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
Operating hours.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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Reviews
4.9
based on 639 reviews
Cheryl_y, Mar 2026
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.
Ruby_P, Mar 2026
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.
DAN_A, Jan 2026
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.
JohanneHjort_C, Oct 2025
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!
Andrea_M, Sep 2025
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
Simon_C, Jul 2025
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
Keane_M, Jun 2025
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.
AnnKathrin_W, Jun 2025
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!
bryan_t, Apr 2025
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!
Margaret_P, Apr 2025
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.
Martin_G, Mar 2025
What a great day! Three different snorkeling spots unique in their own way! Lunch on the private motu was delicious!
Margaret_M, Mar 2025
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!
Jane_W, Mar 2025
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!
Camille_G, Mar 2025
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!
jennifer_S, Jan 2025
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!
Raquel_R, Jan 2025
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
William_J, Dec 2024
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!!
Kara_L, Dec 2024
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!
Kim_W, Dec 2024
This was the best snorkeling experience we have ever had. We highly recommend. Between the knowledge and wildlife we saw there is no comparison.
Ivette_G, Dec 2024
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.
Adam_G, Nov 2024
Amazing guide and boat captain. Delicious food. Great snorkeling with turtles, sharks, rays, fish… everywhere.
Underwater tikis were legit. Private island lunch was legit.
Andrea_S, Nov 2024
The whole experience was great! We enjoyed every activity, interacting with beautiful sea life and the lunch was delicious!
Rebecca_R, Nov 2024
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!
Melissa_B, Nov 2024
An absolutely incredible tour!! We first snorkeled with turtles. We saw 10-12. Amazing!! Our guide Kenae was the best!!! Then snorkel at 2 other places. Where we fed sharks and got to touch rays. The best part was the food!!! Best food we have ever had on a tour!! Props to Mano the chef!! She was fantastic!!
lindsey_f, Oct 2024
We had a great day out with Clement and Captain Moana. They explained about the area and wildlife we saw in the ocean and taking us to see the statues on the ocean floor was a bonus. Swimming noodles were available which made the snorkelling easier. Our lunch was very tasty and the island we ate on was idyllic. Highly recommend this excursion to everyone.
MARY_E, Oct 2024
Went snorkeling in chest deep water. Saw many fish, rays, and sharks. It was fantastic!!! The lunch was good too.
Patricia_P, Oct 2024
Our tour was even better than expected. The guides were excellent and the glass bottom boat was an easy way to view the fish and the turtles. Swimming with the stingrays and the sharks was a priceless memory.
The lunch on the private island was delicious. We highly recommend this tour!
Tamra_S, Aug 2024
I have been on many snorkel trips and this was by far the best! Swan was such an excellent guide full of so much information about the island. We saw turtles, eagle rays, stingrays, sharks and tons of fish. The lunch was excellent- best poisson cru we had during our stay!
Ilona_K, May 2024
The guides were really great! They were funny and friendly, with tons of stories to tell. They were also very respectful of nature, the boat clean and the lunch great! They showed how to make the raw fish salad with coconut milk, bbq the meat and fish and served fresh fruit for dessert. I loved the most the dishwashing activity as you’d rinse your dishes in the lagoon and see the birds and fish come pick up the rest.
Paula_P, Apr 2024
This tour was wonderful! Being pulled behind the boat by a rope seemed silly at first, but it meant that we could focus on looking around and not swimming. Caroline and Toki were friendly and helpful and seemed to care about the wildlife. We saw turtles, dolphins, rays, sharks and underwater statues. Our only issue was that the ticket didn't show pickup location, and no one answered the phone when I called. We eventually got there, but it was a stressful morning.
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