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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!
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!
turbfieh, Oct 2026
My Dream Finally Came True – An Unforgettable Whale Experience!
I traveled all the way from South Korea to Tahiti with one dream: to see whales in their natural habitat.
This was my fourth whale tour in Tahiti, and I finally had the incredible experience I had been hoping for.
I struggled a lot with severe seasickness throughout the tour, but the moment I saw the whales, I knew it had all been worth it.
Thanks to the wonderful crew, I was finally able to fulfill a dream that had brought me thousands of kilometers from home.
Unfortunately, my action camera fogged up, so I couldn't capture the experience properly. However, the crew kindly shared their whale videos with me, which I truly appreciated.
This experience will stay with me for the rest of my life.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for making my dream come true!
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!!!!
Elizabeth_P, Oct 2026
Great Island tour
We had an amazing day with Vetea. He was fantastic and so knowledgeable. The tour was exactly as advertised. When it started raining he provided umbrellas for us. Let us stop to pick up snacks. He was so welcoming and kind. A great representative of the island.
Lisi_J, Sept 2026
Swimming with the whales
Unreal experience swimming with the whales, highly recommend if you get the chance! We got to swim with 3 whales for an hour or so that were pretty close to us. Our captain Nicola and guide Henua were awesome. Very mindful of respecting the whales space while making sure we had a great experience. They had a little floatation ring to help anyone who isn’t a super strong swimmer or was getting tired while swimming. Got us a taxi on the way back that way we didn’t have to ride back on the boat in the wind or rain which was much appreciated! Will definitely never forget this experience :)
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, Jun 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, 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!
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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