Top Moorea Snorkeling

I had read plenty of reviews about Alex Lagoon Tours, but nothing could have prepared me for how incredible this day would be. There are some details I didn’t see mentioned elsewhere that make this tour truly unique. First, you need to understand why this tour leaves at 8 AM. Only six people are on the experience, making it incredibly personal. You won’t need water shoes—Alex provides fins where needed. His goal is to take you to safe, immersive spots that are otherwise hard to reach. My wife was nervous and had a bit of trouble with her snorkel, but Alex quickly “reeled” her in—literally! We were towed behind the boat, holding onto handles, as he guided us slowly between two motus where eagle rays, turtles, sharks, and vibrant fish roam. Epic doesn’t even begin to cover it. Next, we visited Sharks and Rays, a popular spot—but we got there early to beat the crowds. It made all the difference. Here we learned about the stingrays and their behavior, and everyone loved feeling the rays brush against them. As more boats arrived, it was time to move on. Alex took us to a coral garden between Coco Beach and another motu few people can access. We snorkeled for 45 minutes and loved every second. Our last stop was near the breaking edge of the lagoon, just before the open ocean. Alex taught us about the water barrier that protects the island. And if that wasn’t impressive enough, the coral garden here was breathtaking—the brightest, most colorful coral I’ve ever seen. A huge stingray even swam right past us. Did I say “us”? I didn’t realize my 14-year-old daughter had been following me the whole time, and I was so proud. I was also grateful that Alex kept a watchful eye on everyone through binoculars—we were a long way from the boat at times. On the way back, we explored some exciting routes through the coral garden, making the return just as memorable as the rest of the tour. If you go on any snorkeling excursion in Moorea, this is the one not to miss.