Top 12 Sailing Trips in Moorea

1.Half Day Tour : Moorea Snorkeling & Sailing on a Catamaran named Taboo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 529 reviews · from $157Our pick

Spend four hours aboard the Taboo catamaran in Moorea’s lagoon, with stops for blacktip sharks, stingrays, tropical fish, coral, and underwater tikis. The small group, capped at eight, gets snorkeling gear, fruit, juice, and maitais. Guides such as Max, Louis, Leo, Mai, and Flo are praised for clear instruction and warm service, though rough weather can affect visibility.

“Amazing. It was easy to find the pick-up spot, we loved how small the group was (7 total), and the guide was super informative. The boat had shelter, for those who didn't want to be in the sun, but we all enjoyed being at the front of the Read more”

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2.Sunset Cruise : Moorea Sailing on a Catamaran named Taboo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 245 reviews · from $156

Sail Moorea’s northern coast aboard Taboo, a compact catamaran limited to eight people. Captain Leo or Captain Neil guides you through Cook’s Bay, Ōpūnohu Bay, and waters inside and outside the barrier reef, sharing local history and geology. Cocktails, including Mai Tais, and fruit juice are served while you watch the sunset.

“This was a beautiful, relaxing, sunset sail with a couple of mai tai and amazing views. We had a beautiful night and were able to see the full mountains as Leo told us some of the history of the area. We were confused about the meeting area, Read more”

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3.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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4.PRIVATE Half Day Tour : Moorea Snorkeling & Sailing on a Catamaran named Taboo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 105 reviews

Spend three to four hours aboard Taboo, a private catamaran for up to four people. Captain Leo, Flo, Max, Louis, and other crew members lead snorkeling stops with blacktip reef sharks, rays, turtles, colorful fish, coral gardens, and an underwater tiki. Gear, snacks, fruit, juice, water, and selected drinks are provided, with pickup available.

“We had the best time on Taboo! The guide was phenomenal and spent so much time with our 4 year old daughter teaching her about the fish and helping her snorkel. She really made the day special for our family and especially our daughter. Definitely recommend it!”

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5.Sunset sailing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · from $115Best value

Meet Vaapiti at 3 p.m. for a three-hour Moorea lagoon outing with JR, Rollo, Raphael, or another member of the small local crew. You’ll look for rays, sharks, and turtles, hear Polynesian sailing stories, use the snorkeling gear, enjoy fruit and a cocktail, and watch the sunset from a traditional canoe.

“This has been the most amazing experience RJ and his assistant were so helpful, friendly, caring about our well-being. We all loved them!!!! We stopped to swim with the raies and friendly sharks and had other beautiful surprises for us … lettRead more”

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6.Moorea Discovery Half-day Sailing

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 53 reviews · from $115

Spend about three hours sailing Moorea’s lagoon with a professional local guide, with morning and afternoon departures, hotel transfers, fruit, drinks, and a stop at Motu Tiahura for snorkeling, rays, sharks, and a visit to the motu. Groups are limited to five people, creating a quiet alternative to large boat tours.

“Repos et liberté entre amis ! Une très belle prestation. Je le recommande fortement ! À très bientôt,”

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7.PRIVATE Sunset Cruise : Moorea Sailing on a Catamaran named Taboo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews

Sail privately aboard the Taboo catamaran with Captain Leo and his crew, leaving from Moorea for Cook’s Bay, the outer reef, open ocean, and Ōpūnohu Bay. The 2-hour-20-minute cruise includes coastal views, island stories, mocktails, cocktails, and round-trip pickup from your accommodation.

“This was a highlight of our vacation. Conditions were spectacular with low wind and some clouds. Everyone on board had a fantastic experience (2 friends, adult child, my spouse and me. The meeting point is a little tricky but if you read thRead more”

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8.PRIVATE Full Day Tour : Moorea Snorkeling & Sailing on a Catamaran named Taboo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews

Sail Moorea aboard the private catamaran Taboo with Captain Leo, Kevin, or Liza. Your six-and-a-half-hour outing can include reef views, snorkeling among sharks and rays, coral gardens, underwater Polynesian tikis, and a quiet beach stop. Snorkel gear, tropical fruit, and refreshments are included. Bring your own picnic lunch.

“The best boat day with the most amazing captain! He provided the most amazing experience by taking us to the best areas, teaching us about the history of the places we went too, and preparing a lovely snack and drinks & providing a peRead more”

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9.Private sailing adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews

Join Vaapiti for a private sailing trip from Hauru aboard a traditional Polynesian va’a. JR, Nainoa, Raphael, and their crew tailor the outing around sailing, snorkeling, fishing, surfing, or quiet lagoon time. Expect fresh fruit, local snacks, rays, blacktip sharks, turtles, and a hands-on look at Polynesian sailing.

“What an epic morning out on the ocean on a super cool sailing vessel. Unique experience that I highly recommend to anyone visiting Mo'orea. Captain and guide JR and Nainoa were professional, welcoming, friendly and knowledgeable.”

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10.Private Moorea Discovery Half-day Sailing

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews

Sail Moorea’s turquoise lagoon with a private captain, stopping near underwater tikis, coral, rays, and peaceful sharks. Herve is named as one captain in the tour feedback. The 3-hour outing includes hotel transfers, fruit, water, snacks, commentary, and alcoholic drinks, with morning or afternoon departures listed.

“SCAMMERS. DONT TRUST THEM. UNREALIBALE. They confirmed the booking a week before the date. NEVER CALLED BACK OR ANSWERED OUR MESSAGES. We rented a car to be able to go to the meeting point. We made it on time. The never showed up. They are called Polynesian spirt tours. Made you can rename them to Polynesian scamm tours ?”

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11.PRIVATE Sunset Tour: Moorea Snorkeling on a Catamaran named Taboo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews

Join captain Leo or Lucas aboard the private catamaran Taboo for about three hours around Moorea’s lagoon. Snorkel with blacktip sharks, stingrays, colorful fish, and an underwater tiki, then relax on deck with fruit, juices, Maitai cocktails, and sunset views. Pickup is offered, and your group of up to four has the boat to itself.

“Leo was an amazing captain and tour guide! We loved exploring in the Catamaran named Taboo, and would love to do it again!”

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12.Full Day Tour : Moorea Snorkeling & Sunset Cruise on a Catamaran named Taboo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $261

Join Captain Leo and the small crew aboard Taboo, a wooden catamaran limited to eight people. From noon until sunset, you’ll snorkel at three North Coast sites with black-tip sharks, sting rays, tropical fish, clams, and underwater Tikis, then sail past Cook’s and Opunohu Bays with fruit, mai tais, juice, and water.

“What an incredible experience! Crews for both snorkeling and sunset cruise were amazing and knowledgeable. Highly recommend!”

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