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John_M, Oct 2026
An interesting and informative circuit of Tahiti
We had an interesting and informative circumnavigation of the island on its coastal road. A group of 8 in an air conditioned van, plus our driver/guide Edouard who gave us a running commentary while driving and guided us around each of the stops. He is an excellent guide. We took the afternoon tour which culminated with a spectacular sunset at the Point Venus black sand beach. Yes, it does involve about 115km of driving over 5 hours but with numerous interesting stops. I feel that we gained a good insight into Tahiti from both the =scenery and the commentary. Recommended.
Voncile_D, Oct 2026
Island tour
We drove around the entire island. Having a guide/driver meant we could look at scenery without having to worry about traffic. Rony was our guide and he was very informative about the history and culture of the island. I was worried that the time at each stop might not be enough but mostly, it was just right.
Maggie_R, Oct 2026
Moana!
Not only are you entertained by the captain and the cook on this outrigger tour, but you’re treated to an encounter with sting rays, sharks, and turtles. All with a lively boat ride and a feast in a shallow crystal cove. Great way to see the beauty that is Moorea!
James_H, Oct 2026
Snorkeling on Taboo
Really good time and great snorkeling! Anna and Captain were a pleasure to spend the morning with and weather was good. Saw lots of Black tip Sharks and Stingrays. Very easy snorkeling as two of three locations were shallow enough for inexperienced snorkelers. Thank you Taboo!!!!
Kristina_H, Oct 2026
Whales, dolphins and eagle rays – one of the best tours of our lives!
One of the most beautiful tours we've ever been on! We saw a mother with her baby, plus a huge pod of dolphins swimming right next to the boat. Later, when the whales were harder to find, Teiki suggested we head into the lagoon, and we ended up snorkeling with a giant school of eagle rays, unforgettable!
Teiki explained everything along the way: how to behave in the water, what lives in these waters, and why it's so important to approach the whales carefully and with respect. He guided us through every step. The whole team was truly respectful towards the animals, which meant a lot to us.
There were snacks, water and everything we needed on board. The weather wasn't ideal, but we were lucky and it all worked out perfectly. And the best part - Teiki sent us his videos afterwards! This was one of the best experiences of our trip. The team was amazing and so was the tour. Highly, highly recommended!
L_B, Oct 2026
History and botanical information
Very informative tour about Tahitian history, government, and flora. A lot of information in 4 and half hours. Also we got to try delicious homemade bread! Our guide Pauline (sorry might misspell the name) was very knowledgeable and nice. I would definitely recommend this tour!
Teresa_C, Sept 2026
Better than cruise ship tour!!!
Excellent tour that we travelled around the whole islands in 5 hrs and made many great stops. Highly recommend our tour guide, Vetea. He is very informative and friendly. This is small group of 6. Better than the cruise ship tour with Big bus. In fact, I am the only one not from cruise ship.
Tamora_P, Sept 2026
Incredible experience
Amazing experience swimming with a baby and Mama whale brought me to tears. I highly recommend this company as they were experienced and very respectful of these beautiful mammals.. Our Captain Mahe and our guide Kevin were top notch and made our adventure such a fantastic success. We Thank you, Thank you, Thank you for our extraordinary memories. Mauruuru
Felicia_F, June 2026
Highly recommend!!!
We had an amazing day with Captain Vai and our tour guide Louis!! We did a private half day charter and loved every minute of it! We swam with sharks, stingrays, and turtles, and Louis guided us on one of the best snorkel experiences of our lives, where we found many unique shells and experienced some incredible reefs.
Jordan_H, June 2026
See the little seen side of the island!
The trip was fantastic - we saw a part of the island that it seems is much less traveled. Based on what I saw there was maybe 100 people a day that take this trip. Vaitea was an excellent host - friendly, knowledgeable and accommodating- we had a mixed group - my family spoke mainly English, another spoke mainly French, and a couple with the husband speaking mainly English but the wife fluent in both French and English. Vaitea was able to accommodate all of us seamlessly and had great energy! I would certainly recommend having the top off of the truck so you have the full panoramic view. Loved seeing the eels which proved to my family they exist after a visit to Source de Vaima the day prior where we didn’t see any!
Anonymous, June 2026
Fantastic!
After this tour was done, my family and I were talking at dinner saying this was one of the BEST tours we have ever booked. From the welcoming guides, to the glass bottom boat and the fantastic lunch, the tour was so well done and planned out. We were able to see lots of turtles, sharks and rays (that we were able to pet)! Lunch was fantastic and the beauty surrounding you on Moorea is unmatched. I HIGHLY recommend this tour! You won’t be disappointed!
Arash_A, Apr 2026
Best excursion!!
We had an excellent time with Sea Scooter Jet Snorkeling, Moorea Dream Adventure. My wife and I have done six snorkeling excursions in Bora Bora and Moorea, and this was our favorite.
The sea scooters, the captain, and our guide Nico made the experience fun and easy. The scooters were powerful with three speeds, so even non strong swimmers can see a lot. We had three stops and spent plenty of time in the water, more than any other tour we have done. We saw a wide variety of fish and never felt rushed.
Nico also took photos and videos and created a great video for us at the end, which was something no other excursion has offered.
It was also very affordable and easily the best value we have experienced. Highly recommend.
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