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Cynthia_L, Jun 2026
Tahitian highlights and much more!
Both Manna and Mary Jane provide excellent customer service. They are native Polynesians, know and love their island. They ensure each customer has an enjoyable experience, even stopping at Mary Jane’s Mom’s house for some homemade dried breadfruit snacks & yummy coconut cake!
They also give each customer a small sample of coconut oil and a few small sea shells. You didn’t feel rushed at the stops and Manna answered all our questions. We went to each stop as advertised seeing the lighthouse, black sand beach, waterfalls, botanical garden, remains of a Polynesian temple by the beach and fresh water cave. Even captured a beautiful Tahitian sunset!
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.
david_y, May 2026
Perfect Tour if You Have Limited Time on the Island and Want a Flavor of Tahiti
Angle was a great guide! It was a very fun trip around the entire island of Tahiti. We had a small group, myself, my wife and two other women. Angel shared lots of information about the island and life on Tahiti as we drove. We made several stops but the best were the last two, Farumai Waterfall and Point Venus. Our arrival at Point Venus was timed perfectly to catch a beautiful sunset. Angel also made a couple impromptu stops so we could watch the surfers. On the way back Angel made restaurant recommendations, dropped a few people off at Roulettes close to their hotels and dropped us off where we were staying. All the people in the group were on the island for only a limited time, so this was a great way to get to know the flavor of Tahiti. Highly recommended the small group size!
Debbie_S, May 2026
An amazing day
Absolutely amazing day. So far it’s been the highlight of our 18 day holiday.
Could not fault a thing, was treated like VIPs from the minute we were picked up & everything was way beyond our expectations from
the snorkelling spots to the fantastic lunch on the private Moto. Cam & Mamu (?) were fantastic.
I booked this tour based on the reviews and I’m so glad we did.
Do yourself a favour and take this tour - you will not be disappointed
Gwen_F, Apr 2026
Amazing food tour!
We so enjoyed this food tour, Heymata took us to the local spots you’d not know to stop at. Tried many new things and left with some new favorites. He was accommodating of my dietary preferences which is challenging in a group setting but was no issue with him! We would absolutely do this tour again and recommend to anyone coming to Moorea
Bruce_W, Apr 2026
A fun and memorable day
This tour took us to the interior of the island and covered a lot of territory. Unfortunately it POURED almost the entire day so we weren't able to see much, BUT we all still had a great time, filled with laughter (while riding around) and enjoyed the information we learned at the stops. We also ended up with a flat tire near the end of our trip, but the guide, two people from our group, and a few men that were in a passing truck stopped by and had it changed in no time. I didn't realize it, but I was black and blue on my butt a few days later from the constant bumps (which my Fitbit counted at 19,000+ steps!)...but it was worth it for the day - just wish we had a little less heavy rain so we could have gotten out a bit more.
Richard_G, Apr 2026
Our Favourite location on the Planet
We took this tour from a cruise ship. The communication and organisation was excellent in the lead up. The meeting point was easy to find once we arrived on the pier via tender. Our unforgettable day commenced when we were introduced to our captain Moana who was personal, knowledgeable and highly entertaining. The day was full of Polynesian culture and hospitality with multiple opportunities for snorkeling that was outstanding with rays, reef sharks, turtles and an abundance of sea life. You will not go hungry with a delicious lunch accompanied by a selection of beverages. While eating lunch you will be entertained with some beautiful singing and ukulele playing. Whilst we didn’t want the day to end Moana had us dropped back at the pier in time for us to board our tender. This is a must do tour on your visit to Moorea. Easily 5++++++++ Stars
Aaron_T, Nov 2025
Once in a lifetime experience in Tahiti
This excursion must go to the top of your list. From the moment we stepped on the boat everything was first class! Our guide Teiki spent a lot of time giving the small group a great understanding of the animals. The safety training and care of his passengers was very evident. He spent time with everyone explaining how we would approach the whales to have an experience we wouldn’t forget but most importantly giving us the understanding that we have to be calm to not disturb the animals. We were extremely lucky to come across a mother and baby calf. You can tell that Teiki has a special understanding of the animal as well as the habitat. We were able to observe at a safe distance to make the whales feel safe and for the small group to have an experience of a lifetime. We could have ended the trip there but Teiki and his captain brought us to another spot showing us the elegant eagle rays. Although this trip was booked for an allotted time, we never felt rushed and we went well over the scheduled time. Teiki loves what he does and you can tell it’s in his heart to take extra care of the animals while showing his passengers an unforgettable experience. If you schedule any excursion on your trip to Tahiti, make sure this one is on the top of your list. We were made to feel like friends, not like an other charter guest.
Tonya_R, Oct 2025
Swim with Whales
Wow! This is truly an incredible experience. We saw a mother and baby; they got so close to us! You definitely need to be a decent swimmer.
Our guide, Nicolas, and boat driver, Henua, were knowledgable, skilled, and accommodating. They had cold beverages available on the ride back and dropped people off right at their resort if it was along the water. This is a must-do while in Mo’orea.
Suggestions- wear a wetsuit if you have one and bring your own fins. They give you a life jacket which creates a lot of drag. Snorkel gear is provided, but we would have been more comfortable in our own fins.
farzinkhan1995, Oct 2025
Best time !!
I booked the 3 hour tour and so glad I did it was so much fun!! We stopped at a few places to snorkel which was cool
The water is so gorgeous 😀
I originally did the 1pm but then it was changed to the 9am one due to the weather and glad I did.
Wish it was sunny to see the colours of the sea better but overall amazing time
Could’ve continued going
Make sure your GoPro is fully charged as well!!!
Braxton_D, Oct 2025
Perfect day!!
Could not have asked for a better day! Our captain Mahai and guide Kevin made the day extremely enjoyable and know exactly how to get as close as possible to the whales. If the weather permits they will get you there. We were lucky enough to get to see a mother whale and her baby extremely close while we were in the water with them it was a breathtaking experience when we would never forget thank you again to our captain and guide.
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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