8 Food & Drink Experiences in the Pacific Islands, Costed for an Island Week

1.Day Trip to Cloud 9 Floating Platform Including Food and Beverages

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 450 reviews · from $112Our pick

Take a boat from Port Denarau to Cloud 9, Fiji’s two-level floating platform. Swim and snorkel in clear water, jump from the upper deck, order Italian wood-fired pizza, and use your 60 FJD bar tab for drinks. Hotel transfers from Nadi and Denarau are included, while Coral Coast and Lautoka pickups cost extra.

“Great location. Beautiful scenery. Just wish it had more food selection on the platform but that really isn’t the fault of the tour operators. The tour itself was beautiful, guides were very friendly and accommodating. I would just advise that there is limited cabana space if you want to utilize those so be sure to try and get off the boat early. It was def an enjoyable excursion for us and def would recommend”

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2.Moorea Street Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 410 reviews · from $73Top rated

Spend four to five hours touring Moorea by air-conditioned vehicle with local chef Heimata or guide Mareva. Stop at small snack shops, cafés, food stands, and local businesses for six to eight tastings, with possible extra bites along the way. Pickup is offered from selected hotels, resorts, port areas, and nearby accommodations.

“If there’s one thing you need to do in Moorea; it’s this. You get to see so much of the island on this tour, and experience its vibrant culture through its fusion of cuisines. Our guide was very warm, knowledgeable and accommodating. Would definitely recommend!”

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3.Papeete Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · from $129

Join Orama for a 3.5-hour, small-group food walk through central Papeete. Begin with coffee, coconut milk, and a local pastry, then taste poisson cru, seafood, sweets, street food, and other Tahitian favorites while visiting the market, cathedral, Chinese association, and downtown shops.

“Orama was a wonderful and polite guide very knowledgeable and informative. She took us throughout city explaining the significance and cultural history of the area, while we ate some of the most amazing food in Tahiti. I really loved how we really ate the local food there and not just at the popular “tourist trap” areas that other guides would take you. On top of that we got to eat about 12 different food items that were properly portioned so that we were able to eat of all the food throughout the tour without getting full. Our guide also gave recommendations for other food spots, beaches/waterfalls and night life attractions…”

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4.Papeete Food & City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · from $130

Join Tahiti Food Tours for a 3.5-hour walk through Papeete with guides such as Kalei and Orama. Expect 6 to 8 tastings, coffee or tea, fresh juice, local fish, market produce, and Tahitian, French, and Chinese flavors, plus city history. The group is limited to eight people.

“It was insightful to learn not only food culture of French Polynesia, but also some local history and seeing some key sights in the city along the way. Going to a shop that has served people for over 100 years and owned by the same family was very much a treat. Our guide was polite, knowledgeable and clearly liked by proprietors we visited. For us the 3 hours was a perfect fit for our expectations.”

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5.Bora Bora Gourmet Odyssey – Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $235

Travel Bora Bora by comfortable nine-seat minibus with guide Kevin, stopping for local tastings, island views, and Polynesian food traditions. Expect seasonal fruit, Tahitian poisson cru, taro bread, and a lunch food tour over roughly four hours. Pickup details vary, especially for Motu hotels, so confirm the meeting point before booking.

“The host of this tour is “Kevin from Heaven” a former banker now turned tour guide who provided a very enjoyable tour of Bora Bora. The first stop was at a lovely restaurant where the Tahitian dish of fresh raw tuna with onions and cucumbeRead more”

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6.Port Vila’s Guided Food Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $128

Spend about seven hours with Port Vila Tours, often accompanied by Ray and Manai, sampling Vanuatu chocolate, coffee, spirits, beef, kava, and local dishes. Visit a market, chocolate maker, distillery, village, and kava bar in a group of no more than eight. Pickup, lunch, water, transport, and tastings are included.

“Don't be put of by the lack of reviews. This is a new tour, by Port Vila Tours and it is outstanding. We were collected by Ray and Manai and our fist stop was chocolate! After a bean to bar, how is it made tour, we enjoyed some of the treats (Read more”

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7.Efate Highlights: LocalVillage Walk, Coffee Tasting & Beach Chill

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $71Best value

Start with guides such as Grace and Chris at Ekasup Village, where local customs and daily life take center stage. Then see coffee roasted and packed at Tanna Coffee Factory, taste the results, and finish by the sea at a beach bar. Pickup is available from your hotel, cruise ship, or the airport.

“Grace is an incredibly patient and knowledgeable guide who brings so much warmth and joy to the day. We had an amazing time and learned so much about local traditions and village life during the walk through the village. After that, wRead more”

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8.Private Experience of Tahitian Wine and Rum Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews

Join sommelier Allen for a private Bora Bora tasting built around local wines, rums, and food. He teaches you how to taste, compare flavors, and pair drinks with a meal. The session may take place at Saint-James, with pickup offered and the option to stay for dinner afterward.

“Most of the family enjoyed the experience. Allen is very knowledgeable and it is clear that he is passionate. We had a lovely time learning and tasting local flavors.”

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