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The 15 Lunch Experiences in Polynesia That Earn Their Price

38 tours  ·  from $72

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 lunch experiences worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

Moorea 6-Hour Snorkeling and Lunch Shared Tour - Meeting rays and black-tip reef sharks in shallow water
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Moorea 6-Hour Snorkeling and Lunch Shared Tour

1.Moorea 6-Hour Snorkeling and Lunch Shared Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,758 reviews · from $138Our pick

Spend about six hours exploring Moorea’s lagoon in a traditional outrigger canoe with a maximum of 12 people. Swim near stingrays and black-tip reef sharks, visit coral gardens, then learn to prepare poisson cru and open coconuts on a tiny motu. Guides such as Mana, Wilfred, Nolte, and Elvis add music, island stories, and plenty of humor.

“Such a great excursion, the views of the Moorea vista are incredible and the blue sea/lagoon with dolphins, turtles and may fish to see along with swimming with the friendly rays and sharks and then very tasty lunch on the tiny island (Motu) all led be the fantastic crew with interesting facts and fun jokes - plus some demonstrations of how to husk and open a coconut and wear traditional islander clothing - all in all a wonderful day out - thank you!”

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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

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,518 reviews · from $71Best value

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

3.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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Best Way to Interact with Ocean Wildlife with Lunch. 6H - Lunch on the private motu is the day’s second highlight
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Best Way to Interact with Ocean Wildlife with Lunch. 6H

4.Best Way to Interact with Ocean Wildlife with Lunch. 6H

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 599 reviews · from $174

Spend about five hours with Captain Taina’s family crew around Moorea’s lagoon. You’ll visit three snorkeling areas by shaded glass-bottom boat, spot turtles, rays, sharks, fish and underwater tikis, then eat Tahitian raw fish, grilled meats and fruit on a private motu. Snorkeling gear, lunch and drinks are included.

“This tour was awesome, our boat was glass bottom, my wife is not a good swimmer, but she could see everything I was seeing as I was snorkeling. Our guide Caroline was great, very helpful and energenic! The lunch was tasty too. I recommeRead more”

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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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Bora Bora Snorkel Cruise by Polynesian Outrigger Canoe with BBQ Island Lunch - Coral gardens with fish and clams
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Bora Bora Snorkel Cruise by Polynesian Outrigger Canoe with BBQ Island Lunch

6.Bora Bora Snorkel Cruise by Polynesian Outrigger Canoe with BBQ Island Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 195 reviews · from $296

Spend about six hours circling Bora Bora’s lagoon by motorized Polynesian outrigger canoe. Guides such as Sam, Jean, Ruma, and Tarepa lead snorkeling at coral gardens, shark and ray sites, then serve a BBQ lunch on a motu. Expect music, local culture, swimming, hotel pickup, and a small-group setting.

“The boat was very nice. Our guide did not keep track of where we were and spent too much time socializing with other guides. He was going to quit after lunch, but we told him we wanted more snorkeling. I did not feel he made any effort to look for mantas. The lunch was very nice.”

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'Discover' Rarotonga Cycling Tour with Lunch - What Makes the Guide’s Commentary Useful
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‘Discover’ Rarotonga Cycling Tour with Lunch

7.‘Discover’ Rarotonga Cycling Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 129 reviews · from $76

Explore Rarotonga by bicycle with guides such as Corrina, Karina, Kathrin, Dave, or Uncle Jimmy. Ride quiet backroads through Arorangi, stop for local fruit and island stories, then enjoy lunch and a swim at Rutaki Beach. Bikes, helmets, hotel transfers, and lunch are included.

“Fabulous tour with Corrina. Nice to see some of the backroads and learn about the plants, culture and history of Rarotonga Lunch was delicious. Thank you so much for a lovely day.”

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Bora Bora Full Day Snorkeling with Lunch - Anau and the search for manta rays
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Bora Bora Full Day Snorkeling with Lunch

8.Bora Bora Full Day Snorkeling with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 118 reviews · from $153

Set out from Tiare Market at 8:30 a.m. for a seven-hour lagoon trip with up to 12 people. You’ll snorkel at coral gardens and ray sites, look for reef sharks, then spend several hours at Motu Fanfan with a Tahitian lunch. Guides such as Chris, Jeff, Geff, and Jazzy are praised for helping weaker swimmers.

“Chris is absolutely awesome. He is a very experienced captain and guide who immediately made our family feel comfortable. He is extremely professional and truly great with kids, which made the entire experience relaxing and enjoyRead more”

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Full-day Lagoon Safari Tour with Lunch in Bora Bora - Shared tour - A motu lunch with coconut and pareo activities
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Full-day Lagoon Safari Tour with Lunch in Bora Bora – Shared tour

9.Full-day Lagoon Safari Tour with Lunch in Bora Bora – Shared tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · from $205

Rohivai Tours takes you across Bora Bora’s lagoon for four snorkeling stops, including blacktip sharks, stingrays, coral gardens, and a possible manta ray sighting. Guides such as Coco, Manu, Maui, Chris, and Ramon add local stories, music, and humor. A Polynesian lunch, coconut demonstration, pareo activity, drinks, towels, and equipment are included.

“It was a great value and a very fun day. 4 snorkel sights, delicious food, and a great guide. Would recommend.”

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'Explore' Rarotonga Guided Bike Tour with Lunch and Swim - Arorangi: churches, gardens, and local stories
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‘Explore’ Rarotonga Guided Bike Tour with Lunch and Swim

10.‘Explore’ Rarotonga Guided Bike Tour with Lunch and Swim

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · from $93

Join Storytellers Eco Cycle and Walking Tours for a relaxed half-day ride around Rarotonga. With guides such as Dr. Corrina, you cycle quiet roads, visit Arorangi and Titikaveka, sample local fruit, stop for a swim, and finish with lunch beside the sea. Bikes, helmets, pickup, and drop-off are included.

“Dr. Corrina is so knowledgeable. We had an amazing day exploring raro scenery, away from the main road, and learn about its history, food, culture and everyday life like a local. Enjoying fresh fruits on our way and ending the tour with a delicious beach lunch!”

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Bora Bora: Jet Ski, Lunch & Shark/ Ray Safari - Starting from your hotel or Vaitape pier
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Bora Bora: Jet Ski, Lunch & Shark/ Ray Safari

11.Jet Ski, Lunch & Shark/ Ray Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 64 reviews · 6 hours · from $295

Spend six hours on Bora Bora’s water with Moana Adventure Tours. Ride a single or shared jet ski around the island, stop for a coconut demonstration, eat lunch at Bloody Mary’s, then take a powerboat to a shallow lagoon for sharks, stingrays, rays, and reef fish. Guides speak English and French, and the group is limited to eight.

“Le petit arret sur le motu avec l'explication de l'epluchage de la noix de coco”

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Bora Bora 4WD Tour Including Lunch at Lucky House & Jet Ski Tour - Lunch at Lucky House, not Bloody Mary’s
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Bora Bora 4WD Tour Including Lunch at Lucky House & Jet Ski Tour

12.Bora Bora 4WD Tour Including Lunch at Lucky House & Jet Ski Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · from $309

Spend about six hours seeing Bora Bora from mountain roads and the lagoon. A local guide such as Jean, Tiba, Atien, Frank, or Mano may lead the 4WD and jet ski sections. Expect lookout stops, World War II cannons, a coconut demonstration, lunch at Lucky House, and a guided jet ski ride.

“Was visiting Bora Bora for our honeymoon and we wanted to explore a bit of vaitape. the 4WD part of the tour does take you to a few spots you would never find otherwise with spectacular views of the motu. Bloody's Mary's is definitely a tourist spot but cool atmosphere inside. Our favorite part of this tour was definitely the jet skiing - our guide took us all around the island - it was my first time driving my own jet ski - loved every minute!”

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Excursion to Tetiaroa by Catamaran Visit Lunch Snorkeling - Walking Tetiaroa with a local hostess
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Excursion to Tetiaroa by Catamaran Visit Lunch Snorkeling

13.Excursion to Tetiaroa by Catamaran Visit Lunch Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 52 reviews · from $235

Leave Papeete at 6:00 a.m. on a spacious maxi catamaran for the long crossing to Tetiaroa. A local hostess shares island stories, then you get beach time, breakfast, raw fish in coconut milk, barbecue tuna, and snorkeling with supplied gear. The boat carries up to 50 but limits this trip to 25 guests.

“Magical and exciting time spent on a catamaran travelling to Tetiaroa, great lunch in a buffet form, perfect views and helpful staff”

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Private Bora Bora Lagoon & Water Lunch Experience - The private motu lunch is the centerpiece
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Private Bora Bora Lagoon & Water Lunch Experience

14.Private Bora Bora Lagoon & Water Lunch Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · from $524

Spend four private hours circling Bora Bora with a Tahitian captain such as Teiva, Ken, Tupuna, or Arii. Choose snorkeling stops, look for manta and eagle rays, blacktip reef sharks, and coral gardens, then enjoy a generous local barbecue with wine and champagne, feet in the water on a private motu.

“It was an unforgettable experience. Highly recommend! Just book it, you won't be disappointed. Great food, amazing coral, fish, sharks and rays!”

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Bora Bora Adventure Day: 4X4 and Jet Ski with Lunch - Riding the open-sided 4x4 around Bora Bora
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Bora Bora Adventure Day: 4X4 and Jet Ski with Lunch

15.Bora Bora Adventure Day: 4X4 and Jet Ski with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 40 reviews · 6 hours · from $269

Spend six hours seeing Bora Bora from land and sea. Ride an open-sided 4x4 along mountain roads, stop at island viewpoints and a local plantation, eat lunch at Bloody Mary's, then take a two-hour jet ski tour with a coconut demonstration and swim stop. Hotel pickup is included on the main island.

“Jet ski was incredible and the guide was the best! Restaurant was really good for lunch. 4WD was nice but not more than that.”

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