The Vanilla tour of Taha'a in a comfortable outrigger canoe
Recommended by 98% of travelers
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Raiatea, French Polynesia
- 7 to 8 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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What's Included
- LunchPolynesian buffet on an exceptional motu
- SnacksWater, juice, chips and fruit (depending on the season)
- Use of Snorkeling equipmentUse of Snorkelling equipment
- Gratuities
- Private transportation
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting points
Select a meeting point
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Operating hours.8:30 am
Itinerary
1
Champon Pearl Farm
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
2
Jardin de Corail
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
3
Domaine Pari Pari
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
4
Taha'a
3 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- 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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Featured review
Valerie_N
This was an amazing tour! The boat was spacious and well kept. Jimmy, the owner/captain, was a one man show. He was personable, knowledgeable about the area, and appeared to really enjoy his job. The private island was beautiful and the buffet lunch was delicious. It was a very relaxing day, well organized and efficiently run. I highly recommend for an easy and relaxing day on the water.
Reviews
4.9
based on 65 reviews
Eileen_E, Apr 2026
This tour was the best experience in French Polynesia. A fun memorable full day filled with great views and incredible variety of sites
Lisa_M, Mar 2026
Fab was an amazing captain and tour guide and made sure we were comfortable and had a great time. Even a sudden downpour didn’t stop the fun. We loved snorkeling at the coral garden, at the lunch spot, and with the sharks. The pearl farm and vanilla plantation were both interesting and fun to experience. We really liked having a smaller tour group, especially after seeing other boats that were packed with people. Highly recommend!!
Sara_C, Mar 2026
Personalized experience on a spacious outrigger canoe to several hot spots on the islands. The snorkeling was beautiful and saw lots of beautiful fish and coral- my favorite part!
The pearl farm, distillery, and vanilla farm were very interesting and helped round out the experience. The local lunch was served buffet style and had amazing food- so many new foods to try. I definitely left full!
Would recommend this to anyone! Being on the water and experiencing the scenery even through rainstorms, was unforgettable
stephen_w, Nov 2025
Excellent day out. Great snorkling with excellent guides. Interesting visits to a Pearl farm and Vanilla plantation.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for your review! We’re glad you enjoyed the snorkeling, guides, and visits to the pearl farm and vanilla plantation. Hope to see you again!
Rob_R, Oct 2025
Jimmy was excellent. The boat is the best out there. Very clean and the hammock off the side makes it. Was great in the snorkeling in showing us paths and things to know and watch for. Made sure I saw my reef shark! Leaning about the Black Pearls, Vanilla, and Rhum was great as well. Lunch on the island was a private barbecue with lots to try that is their food, and we almost picked up and adorable little stowaway haha.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for your great review! We’re happy you enjoyed the boat, snorkeling, island visits, and the private lunch and glad you got to see your reef shark! Hope to see you again (with no stowaways next time 😉).
Valerie_N, Oct 2025
This was an amazing tour! The boat was spacious and well kept. Jimmy, the owner/captain, was a one man show. He was personable, knowledgeable about the area, and appeared to really enjoy his job. The private island was beautiful and the buffet lunch was delicious. It was a very relaxing day, well organized and efficiently run. I highly recommend for an easy and relaxing day on the water.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
So glad you enjoyed such a smooth and relaxing day on the water! From the comfortable boat to the private island and lunch, it’s great to hear everything came together perfectly. Thank you for taking the time to recommend the tour.
jianlan_l, Oct 2025
The tour was fantastic. The ship is modern, clean, and comfortable. Captain Jimmy is a super tour guide. He is very nice and friendly.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for your kind feedback!
We’re happy you enjoyed the modern, comfortable boat and Captain Jimmy’s friendly guiding.
Hope to see you again!
Beamer_L, Oct 2025
A laid back boat riding day around Taha'a. It's nothing crazy or too exciting, but it's a relaxing way to fill up a day and sightsee basically. The coral garden is cool to snorkel through though, and the lunch is good. Otherwise, you're just doing the classic tourist route of visiting a pearl farm, then vanilla shop, then rum place, then snorkel places. What really sold it for me was the boat--definitely comfortable, modern, and with a cool side net for catching the splash & sunbathing. Jimmy is a really cool captain/host with a diverse background, so totally talk to him when you get down time. Anyways, I had fun and my little Moana moment riding along standing & leaning into the rain+wind (we had a cloudy day).
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thanks for sharing your experience! We’re glad you enjoyed the relaxed vibe of the day, the coral garden, and especially the comfort and design of the boat. And yes—chatting with Jimmy and enjoying the ride (even in the wind and rain!) is all part of the adventure. Appreciate the feedback!
Chip_J, Sep 2025
This excursion was absolutely fantastic! The boat was comfortable, the stops interesting and well put together, and the guides attention to ensuring people were having a good time and making the most of the trip was fantastic! We highly recommend this experience!
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for your kind words! We’re happy you enjoyed the comfort of the boat, the well-planned stops, and the care from the guide. Thanks for the recommendation!
WilliamKarl_H, Aug 2025
It was informational of the pearl, vanilla and rum industries. In the original chat with the agent I was looking for a Raiatea island inclusion which was from my understanding in the text it was included. It was confirmed by the guide that this particular tour do not include. A mix up somewhere with the booking agent. Also there is only one pickup and drop off on the whole island of Taha which is inconvenient and expensive taxi cost and not included in the price. I learned other operators do pick up at the accommodation I was staying at. All in all it was a fine tour but it was not what I was expecting.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad you found the visits informative and appreciate you mentioning the mix-up regarding the itinerary and logistics. We understand how expectations are important and thank you for taking the time to share your experience.
Grace_M, May 2025
We loved our tour guide who was super helpful with my older parents making sure they felt safe getting in and out of the boat as well as translating anything from French to English. The rain is unpredictable so our tour guide also expertly navigated us to all the stops before the storm came!
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for your kind review! We’re happy to hear our guide took great care of your parents and made everyone feel safe, while smoothly adapting the day around the weather.
We’re glad you enjoyed the experience!
Kaylen_Q, Feb 2025
We booked a tour for January 22nd nearly two months in advance. On January 20th, the operator messaged me asking if we were on a cruise ship, explaining that we were the only ones booked and suggesting we invite others.
I didn’t see the message until the next day (January 21st) since we were traveling from Tahiti to Raiatea and not constantly checking my phone on vacation. When I replied that we had flown into Raiatea, they informed us they were canceling the tour due to a lack of participants—this was the night before our scheduled trip.
I understand that tours need a minimum number of people to be profitable, but if they suspected they might cancel, they should have reached out earlier in the week. Travelers are required to cancel at least 24 hours in advance, and I believe the same rule should apply to tour operators.
Since we were only in Raiatea for two days, this full-day excursion was our main plan. They didn’t even offer to help us find an alternative. Fortunately, we managed to book another tour last minute, but I found their handling of the situation unprofessional and inconsiderate.
Response from Host, May 2025
Hello,
Thank you, you are the first customer to give us a negative review. However, we had warned you two days before that the tour might be cancelled due to a lack of passengers. Perhaps you would have liked to book a private tour? Sorry, but we can't afford to operate at a loss.
In addition, we had recommended other service providers to you, but you may not have been able to check your message. Please know that we do our best to satisfy our customers and we apologize if you are the first.
Dani_A, Aug 2024
Such a fun day! Pearl farm was our favorite and we were so impressed by the Polynesian buffet lunch!
Response from Host, Dec 2024
Thank you very much for your feedback on the Vanilla day tour. It's true that the the Polynesian buffet lunch is fabulous.
Sven_M, Apr 2024
Jimmy is a great Guide. Super tourguide. Jimmy arranged the stops so that you had the feeling that you were almost alone on the island.
Response from Host, Dec 2024
I think that Jimmy is the best ! ;) Thank again
Heather_L, Oct 2023
Really loved drift snorkeling and swimming with sharks. The pearl farm was great and the guides were terrific.
Response from Host, Dec 2024
A fine summary of a perfect day with Blue Lagoon. Thank you
Dennis_H, Oct 2023
The tour was fantastic. The snorkeling was the best ever and the island and lunch were fantastic. Fab was a terrific boat leader and the boat itself was wonderful. Great tour for the day.
Response from Host, Dec 2024
We also call it Fabulous! Thank you for this beautiful memory.
Henry_D, Sep 2025
Full eyes!this is how it feels
Captain at the top always positive
Arranging and very close
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Response from Host, Feb 2026
Merci beaucoup pour ce beau message ! Ravi que la journée et l’énergie du capitaine vous aient laissé plein les yeux. Au plaisir de vous revoir !
Blandine_B, Apr 2025
Nous avons eu mauvais temps mais malgré ce gros inconvénient notre capitaine hei pu Lorenzo nous a fait oublié les aléas de la météo, il a très bien pris soin de nous , la balade était magnifique , le jardin de corail est unique de beauté , le repas est excellent , merci pour cette belle balade , ta gentillesse à remplacé largement le soleil !
Response from Host, May 2025
Merci pour votre avis. C'est vrai que pendant la saison des pluies, le temps peut-être gris. Malgré cela, les couleurs sont belles et nos capitaines sont aux petits soins. Mauruuru et à bientôt.
Polna_P, Oct 2024
Nous avons passé une journée inoubliable lors de notre excursion dans le lagon de Tahaa. L’équipe était tout simplement superbe, attentionnée et professionnelle. Le bateau, magnifique et très confortable, a rendu l’expérience encore plus agréable. Chaque moment passé sur le lagon a été magique, entre les paysages époustouflants et l’ambiance conviviale. Nous recommandons cette excursion à 100% !
Response from Host, Dec 2024
C'était un plaisir de vous accueillir à bord de Blue Lagoon. Merci pour votre recommandation à 100 %! Mission accomplie !
Quentin_N, Sep 2024
Super moment, le bâteau est très confortable et Jimmy était au petit soin avec ma femme enceinte !
La création des perles, de la vanille ainsi que les différents stops étaient intéressants.
On recommande !
Response from Host, Dec 2024
Mauruuru Quentin pour ton avis. Nous espérons que ta femme se porte bien avec bébé. Belles fêtes et à bientôt.
Charlotte_R, May 2024
On a adoré passer cette journée avec Jimmy et Hiti, très chaleureux, accueillants, vraiment à nos petits soins. Le bateau est super, très bien aménagé, possibilité d’utiliser le trampoline pour se détendre, musique à bord si on souhaite, génial quoi !
Journée très riche en découverte mais tout en prenant le temps avec 3 visites et 2 mises à l’eau.
En prime excellent buffet sur un motu d’exception.
On recommande très chaudement, encore merci à eux
Response from Host, Dec 2024
Ia ora na Charlotte, merci infiniment pour votre retour d'expérience à bord de Blue Lagoon. Nous sommes heureux d'avoir permis ces beaux souvenirs. Mauruuru maitai
Audrey_L, May 2024
Une journée au top avec Jimmy, le capitaine est super gentil, nous donne plein d'explications, partage son savoir. Le repas sur le Motu de famille était extra. Je recommande très fortement.
Response from Host, Dec 2024
Un grand merci pour votre recommandation. Au plaisir de vous revoir à bord de Blue Lagoon.
Mireille_N, May 2024
Merci infiniment à Jimmy pour son accueil chaleureux !! Nous avons passé une Superbe journée à bord de son magnifique bateau tout confort !
Tout était parfait 👍
Response from Host, Dec 2024
Mission accomplie ! Merci beaucoup pour votre avis qui résume la qualité de notre prestation.
Elonore_M, Nov 2023
Une journée qui restera gravé dans nos memoires. Nous avons passé un moment exceptionnel alliant snorkeling, repas typique et paysage à couper le souffle !
Nous avons été chouchouter toute la journée un vrai bonheur merci encore à toute l’équipe :)
Response from Host, Dec 2024
Un an déjà ! Le temps passe vite. Magnifique souvenir. Merci.
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