8 Sea Scooter Tours in French Polynesia Worth Giving a Whole Day

1.Sea Scooter Jet Snorkeling “Moorea Dream Adventure”

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 461 reviews · from $174Our pick

Set out from Moorea with guides such as Sébastien, Nicolas, or Nico for a 3.5-hour sea scooter snorkeling trip. After a shallow-water practice session, visit three reef locations around Temae Beach and Turtle Town, with chances to see turtles, rays, sharks, clownfish, and dolphins. Equipment, drinks, and selected hotel transfers are included.

“We had a great time with guide Nico and Captain Poto- thank you for a great experience! First time with the full face snorkel mask and the sea scooter- both were awesome! Great tour- highly recommend!!”

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2.Sea Scooter Jet snorkeling “Moorea Reef Adventure”

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 124 reviews · from $112

Explore Moorea’s lagoon by sea scooter with guides such as Nicolas or Sebastian. This two-hour, small-group outing visits two reef areas, often including coral gardens and stingray habitat. Hotel pickup may be included, equipment and water are provided, and the group is limited to seven people.

“Fantastic experience that the entire family can enjoy! Nicholas was excellent as was the quality of the trip and video! Highly recommended to anyone who wants to see a lot in a few hours!”

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3.Bora Bora Underwater Scooter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 108 reviews

From your hotel dock, a captain takes you to a floating platform for a guided underwater scooter ride at about 9.8 feet. You breathe normally inside a clear dome while guides such as Rémi, Ben, and Clément lead you past coral, fish, clams, and rays. The active underwater portion lasts about 30 minutes.

“It was an amazing and unique experience. Your head and neck stay above water and its slow moving so I didnt find it intimidating. You just follow your guide and see amazing fish and other underwater sites up close.”

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4.Sea Scooter Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 77 reviews · 3h 30m · from $167

Spend 210 minutes exploring Moorea’s lagoon by sea scooter with a small group of up to seven. Guides such as Nico, Thierry, and Niko are known for finding turtles, rays, sharks, dolphins, and coral gardens. Meet at the Sofitel’s Nautical Center, with optional pickup, gear, and water included.

“This was our very favorite event on Moorea. Nico was a great guide. Even though it was very cloudy visibility was good and you cover so much area. Captain Poto made us all feel safe and comfortable. A must activity”

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5.Sea Scooter Snorkel Tour – Lagoon Discovery : Wrecks, Coral Gardens and Tropical Fishies

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · from $109Best value

From Tahiti Marina Taina, Sylvain, Jeremy, and the small ATAE team take you by boat to the calm Aquarium lagoon near Punaauia. You’ll use an easy sea scooter over wrecks, coral gardens, and clear water filled with tropical fish. Fins, mask, snorkel, shorty, snacks, drinks, photos, and videos are included.

“Superb day. Sylvain and Jeremy such knowledgable and enthusiastic hosts. We had a fantastic day. The rib was fast and comfortable and the sea scooters were easy to use. Marine life best I’ve ever seen.”

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6.Underwater Scooter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · from $493

Board a speedboat in Bora Bora and ride a two-person underwater scooter about 10 feet below the surface for 30 minutes. You breathe normally inside a clear helmet, with no mask, snorkel, regulator, swimming skill, or scuba certification needed. Guides such as Remi, Mani, and Fedrick lead the outing, which includes towels, drinks, and fruit.

“The best experience we had in Bora Bora. A must event to do while you are here. The guides were very professional, patient, safe and understanding as my wife does not know how to swim. When we return to Bora Bora this will be the first tour we sign up for. Thank you so much Paul”

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7.Moorea Private Boat Tour / Sea Scooter Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews

Meet the Moorea Water Games team for a safety briefing, full-face Easybreath mask, wetsuit, and sea scooter before heading into Moorea’s lagoon. The scooter reaches up to 7 km/h, helping you cover more water with less effort. Your private group of up to six receives hotel pickup, a guide, and light refreshments.

“Wonderful trip. Truly memorable. The boat captain and guide were very helpful and supportive. Highly recommend.”

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8.Snorkeling EN Underwater Scooter in Tahiti

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $168

From Marina Taina, you’ll explore Tahiti’s lagoon by underwater scooter for about three hours. Guides Romualdo and Jordan, along with the captain, can shape the route around weather and sea conditions. Expect coral, turtles, eagle rays, harmless small sharks, tropical fish, wrecks, and even a sunken plane. The group is limited to eight people, with gear, snacks, and drinks included.

“Really fun experience. We saw lots of turtles, eagle rays, chorals, the plane and two sunken boats. Both Romualdo and the captain where very nice and helpful.”

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