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Kristine_D, Oct 2026
Fabulous tour
I was a little concerned that traveling in an open vehicle would be too hot and uncomfortable. However the vehicle was perfect for this amazing tour. We were able to go off road and see parts of this beautiful island that would not be possible in a bus. I enjoyed everything about this tour and highly recommend it.
Teresa_G, Oct 2026
Max did a great job...
Max did a great job sharing the history, geography, culture, and highlights of Tahiti Nui on our tour. It’s obvious he loves the island and what he does. His knowledge of the island got us to some wonderful places without huge tourist crowds. Thanks for a delightful afternoon!
Michael_H, Oct 2026
Must do!
For us this was a once in a lifetime experience. Nothing will prepare you for seeing a whale so close and in it’s own environment! We were lucky enough to see a turtle too as a bonus. If you’re not a strong swimmer you may struggle to keep up, I had to tie my wife along, other groups fell behind.
Glenn_R, Oct 2026
A great afternoon of sight-seeing
My wife and I disembarked our cruise ship in Pape'ete, with over 12 hours until our flight home. We took advantage of that time to go to the Pape'ete Tahiti Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Adter a wonderful morning there, the tour operator kindly picked us up at the Temple, and took us on this small-group (7 people) tour that covered the entire island of Tahiti Nui, stopping at the most popular tourist stops. We enjoyed amazing views and important historical and cultural sights in about 5 hours. The tour was well organized. Our guide, Mana, was very knowlegeabke and kind. It was a great way to spend the afternoon ashore and get to see the real highlights of the island.
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!
Donitta_T, Oct 2026
Tahitian “Food” Treat
The tour was very good. We sampled so many delicious street foods. Heimata, our tour guide, was awesome with his knowledge and sharing of his home island foods. Muiherearii, our second driver, was very friendly and a joy to talk with. We would definitely recommend this tour again.
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!
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
Harshnil_P, Aug 2026
Had a wonderful time!
The jet ski tour was fantastic. While I've gone jet skiing before, it was nice to take a tour of the bays and other areas. Being able to go through certain areas that are smaller/narrower for boats was nice. Because the water is fairly calm in most areas, it was easy to go fast and keep up. We were able to see turtles, dolphins, stingrays, and even a couple of smaller reef sharks. Our guide was great and he gave us good advice on kayaking and took us to spots that were less crowded so we could be in the water without feeling like you had 100 other people on you. He also took all good amount of pictures, that they upload for you on FB. I think it was a good value for the amount of time you get to spend on the water. Having only 5 people (3 jet skis total) was so great. Just note that there are some spots where it might get slightly rough waters, but nothing to crazy. Safety is not an issue as you have all the gear and they make sure you're following at a good distance. Overall I'd recommend this to anyone that's looking to be on the water and want to explore with a personal craft.
Robert_H, Jun 2026
Great Snorkeling!
The snorkeling was fantastic. (Not as good as Bora Bora though, but still great.) Our guide and captain were both awesome, too. Just note, if you're taking the ferry from Tahiti, the dock they use is on the other side of the island and they don't pick up/drop off from the ferry. So I would only recommend this tour for someone staying on Mo'orea unless you want to make an entire day out of visiting the island (renting a car, etc.).
Jordan_H, Jun 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!
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