We saw dolphins, turtles, rays and sharks. Having just our family made it feel very special. Highly recommend this tour!”

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Lagoon Exploration and Snorkeling in Moorea - The first look at Moorea’s reef and bays
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Lagoon Exploration and Snorkeling in Moorea

15.Lagoon Exploration and Snorkeling in Moorea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · from $145

Join Tama Tours Moorea for a four-hour lagoon trip from Cocobeach Restaurant. Captain Tama and guides such as Reo or Quentin take you by fast boat to coral gardens, tiki statues, stingrays, black tip reef sharks and sea turtles, with time to relax in the lagoon. Groups are limited to 12.

“First of all, the boat is really cool. Newer, fast and in good condition. I got WhatsApp confirmation of the tour which was really helpful. Tama is a super fun and great captain - he knows all the best spots. We saw Opunohu bay, dolphins, went Read more”

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