The 6 Best French Polynesia Sailing Tours

Half Day Tour : Moorea Snorkeling & Sailing on a Catamaran named Taboo - Setting out from Moorea’s lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 529 reviews · from $157Top of the fleet

Spend about four hours aboard the Taboo, a small catamaran limited to eight people. Swim at several Moorea lagoon sites, including Ōpūnohu Bay, with chances to see blacktip sharks, stingrays, tropical fish, coral, turtles, dolphins, and underwater tikis. Guides such as Max, Louis, Leo, Mai, and Flo provide friendly help in English and French.

“If you're looking for an unforgettable experience on Moorea, book this tour! It was definitely one of the major highlights of our trip. From start to finish, the entire experience was flawless. The catamaran provided such a comfortable and enjoRead more”

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Sunset Cruise : Moorea Sailing on a Catamaran named Taboo

2.Sunset Cruise : Moorea Sailing on a Catamaran named Taboo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 245 reviews · from $156

Spend about 2 hours and 20 minutes aboard Taboo, a compact sailing catamaran limited to eight people. Captain Leo or Captain Neil guides you along Moorea’s northern coast, through Cook’s Bay and Ōpūnohu Bay, inside and outside the reef. Expect island stories, fruit juice, and cocktails, including Mai Tais, as the sun goes down.

“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.”

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LUXURY Catamaran Bora Bora : Sailing, Snorkeling & Floating Bar

3.LUXURY Catamaran Bora Bora : Sailing, Snorkeling & Floating Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 157 reviews · from $327

Spend about four hours aboard Vitamin Sea, a 40-foot former racing catamaran. A transfer boat collects you at 9:00 am, then you sail to a private coral garden, shallow lagoon waters, and a floating bar. Snorkel with a guide, watch for eagle rays and reef fish, and enjoy drinks with a small group of up to eight per booking.

“This experience was the “top shelf” of our trip to Bora Bora! There’s nothing better than the chill vibe this crew provided for us. Book this experience. You won’t be disappointed!”

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From Tahiti: Tetiaroa Island Tour by Sailing Catamaran

4.From Tahiti: Tetiaroa Island Tour by Sailing Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 156 reviews · 11 hours · from $227

Travel from Papeete to Tetiaroa on a fast catamaran, with breakfast, a guided walk to Bird’s Island, local lunch, reef snorkeling, and a sunset-time return treat. The crew speaks French and English, though some commentary may be mainly in French. Plan for an early start and a long day on the water.

“Fantastic day trip to one of the most beautiful islands in French Polynesia. The food provided was simple and very delicious.”

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Introduction to sailing and discovering the lagoon

5.Introduction to sailing and discovering the lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 144 reviews · from $126Lowest fare aboard

Spend four hours aboard Vaapiti, Moorea’s handmade double sailing canoe, with space for up to eight people. Your hosts, including Jr, Nainoa, Raphael, and Jean Roland, teach basic sailing and Polynesian navigation, stop at sandbanks and snorkeling sites, and share fruit, cold drinks, and local snacks. No sailing experience is needed.

“We had an amazing day sailing around the lagoon, snorkeling inside and outside the reef, and swimming with sharks and a very friendly ray. The two brothers were very entertaining hosts, teaching us about Moorea and Polynesian sailing and Read more”

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PRIVATE Half Day Tour : Moorea Snorkeling & Sailing on a Catamaran named Taboo

6.PRIVATE Half Day Tour : Moorea Snorkeling & Sailing on a Catamaran named Taboo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 105 reviews

Spend three to four private hours aboard Taboo with a captain and guide such as Leo, Flo, Max, or Liza. Cruise Moorea’s lagoon, snorkel with blacktip reef sharks, stingrays, turtles, and tropical fish, and visit an underwater tiki site. Gear, fruit, juice, water, and some alcoholic drinks are included, with pickup available.

“Max and Dylan were awesome guides, we had a great morning. Very relaxing and saw a lot of marine life.”

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The 6 Best French Polynesia Sailing Tours

Half Day Tour : Moorea Snorkeling & Sailing on a Catamaran named Taboo

1.Half Day Tour : Moorea Snorkeling & Sailing on a Catamaran named Taboo

Sunset Cruise : Moorea Sailing on a Catamaran named Taboo

2.Sunset Cruise : Moorea Sailing on a Catamaran named Taboo

LUXURY Catamaran Bora Bora : Sailing, Snorkeling & Floating Bar

3.LUXURY Catamaran Bora Bora : Sailing, Snorkeling & Floating Bar

From Tahiti: Tetiaroa Island Tour by Sailing Catamaran

4.From Tahiti: Tetiaroa Island Tour by Sailing Catamaran

Introduction to sailing and discovering the lagoon

5.Introduction to sailing and discovering the lagoon

PRIVATE Half Day Tour : Moorea Snorkeling & Sailing on a Catamaran named Taboo

6.PRIVATE Half Day Tour : Moorea Snorkeling & Sailing on a Catamaran named Taboo

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