All Raiatea Tours & Excursions in 2026
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Jeffrey_P, Nov 2026
Amazing Day Trip to Tahaa & Motu Lunch
This was a fantastic day trip to Tahaa where we went to the Vanilla plantation seeing and sampling the various vanilla products. Next went to the Pearl Farm seeing how the famous Tahitian pearls are harvested. Went snorkeling in a coral garden and saw tons of tropical fish. Best part may have been the Motu lunch in the water with fish swimming at your feet and reef tip sharks just a few feet away. Our guide Hui was amazing and a ton of fun throughout the day. He and the other guides provided a wonderful serenade while eating lunch that truly brought the tropics and beauty of the place home. A definite must do if visiting Raiatea.
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!
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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!!!!!
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.
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 !
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.
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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