15 Beach Day Trips in French Polynesia for a Week in the Islands

1.Full day Lagoon Safari & Lunch on a Motu – ST

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 443 reviews · 6 hours · from $151Our pick

Spend six hours circling Bora Bora’s lagoon with local guides such as Manu, Coco, Malaki, or Arii. Swim near blacktip reef sharks and stingrays, snorkel through the coral garden, look for manta rays, then enjoy a Polynesian lunch on a motu. Hotel boat pickup, equipment, drinks, towels, and lunch are included.

“The excursion was amazing! The snorkeling spots were absolutely wonderful, with so much to see. And especially our guide Manu, he was really kind, fun, and made the whole experience even better”

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2.Full Day Combo ATV & Jet Ski with a Polynesian BBQ on a Motu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 373 reviews Top rated

Spend six hours circling Bora Bora by ATV and jet ski with local guides such as Manu, Tahi, H, Tama, Caleb, and Mo. Ride three off-road trails, stop at island viewpoints and WWII cannons, cross the lagoon, and enjoy grilled fish, chicken, poisson cru, and fruit on a motu. Pickup is offered, and one booking covers two people sharing one ATV and one jet ski.

“We had an amazing experience with our guides, Caleb and H! From start to finish, the day was packed with fun, adventure, and genuine hospitality. Caleb and H are truly wonderful people—knowledgeable, caring, and full of humor. TRead more”

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3.Blue Lagoon – PRIVATE ISLAND Pink sand beach and wildlife reserve

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 130 reviews · from $156

Spend about eight hours exploring Rangiroa’s Blue Lagoon, pink sand beach, Bird Island, shark areas, and snorkeling spots. Pickup from the dock is included, with an 8:30 start that can be adjusted for cruise schedules. Expect a long, sometimes rough boat ride, a local lunch with coconut crab and wine, and a small group of up to 15 people.

“We had an opportunity to see a lot of sea life. We also had a chance to spend some time in with the locals call the blue lagoon which was beautiful.”

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4.Moorea citycoco tour: The most beautiful beaches!

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 62 reviews

Ride a 100% electric citycoco around Moorea’s coastal road at 25 to 30 km/h. Coco Rider offers pickup, easy drop-off, and a self-guided route to Tiahura, Cook’s Bay, Temae Beach, and Toatea Lookout. The scooters carry one adult and one child from age three, with a 120 kg limit.

“We had a great time exploring the island with these scooters! They were so much fun to ride and being able to stop when and where you wanted was great! Definitely recommend!”

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5.Lagoon Tour + lunch with your feet in the water on a Motu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · from $224

Spend about six hours exploring Moorea’s lagoon with guides such as Teva and Tama. Snorkel near stingrays, black-tip sharks, turtles and fish, then eat a freshly cooked plancha lunch on a family-run motu with your feet in the water. Vegetarian and vegan meals can be arranged.

“It's everything as described and so much more! Fabulous experience and excursion. They provided a taxi to the ferry terminal for us too.”

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6.Combo snorkeling + motu lunch + jet ski group tour full day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews

Spend about six hours on Bora Bora’s lagoon with a small group of up to eight. Snorkel with stingrays, sharks, and reef fish, eat a Polynesian lunch on a private motu, then ride a jet ski with a local guide. Guides may include Manu, Roberto, Ramon, or Tau, and snorkeling gear is provided.

“The best experience in all of Bora Bora! Everything about this was amazing. From the communication of pick up to the everything being provided it was so easily planned. My husband and I were not prepared but Manu handled everything. TRead more”

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7.Bora Bora Luxury Tour and Beach Picnic

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 6 hours · from $280

Spend six hours with a small group of adults cruising Bora Bora’s lagoon, meeting blacktip sharks and rays, snorkeling in coral gardens, and sharing a Polynesian barbecue on a motu. Guides including Marama, Samuel, Captain T, and Jon lead the day in English or French, with lunch and drinks included.

“Nous avons passé une super journée avec Samuel qui nous a fait découvrir un super lagon de Bora Bora 4 Mantas Requins pointe noir Raie léopard pastenague et un sublime jardin de corail sans oublier un délicieux repas sur un motu de rêve préparer par une polynésienne très sympathique dont le prénom nous a échappé. Michel Mado Mai 2025”

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8.Luxury Private full day tour & Motu lunch in Bora-Bora

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews

Spend about six hours with Lagoon Service on a private Bora Bora outrigger. Your Polynesian guide, such as Ray, leads four hours of snorkeling among rays, sharks, coral gardens, and colorful fish, then serves a local lunch at a motu table set in shallow lagoon water. Expect music, history, and flexible stops.

“5 stars are not enough! This excursion was perfection. We saw everything we could have wanted and more and our guide was so funny and nice.”

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9.Full Day Lagoon experience with motu lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $205

Spend about six hours with a Tahitian guide such as Tino, Maui, or Didier, stopping at coral gardens and ray and shark sites before a barbecue lunch on a private motu. Towels, snorkel gear, fresh drinks, cultural activities, and a salt-production visit are included. Pickup is offered, with departure around 9am.

“We had a fabulous day in Bora Bora on this excursion. Our guide Tuoaris (? Sp pronounced Twoworries) was fabulous. We thoroughly enjoyed our snorkeling stops to see manta rays, eagle rays, sting rays and black tip sharks and the not to Read more”

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10.Luxury Private Sunset Cruise and Motu Dinner in Bora-Bora

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews

You and one companion cruise Bora Bora at sunset, with optional snorkeling, then dine alone on a small motu. Captain Mike may serve, cook, and play Tahitian melodies on ukulele, with wine and champagne included.

“This was an amazing experience with the boat ride and the tour guide singing with a ukulele The sunset was beautiful and dinner on the private island was absolutely fantastic! Really nice people”

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11.Private Full Day Lagoon Safari and Lunch on a Motu in Bora Bora

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews

Spend 4 to 5 hours touring Bora Bora’s lagoon with a private Rohivai Tours guide such as Manu, Naki, Maui, or Chris. Snorkel at coral gardens, swim near rays and sharks, learn about Polynesian culture, and stop for lunch on a motu. Pickup may be available.

“The communication was easy from the beginning, they were really kind and picked us up from our hotel, right on time, and then droped us back at the hotel again.”

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12.LUXURY PRIVATE Catamaran : Full-Day Sail & Polynesian Motu Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews

Spend about six hours aboard a private catamaran for up to two people, with hotel pickup, sailing, snorkeling, swimming, drinks, and a Polynesian lunch on a private motu. Your captain handles the route, while a hostess shares local insight, takes photos, and keeps refreshments coming as you admire Mount Otemanu from the lagoon.

“Attention to every detail. The captain and staff insure a memorable way to experience Bora Bora! Paradise in paradise!”

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13.Romantic Private Sunset and Motu Dinner for Two

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews

You’ll cruise Bora Bora’s lagoon at sunset, then dine beside a white-sand beach on a private motu. Expect a three-course meal, wine, soft drinks, juices, fire torches, ukulele music, and snorkeling gear. The boat driver may be Vatia, praised for singing during the evening.

“An amazing once in a lifetime experience. I highly recommend it. We had great time, amazing pics and videos, delicious food and top of it all the beautiful singing of our boat driver, Vatia (hope I am pronouncing the name correctly).”

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14.Full Day Eco Snorkeling & Traditional BBQ Lunch on a Motu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $204

Spend about six hours cruising Bora Bora’s lagoon with a local guide, stopping to snorkel among tropical fish, manta rays, stingrays, reef sharks, and coral gardens. Guides such as Mana, Caleb, Mo, and Wilson add local stories, then serve a Polynesian BBQ lunch on a private motu with coconut cake, fruit, drinks, and island views.

“Mo & Wilson were great! They took us to 3 spots & each place was unique. The Manta Ray were beautiful. 2 of them kept swimming below us. Then onto the sting ray & sharks!! We finished with the coral gardens. The coral is so beautiful. Read more”

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15.Yoga on the paradise beach of Manava Moorea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $30Best value

Meet Cindy for a 90-minute group yoga class at Manava resort in Moorea. The session starts at 7:30 am and may take place outdoors when weather allows, with waves, birdsong, and tropical views nearby. Cindy adjusts the pace to the group, offers posture corrections, and welcomes beginners as well as regular practitioners.

“I took 2 classes on our vacation- yoga and Pilates. They were both incredible. Cindy is a fantastic instructor. She gives great cues and makes sure to give everyone in the group individual attention. She is inclusive of all experience levels, begRead more”

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