All Raiatea Tours & Excursions in 2026

Just a fabulous day with our skipper and guide, Jimmy. Our cruise ship docked in Raiatea. The tour boat met us at the pier just a 5 minute walk away. The boat is well designed with easy entry from docks at the side of the vessel or from the stern down a ladder into the water. Seating was cushioned and comfortable. The young people on the tour lounged on the outrigger trampoline. We did six things: 1. Visit to a pearl farm where we got a great explanation of how Tahitian pearls are created. Beautiful jewelry was available for purchase, but no pressure to do so 2. Drift snorkel at the coral garden. We anchored on the inside, walked along the shore to the channel entrance, then drift snorkelled back through the channel. No fins needed or even desired. Just water shoes for the shore walk. The channel is zigzagged, so following your guide is important. Good coral, colourful fish including a lion fish, colourful clams. A wonderful snorkel experience. 3. A rum distillery tour. A good informative tour. Interesting, and neither of us are rum drinkers. 4. A second snorkel stop. Highlight was many reef sharks. 5. Lunch on a motu with very generous portions of local cuisine in an idyllic setting. 6. Tour of a vanilla farm. Very detailed and interesting explanation of the 4 years it takes to grow a vanilla bean. Vanilla beans and products for sale, again with no pressure to do so. So, a full day, but relaxed and never a feeling at any stop of being rushed. A great tour. Back to the dock in plenty of time to board our ship. Hats off to Jimmy.

I am a seasoned traveler and I will tell you that this is the best excursion that I have ever had. From the guide dressed in Polynesian wear. To the guide singing with his eukallay to the amazing snorkeling experience Finally to the authentic Polynesian lunch and entertainment that kept you constantly laughing. You would be foolish if you would not take this excursion.

Absolutely the best tour we have ever taken through Viator! Tea was fun, professional, knowledgeable and really made sure we were comfortable and safe. At the end of the tour we felt like family. You really cannot get this kind of service and experience anywhere else. This company is 100% amazing! We saw so many amazing fish and coral sea life. We felt like we were swimming/floating in our own private aquarium. Tea and his family went above and beyond and everything was included.