Pacific Islands · LAGOON TOURS

Lagoon Tours in French Polynesia: 15 Days Inside the Reef

105 tours  ·  from $52

A lagoon day is a boat, a circuit inside the reef and a stop where you can stand up. These 15 compare the full-day motu lunches with the shorter loops on price, group size and how long you actually spend in the water.

Half-Day Muri Lagoon BBQ Lunch Cruise including Snorkeling - Snorkeling with fish, clams, and Charlie the eel
BBQ, Cook Islands Tours, Cruises & Boat Tours, Half-Day, Lagoon Tours, Lunch Experiences, Snorkeling, Tour Reviews

Half-Day Muri Lagoon BBQ Lunch Cruise including Snorkeling

1.Half-Day Muri Lagoon BBQ Lunch Cruise including Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,518 reviews · from $71Our pick

Join Captain Tama’s Lagoon Cruizes at 11am for a four-hour trip across Muri Lagoon. You’ll see reef fish, giant clams, and perhaps Charlie the moray eel from a glass-bottom boat, then snorkel in the marine reserve before a fresh fish BBQ, pareu tying, coconut show, music, and island humor on Motu Koromiri.

“I was absolutely amazing, staff where unbelievable, so good , would 100% recommend this , the trip and food was amazing”

Check availability →Read our full review

Full Day Lagoon Group Tour in Bora Bora with Lunch - Stop Two: Stingrays in Shallow Water
Bora Bora Tours, French Polynesia Tours, Full-Day, Lagoon Tours, Lagoon Tours in Bora Bora, Tour Reviews, Tours

Full Day Lagoon Group Tour in Bora Bora with Lunch

2.Full Day Lagoon Group Tour in Bora Bora with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,423 reviews · from $184

Spend about six hours on Bora Bora’s lagoon with a small group of up to 12. Guides such as Tau, Boby, Rolly, and Manu lead visits to coral gardens, stingray shallows, and shark waters, followed by a Polynesian buffet on a motu. Snorkeling gear, towels, soft drinks, and pickup are included.

“Amazing day long tour. We got to interact with stingrays and swim with the black tipped sharks. The snorkeling was beautiful and what a nice lunch.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Snorkeling excursion, discovery of the lagoon, small group. - Alex’s role in the water
French Polynesia Tours, Island Highlights Tours, Island Highlights Tours in French Polynesia, Lagoon Tours, Lagoon Tours in Moorea, Moorea Tours, Snorkeling, Snorkeling Trips in Moorea, Tour Reviews, Tours

Snorkeling excursion, discovery of the lagoon, small group.

3.Snorkeling excursion, discovery of the lagoon, small group.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 861 reviews · from $118

Join Alex Lagoon Tours Moorea for a four-hour, small-group outing along Moorea’s west and north coasts. With six people or fewer, you’ll visit several snorkeling sites, including reefs, a turtle area, and a sandbank with rays and blacktip reef sharks. Equipment, water, snacks, and a relaxed pace are provided.

“If you are here for the snorkeling, this is the trip for you! Alex was a fabulous guide and captain, and took us to four perfect snorkeling spots. We left early, and had the places to ourselves.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Full-Day Bora Bora Lagoon Cruise Including Snorkeling with Sharks and Stingrays - First stop at the Coral Gardens
Boat Tours in Bora Bora, Boat Tours in French Polynesia, Bora Bora Tours, Cruises & Boat Tours, French Polynesia Tours, Full-Day, Lagoon Tours, Lagoon Tours in Bora Bora, Shark & Ray Snorkeling, Shark & Ray Snorkeling in Bora Bora, Shark & Ray Snorkeling in French Polynesia, Snorkeling, Snorkeling Trips in Bora Bora, Tour Reviews

Full-Day Bora Bora Lagoon Cruise Including Snorkeling with Sharks and Stingrays

4.Full-Day Bora Bora Lagoon Cruise Including Snorkeling with Sharks and Stingrays

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 630 reviews · from $158

Spend six hours cruising Bora Bora’s lagoon with a local crew such as Manu, Ari, or Moana. Swim with black-tip reef sharks and stingrays, look for manta and eagle rays, visit coral gardens, then eat a barbecue lunch on a private motu with coconut demonstrations, music, and island views. Pickup, snorkeling gear, and lunch are included.

“Great snorkeling, we have seen mantarays, swim with alarms and a variety of fish. The captains were very entertaining, sang for us and made a lot of jokes.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Bora Bora: Full day Lagoon Safari & Lunch on a Motu - ST - Starting from your hotel dock
Beach Day Trips, Beach Day Trips in Bora Bora, Beach Day Trips in French Polynesia, Bora Bora Tours, French Polynesia Tours, Full-Day, Lagoon Tours, Lagoon Tours in Bora Bora, Safari, Tour Reviews

Bora Bora: Full day Lagoon Safari & Lunch on a Motu – ST

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

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

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”

Check availability →Read our full review

Moorea Lagoon Tour by Transparent Kayak - Paddling over Moorea’s coral reef
Canoes & Kayaks, French Polynesia Tours, Kayak Tours in French Polynesia, Lagoon Tours, Lagoon Tours in Moorea, Moorea Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Moorea Lagoon Tour by Transparent Kayak

6.Moorea Lagoon Tour by Transparent Kayak

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 354 reviews · from $51Best value

Spend about two hours paddling a transparent kayak across Moorea’s lagoon with a local guide such as Hugo or Christel. Stop to snorkel with stingrays, sharks, and reef fish, hear about Polynesian customs, and enjoy fruit juice. Groups are capped at 10, with smaller groups possible.

“Stopping on the way in the kayak to enjoy some pineapple juice was great. Swimming amongst the sharks and stingrays was an amazing experience. Everything about this trip was good.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Tohora Bora Bora Snorkeling Lagoon Tours - Stop one: coral gardens and tropical fish
Bora Bora Tours, French Polynesia Tours, Lagoon Tours, Lagoon Tours in Bora Bora, Snorkeling, Snorkeling Trips in Bora Bora, Tour Reviews, Tours

Tohora Bora Bora Snorkeling Lagoon Tours

7.Tohora Bora Bora Snorkeling Lagoon Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 340 reviews · from $175

Spend about three to three and a half hours on Bora Bora’s lagoon with guides such as Simon, Tom, Ben, or Hiro. Snorkel coral gardens, look for manta and eagle rays, blacktip reef sharks, tropical fish, and seasonal whales. Gear and hotel pickup are included when the boat can dock. Small groups allow close guidance.

“We loved our trip! Simon was knowledgeable, entertaining, enthusiastic, and knew how to get us in great spots and away from others. He also cares about the coral and sea life which I really appreciated. Visibility wasn't the greatest when we wRead more”

Check availability →Read our full review

Lagoon Tour - Discover the magnificent lagoon of Moorea - Rays and blacktip sharks at the shallow sandbank
French Polynesia Tours, Lagoon Tours, Lagoon Tours in Moorea, Moorea Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Lagoon Tour – Discover the magnificent lagoon of Moorea

8.Lagoon Tour – Discover the magnificent lagoon of Moorea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 229 reviews · from $143

Set out from Moorea at 8:45 am on a small boat limited to 12 people. Local guides such as Iker, Tamati, Thomas and Raphael lead you to shallow sandbanks, turtle areas, coral gardens and waters beyond the reef, where dolphins, whales, rays and sharks may appear. Snorkel gear and water are included. The half-day tour ends before lunch; add time and a motu meal for about $40.

“Fantastic half day tour with a great crew and lots of fun. Spent lots of time swimming with reef sharks and mantas. Highlight was drifting snorkelling with eagle rays and green turtles. Highly recommend.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Bora Bora Combo Tour: Lagoon Cruise and 4WD Tour Including Snorkeling - Coconut oil, sarongs, and fruit in Faanui Valley
4WD Safari Tours, 4WD Safari Tours in Bora Bora, Boat Tours in Bora Bora, Boat Tours in French Polynesia, Bora Bora Tours, Cruises & Boat Tours, French Polynesia Tours, Lagoon Tours, Lagoon Tours in Bora Bora, Snorkeling, Snorkeling Trips in Bora Bora, Tour Reviews, Tours

Bora Bora Combo Tour: Lagoon Cruise and 4WD Tour Including Snorkeling

9.Bora Bora Combo Tour: Lagoon Cruise and 4WD Tour Including Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 200 reviews · from $213

Spend about eight hours seeing Bora Bora from land and sea. A guide such as Manu, Matu, Maui, or Ari may lead the day, with a 4WD island circuit, mountain lookouts, local crafts, tropical fruit, lunch on a motu, and three water stops for stingrays, black-tip reef sharks, and coral fish.

“Can’t recommend this family operated adventure enough! They made sure all was taken care of…from transfers getting there & back to making sure your experience was the best! Lunch provided was perfect & yummy! Highly recommend this tour for a great overall experience of BoraBora!”

Check availability →Read our full review

Private Boat Tour of Moorea Lagoon - First stop: choosing your water experience
Boat Tours in French Polynesia, Boat Tours in Moorea, Cruises & Boat Tours, French Polynesia Tours, Lagoon Tours, Lagoon Tours in Moorea, Moorea Tours, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours

Private Boat Tour of Moorea Lagoon

10.Private Boat Tour of Moorea Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 196 reviews · from $293

Join Luna and Clem of Mermaid Private Boat Tours for a three-hour private trip around Moorea Lagoon. Snorkel with tropical fish, rays, turtles, and reef sharks, look for dolphins, enjoy local fruit and chilled juice, and receive GoPro photos afterward. Pickup is offered, and the route can match your group’s pace.

“Luna and Clem were the most amazing guides on this trip! This is truly a must do activity. We snorkeled throughout the coral reefs feeding fish, swam with so many sea turtles, sting rays and sharks. It was truly an unbelievable experience. We were seamlessly picked up from the Hilton dock and they helped us arrange a taxi to pick us up to take us to the ferry station.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Bora Bora: 1/2 day lagoon safari - Shared tour - The coral garden is the most rewarding stop
2-Day Experiences, Bora Bora Tours, French Polynesia Tours, Lagoon Tours, Lagoon Tours in Bora Bora, Safari, Tour Reviews, Tours

Bora Bora: 1/2 day lagoon safari – Shared tour

11.1/2 day lagoon safari – Shared tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 163 reviews · 4 hours · from $117

Spend four hours on Bora Bora’s lagoon with guides such as Ramon, Ian, Alex, or Manu. Swim near blacktip reef sharks, stingrays, and rays, then snorkel through coral gardens filled with tropical fish. Small groups, hotel pickup, drinks, fruit, towels, and snorkeling gear are included.

“Fantastic afternoon of snorkeling, saw mantas, sharks, rays, and tons of fish. Would book again.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Private Bora Bora Lagoon Experience - Rays, reef sharks, and the wildlife route
Bora Bora Tours, French Polynesia Tours, Lagoon Tours, Lagoon Tours in Bora Bora, Private, Tour Reviews

Private Bora Bora Lagoon Experience

12.Private Bora Bora Lagoon Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 159 reviews

Spend 3.5 hours on a private Bora Bora lagoon cruise with a Tahitian captain. Set your own pace, snorkel coral gardens, look for manta and eagle rays, blacktip reef sharks, and colorful fish, or simply enjoy the boat and views. Snorkeling gear, water, soda, pickup, and drop-off are included.

“This private tour was excellent. We needed a transfer from the st Regis to the Conrad and decided to go with a private tour along with it. Ken was great he first took us to see the eagle rays and we snorkeled with a school of them. Then he took us to what they call the aquarium where the I love bora bora sign is in the ocean which was great see a lot of different fish. Then went to the bora bora beach club for a quick cocktail and beer and finished with some snorkeling with the black tip sharks. I would highly recommend. This was the highlight of…”

Check availability →Read our full review

BLUE LAGOON | Eco-tour | Snorkeling Avatoru | Secret Green Lagoon - Coconut braiding, music, and a local lunch
French Polynesia Tours, Lagoon Tours, Rangiroa Tours, Snorkeling, Tour Reviews, Tours

BLUE LAGOON | Eco-tour | Snorkeling Avatoru | Secret Green Lagoon

13.BLUE LAGOON | Eco-tour | Snorkeling Avatoru | Secret Green Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 144 reviews · from $139

Join a small group of up to 12 for an 8-hour Rangiroa excursion led by local guides such as Laetitia, Brando, or Poema Burns. You’ll snorkel with blacktip reef sharks, explore a private motu, eat a local barbecue lunch, learn coconut braiding, and finish with Avatoru and the Secret Green Lagoon.

“Latisia and her family were out of this world! Very accommodating, knowledgeable about Rangiroa and we trusted them completely throughout the tour. The food they prepared for lunch was outstanding. The Chute through Avatoru Pass left us speechless with amazement! Thank you all again!”

Check availability →Read our full review

Introduction to sailing and discovering the lagoon - Sandbanks, motu, and the changing Moorea lagoon
Boat Tours in French Polynesia, Boat Tours in Moorea, Cruises & Boat Tours, French Polynesia Tours, Lagoon Tours, Lagoon Tours in Moorea, Moorea Tours, Sailing, Sailing Trips in Moorea, Tour Reviews

Introduction to sailing and discovering the lagoon

14.Introduction to sailing and discovering the lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 144 reviews · from $126

Join Vaapiti for a four-hour sailing lesson and lagoon outing aboard DE Vaapiti, a handmade double canoe for up to eight people. Guides including Jr, Nainoa, Raphael, and Jean Roland share Polynesian navigation, help you raise the sail and steer, and take you to sandbanks, snorkeling sites, submerged tikis, rays, sharks, and other lagoon spots.

“Superbe expérience. Nous avons passé une matinée extraordinaire sur le lagon : tortues, raies, requin, statuts. Nous avons pu hisser la voile et naviguer nous-même la pirogue. Les prestataires, 2 frères passionnés et surtout nés à Moorea (et ça fait toute la différence) vous ferons découvrir les moindres recoins du lagon, l'histoire de Moorea à travers des annecdoctes. N'hésitez pas à reserverser cette sortie magique”

Check availability →Read our full review

Blue Lagoon - PRIVATE ISLAND Pink sand beach and wildlife reserve - Snorkeling at the Aquarium and other water stops
Beach Day Trips, Beach Day Trips in French Polynesia, French Polynesia Tours, Lagoon Tours, Private, Rangiroa Tours, Tour Reviews, Wildlife

Blue Lagoon – PRIVATE ISLAND Pink sand beach and wildlife reserve

15.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.”

Check availability →Read our full review

New in Lagoon Tours

★ 5.0Ultimate Shark Encounter Two Tank Dive at The World Famous Beqa LagoonFrom $19518 reviews
★ 5.0Efate Half Day Trip, Eton Beach, Blue Lagoon and Lunch at TurtleFrom $1508 reviews
★ 5.0Sunset sailing trip on the Lagoon of TahitiFrom $1315 reviews
★ 5.0Sea Scooter Snorkel Tour – Lagoon Discovery : Wrecks, Coral Gardens and Tropical FishiesFrom $10937 reviews
★ 5.0Private Half Day Sailing Excursion on the Lagoon of Tahiti4 reviews
★ 5.03h dolphin and snorkeling tour in a wild lagoon with MobydickFrom $1447 reviews
★ 4.5Half-Day Sailing Trip on the Lagoon of Tahiti CommentsFrom $14014 reviews
★ 5.0Tahiti Lagoon Snorkeling and Lunch Boat Tour (6 pax max)From $21822 reviews
★ 5.0Premium Sea Scooter Lagoon DiscoveryFrom $8534 reviews
★ 5.0The Blue Lagoon by private boat10 reviews
★ 4.5Excursion The Blue Lagoon and Reef IslandFrom $20721 reviews
★ 4.5Blue lagoon private tour11 reviews
★ 5.0Unique in Raiatea: discover the lagoon, fish, cook, enjoy!From $34022 reviews
★ 5.0Guided sunset cruise on Raiatea LagoonFrom $1334 reviews
★ 5.0Exploration, Taha’a Lagoon Tour by Private Boat10 reviews

Keep browsing

Snorkeling111Shark & Ray Snorkeling15Coral Garden Snorkeling6Turtle Tours17Scuba Diving26Sea Scooter Tours12Canoes & Kayaks16
Scroll to Top

Explore the Pacific

Pick a lagoon, a village or an island interior.

Out on the boat

Lagoon DaysSnorkelingBoat TripsSunset SailsSailing

Mask, fins and a boat

Stingray FlatsTurtlesDivingSea ScootersKayaks

Ashore

Village VisitsWaterfallsCavesMud PoolsGardens

Overland

4WD SafarisQuad BikesZip LinesIsland CircuitsCycling