Top 5 Wildlife Trips in Polynesia

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

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

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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2.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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3.Private Marine Wildlife Adventure with Underwater Photography

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews

Spend about three hours exploring Moorea’s lagoon, pass, and outer reef with a marine biologist guide. You’ll use provided snorkeling gear to look for turtles, stingrays, sharks, dolphins, and coral gardens, while a professional photographer documents the outing. Private transport, bottled water, and the photo package are included. The tour runs January through June.

“We did this experience as a family of 4, with two pre-teen children. This was one of the best experiences of my life. We saw so much sea life in three different areas. The guides were outstanding hosts.”

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4.Lagoon and Wildlife Discovery on a Private Boat in Moorea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $293

Take a private three-hour boat trip through Moorea’s lagoon with Mermaid Private Boat Tours. Your guide adapts the route to your swimming ability, takes you to sharks, stingrays, coral gardens, and small motus, and provides underwater GoPro photos, tropical fruit, and fresh juice. Guides Luna and Clem are praised for personal, thoughtful help.

“Thank you for a wonderful time with my family. We will remember this trip forever. We saw what we wanted to see in one trip. Thank you for making it happen. We are such bad swimmers, yet you were still able to take us to all the great places, thank you. Even the dolphins celebrated with us on the way back!!!”

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5.Lagoon and Marine Wildlife Tour in Moorea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $103Best value

Spend three hours on Moorea’s lagoon with Aimeho Private Escapes. You’ll cruise past Opunohu Bay, hear about local culture and protected marine areas, then stop at a sandbar for swimming and snorkeling. The crew supplies quality gear, fruit, and refreshments. Dolphins may appear, but wildlife sightings are never guaranteed.

“We had a wonderful time in the sandbar, over the reefs, and seeing the dolphins. The guide is very knowledgeable about the ocean and the different species! It was gorgeous and they provided gear and fruit!”

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