Top French Polynesia Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises

Many travelers pass through Tahiti island on their way to other parts of French Polynesia but there’s no need just to sit in the airport or the ferry terminal waiting for your connection. Get out and explore the island on a half-day tour that’s ideal for short-stay visitors. Take a circuit of the island—without having to catch public buses or rent a car—visiting gardens, caverns, villages, waterfalls, and more.

A Moorea tour by 4WD makes it easy to visit the island’s top attractions in just a few hours while your cruise ship is docked. Head out to the Belvedere Pineapple Farm, Cook’s Bay, Magic Mountain, and more, all while learning about the island’s history and culture from your guide. Tour includes port pickup and drop-off for the ultimate convenience. Available in English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish.

Manta rays, stingrays, and black-tip reef sharks are just some of the creatures found around the gorgeous lagoons of Bora Bora. On this full-day lagoon cruise, enjoy many snorkeling opportunities plus a delicious barbecue lunch on a private island. Enjoy French Polynesian hospitality and entertainment. This ultimate day in paradise with a guide includes hotel or port pickup and drop-off, to simplify the experience.

This half-day tour of Tahiti is the easy way to experience the island's highlights in a short time. Whether you're a cruise ship passenger on a quick shore excursion or in transit from another island, this is an ideal tour. Visit a combination of natural and cultural highlights like Arahurahu Marae, the Water Gardens of Vaipahi, and the Church of St. Francis Xavier. Hotel pickup is included for added convenience.

Une journée complète au cœur du lagon de Bora Bora avec Manu Taxi Boat : snorkeling dans des eaux cristallines, rencontres avec la vie marine et déjeuner traditionnel sur le Motu Fanfan, dans une ambiance authentique et conviviale.

Make the most of a stopover on Tahiti with this fun-filled half-day tour. This is a small group tour with 7 people for you and your party so you’re sure to receive personalized attention. Check out the highlights of the island and fit in more than you probably could traveling independently. The itinerary includes time at the Grottos of Maraa, Venus Point and the lighthouse, the botanical gardens, and more.

Explore beyond Raiatea with this action-packed day trip to Tahaa island. You’ll be picked up from Uturoa quay on Raiatea and taken over to Tahaa by boat. Explore the island's cultural and natural attractions with a visit to a pearl farm, snorkeling at a coral garden, and lunch on a white-sand beach. A great combination of relaxation and exploration.

Explore parts of French Polynesia that are difficult to access on your own during this full-day trip to Rangiroa from Avatoru. After a port or airport pickup, cruise to remote Rangiroa, where you spend time at the Blue Lagoon and on a private pink-sand beach. Participate in a variety of offered activities—including snorkeling and dolphin watching—and refuel with a delicious lunch.

Come hungry to this half-day food tour of Moorea that will let you eat like a local. Your Moorea-born guide will take you to some of the best food joints, where the French, Chinese, and Polynesian influences are strong. See the sights while filling your belly with great food and making new friends on an intimate, small-group tour.

On this private island tour of Tahiti you can see and do exactly what you want because this is your day. In six hours you can fit in many highlights, including Arahurahu Marae, Faarumai Waterfalls, the water gardens of Vaipahi, and much more. Learn about the history and culture of this beautiful island from your local guide while enjoying the natural beauty.

Get an introduction to the best hidden spots in Moorea from a local on this full-day tour. Get access to a private beach, local waterfalls, mountains, and other attractions off the beaten path. Swim in a pristine lagoon and take a hike to a local waterfall that you may not otherwise find if you were simply exploring on your own. Refreshments are included along the way, and you'll have the chance to ask any questions about Moorea to your guide as you travel.

Explore Moorea aboard a private catamaran on this half-day excursion. Swim with rays, sharks, and tropical fish using the provided snorkeling equipment. Chat with your captain and crew about the local marine life and stretch out on the boat's deck for some sun. Snacks and beverages (alcoholic and nonalcoholic) are provided.

With this Moorea Jet Ski tour, you'll get to know the island's jagged volcanic mountains, sandy beaches, and gorgeous bays—all with the help of a local guide. See more than you could on your own and hop on a solo or twin Jet Ski in search of native wildlife in their natural environment. You'll even have a chance to swim with stingrays and sharks and spot turtles, dolphins, and whales (in season).

If you only have a short time on land at Raiatea—such as if you’re traveling by cruise ship—make the most of half a day with a trip to the Tahaa Coral Garden. After a pickup from the cruise terminal, travel by boat to the lagoon, don your provided snorkeling equipment, and dive into the sea to admire the underwater aquatic life. The small-group environment means you receive personalized attention.

Your underwater experience is limited when snorkeling off the beach in Moorea, so join a guided snorkeling tour by boat to access coral gardens and other snorkeling spots you couldn’t otherwise reach. Your guides take you out to the best places for snorkeling with rays, sharks, and amazing colorful fish. The small group size means you get personalized instruction. Refresh with a provided tropical fruit platter, too.

TOUR OF THE ISLAND BY JET SKI Enjoy a journey of adventure and exploration like no other. Explore the lagoon of Bora Bora. Included: A tasting, Refreshments, Sun cream and Vest. Details of the tour: - 2 Hours Tour - Tour of the island - Stop near a Motu (islet) - The center of the volcano - Legends and stories - The Guide is a native of the island Accompanied by professional guides, you will discover exceptional landscapes. Our goal is to make you live memorable adventures through unusual landscapes and experiences. Come with us to have fun but above all to admire the island of Bora Bora.

Venture beyond the resorts on this half-day tour of Moorea, which guarantees a first-hand look at all the island’s top sights and fuss-free transport between them. Get off the beaten path and venture to viewpoints such as Magic Mountain and Belvedere Lookout, see marae (Polynesian temples) and pineapple fields, and visit an island distillery. Expert narration is offered throughout.

Take a break from lounging on the beach with this fun-filled ATV adventure around Bora Bora. See beautiful sights and travel along paths that you might otherwise miss on a guided tour. Receive personalized attention as this is a small-group tour. Get to know a different side of Bora Bora while having fun.

Bora Bora’s warm lagoon is home to hundreds of marine species, from stingrays to blacktip sharks and lemon sharks. With this guided snorkeling tour, maximize your chances of seeing these creatures in their natural habitat. Dive on in to explore several snorkeling spots under safe supervision.

To see another side of Tahiti from the beach resorts you’d normally need to rent a 4-wheel-drive vehicle and brave the rugged roads. Simplify your adventure by letting someone else drive on a small-group day tour along coastal and mountain roads. After starting at black-sand beaches and coastal villages, travel deep into the mountains, visiting lakes, waterfalls, and remote valleys. Refresh with provided tropical fruits.

Get access to remote areas of the island of Moorea on this half-day tour via 4WD vehicle. Visit Cook's Bay, a vanilla plantation, a local liquor factory, and Magic Mountain. Along the way, you'll get in-depth commentary from your guide on the island's history, culture, and modern-day life. Taste the flavors of Moorea with samples of different local jams, juices, and pineapple-derived alcohol.

If you want to experience the multicolored underwater world close up but can’t or don’t want to Scuba dive, this aqua safari helmet dive is ideal for you. After an instructional safety briefing you’ll don a special helmet and spend thirty minutes walking on the Bora Bora lagoon floor with a guide. At a depth of around ten feet you’ll get great views of a coral garden and the tropical fish that live around it.

Combine sightseeing with outdoor adventure on this half-day quad bike tour of Moorea. You’ve got the option of driving a single vehicle yourself or doubling up on a tandem bike. Drive to a high viewpoint for sweeping views across the island. Stop at a farm for some fresh tropical fruit juice. Visit other gardens and outdoor areas and enjoy the feel of the wind in your face the whole way.