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The 15 Best Lagoon Tours in Polynesia

94 tours  ·  from $52

The lagoon tour is the booking the whole trip hangs off, and a six-hour boat with lunch on a motu is a different animal from a three-hour loop. These 15 compare boats, stops, group size and what lands on the table.

Half-Day Muri Lagoon BBQ Lunch Cruise including Snorkeling - Motu Koromiri turns lunch into the main event
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Half-Day Muri Lagoon BBQ Lunch Cruise including Snorkeling

1.Half-Day Muri Lagoon BBQ Lunch Cruise including Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,518 reviews · from $71Our pick

Start at Muri Beach with Cook Islands drumming, then cruise by glass-bottom boat to a marine reserve for guided snorkeling among fish, giant clams, and possibly turtles. On Motu Koromiri, enjoy a fresh fish BBQ, pareu tying, coconut demonstrations, and live island entertainment with Captain Tama’s crew.

“From the moment you arrive to the moment you board elegance divinity and superior relaxation hits you and waves on you like the rolling water that is so beautiful. The experience itself is breathtaking. Absolutely fantastic and so personaliseRead more”

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Full Day Lagoon Group Tour in Bora Bora with Lunch - Meeting the stingrays in shallow water
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Full Day Lagoon Group Tour in Bora Bora with Lunch

2.Full Day Lagoon Group Tour in Bora Bora with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,423 reviews · from $184

Spend about six hours exploring Bora Bora’s coral gardens, shallow stingray waters, shark sites, and open lagoon with a small group of up to 12. Guides such as Tau, Bobby, Rolly, Ari, and Manu lead the day, with snorkeling gear, towels, drinks, and a Polynesian buffet lunch on a motu included.

“We had a fantastic day out with our amazing guide Tau! He was so knowledgeable, we had 3 great snorkeling spots, and the lunch was so delicious and fun. We went around the entire island, with Tau telling us about history and personal stories. It was a great day, highly recommend!”

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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.

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

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

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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Full-Day Bora Bora Lagoon Cruise Including Snorkeling with Sharks and Stingrays - Meeting black-tip reef sharks and stingrays
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Full-Day Bora Bora Lagoon Cruise Including Snorkeling with Sharks and Stingrays

4.Full-Day Bora Bora Lagoon Cruise Including Snorkeling with Sharks and Stingrays

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 630 reviews · from $158

Spend about six hours cruising Bora Bora’s lagoon with local guides such as Manu, Ari, Moana, or Rai. Snorkel with black-tip reef sharks, stingrays, manta rays, and tropical fish, then enjoy a barbecue buffet on a private motu with coconut demonstrations, music, and island views. Hotel and port pickup, lunch, and basic snorkel gear are included.

“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.”

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Bora Bora: Full day Lagoon Safari & Lunch on a Motu - ST - Setting out by boat from Bora Bora’s hotels and docks
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Bora Bora: Full day Lagoon Safari & Lunch on a Motu – ST

5.Full day Lagoon Safari & Lunch on a Motu – ST

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 443 reviews · 6 hours · from $151

Join local guides such as Manu, Coco, Arii, or Yan for a six-hour Bora Bora lagoon safari. Swim with stingrays and blacktip reef sharks, snorkel through a coral garden, search for manta rays, and eat a Polynesian-style lunch on a motu. Hotel or dock pickup, equipment, drinks, towels, and lunch are included.

“it was amazing and the guides were friendly helpful and wonderful to be around! a wonderful experience!”

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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

6.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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Tohora Bora Bora Snorkeling Lagoon Tours - Coral gardens, ray sites, and open water
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Tohora Bora Bora Snorkeling Lagoon Tours

7.Tohora Bora Bora Snorkeling Lagoon Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 340 reviews · from $175

Join Tohora Bora Bora for a small-group boat tour through the lagoon and nearby waters. Guides Simon, Tom, Ben, and Hiro lead snorkeling at coral gardens and ray sites, with equipment included. Expect manta rays, eagle rays, blacktip sharks, reef fish, and, in whale season, possible whale encounters.

“Incroyable journée, un vrai 5 étoiles. Les guides sont excellents et attentionnés ! La vie sous marine est superbe”

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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

8.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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Bora Bora Combo Tour: Lagoon Cruise and 4WD Tour Including Snorkeling - The lagoon portion: rays, sharks, and three water stops
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Bora Bora Combo Tour: Lagoon Cruise and 4WD Tour Including Snorkeling

9.Bora Bora Combo Tour: Lagoon Cruise and 4WD Tour Including Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 200 reviews · from $213

Spend about eight hours seeing Bora Bora from road and lagoon. Guides such as Manu, Matu, Maui, and Ari lead 4WD viewpoints, snorkeling with rays and black-tip reef sharks, a coral garden visit, and a local lunch on a motu. Pickup is available from hotels or Vaitape Pier.

“Got to experience land and sea in Bora Bora. Maui is an incredible guide. He took us to several places by boat. We saw and were among rays and sharks, an incredible coral garden, a special area where the sand was like no other place, just Read more”

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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

10.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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Bora Bora: 1/2 day lagoon safari - Shared tour - Getting to the boat from your hotel or Vaitape
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Bora Bora: 1/2 day lagoon safari – Shared tour

11.1/2 day lagoon safari – Shared tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 163 reviews · 4 hours · from $117

Spend four hours on Bora Bora’s lagoon with a French or English-speaking guide such as Ramon, Ian, or Alex. Swim at a coral garden, watch blacktip reef sharks and rays, and cruise between snorkeling sites in a small shared boat. Hotel and Vaitape pickup, gear, towels, drinks, and fruit are included.

“We travel a lot and therefore often participate in local excursions. Bora Bora was the first time we got more on an excursion than the description stated. The description mentioned three snorkeling stops without making any further promises. We got the full Bora Bora itinerary: the Coral Garden, blacktip sharks, stingrays, eagle rays, manta rays (!). WHAM! The full itinerary, in fact. We also looked for dolphins, but if there aren't any in the bay, there aren't any in the bay. As a group of nine, it was a relaxed snorkeling experience; drinks, good cheer, and explanations of Bora Bora were well taken care of. We'll definitely keep the phone…”

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Private Bora Bora Lagoon Experience - What the flexible itinerary can include
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Private Bora Bora Lagoon Experience

12.Private Bora Bora Lagoon Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 159 reviews

Cruise Bora Bora’s lagoon with a private Tahitian captain for about three and a half hours. Set your pace, stop at coral gardens, look for manta and eagle rays or blacktip reef sharks, and take breaks to swim or relax. Snorkeling gear, water, soft drinks, and pickup are included. Captains such as Ken, Tino, Tupuna, and Arii are praised for patient guidance.

“He was an AMAZING tour guide!!! We wanted to see things and move quickly. He took us to swim with the sharks, stingrays, manta rays, AND eagle rays. We snorkeled and saw the most beautiful fish and coral reefs. Is five stars the highest I can go?!?”

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BLUE LAGOON | Eco-tour | Snorkeling Avatoru | Secret Green Lagoon - 8:20 pickup and the ride into the lagoon
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BLUE LAGOON | Eco-tour | Snorkeling Avatoru | Secret Green Lagoon

13.BLUE LAGOON | Eco-tour | Snorkeling Avatoru | Secret Green Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 144 reviews · from $139

Spend about eight hours with Rangiroa Excursion exploring the Blue Lagoon, shark nurseries, coral beaches, and Avatoru Pass. Guides such as Laetitia, Brando, and Poema lead a small group of up to 12, with a local lunch, braiding workshop, traditional music, and a final stop at 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”

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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

14.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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Blue Lagoon - PRIVATE ISLAND Pink sand beach and wildlife reserve - Pink sand, shallow water, and the private island setting
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Blue Lagoon – PRIVATE ISLAND Pink sand beach and wildlife reserve

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

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

Spend about eight hours crossing Rangiroa’s lagoon to the Blue Lagoon, pink sand beach, bird island, and shark-filled snorkeling areas. Expect a local lunch with coconut crab and wine, pickup at the dock, a group of up to 15, and guides such as Eleana, Taurama, Momo, or Natua depending on the departure.

“Fantastic trip, Highlight of our French Polynesia Cruise. The Blue Lagoon is an amazing place. The staff were equally brilliant.”

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