Private Tahiti Lagoon Snorkeling and Lunch Boat Tour

Tahiti, French Polynesia
Duration4h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

This lagoon tour is designed as an intimate, slow experience that puts Tahiti at the center of your trip. From the moment you meet your crew, you are welcomed in authentic Polynesian tradition and guided by certified and knowledgeable professionals As the tour is private, the pace is flexible, so you never feel rushed between stops. Access to the water is made easier thanks to a comfortable sled rather than a steep ladder, which helps many guests enter and exit the lagoon with confidence. Throughout the tour, your guide shares stories about Tahitian culture, traditional navigation and daily life, while also explaining marine life and good practices that protect it today. Lunch is a fresh Polynesian‑style meal based on in-season local products, served in a quiet corner of the lagoon, so that your time on the water supports local sourcing and low‑impact, eco‑conscious tourism.

What's included

  • Safety equipment
  • access to the water is via a towed sled, not a ladder.
  • Sound system on board
  • Certified Captain / Guide
  • Towels and reef-safe suncreen
  • All snorkeling gear provided (Goggles, snorkel, fins and wetsuit)
  • Local Beer and fruit Punch included - other alcoholic beverages at extra cost upon request
  • Authentic Storytelling
  • Private boat
  • Traditional Polynesian lunch
  • Portable Shower
  • Land transport to and from your accommodation
  • No toilets on board
  • Gratuities

What to expect

During this private Tahiti lagoon tour for 2 guests, you meet your crew at the agreed dock and are welcomed in authentic Polynesian tradition before boarding a small boat reserved just for you. You cruise across the lagoon and visit several areas: a first stop in a shallow coral garden to get comfortable in the water and recognize key fish species, a second that may focus on eagle rays or turtles, and another at a popular spot with myriads of fish and wrecks, with your guide sharing Polynesian stories and local life at each place. Exact locations can change depending on your pick-up point, wind, swell, and visibility so that conditions stay safe and enjoyable. At midday, you anchor at a sandbank where you can stand in clear water and look back at Tahiti’s peaks or contemplate Moorea, and enjoy a fresh Polynesian-style lunch prepared with local products, with time to swim, float, or relax on the boat. Throughout the tour, your guide explains the regulations and good practices that protect the lagoon and how visitors can help preserve the reef, before a relaxed cruise back to the original departure point. Ideal for couples who want an intimate, eco-conscious tour of Tahiti’s lagon.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

In Paofai gardens, in Papeete, on the left of restaurant Le Moana when looking towards the sea

End point

In Paofai gardens, in Papeete, on the left of restaurant Le Moana when looking towards the sea

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Entry/exit to the water is via a low rear platform and sled; not suitable for guests who cannot support their own weight or who have serious back/neck issues
  • Seas can be choppy; guests prone to seasickness should take appropriate medication in adv
  • Not recommended for guests with uncontrolled high blood pressure, severe respiratory conditions (e.g. severe asthma, COPD), recent major surgery, or serious back, neck, or joint probl
  • Guests must be able to step on and off the boat and use a low platform and sled to access the wa
  • Guests with epilepsy, a history of fainting in the water, or any condition that could be worsened by swimming or boat motion should consult their doctor before booki
  • If you have any medical condition or reduced mobility, please contact us before booking so we can assess whether this tour is suitable for
  • Guests must be comfortable in the water and able to swim independently with a mask and snorkel; this tour is not suitable for non‑swimmers, even with life jackets.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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