Snorkeling picnic in 4h30 with lunch in Tahiti
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Tahiti, French Polynesia
- 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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What's Included
- LunchPolynesian meals raw coconut milk fish cooked with lemon and seasonal tubers and seasonal local fruits
- Bottled water
- Alcoholic BeveragesLocal beer
- Local fruit juices
- Use of Snorkeling equipmentFins, mask, snorkel and life jacket
- Private transportation
- Floating noodles, vest, buoy for children
- Bath towels
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
What To Expect
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are 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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Featured review
Thomas_D
The captain of the boat was very nice and informative about what we were going to do and what we were going to experience. The boat and equipment provided were both in great condition. A great snorkeling experience.
Reviews
4.5
based on 42 reviews
Bill_G, May 2026
Prepare to get wet! 3 snorkeling sights with fish, turtles, rays, shark, and “shipwrecks”. Awesome snorkeling sights!! Boat small but comfortable, in rough water and wind, you will get wet. Lunch was traditional fish in coconut milk over rice, delicious and well seasoned! Also fresh fruit, juice and beer. Captain was personal and helpful! He provides snorkeling gear and good instructions.
ARLENE_K, Jan 2026
80 % was spent riding around on water. Water time very limited. I could not go in the water a 2nd time because it was impossible to enter raft on a small steel ladder(very slippery)
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Dear Arlene,
We're sorry to hear that our snorkeling picnic tour in Tahiti didn't quite meet your expectations. We apologize for the limited time spent in the water and the difficulties you experienced when reboarding the boat. We understand how frustrating this must have been for you.
We take your feedback seriously and will review our procedures to ensure this doesn't happen again. We'll use this feedback to improve our services and provide a better experience for our guests in the future.
Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back to Tahiti and provide a more enjoyable experience.
Best regards, Tahiti by Boat Team
Martha_O, Aug 2025
Everything about this trip was amazing. The locations that we were able to snorkel the crew and the lunch was fabulous.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Hello Martha,
Thank you for your wonderful review. We’re thrilled you enjoyed the snorkeling spots, the crew, and the lunch. We’ll share your kind words with the team and hope to welcome you back soon for another great day on the water!
Team TAHITI BY BOAT
kelley_b, Jul 2025
Sham, our boat captain made the trip! He was funny, knowledgeable. My husband has a disability and he was super accommodating.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Hello Kelley,
Thank you so much for your review! We’re thrilled to hear that Shamly made your trip memorable. His sense of humor and knowledge always enhance the experience, and we’re glad he could accommodate your husband’s needs.
Your satisfaction is our priority, and we hope to welcome you back for more adventures in Tahiti!
Team TAHITI BY BOAT.
Kelly_D, May 2025
Amazing experience. France’s was extremely engaging with myself and my daughter. Great time and would definitely do it again.
Response from Host, May 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you and your daughter had an amazing snorkeling and picnic experience in Tahiti. We love creating memorable adventures, and it's fantastic to know you enjoyed it so much. We look forward to welcoming you back for another great trip!
Bobbi_H, Dec 2024
IMHO: Arriving at the dock; there was no one to unlock the marina gates, so we had to have another vendor do that for us. At the boat (pontoon) slip, the skipper didn't know how to open the boat's access door, so informed us to all climb over top of the boat's rails, which wasn't practical for anyone let alone some senior adults. As we headed out to the 1st snorkel dive site, the skipper cut the corner of the reefs channel markers and accident ran the boat's hulls up on live the reef, got stuck, then powered over using the outboard engines grinding the props, with-out ever tilting them up. Basic tearing up the reef and the props on the boats outboard engines. He did this 3 separate times(!) which is egregious considering the water is so clear, one would have to be blind not to see the reef. Which just is indicator how he wasn't aware of his surroundings putting us at danger. Outside the reef on a pontoon boat he headed right into a breaking swell with water coming over the bow and the pontoon boats deck as if it was a monohull with a raised bow. At this point we were seriously eyeing life jackets, considering putting on our fins and calculating how far inside reef and shore would be if it starts sinking. We finally made it to first snorkel sight and he drops anchor in 30'+ water with waves breaking on "bomies" 2' deep right next to us and says here you go. I'm a veteran (50 years) freediver-spearfishing and I made the 30' drop just to prove what a poor place it was for any snorkeler as there was nothing to look at surface level for snorkelers and white water with surging all around the boat. No one else got in the water out of fear. The 2'd & 3rd dive was much more inline with the snorkel excursion it was suppose to be, except the skipper hit the reef with the boat and engines again cutting the corner of the channel markers. I do believe he was an avid waterman with skills for hanging out with his buddies, just not skippering a boat with responsibility the safety of tourist, let alone tearing up the Companies engines, not to mention the impact to a live reef. I will say the lunch with fresh fish and drinks supplied was excellent and in spite of above concerns, the vibe on the boat was still positive and fun, once back inside the reef where we could save ourselves if necessary. Wild day, but we survived!
Response from Host, Feb 2025
Thank you for sharing your detailed feedback on the Snorkeling Picnic in Tahiti tour booked through Viator. We appreciate your insights and apologize for the challenges you encountered during the excursion. It is concerning to hear about the issues you faced with accessing the marina gates, boat door, and the skipper's handling of the boat, including damaging the reef and boat's engines.
We take your safety and experience seriously, and we will address these issues with our team to ensure that proper procedures are in place for the future. Your feedback regarding the skipper's actions and lack of awareness of the surroundings is noted, and we will provide additional training to prevent such incidents in the future.
We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the lunch provided and that the positive vibe on the boat helped make the experience more enjoyable despite the challenges. Your feedback is valuable to us as we strive to improve our services and provide a safe and memorable experience for all our guests. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for a better and smoother experience in the future.
Jeffrey_R, Jul 2024
We loved swimming with the rays and diving to the plane. Great experience with fun guides! They improvised beautifully when the surf didn’t cooperate.
Rachael_B, Jul 2024
Tapu was an amazing guide! He loves the beauty of the ocean and all the aquatic life. He provided a great time and made us a great lunch on the sand bar. Highly recommend!
Gary_C, May 2024
Provider never stopped by our hotel to pick us up so we never got to go on the tour. We contacted the provider who claimed they had mechanical issues. They did provide a refund, however with limited time in Tahiti, this was a missed opportunity.
Nick_D, Apr 2024
Wonderful personalised tour from a passionate and informative host. Able to visit "The Aquarium" and get personal with Stingrays. Highly recommended.
Geoffrey_A, Apr 2024
Perfect half day snorkeling around fishes and turtles. Amazing and friendly captain. Finishing with a nice picnic. Highly recommend!
Cheryl_J, Mar 2024
Swimming with the turtles 🐢 was fabulous, although we were not able to get pictures. And the reefs are FULL of colorful fish 🐠 of various sizes! Definitely a must do!
Blanche_F, Feb 2024
Each member of the tour team was polite, gracious and accommodating. I was impressed that they offered to pick us up at the cruise terminal as we were prepared to do the 5 minute walk to the marina. There was an initial mix up because I did not understand they were picking us up in a boat! I was looking for someone holding a sign on the dock, not in the water.
We visited 3 snorkel sites - each different. The first was called the Turtle Sanctuary near the coral reef. The second was in the lagoon to view two ship wrecks and a plane wreck. The last was a sand bar frequented by sting rays.
We are not strong swimmers, and the distances presented at the first two sites were beyond our capabilities. But, without hesitation, the captain described how he would help us get “there and back” comfortably and safely - and he did!
The yellow tuna ceviche with coconut rice lunch was freshly made onboard by the captain and delicious. We paired it with local cold beer that was included in our ticket.
At the end of the excursion we were delivered to the dock directly adjacent to our ship. It was a perfect ending to a perfect morning.
Marson_S, Jan 2024
The Boat Captain was very great. He took us to 3 different spots. We saw many spinning dolphins. These cute guys were very near and jumped and spinnied like I've never seen before. Then, we snorkled and so 2 Stingrays from a very close proximities. Had a great time. Highly recommend.
DebraSummerlin, Dec 2023
Moana was a fantastic tour guide! We snorkeled at 3 wonderful sites and ended the trip with homemade ceviche and rice with beer or rum punch. A wonderful day was had by all! Highly recommend.
Jeffrey_J, Nov 2023
Wonderful day! Our Captain, Moana, was excellent! He was so friendly and made sure we got to see turtles. All of the 3 snorkeling stops were great and the food was amazing! Can't thank Moana enough. Highly recommend this tour.
Thomas_D, Nov 2023
The captain of the boat was very nice and informative about what we were going to do and what we were going to experience. The boat and equipment provided were both in great condition. A great snorkeling experience.
Carolyn_B, Oct 2023
We went on Wednesday October 25 due to Viator messing up our reservation. We showed up On Monday at 7 am and there was no tour. Had to come back later in the week. Moana our guide, was exceptional. We could not swim with the turtles due to the current being too strong but the wrecks were interesting to snorkel around. Our lunch was delicious and we loved Moana sharing about his culture and the canoe racing he does.
Ysabelle_M, Jul 2025
Excellent afternoon with Sham who helped us in this 1st experience swimming with mask.
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Response from Host, Jul 2025
Bonjour Ysabelle,
Merci beaucoup pour votre avis ! Nous sommes ravis d'apprendre que vous avez passé un excellent après-midi et que Shaml a su vous accompagner lors de votre première expérience de snorkeling. Vos retours sont précieux et nous motivent à continuer à offrir des moments inoubliables.
Nous espérons vous revoir bientôt pour d'autres aventures aquatiques !
Samantha_F, Mar 2024
Merci à Tapu pour cette superbe excursion.
Nous avons adoré voir les dauphins, les raies, les tortues, les poissons et les épaves. Avec en prime un délicieux repas de poisson cru les pieds dans l’eau.
Manuel_C, Dec 2023
Se vende el tour con almuerzo incluido pero solo nos dieron fruta. Por lo demás, vi delfines, tortugas, rayas y bastantes peces. E incluso ruinas.
Jrg_B, Oct 2023
Für Schnorchel-Fans eine gute Tour. Es wird an drei verschiedenen Stopps geschnorchelt. Einmal an einem Schildkrötenspot, dann in der Nähe von Wracks und zum Schluss an einer Sandbank mit Korallen. Man muss sich bewusst sein, dass die ganze Tour auf dem Boot und im Wasser stattfindet. Es wird kein Strand angesteuert. Eine gewisse Fitness ist erforderlich, um aus dem Wasser wieder in das Boot zu kommen. Die Guides waren sehr freundlich und der kleine landestypische Imbiss gut.
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