So many "pinch me" moments on this tour! Our guide, driver and overall entertainer, Teri (and the rest of the crew at Are Tours), created a truly incredible experience for us on Raiatea that we can't stop talking about. While we got to experience time at the vanilla grove and pearl farm (both very interesting), stunning snorkelling in a coral garden, it was the lunch and coconut show on the motu that the team puts on for you that was the ABSOLUTE highlight, and we would take the tour just for that part of the day alone. The food was probably the most delicious offerings we had during our time in French Polynesia. Yes, there were sharks swimming in the water while you eat! Teri and the team truly embodies the spirit of Polynesian people, and it left us with the best memories of our time here. This was a perfect tour take if you have a day with a cruise ship. The team is professional and makes sure you make it back in time for your all-aboard time, so you have just enjoy yourself to the fullest. Everyone from our boat was from our ship, so that also gave a bit of comfort when booking a full day tour outside of the cruise line. What an incredible day experiencing Taha'a!

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The Vanilla tour of Taha'a in a comfortable outrigger canoe

GINA_L, Oct 2026

Blue Lagoon Tour Guide Vanilla and Snorkeling

What an absolutely incredible experience! The captains were amazing, sharing fascinating history and knowledge throughout the tour. Their kindness, professionalism, and genuine care for everyone on board truly set this excursion apart. I had recently injured my back, and the captains went above and beyond to ensure I could safely enjoy the coral reef snorkeling experience. They personally assisted and guided me through the water with such patience and attentiveness. I never expected that level of personal care, and I cannot express how much I appreciated their thoughtfulness. What impressed me most was how they made sure every single person on the boat had the best possible experience. Their passion, enthusiasm, and attention to detail were exceptional. The scenery and underwater beauty were simply beyond words, but it was the captains who made this experience truly unforgettable. An extraordinary excursion with extraordinary people! I cannot recommend it highly enough. Thank you for making such a beautiful experience even more memorable!

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1/2 day Tahaa coral garden - departure Raiatea / ideal for cruise passengers

Tetiana_W, Oct 2026

Best snorkeling experience!

This was probably the best snorkeling we’ve ever done! There were so many beautiful corals, hundreds of colorful fish, and tons of gorgeous clams. We absolutely loved it! Pickup was right at the main dock, followed by about a 40-minute boat ride. We then walked a short distance through the water before doing two drift snorkeling stops. Both were amazing, and there was so much to see underwater! A couple of tips: Don’t bring fins, you won’t need them. But definitely bring water shoes, they’re a must! Such an incredible experience and definitely one of the highlights of our trip. Highly recommend!

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Guided tour of the island of Tahaa with Revanui Excursions

Joseph_D, Oct 2026

Excellent experience.

This is a wonderful way to see the waters around the island. The tour start point is directly next to the cruise ship dock. The staff are extremely professional. Our guide was a pretty young girl who was courteous, knowledgeable, and talented. She even did a traditional dance in the private island. The only complaint was that the boat slams the heck out of your spinal cord if you sit in the front during rough seas. The boat pilot goes full speed often. Sit in the back if you can. The food provided on the island was excellent. The views were spectacular! The staff was excellent!

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Extra Tahaa Island Boat and Full Day Tour

julesponan09, Oct 2026

Amazing snorkelling and lunch

Amazing tour and great value. It a very full day and enables you to see so many things. The guide was very funny and also knowledgeable. The food at the motu was delicious and big shout to Oscar. The snorkelling was something out of this world and the fish come right up to you as well as the sharks. Definitely doing this trip.

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Raiatea Tahaa 1/2 day Coral Garden Snorkeling / Cruise Friendly

Natalie_K, Oct 2026

A must do excursion when visiting Raiatea !

Exceeded all expectations! Our guide was so lovely and ensured we were safe and well cared for. The snorkeling was the best we have ever done. Be prepared to get blown away by the amount of fish of all different colors, shapes and sizes. Swimming with sharks was an absolute highlight as well. A must do when visiting this island . Can’t recommend highly enough.

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Snorkeling in Taha’a or Raiatea – Half Day by Iriatai Excursions

Lea_K, Oct 2026

Great

The tour was great, we were lucky to be only 4 people on board and we could start earlier, our guide was very friendly and we had a great time in the water. The corals were still very healthy and there were plenty of fish, a very beautiful spot (coral garden of Taha’a) and if seen lots around the world, this one has a spot in the top 3. We also saw an octopus and a large stingray, back on board we got a nice fruit bowl and some juices bevor heading to the next spot where we saw lots of blacktip reefsharks in a beautiful setting.

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1/2 day "Treasures of Raiatea" by boat - ideal for cruise passengers

Diane_F, Oct 2026

Recommend this tour !!!!!!

Absolutely fantastic! Truly worth the price . Loved the visit of a black pearl farm, the river and samplings. Guide / owner was so cordial, such great communicator . answering our questions . Very small tour group was like he was personallly hired. Very helpful for someone who needed help getting in the boat . You can’t go wrong with booking this tour!!!!!

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Raiatea-Tahaa Snorkeling in our beautiful Coral Garden

Eric_A, Oct 2026

Gorgeous coral gardens

This was the best snorkeling we have ever experienced in the world. Our tour guide was Roy. He was great. He guided us through the coral gardens. The current would carry us so we did not need to swim, just observe the beautiful coral and fish as we as the current carried us through the coral garden. This is a must do.

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4x4 Tour – Culture, Crafts and Agritourism in Raiatea

Linda_B, Oct 2026

This was a really...

This was a really interesting tour with Hubert . Despite the rain, we had a wonderful day. He has a lot of knowledge of the island and it’s history. His garden was wonderful and he showed how you can be self sufficient . His honey was amazing. Who knew bees could make honey from coconut !

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3H Adventure in JET SKI Snorkeling and Tahaa Lagoon

jim_h, Oct 2026

Awesome day on the water

Easy booking through Viator. The guide met us at the port of our ship (Windstar) and walked us to where the jetski was anchored. The we rode the jetski to his base and picked up another person that wanted the ride experience without having to drive it. So it felt like a private tour. The Coral gardens were amazing. Icing on the cake was seeing a whale breach while riding. Everyone should experience this awesome tour.

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Discovery in Kayaking of the Faaroa River in Raiatea

Helen_G, Oct 2026

A little Taste of the Amazone in Raiatea

A wonderful and very well-guided kayaking tour on the Faaroa River. The beautiful surroundings felt almost like being on the Amazon – lush, peaceful and incredibly atmospheric. Our guide was very attentive and made sure that everything was safe and well organised throughout the tour. As I was travelling alone, I was also very happy to be paired with a lovely person to share a kayak with, which made the experience even more enjoyable. The pick-up from my accommodation, arranged by the operator, worked perfectly and made the whole experience very easy and stress-free. A beautiful experience on Raiatea that I would highly recommend.

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