Small group snorkeling (5 people max): Turtles at 7:30am
Recommended by 98% of travelers
Tahiti, French Polynesia
- 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Get the day off to a good start with an early-morning snorkeling tour to a spot where you’re likely to see turtles. Enjoy a short cruise out to the snorkeling spot, then spend about 50 minutes in the water, admiring the beautiful coral, fish, and perhaps even turtles. You’ll receive personalized attention from your guide as this is a small-group trip.
- Photos from the trip will be shared with you after
- Includes the use of snorkeling gear
- Meet your group and guide at the Taina Marina
- Enjoy the calm early morning conditions
What's Included
- Use of Snorkeling equipmentUse of Snorkelling equipment
- pictures of your tour
- Bottled water
- Snacks
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- C97M+GW Puna'auiaC97M+GW9 Puna'auia, French Polynesia
The meeting point is outside, at the street corner right in front of the restaurant "La Casa Bianca" (garden side) at Marina Taina — not inside the restaurant or its garden.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Start time.7:30 am
What To Expect
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Outdoor activity subject to weather conditions (sun, rain, wind). Excursion maintained in rainy weather. Please prepare yourself accordingly (bathing suit, sun protection even the boat have sun protection canopy, spare clothes)
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 5 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
Traveler Photos
Featured review
We had a fabulous time with Capitan Ben,
Ben guided us and was very patient and communicative.
It was great to hear his knowledge about Tahiti and sea life.
Thank you Ben for this trip,
Hope to see you again
Reviews
5.0
based on 45 reviews
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Capt. Benoit was amazing! We found a couple turtles despite very rough weather! His priority was safety, and he thoroughly explained his procedures before we began our snorkeling excursion! He knows the places to go!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for such a kind review, and for the 5 stars! Comments like yours truly make my day.
Wishing you all the best, and hope to welcome you back on board one day!
— Captain Benoit
Captain Benoit took such great care of us.
We felt completely safe and thoroughly enjoyed the trip. You can truly see his passion for the sea and for this beautiful island.
We saw so many turtles and other incredible fish, and never once felt rushed. Captain Benoit was super informative, pointing out marine life we would have otherwise missed. It was just the two of us on the tour, and he even shared so many wonderful photos from our trip - he truly went above and beyond!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Hello,
Thank you so much for this lovely review.
It was a real pleasure meeting you.
I wish you all the best.
Captain Benoît
Our Captain made every effort to provide the best experience possible. We had a great time snorkeling and watching the turtles swimming around us.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Hello,
Thank you so much for this lovely review.
It was a real pleasure meeting you.
I wish you all the best.
Captain Benoît
We had such a wonderful experience with Captain Benoit—thank you for sharing your knowledge and guiding us through such a spectacular morning! The sea turtles showed up in abundance, and it was pure magic to watch them alongside all the other incredible sea life he introduced us to. Truly an unforgettable adventure that we’ll always treasure.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Hello,
Thank you so much for this lovely review.
It was a real pleasure meeting you.
I wish you all the best.
Captain Benoît
Amazing experience, once we get to the spot we saw a lot of turtles all the time. This was our last tour in Tahiti and we loved so much.
The capitan was very fun and a good instructor.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for this wonderful 5-star review! It means so much to me, and I'm truly happy you enjoyed your time on the lagoon.
Looking forward to welcoming you back one day!
— Captain Benoit
This was such a great way to end our 2 week vacation. We enjoyed every bit of this tour with captain Ben. He loves the sea and all the creatures and his positivity is just spreading all around. We saw turtles, dolphins, a black tip shark, puffer fish and lots of other colorful fish as well. We were the first ones on the sea and it was a great privilege. Thank you! We would book again without any hesitation.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for coming aboard, and for your kind rating! I really appreciate you taking the time — it means a lot.
Hope to see you again in Tahiti someday!
— Captain Benoit
Captain Benoit is amazing! We had such a great experience and really enjoyed having the photos he shared. I highly recommend this trip.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for the 5 stars — it truly means a lot. I'm so glad you enjoyed the experience, and your kind words are the best reward for this work I love.
Thank you again, and I hope to welcome you back to the lagoon one day!
Warm regards,
Captain Benoit
Captain Benoit is a wonderful host and knows his turtle friends very well. We had a lovely family day (ages 80 to 10) with lots of memories and photos of turtles to treasure.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for this wonderful 5-star review! It means so much to me, and I'm truly happy you enjoyed your time on the lagoon.
Looking forward to welcoming you back one day!
— Captain Benoit
Captain Benoit is extremely affable, making the trip very pleasant. We saw several turtles and enjoyed the trip very much. 0730 sounds like an early start, but got us there 30-45 minutes before lots of other boats arrived, so get up early and take a nap later!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for this wonderful 5-star review! It means so much to me, and I'm truly happy you enjoyed your time on the lagoon.
Looking forward to welcoming you back one day!
— Captain Benoit
This was the best sea turtle snorkeling dive that I have ever been on. If you are looking to sea lots of sea turtles living their normal life then this is the tour to be on. Ben is an amazing guide. I am super happy i booked this trip.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for the 5 stars — it truly means a lot. I'm so glad you enjoyed the experience, and your kind words are the best reward for this work I love.
Thank you again, and I hope to welcome you back to the lagoon one day!
Warm regards,
Captain Benoit
This was a truly wonderful, unique experience to see dozens of turtles with an experienced guide in Captain Benoit. Captain Benoit has a clear passion for marine life in Tahiti and runs a very tight and organized ship to help visitors also enjoy the beautiful marine life in the area.
He provided life vests and fins for our entire group (we brought our own snorkeling equipment, though he had those as well) and made sure we felt comfortable the entire time. He also took photos during the trip and promptly shared them with us.
Due to the somewhat rough waters the day of our visit, most of our group became seasick during the boat ride to the turtle snorkeling location, so I would recommend not eating before this experience. However, again, Captain Benoit did a great job taking care of our group despite our seasickness.
Overall, 10/10 experience, I would highly recommend to anyone!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
I really appreciate this lovely review — thank you! It was wonderful meeting you, and I hope our paths cross again on the water someday. — Captain Benoit
We had a fabulous time with Capitan Ben,
Ben guided us and was very patient and communicative.
It was great to hear his knowledge about Tahiti and sea life.
Thank you Ben for this trip,
Hope to see you again
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for this wonderful review! It was a real pleasure having you aboard, and I'm glad you enjoyed the experience. Hope to welcome you back one day! — Captain Benoit
We had a wonderful time with Captain Benoit. We saw tons of turtles and different fish. I took my own snorkel gear and my husband just needed to borrow fins, which Captain was able to provide. We did our excursion on 12.31.20. We arrived at the meeting location a few minutes early and I was able to spot the Captain setting up a few minutes early as well. He promptly greeted us and remembered we were celebrating. The Captain was charismatic and friendly. What topped this excursions off was that he emailed us 200 photos, which he took during our activity and was kind enough to drop us off at Manava resort, as it was on the way back and weather permited (saving us a 25 minute walk in humidity lol). Thanks for making our anniversary memorable on new year's eve.
Judy & Steffen
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for the visit and for your kind rating! It's always a pleasure to welcome new guests aboard.
Hope to see you again on the water someday!
— Captain Benoit
Great experience, super captain Benoit, intimate experience and contact with turtles
Photo Service including a treat 🥹
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Response from Host, Mar 2026
Hello,
Thank you so much for this lovely review.
It was a real pleasure meeting you.
I wish you all the best.
Captain Benoît
Capitaine exceptionnel, il est à l’écoute et a sû personnaliser notre excursion! Nous avons appris beaucoup de choses en plus d’avoir vu plusieurs grosses et magnifiques tortues de très près! Nous vous recommandons cette excursion sans hésitation, une expérience mémorable!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
I really appreciate this lovely review — thank you! It was wonderful meeting you, and I hope our paths cross again on the water someday. — Captain Benoit
Das Schildkrötenschnorcheln ist ein phantastisches Erlebnis!!! So toll organisiert von Kapitän Benot, er ist super nett und alles war perfekt! Unser schönstes Wassererlebnis in Französisch Polynesien und ein toller Abschied von der Südsee😍☀️. Wir können diese Tour absolut empfehlen! Nicht verpassen!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share such kind words! Moments like these make this job truly rewarding. Wishing you all the best! — Captain Benoit
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