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Sunset Cruise : Moorea Sailing on a Catamaran named Taboo

Recommended by 95% of travelers
Moorea, French Polynesia
High interest
Booked 3 times today.
  • 2 hours 20 minutes (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.8
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· Amy_C ·
Mar 2026
We had an amazing time on the Taboo with Leo and JP! They were so great the entire time and really took so many steps to make sure our experience was perfect. The sunset was gorgeous, the scenery beautiful, and the mai tais were delicious!
· Mark_S ·
Feb 2026
Leo is a great host. We had a lovely evening on the water to enjoy the wonderful Moorea sunset. Small group made it better than most Sunset sails. We actually did sail for most of the time

Overview

Set sail along the northern coast of Moorea with this small-group sunset cruise. You’ll board your compact sailing catamaran—Taboo—near the Mareto Public Beach and head out toward Cook's Bay and into a barrier reef, where you'll get great views of the island and its surrounding waters before returning to shore.
  • Sail into the sunset aboard a sailing catamaran
  • Get great views of the sunset over Moorea
  • Cocktails and fruit juice will be served on board
  • Depart from Mareto Public Beach, which offers free parking

What's Included

  • Water
  • Tropical fruit juices
  • Maitai cocktail

    Meeting and Pickup

    You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

    Pickup points

    Select a pickup point

    Pickup details

    We will confirm you the exact appointment by message in your TripAdvisor/Viator mailbox. We start from our boat mooring near Mareto/Ta'ahiamanu public Beach (between the two bays) Pick up and drop off may be available depending on the day between the Sofitel and the boat mooring (north coast) for 2 passengers minimum. We can pick single person up too if they are on our way. We pick you up on the main roadside of the Island ("route de ceinture") if you are on Temae path you have to meet us at the Golf or at Temae P.o. boxes. If you're outside this area, you have to meet us directly to the departure point with a rental vehicle or we can book a round trip taxi and you'll do a cash payment directly to the driver.

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    Meeting point

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      Our boat mooring near Ta'ahiamanu public beach. Park your car on the parking log of Tahiamanu public beach Go on your right and walk 200m along the road, until the dinghy place. Please, note that departure point is NOT from the beach. Don’t park your car along the lagoon, it’s Private places.

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Arranged start time

    Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
    Select your preferred tour option to see hours.

    Itinerary

    Voila Moorea (Pass By)

    1

    Cook's Bay

    15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    2

    'Ōpūnohu Bay

    15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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    Featured review

    Michaelangelo_G
    My wife and I came here on our honeymoon, looking for a romantic evening out. The ride over was wonderful with Ms Mareva and greeting Captain Leo was a pleasure. He took us and our small group on the boat as we enjoyed every moment of our trip. The waters were so still and there was a slight breeze which made the voyage that much more beautiful. Captain Leo was very knowledgeable about the waters and the island. The sunset was magical, we even got to see a turtle and some flying fish. The Maitai’s were a bonus! We would highly recommend booking this tour, especially for those looking to relax and watch the sunset from the ocean. It was truly a special experience we will never forget.

    Reviews

    4.8
    based on 248 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

    Not Recommended!

    Richard_K, Apr 2026
    Evidently they sent a cab to pick us up. Not sure if he came to our hotel or another one but they called us at 5:20 said the cab had been there to pick us up but we were not there. They also said that they checked at the front desk and looked for us in the bar. We asked all four people at the front desk and they said nobody had asked for us. They refused to refund our money and we were furious. Tahiti is full of very nice native people but these folks were nasty french types who lie through their teeth. What a nightmare!

    Book the private tour on the Taboo!!

    Amy_C, Mar 2026
    We had an amazing time on the Taboo with Leo and JP! They were so great the entire time and really took so many steps to make sure our experience was perfect. The sunset was gorgeous, the scenery beautiful, and the mai tais were delicious!

    Enjoying the Moorea sunset

    Mark_S, Feb 2026
    Leo is a great host. We had a lovely evening on the water to enjoy the wonderful Moorea sunset. Small group made it better than most Sunset sails. We actually did sail for most of the time

    Sunset cruise on Taboo

    DAN_A, Jan 2026
    Very nice trip. Winds were calm, so we had to motor around which was fine. Our captain was friendly and very knowledgeable . The clouds to the west were too dense for a nice sunset. Mother Nature has her way sometimes. We were on the island 10 days with no colorful sunsets, but that’s the way it goes sometimes.

    Perfect rainy evening!

    Catherine_P, Dec 2025
    My husband and I sailed with Leo at the end of December and had a lovely time. Leo is very knowledgeable of the area and sprinkled some facts throughout our tour. Although we had some rain, and it was cloudy, we were able to see the sun peak out while it set. Gorgeous views and all in all, a great time! Definitely recommend!

    Beautiful evening in Moorea

    Sylvia_S, Nov 2025
    What a great relaxing and peaceful trip! Good stories on the history of the island Had an awesome time. Make for this excursion. You won't be sorry. Say hello to Captain Leo!

    Relaxing experience.

    Mateusz_B, Nov 2025
    It is not to long but very relaxing trip. U can have a bit of knowledge of the Island and also an experience of sailing on the ocean which for some, like me, can be a fantastic thing.

    Unforgettable Experience with Amazing Sunset

    Mahoney_J, Oct 2025
    Captain Neil was very friendly and knowledgeable. He gave great information on local lore, not to mention he makes an amazing Maitai! The sunset was absolutely amazing and Neil put us in the perfect spot to watch the sun go down.

    Great Sunset Cruise!

    Thomas_C, Oct 2025
    Captain Leo was really knowledgeable and the boat was well kept & maintained. The sunset cruise was very pleasant and we even saw a whale breach!

    Our sunset tour was...

    Greg_H, Oct 2025
    Our sunset tour was great. We learned a lot about Moorea and the lagoon, and sailed in the ocean a bit before checking out the sunset. We would do it again!

    Relaxing sunset cruise

    Alexandria_B, Oct 2025
    This was a beautiful, relaxing, sunset sail with a couple of mai tai and amazing views. We had a beautiful night and were able to see the full mountains as Leo told us some of the history of the area. We were confused about the meeting area, but the details in the message from the operators made it easy to find the spot with the tires and a cement landing that the dinghies go to.

    Fantastic, peaceful experience

    Laura_R, Oct 2025
    Captain Leo picked us up from the Hilton and we took a tender to the sailboat. We had a nice wind for the sails on the way back, and we were visited by a pod of spinner dolphins! It was amazing - they were literally running parallel, on the inside of the catamaran! We saw them spinning too. Not the best sunset, but he waited until almost dark and we got to see the moon up at the same time as the sun setting. Definitely a great trip!

    Wonderful all around

    Penelope_D, Oct 2025
    wonderful all around. Guide was friendly - very responsible (saftey first) on the boat - fun night. Relaxing.

    Leo was the best guide,...

    Rocco_S, Oct 2025
    Leo was the best guide, captain and an underrated bartender as well! Extremely relaxing and romantic cruise around several of Moorea’s bays and points of interest. Gorgeous views and my wife and I couldn’t have been more pleased. Would highly recommend for a fun, chill and informative sunset cruise!

    Don’t miss the sunset cruise

    Chris_L, Sep 2025
    This is how you picture your trip to Tahiti. On a sunset cruise sipping maitai’s. Highly recommend, especially for couples

    Great sunset cruise!

    Hayden_B, Sep 2025
    Lovely, relaxing time on the water. Guides were knowledgeable was very knowledgeable and shared details of points of interest, geologic history, and history on the island. Learned a lot and chilled out on a nice boat. Definitely recommend!

    Sailing into the sunset!

    Alistair_B, Aug 2025
    A wonderful relaxing experience. A fantastic way to end the day. Sailing along the coast of Moorea. Learnt some interesting information about the island and saw the most spectacular sunset. We loved every minute.

    Very personable, lots of...

    Jessica_M, Aug 2025
    Very personable, lots of history, beautiful views . I would definitely do this aging, and recommend!!

    Great Experience!

    RaiMan2000, Jul 2025
    The captain was a very cool person and the boat was very nice. You can sit on the net where you can see water under you. The sunset is very beautiful and you can get a completely different sunset perspective on the boat. It was a great way to finish our trip!

    Had a great time aboard...

    Henry_T, Jul 2025
    Had a great time aboard Taboo for the sunset cruise! The weather cooperated so we got a nice sail, sunset, and lesson about the island.

    Fun boat and beautiful sunset!

    Olivia_S, Jun 2025
    Watched the sunset from the boat and learned some history and facts about the island! Was fun to pass the break water into the deeper water and see the island from farther out.

    Don't miss this one! It...

    Ann_K, Jun 2025
    Don't miss this one! It is a very relaxing evening on the water, enjoying a drink while watching the sunset. Leo is an excellent host and shared alot of information about Moorea and the bays.

    Exactly what you want

    Michelle_W, Jun 2025
    Excellent and top notch. Captain Leo was informative, funny, quite knowledgeable, and professional. His boat is clean and comfortable and he pours nice maitais. The 2 1/2 cruise was perfect. The sunset was spectacular. It was exactly what I hoped it would be. Thank you!

    Honeymoon Sunset Sail

    Michael_P, Jun 2025
    Wonderful small group sunset sail. Leo, our captain, was very attentive and provided great insight into the island and surrounding area. A very enjoyable experience that we would do again if we return to Moorea.

    Fantastic Sailing and Moorea Views

    Stephen_W, Jun 2025
    Great experience! One of the few excursions with sailing on the island, would highly recommend. Captain Leo was a great host, sharing beautiful views of both Moorea bays, a great sunset, and good Mai Tais to cap it off!

    Magical Sunset Boat Ride

    Michaelangelo_G, Jun 2025
    My wife and I came here on our honeymoon, looking for a romantic evening out. The ride over was wonderful with Ms Mareva and greeting Captain Leo was a pleasure. He took us and our small group on the boat as we enjoyed every moment of our trip. The waters were so still and there was a slight breeze which made the voyage that much more beautiful. Captain Leo was very knowledgeable about the waters and the island. The sunset was magical, we even got to see a turtle and some flying fish. The Maitai’s were a bonus! We would highly recommend booking this tour, especially for those looking to relax and watch the sunset from the ocean. It was truly a special experience we will never forget.

    Leo is the best! The...

    Emily_M, Jun 2025
    Leo is the best! The sunset cruise was gorgeous. We sailed in the lagoon and in the ocean, then had cocktails to watch the sunset. Highly recommend!

    Great experience!

    Hannah_D, Jun 2025
    This was a fun ride on Taboo! We laid on the nets and the cushions and it was a great view. Also were served delicious Mai tais! Only downfall was that it rained a decent amount of our trip so maybe would have tried to reschedule.

    We had a lovely cruise...

    Greg_M, May 2025
    We had a lovely cruise through Cook and Opunohu bays before stopping to view the sunset. Leo was a warm host offering some history and drinks along the way. It was a very pleasant afternoon and we would highly recommend.

    Casual, beautiful afternoon tour

    KristinWinkler_S, May 2025
    Leo was a great guide, giving us good historical and cultural information during the sail, as well as plenty of opportunities for photos and conversation. One thing to keep in mind - you will board a small skiff to get out to and onto the catamaran. If you have any disabilities or difficulties in getting in and out of boats, this might not be for you. However, Leo and other passengers will assist if you’re just a bit tentative about the transfers.

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