5 Pearl Farm Visits in French Polynesia Worth Giving a Whole Day

1.Discover the black pearl in Bora Bora

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 243 reviews · from $200Our pick

At Bora Bora Pearl Farm, guides Manu and Tahi explain Tahitian black pearls, then take you by boat to a coral garden where you choose an oyster from submerged lines. Watch it open on motu Taufarii, keep the pearl inside, and finish with local fruit and fresh drinks overlooking Mount Otemanu.

“Great experience with the guide Manu. He was knowledgeable and enthusiastic when explaining the pearl creation process. The diving part was also easy to do and fun. Would recommend doing this.”

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2.Blue Pearl Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews

Spirou Thebaud, the Lady in Blue, leads a private Moorea tour for up to seven people in an air-conditioned vehicle. Choose a one-hour Belvedere visit or a three to four-hour route with the two bays, fruit tastings, the Agricultural High School, Maharepa shopping, and Tahitian pearl advice. Six languages are available.

“The Blue Pearl Private Tour was outstanding! The lady in blue was in regular communication with us before the tour and met us at the pier right on time. She showed us the highlights and was able to taylor the tour to our interests. She gave sRead more”

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3.Discovering the Tahitian black pearl !

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 21 reviews · 2 hours · from $235

Meet your captain and guide at a hotel pontoon or Vaitape quay, then boat to motu Taufari’i. Learn how Tahitian black pearls are farmed, snorkel among oyster baskets, choose your own oyster, and watch it open. Guides Manu and Nono have led this lively experience, which includes fruit, drinks, equipment, and your pearl to take home.

“Diese Tour ist ein Muss, wenn man sich auch nur ein bisschen für Perlen interessiert. Neben viel sehr Spaß wird einem bewusst, wie viel Arbeit hinter einer Zuchtperle steckt.”

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4.Beautiful Black Pearl of Tahiti and the Vanilla of Tahaa

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews · from $129

Sail from Uturoa to Tahaa with a cultural guide, visiting a black pearl farm, the Mana’o rum distillery, and a family vanilla plantation. The four-hour tour includes soft drinks and tropical fruit, with guides such as Papa Zoulou, Rore, Tehau, or Captain Leopold leading different departures. A lagoon stop for sharks or manta rays may also be included.

“A fantastic morning spent learning about some of the products produced locally. There was only my husband and I on our tour, so it felt really special and personalised. This was the only half day tour to Taha’a that we could find, and so glad Read more”

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5.Private Transfer-Nadi Airport to Nanuku /Pearl/Uprising Resort

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 3 reviews · from $79Best value

You’ll be met inside Nadi International Airport by a driver holding your name, then taken privately to Nanuku, Pearl, or Uprising Resort. Transfers run 24 hours, with flight tracking, baby seats on request, and a possible supermarket stop. Allow about three hours, depending on your resort and road conditions.

“Driver was on time and courteous. Car was not comfortable and after a 12 hour flight would have appreciated some water.”

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