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Rundong_W, Jul 2026
Great opportunity to explore Tahiti with fantastic guide
This tour is a wonderful opportunity to explore and learn about local history, culture, geography and ecosystems. Vetea is the best tour guides we’ve ever had! She was incredibly friendly and enthusiastic, sharing fantastic stories and a wealth of knowledge throughout the tour. We really enjoyed the experience and would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Tahiti.
Janice_D, Jul 2026
Well Worth the Time
Outstanding day well spent esp if you are just getting into Papeete as you will see so much and learn so much about the culture, history and people. Eric and Eduard are excellent guides. This is a great way to start your trip, then rent a car and go back to the places you might want to see more of or stop to see areas of interest. Or book another walking tour of the city. Or do this and then do the tour into the mountains.
Tom_M, Jul 2026
Mary Jane was a...
Mary Jane was a wonderful tour guide. I can honestly say this was one of the best tours we’ve taken. We even stopped my her parents home for fresh baked pineapple cake and bread chips. Very tasty. She was very attentive to our group and nice that it was only 7 people so a more intimate setting and not having to wait for bathroom breaks. A must tour to do when you’re in Tahiti. Request Mary Jane.
Thank you!! Tom & Sue
Robert_H, Jun 2026
Great Snorkeling!
The snorkeling was fantastic. (Not as good as Bora Bora though, but still great.) Our guide and captain were both awesome, too. Just note, if you're taking the ferry from Tahiti, the dock they use is on the other side of the island and they don't pick up/drop off from the ferry. So I would only recommend this tour for someone staying on Mo'orea unless you want to make an entire day out of visiting the island (renting a car, etc.).
Susan_H, Jun 2026
Special connections!
Mary Jane our guide is an excellent cultural ambassador for Tahiti. We highly recommend her tour. She took us to major sites, providing lots of information about each. She even took us to her Mother's home for delicious banana crepes, a d is a descendants of the authors of the book Mutiny on the Bounty! This is the perfect tour if you only have one day.
Julie_L, Jun 2026
Awesome adventure! Highly recommend!
Beautiful Fred was a wonderful tour guide and it was the highlight of our trip to Moorea! He was informative, entertaining, included interesting stops along the way and made sure everyone in the group was comfortable and safe the entire time. My husband and I both had a wonderful time and would highly recommend this to anyone. The view from the top of Magic Mountain was breathtaking - a must see!
diamondsetqueen, May 2026
Sunset sail
JP was an amazing host and made our sunset catamaran sail in Moorea such a memorable experience. He was friendly, welcoming, and made everyone feel comfortable from the start. The sunset sail itself was absolutely beautiful, with incredible views and such a relaxing atmosphere. JP helped make the experience feel personal, fun, and unforgettable. It was one of the highlights of our time in Moorea, and we’re so glad we booked with him. We would highly recommend JP to anyone looking for a relaxing and beautiful sunset sail while visiting Moorea!
Jathurshan_G, Apr 2026
An insane experience
It was an amazing experience from start to finish. The whole team on board was fantastic — professional, friendly, and made everyone feel comfortable. The food was excellent and everything was very well organized.
As someone who couldn’t swim, I was honestly a bit nervous at first, but the crew took all the right safety measures and made sure I felt safe and at ease the entire time. Their patience and attention really made a difference.
I 100% recommend it to anyone looking for an unforgettable lagoon experience.
lisa_n, Mar 2026
Great tour and would recommend to people of all ages
What an amazing day made possible by our guide Eric! We had my 89 yo mother who has mobility issues and he was so thoughtful to make sure that she was able to do a majority of the activities and including her when she wasn’t able to participate. Eric is very knowledgeable about the history, culture and botanicals. He made sure that we had amazing views including an unforgettable sunset on the beach. Highly recommend
Pola_Z, Nov 2025
Amazing!
I highly recommend this company! The crew was incredibly dedicated, professional, and truly caring — both towards the guests and the animals. You could really feel their passion and deep respect for nature. Thanks to them, we saw whales up close in a safe and respectful way — an unforgettable experience!
Isaiah_S, Oct 2025
Absolutely incredible...
Absolutely incredible experience with the whales. Was able to get in and snorkel up close with a whale and got to see a mom with a calf breach while we were in the water. Our guide was incredible, knowledgable, and a lot of fun.
We also got to see some eagle rays on our way back. I highly recommend booking this tour.
Steve_W, Sep 2025
Once in a lifetime experience
This was so awesome. It was like being in a National Geographic documentary. We got literally feet away from some and spent almost 1/2 hour in one spot observing 2 humpback whales up close.
Some words of caution. These are huge animals! It was quite overwhelming (at least initially) seeing them this close! You also need to be able to swim quickly as the boats can only get with in a few hundred yards and you’ll need to quickly and quietly swim up to them before they leave the area. The guide (Mari) was so patient and kind. We’d definitely do this again
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