The 15 Best Shore Excursions in the Pacific Islands

1.Moorea Cruise Ships: 4×4, Belvedere, Pineapple, & Magic Mountain

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 363 reviews · from $70Our pick

Ride an open-air 4WD across Moorea with guides such as Ron, Mario, Tammo, or Mano. Visit Belvedere, Magic Mountain, pineapple fields, Cook’s Bay, Opunohu Bay, and local tasting stops. Expect spectacular views, a small group of up to eight, and a genuinely bumpy climb.

“Great experience with a very knowledgeable driver. Some off road driving up Magic Mountain with a walk at the top was awesome. We really enjoyed this tour and would recommend.”

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2.Water Taxi Signal Island Turtle Tour for cruisers

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 354 reviews · from $61Best value

From Noumea’s cruise terminal, take a bumpy inflatable boat to Signal Island for three to four hours of independent snorkeling and beach time. Turtles, reef fish, coral, and clear water are the main draw, though sightings depend on sea conditions. Snorkels and masks are available, but bring water, food, reef shoes, and sun protection.

“Diving is great. But being left for so Long on island wasn’t great with no Options for water etc to drink. Was literally dropped at island. Found out others paid less when they booked.”

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3.1/2 day Tahaa coral garden – departure Raiatea / ideal for cruise passengers

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 149 reviews · from $144

From Raiatea, take a scenic boat ride to Tahaa’s famous coral garden. With guides such as Gony and Julian, you’ll float through a shallow channel among bright coral, clams, rays, eels, and tropical fish. The tour lasts about three hours, holds up to 10 people, and suits cruise passengers with basic swimming ability. Bring water shoes.

“Meet up was great at the Cruise Terminal and transfer to the speedboat went to plan. Company staff were great dive/snorkel well organised. Site was busier than expected, but a worthwhile trip nonetheless.”

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4.Moorea Cruise Ships: 4×4, Belvedere,Magic Mountain pineaple

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 140 reviews · 4 hours · from $62

Spend four hours exploring Moorea from a small 4x4 truck, with stops at Belvedere, Magic Mountain, Cook’s Bay, Opunohu Bay, pineapple fields, a marae, and a freshwater eel site. Guides such as Gerard, JJ, Carlos, and Coco share local stories. Fruit, jam, juice, and liquor tastings are included.

“Heiva was a great guide for a great tour. Everything was on time, and well organised. Would definitely use this company again.”

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5.River Tubing Fiji / Suva Shore Excursion Cruise Ship Passengers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 108 reviews · from $90

Ride a longboat up Fiji’s Navua River, visit a village in the Namosi Highlands, swim at a waterfall, then float gentle rapids in an inner tube. Guides including Dougie, Cookie, Nicky, Solo, Winnie, and George lead the day. A buffet lunch and round-trip transport are included.

“Solo and the rest of the team made this a wonderful day. Solo has a fun personality that made a good tour great. The scenery was wonderful as we journeyed up and down the river.”

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6.Ultimate Upolu Highlights Tour – Apia Cruise Ship Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · from $130

Join Shawn and Janette of Samoa Surf and Turf for a six-and-a-half-hour Upolu tour from Apia’s cruise port. Swim in Piula Cave Pool, visit To Sua Ocean Trench, relax at Lalomanu Beach, and stop at Papapapaitai Falls. The air-conditioned vehicle, water, snack, entrance fees, and careful return-to-ship timing are included.

“We had separated and prepaid for a tour of the island starting at 9:00. The tour operator unilaterally changed the time to ten minutes after the gangplank was down.. We were unable to open the email notifying the change in time. Passengers Read more”

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7.1/2 day “Treasures of Raiatea” by boat – ideal for cruise passengers

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 33 reviews · from $144

Spend three to four hours with Hava’i and Sea exploring Raiatea by boat. Guide Julien or Teiki leads you up the Faaroa River, French Polynesia’s only navigable river, then to a local pearl farm in Opoa. Expect lagoon views, cultural explanations, fresh fruit, drinks, and a small group of up to 12.

“We thoroughly enjoyed after afternoon with our captain/guide Julien. He arrived early at our meeting point with a sign that clearly showed our names. We first went to the pearl farm by boat. Most of the ride was parallel to the reef. So we enjoyed the beautiful colours of the water. The pearl farm was interesting and gave insights to this important cultural industry. The trip up the fresh water river was very serene. Julien served us fresh fruit, juices and water. He was good humoured and pleasant. We encountered some swells o. The return to port but the boat handled them well and Julien was very competent. We thoroughly…”

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8.Apia Highlights Shore Excursion Tour + Lunch & Island Show

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · from $194

From Apia Wharf, you’ll tour Upolu with a local guide, visiting the market, cathedral, Robert Louis Stevenson Museum, Bahá’í temple, waterfalls, To Sua Ocean Trench, and Le Mafa Pass. Lunch and a Samoan dance show at Maninoa are included. Guides such as Tasi, Elijah, and Taesie lead the day.

“My husband and I had a simply spectacular day with Tour Samoa! They packed in so much content into six hours, including a cathedral and temple, a local market, the Stevenson Museum, a beautiful private beach/lunch and show, a coRead more”

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9.Private Denarau Shore Excursion – Temple, Shopping, Market, Garden & Mud Pool

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $84

From Port Denarau Marina, your private air-conditioned vehicle takes you to Nadi’s Sri Siva Subramaniya Swami Temple, town shops, produce markets, the Garden of the Sleeping Giant, and Sabeto Hot Springs. Guide Rakesh Chand may provide temple sarongs. Bring swimwear for the mud and hot springs.

“The worst tour I have ever been on! I payed $180 US dollars for one person and what a complete waste of money. Please Read!!! I do not want you to waste your money on this tour. I have been on hundreds and hundreds of tours throuRead more”

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10.Fiji Lautoka Shore Excursions Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $84

You’ll visit the Garden of the Sleeping Giant with a guide, see Viseisei village, and enjoy free time for lunch at The Boatshed Restaurant. Pickup and drop-off are available at Lautoka Port and selected hotels. Driver-guide Deo has been praised for clear answers and a relaxed pace.

“My favorite flower is the orchid so I was so excited to visit the garden of the sleeping giant. I did not know that it was established by Raymond Burr. we had a lovely lunch at the marina.”

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11.Shore Excursion-Nadi Mudpools,Sleeping Giants Gardens,Markets, Temple & Shopping

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · from $121

Explore Lautoka Market, the Garden of the Sleeping Giant, Sabeto Hot Springs and Mud Pool, and Krishna Kaliya Temple with a private guide in an air-conditioned vehicle. Guides such as Avi, Mohamed, and Jason have led this route. Expect about five to six hours, bottled water, and optional pickup from your accommodation.

“This tour was fun. Avi was a joy and shared a lot. Although the Indian history and temple visit was nice to learn and see, we would have preferred a better balance of history of the islands and the Fijian people in addition to the Indian history. Read more”

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12.Shore Excursion: 3-Hour Tongatapu East Coast and Anahulu Cave Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 13 reviews · from $71

Spend about three hours touring Tongatapu from Vuna Wharf with a local driver-guide, visiting royal landmarks, Captain Cook’s Landing Place, Ha’amonga’a Maui, Anahulu Beach, and Anahulu Cave. The cave’s freshwater pool is the main adventure, but wet steps and soft beach sand make sensible footwear and steady footing important.

“Mode of transport undesirable, tour ok would be good for a representative to check out the state or condition of buses before an accident happens. Tour operators had not much focus on this, not who went on what bus. Would not recommend to anyone, also paid much more than others on same tour. Very dissatisfied.”

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13.Scenic Shopping Tour from cruise ship

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $80

Spend three hours with Spirou Thebaud exploring Moorea in an air-conditioned vehicle. Visit Belvedere and Toatea lookouts, taste jams and juices, learn about Tahitian pearls at Maharepa, and shop for pareos, oils, crafts, and souvenirs in a group of up to eight.

“Spirou (la dame en bleu) était très interessante et dynamique. Elle prend le temps de nous expliquer l’histoire, les fruits, les arbres etc. Spirou est passionnée par la merveilleuse île de Moorea et sait nous transmettre son amour de Tahiti. Merci encore! Chloé, Karl, Kathleen et Francis”

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14.Private Lautoka Shore Excursion including Viseisei Village

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · from $111

Spend about five hours touring Viti Levu in an air-conditioned private vehicle with guides such as Rakesh, Shivaan, or Madhu. Visit Viseisei Village, Nadi’s temple and markets, the Garden of the Sleeping Giant, and Sabeto’s mud pools. The tour is flexible, but confirm that your booking remains private.

“Our guide, Rakesh Chand from Golf Tours Fiji, was amazing. Rakesh arrived in a large, comfortable van with plenty of room for out group of five adults. Rakesh accommodated our group with close drop-offs at stops, and he tailored our tour due to weather conditions. This was a private tour with a very professional guide.”

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15.Adventour Samoa: Cruise Ship Excrusion(Highlight of Samoa)

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 7 reviews · from $150

From Apia port, Adventour Samoa takes you to the To-Sua Ocean Trench, clear-water beaches, waterfalls, and Apia sights in about 4 to 5 hours, though the day may run longer. Wayne is one named guide. Transport, entry fees, and lunch are included.

“Super friendly guides. Lunch is included. The tour takes longer than 4-5 hours as described.”

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