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Marie_R, Oct 2026
Best Tour of Papeete, Tahiti Scenes and Culture
This tour of Papeete, Tahiti included several stops. We visited sacred grounds, water falls, a botanical garden, a light house, and a black sand beach. Our group of 8 people traveled in a comfortable, late model, air-conditioned van. Our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable about the island and culture of Tahiti. I would highly recommend this tour.
Zac_B, Sep 2026
We found ourselves with...
We found ourselves with an extra day in Papeete and took advantage of it by taking this tour. We stopped by a black sand beach with a lighthouse, a waterfall, some beautiful gardens, among other stops. It was great to learn a little history and get some local context! The van was very comfortable with air conditioning and USB-C charging ports available. Our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable!
Tara_M, Sep 2026
Fantastic intro to food and culture of Moorea
Our guide grew up on the island and was trained in culinary - could not ask for a better way to understand what life was like on the island and how different countries had influenced the cuisine we experienced. Food selections were excellent and things I would probably have not encountered, even being somewhat adventurous in trying new things. The tour also allowed for a little time here and there to gather souvenirs- food related or otherwise- which was appreciated because we had taken the ferry over from Papeete for the day. Highly recommend and one of the best food tours we have done in various cities.
Arisa_K, Sep 2026
One of the best tour guides I've had
Fabrice is an outstanding tour guide! Born and raised on the island, he is knowledgeable on an incredible range of topics, from the island's botany to history/culture. He's also an extremely thoughtful guide, providing umbrellas for shade and water/snacks. Highly recommend.
Noreen_M, Sep 2026
This was an amazing adventure!!!
This was an amazing tour! It's a 10 in our book. We had a lot of time interacting with a young calf and its mother. A lot of time! They picked us up on the seawall of the park by a heart sculpture. It was easy to find. They provided all the snorkel gear including a shortie wetsuit! The fins weren't too comfortable so wear footies or socks. We had an excellent adventure provided to us by the guide and captain. The crew provided a safe and comfortable ride with drinks and snacks. This is an experience that you will never forget! Highly recommended!
Autumn_G, Aug 2026
This tour was a great way...
This tour was a great way to see the island and talk to the local guide. I wore tennis shoes and thank goodness I did the hike to the top of magic mountain was a little steep but the tour guide takes you most of the way then it’s just a short hike to the top.
Charlene_R, Aug 2026
The jet skiing was a...
The jet skiing was a blast!
We were glad the guides didn’t just go in a straight line but let us weave back and forth and play on the water. It was my first time driving a jet ski, and I felt 100% safe. It was a
Great surprise that all of the pictures they took of us appeared on their Facebook page and were therefore available to us (at no additional cost). The snorkeling with sharks and rays was so fun - a highlight for us!
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.
Yi_R, Jul 2026
people, water and culture
great experience, exploring the beautiful nature, swimming with lives you like or you dont, most importantly encounter the local hospitality and culture. staff are amazing Hina and Tea are amazing, looking after everyone, young and old from beginning to the end, look after your safty, share cultural element through cooking local dishes and open coconut. swimming with stingray and sharks are fun and interesting. it was perfect day to explore beautiful island of Moorea. we come to moorea by early morning ferry from Papeete (6:10 with vaeara'i) and returned in the late afternoon(16:15 with tauati). pick up and drop off from ferry station are included. it was great day out from Papeete to Moorea, truly enjoyed.
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.
Laura_B, Jan 2026
Wonderful
So cool! This was a unique way to see a different side of Tahiti. We drove through town to get to a dirt road and then took dirt roads and 4x4 trails through the mountains. We saw beautiful waterfalls, amazing flora and fauna, eels, chickens, got to cool off in the river and eat a picnic lunch (they stop in the morning and you can purchase food from a bakery to take for the picnic). Mato was a great guide and we had a great time! I took too many pictures and videos. Take their suggestions for bug spray and sunblock seriously. Got a little burned and got bug bites because I forgot to reapply
Mary_H, Oct 2025
Fantastic Whale Encounter
Outstanding, knowledgeable guide - he was able to predict when the whales would surface, then the six of us left our boat 300ft away and swam fast to get close. Fantastic experience. (He actually assisted our swimming by pulling us on a rope attached to a buoy - so strong!). The whale was underneath us then surfaced right next to us. Unbelievable! Highly recommend Tahiti by Boat.
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