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sandi_t, May 2026
Relaxing, informative island tour
We had a highly enjoyable tour of the island and I feel we saw all of our top sites. The van was comfortable, and our guide was very personable and informative. We learned so much about the Polynesian culture and life on the island. An unexpected stop delivered a wonderful, memorable surprise. Communication with this company was top-notch. They are kind, wonderful people. We highly recommend this to our company.
Michaela_H, May 2026
Wonderful sunset trip along the coast in a small group
It was a wonderful trip along the coast into the sunset. We liked doing this with a small group. Captain Sebastian was great and told us a lot about the area. We loved the mai tais during the sailing.
It was a wonderful experience and we really can recommend it!!
Robin_C, May 2026
Fantastic tour
We had the best tour of this beautiful and magical island. Our guide Mr.Rui was exceptional. He was so passionate about his family, culture and island. He brought us to beautiful vistas and took the time to explain what we were seeing.
I highly recommend this tour and if your lucky enough to have him as your guide he will not disappoint
The island is so lush and the people are so warm and inviting
Sue_T, Apr 2026
Awesome southern tour with Tracey!
Tracey was an exceptional tour guide, explaining in great detail the Polynesian history, residents, and all the places we passed and stopped at. She knew the history so well and didn't miss any detail.
Going South all the way to Teahupoo, we stopped and many interesting sights. Then we made a special stop to meet with a school class grades 7-11 . It allowed the kids to practice their English and they taught us several of there tradition talking to us in English. We then had a yummy lunch at LA Plage de Maui. Then continued on to the world famous Olympic surf spot in Teahupoo. We then took a boat ride to get up close to the surf and we got to watch 2 surfers doing their incredible techniques.
On our return we made several more stops. It was a fun day exploring the island with a guide that had a wealth of knowledge. She had no schedule, did not have a time frame to ensure we returned by. She loved sharing and provided an awesome experience. I highly recommend taking this tour!
Terry_H, Apr 2026
Beautiful experience breathtaking scenery
Wonderful experience! If you want a meaningful experience to truly see & experience the culture & see some beautiful places this is the tour for you! I also recommend buying the available lunch option it’s excellent. It’s very ruff and I wouldn’t call it a road maybe a goat trail in sections so hang on.
Leanne_M, Apr 2026
Highly recommend
What a great informative, fun, and authentic tour, this is how all. Foodie tourism should be done - highlighting and encouraging the existing local tastes, unique cuisine, and popular though casual outlets. Comfortable transport, great views, and knowledgeable chef-led foodie tour. What more could one ask for?
Suzi_H, Mar 2026
Simply the best! If you only do one thing in Moorea it HAS to be this!
There are not enough words in the dictionary to express how wonderful this tour was! Stefan and his crew went out of their way to make our day unforgettable! The magic began as soon as we left the dock ….the crew shared interesting facts about Moorea and then proceeded to serenade us with their beautiful singing accompanied by the joyful ukulele and bongo drum! The snorkeling was brilliant with stingrays, reef sharks and fish in abundance. The lunch was delicious. The boat very comfortable. There was plenty of time to have multiple snorkeling sessions, some turtle spotting, coconut harvesting and Polynesian craft. I had my 88yr old mother with me and Stefan & his crew (I’m kicking myself I don’t recall the names of his team!) treated her like royalty! The whole day was absolutely brilliant! I will be retuning to Australia and telling everyone if they are visiting Moorea they MUST do this tour! You will not be disappointed I promise you! 10 stars out of 5!!
loriandkylemoe, Jan 2026
Witty, warm guide, personalized tour in smaller vehicle (van)
This is a small group tour so very flexible & personalized. Our guide Angel was so good- witty, talkative, helpful and made us all feel welcome as family! if you take the afternoon tour, expect to extend a while past five hours… which we enjoyed and caught the sunset.
Peri_P, Dec 2025
Jet Ski tour was highlight of our trip. Plan ahead for weather.
The jet ski tour was super! We did the three hour tour with our family of four including two kids 10 & 11 yo. Mom had not driven a jet ski before and was aprhensivie, but our guide Tiki was helpful and within about 5 minutes of training we were on our way over crystal blue waters in Moorea like something out of a movie. We snorkleded near Coco Beach and another area where we were able to swim with reef sharks and rays. The sharks from what we read and heard are not dangerous in this area. Everyone agreed this was the highlight of our trip in Moorea. Things to know - we travelled in December the rainy season, so our trip was canceled the first try due to rain. We rescheduled and luckily got in before we left. The staff is very helpful and communicates promptly on WhatsApp. They provide masks, but bring snorkel if you have it, change of clothes and dry bag for phone. Rest you can keep at their launching area. Activities get booked quickly so try to plan your schedule soon in you vacation. if you are very risk averse you may prefer the boat ride instead of Jet Ski, though it was a very fun experience for us.
Josh_D, Dec 2025
10/10 Must Try!
One of the best experiences we have had in Moorea and ATV beginners! AE was such a delightful tour guide, bringing big smiles to our faces and sharing insightful knowledge of the island every stop of the tour, whilst documenting the tour with epic photos for us!
The course was amazing! Great for first-timers. You get an amazing view of the island from the bottom to the top, as well as through the pineapple plantations which were fun to see!
We highly recommend doing this activity and starting your day with some beautiful scenes and the best tour guide - thank you AE!
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, Sept 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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