Best Way to Interact with Ocean Wildlife with Lunch. 6H
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Moorea, French Polynesia
- 5 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Hop on board the only glass-bottomed boat on Moorea on this chilled out half-day tour. You’ll be taken around the beautiful lagoon to three different snorkeling spots, where you can immerse yourself in the warm tropical waters and get up close to the colorful fish and coral. Enjoy lunch on a private island that most visitors don’t get to access. A fun day for the whole family.
- Use of snorkeling equipment is included
- Lunch and alcoholic drinks will be provided
- An easy way to access snorkeling spots you couldn’t get to alone
- Get personalized attention from your guide on a small-group tour
What's Included
- Use of Snorkeling equipmentUse of Snorkelling equipment
- Lunch
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Bottled water
- Towels
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Start time.9:30 am
Itinerary
1
Ha'apiti
5 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Sham was our Snorkle guide and he was terrific in making sure in explaining the marine life we are seeing and making sure the group was safe during each of the snorkle stops. Would recommend in booking the snorkel tour again!
Great snorkeling tour; we did see some turtles, sharks, rays and some underwater sculptures. The team was accomodaring and funny (sometimes too much so). On the privat island we had a few drinks and ate lunch, that was tasty (and gluten free versions weren’t a problem).
AMAZING!!!! The most greatest snorkeling with lunch tour I have ever had. You will not be disappointed. This team keeps you safe, They are well organized, and the lunch is out of this world...
We had a great time with Capt Taina team. The snorkeling was excellent lots of turtles, stingrays, sharks and fishes. The pickup from the ship and the return boat trip all good. Food and drinks on their private island and feeding the fish was fun.
After this tour was done, my family and I were talking at dinner saying this was one of the BEST tours we have ever booked. From the welcoming guides, to the glass bottom boat and the fantastic lunch, the tour was so well done and planned out. We were able to see lots of turtles, sharks and rays (that we were able to pet)! Lunch was fantastic and the beauty surrounding you on Moorea is unmatched. I HIGHLY recommend this tour! You won’t be disappointed!
Absolutely amazing day. So far it’s been the highlight of our 18 day holiday.
Could not fault a thing, was treated like VIPs from the minute we were picked up & everything was way beyond our expectations from
the snorkelling spots to the fantastic lunch on the private Moto. Cam & Mamu (?) were fantastic.
I booked this tour based on the reviews and I’m so glad we did.
Do yourself a favour and take this tour - you will not be disappointed
We had an outstanding experience with the Captain Taina tour group. Swan is a delight! Knowledgeable, fun, and he provided great musical entertainment with his ukulele. The snorkeling was excellent - a highlight was seeing a fever of 20 eagle rays (that I counted). Lunch was a treat, and I had a spontaneous Polynesian dance with a staff member. Highly recommend!!!
We really enjoyed this trip. Well organised and the snorkelling was AMAZING. Lunch was set up in the water with stingrays and fish swimming underneath the tables.
Would recommend as a super trip for singles couples or families of all ages.
Thank you for a great day out.
We thoroughly enjoyed this snorkeling tour and loved every minute. We got to meet and connect with other guests while getting to know a little bit of Mo’orea’s history and marine life. Our tour guide, Clem, and captain Manu were very attentive to others who needed more help than others and led us where we would see turtles, sharks, big fish and beautiful corals.
Great trip. Our captain was very knowledgeable about the area and Moorea. We saw rays and black tip reef sharks up close. The inlets had very clear water with lots of fish and colorful coral.. Our cook made us a nice lunch as well. Our captain showed us how to make ceviche and how to open coconuts. He made palm hats for all the ladies. Sorry, I forgot their names.
We saw turtles, sharks and stingrays. The guide was really nice and caring, and had a lot of knowledge about the marine life and the local culture. Would recommend!
Excellent trip from start to finish
This is a very well organised company
The trip was absolutely amazing the things we saw
The lunch was absolutely beautiful Such a good value trip
highly recommended
I had the most fantastic snorkeling trip and am still completely blown away! Our guide, Kainou (if his name is spelt like this), was simply outstanding – full of energy, great humor, and clearly passionate about what he does. He made the whole day fun from beginning to end.
The snorkeling spots were all stunning. We saw turtles, sharks, and stingrays – and even had the chance to touch them, which was unforgettable.
The lunch was delicious, freshly prepared with raw fish, coconut milk, chicken, and more – truly a taste of the islands.
This tour is an absolute must-do and worth every penny. Highly recommended! Thanks again and greetings from Germany, Simon
Really recommend this tour. It was by far the highlight of our trip to Mo’orea. From the minute we arrived until the minute we left we felt so comfortable with everything. Interacting with all of the wildlife and finishing the day with an amazing lunch was excellent and something that we will remember forever. A big thank you to all of the employees and crew members for this incredible experience.
Great experience. We saw turtles right after the tour started as well as sting rays and shark. Great also to swim with the sting rays!
This tour was awesome, our boat was glass bottom, my wife is not a good swimmer, but she could see everything I was seeing as I was snorkeling. Our guide Caroline was great, very helpful and energenic! The lunch was tasty too. I recommend bringing your snorkeling gear with you, they don't supply, and wear a shirt while in the water, I got sunburned even with wearing sunscreen!
When booking with Viator be sure the pickup time at hotel is correct. Viator told us 9:30am at our hotel and nope it was wrong. We missed our pick up which was 8:45am so a taxi was required. So ya thanks for getting that wrong, big inconvenience all around.
What a great day! Three different snorkeling spots unique in their own way! Lunch on the private motu was delicious!
Make sure you know this trip originates on Moore'ea. If you are staying in Papeete, you will need to get yourself to the ferry terminal on Moore'ea. But it is worth every penny! Once in a lifetime experience!! Captain Kris and Tieki were fabulous!
This really was the best! From the driver who picked us up from the Hilton to the fabulous tour guide and boat captain, the staff was friendly and knowledgeable and went out of their way to give us an excellent experience. Chris and Tikei were funny and seemed to enjoy their jobs. I felt safe at all times and learned a lot about Moorea and the ocean animals we interacted with. Lunch was delicious! We saw sea turtles and rays and sharks. I highly recommend!
Clem and mo were absolutely amazing guide and captains! From the moment we were on the boat until the time we left they had us laughing and enjoying every moment of the tour. Both of the guys taught us about the local culture, the history of the island and its people. Both of them ensured you felt safe in the water, and pointed out all of the various wildlife under water to keep the group engaged while snorkelling. Lunch on their private island was one of the best I have had on my trips to French Polynesia, their service, friendlessness, and attention to all details were second to none. I would definitely recommend captain Taina’s tour company again and again.
Thank you clem and mo for an amazing experience and a great day exploring the reef. It made it an absolutely unforgettable adventure with my two kids that will last a lifetime.
On a BIG side note of why I chose this company was they have small groups per boat (less then 12) compared to some company’s that have over 20+ on their tour per boat!
All day Excursion with lunch on Motu. This exceeded our expectations. If you have only one day in Moorea this is your excursion … swim with sharks and rays we followed a school of rays, shark and fish galore! This is our second visit to Moorea. All staff went out of there way to accommodate us from our cruise ship. We highly recommend the all day with lunch on their own private motu.
Our snorkel guide “sweet “ Caroline added heritage and island history as well as highly knowledgeable insights about marine life. She was very humorous and don’t forget to ask her to help you spot the elusive “ mermaid”from glass bottom boat. Always felt safe in water and out. Heck, if you decided to stay on board, the glass bottom boat was excellent .
Communication 10/10. Staff spoke English very well.They accommodated and helped get us there from cruise ship drop off, only 9 min away from drop off.. They even communicated during the lunch and had driver waiting to take us back to doc for cruise pick up. Remember to read what is included in your tour. I knew to bring towel, sunscreen and water which were made clear by her prior to booking.
Some added tips- consider bringing an underwater camera, dry bag, long sleeve rash guard. A dry shirt,depending on weather, it gets chilly at times when wet from snorkeling then driving to next site
Don’t miss the lunch on their own private motu. Best authentic meal and we appreciated the catering to our request of ceviche prepared our way. Don’t miss the Fishes with the dishes. Best view of Moorea from Mountains to beaches. I would book a lunch or dinner on Motu. It is that beautiful.
Thanks for highlight of our 8 days in French Polynesia!
Lots of stops for snorkeling, we seen turtles, stingrays, fish and sharks. Such an amazing experience with a delicious lunch at the end at a beautiful location where they give you time to swim and explore. Boat goes very slow so it is a nice relaxing day.
Response from Host, Jan 2025
Ia ora na Raquel, thank you for your kind review. I'm happy you enjoyed the many stops and encounters. We love sharing the beauty of our animals and also do it in a calm pace do not disturb them.
Mauruuru roa,
The Captain Taina Team
Awesome experience!! Loved everything about this excursion. I snorkel and wife doesn't, but she was able to see much of the same thing with glass bottom boat. Captain Tania was very engaging while she was on the boat and everyone else snorkeled. The water was shallow in the area of stingrays and sharks and she was able to join in. Lunch was amazing!!
this tour was excellent! small group (8-12) so you aren't fighting huge groups. The info and views were stunning, and the food was delicious!
This was the best snorkeling experience we have ever had. We highly recommend. Between the knowledge and wildlife we saw there is no comparison.
We went snorkeling to a couple spots, say lots of turtles, stingrays, sharks, fishes. The food was delicious & we had time to relax on the beach. 10/10 would recommend, the guides were very friendly & knowledgable! I was the only one who didn’t speak French on the tour but they were very accommodating.
Amazing guide and boat captain. Delicious food. Great snorkeling with turtles, sharks, rays, fish… everywhere.
Underwater tikis were legit. Private island lunch was legit.
The whole experience was great! We enjoyed every activity, interacting with beautiful sea life and the lunch was delicious!
Wow, Captain Taina really thought of everything. We went on several other tours on our trip and this was by far the best!
Note that the full day tour starts at 9:30, so you'll be picked up earlier than that from your pickup spot - be sure to read all the details so you don't miss it.
If you're coming from Tahiti, take the 8am Aremeti ferry - that's the one the pickup company will be keeping an eye on. Ours was a little late that day but they were waiting for us. They'll make sure you're back in time for the 4:15 ferry.
Anyway, originally I had booked it out of a little bit of FOMO because it said it was likely to sell out, and it was already only available on one day of our trip. It did not disappoint!!
The guide was extremely nice, courteous, and patient. This trip is suitable for first time snorkelers and people who aren't strong swimmers - the glass bottom boat allows you a chance to see the wildlife even if you don't get in the water. They also have noodles in case you're a nervous swimmer. But if you're a seasoned snorkeler, you won't be bored because there's so much to see but do realize this is a very relaxed, guided tour. It's a really great tour to do at the end of your trip.
We saw about 6 sea turtles right away at the beginning of the trip, including "Big Mama", while we floated with the current. You could comfortably stand in the water in the next two stops. The next stop was an underwater sculpture garden built by a local artist. The third stop was in a shallow lagoon with stingrays and sharks swimming around us, and we even got a chance to get close to the stingrays and touch them.
We did the full day tour which included lunch, which I highly recommend! We stopped on their family's private island where they prepared a fresh, very delicious meal. We had a chance to hang out on the little island, swim, or snorkel on our own and enjoy the beautiful crystal blue water and amazing scenery before heading back.
Just wow - amazing food, beautiful scenery, friendly tour guides, and so many sea creatures. Really couldn't ask for more!
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