All Raiatea Tours & Excursions in 2026

What an amazing day. The rum factory and pearl farm were very interesting and informative with the visit to the vanilla farm being fabulous. The coral garden was stunning and an unbelievable experience, we took our own Snorkel masks and water shoes which we would strongly advise. Our lunch was amazing and there was a good variety of on offer. The after lunch entertainment provided by the staff was hilarious and great fun to say the least. Our day was made from start to finish by our captain Nui. He was courteous, conscientious and caring, making sure we had everything we needed and more whilst having the best sense of humour one could wish for from our host. Highly recommend this tour.

Travel through the heart of the island and into the middle of the caldera. Enjoy the verdand vistas. Visit a pearl farm and learn how these beautiful objects are created. Finally visit Gerrard's farm to taste his exquisite local honey infused with home grown vanilla.. The highlight for me was the visit to the ancient marae. Kia Kaha.

Just a fabulous day with our skipper and guide, Jimmy. Our cruise ship docked in Raiatea. The tour boat met us at the pier just a 5 minute walk away. The boat is well designed with easy entry from docks at the side of the vessel or from the stern down a ladder into the water. Seating was cushioned and comfortable. The young people on the tour lounged on the outrigger trampoline. We did six things: 1. Visit to a pearl farm where we got a great explanation of how Tahitian pearls are created. Beautiful jewelry was available for purchase, but no pressure to do so 2. Drift snorkel at the coral garden. We anchored on the inside, walked along the shore to the channel entrance, then drift snorkelled back through the channel. No fins needed or even desired. Just water shoes for the shore walk. The channel is zigzagged, so following your guide is important. Good coral, colourful fish including a lion fish, colourful clams. A wonderful snorkel experience. 3. A rum distillery tour. A good informative tour. Interesting, and neither of us are rum drinkers. 4. A second snorkel stop. Highlight was many reef sharks. 5. Lunch on a motu with very generous portions of local cuisine in an idyllic setting. 6. Tour of a vanilla farm. Very detailed and interesting explanation of the 4 years it takes to grow a vanilla bean. Vanilla beans and products for sale, again with no pressure to do so. So, a full day, but relaxed and never a feeling at any stop of being rushed. A great tour. Back to the dock in plenty of time to board our ship. Hats off to Jimmy.