Spend six hours aboard a Polynesian outrigger exploring Moorea's lagoon—snorkel with rays and blacktip sharks, learn to make poisson cru, and enjoy a motu barbecue. This private, small-group tour combines marine wildlife encounters with hands-on Polynesian culture.
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A warm trade wind pushes the Polynesian outrigger forward as the jagged shoulders of Cook's and Opunohu bays rise from the turquoise lagoon. Passengers settle into shaded benches; the boat threads shallow reef channels where blacktip sharks cruise and stingrays glide like inked kites beneath the surface.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
5–6 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; participants should be comfortable entering and exiting a boat and swimming in shallow open water.
Wildlife
History
Moorea formed from volcanic activity in the same island arc as Tahiti; bays like Cook's and Opunohu were later shaped by erosion and lagoonal reef growth and have long supported Polynesian fishing communities.
Conservation
Operators encourage reef-safe sunscreen and limited contact with coral; choose tours that brief guests on reef etiquette to reduce accidental damage.
Reserve your spot on the 6-hour Snorkeling & Lunch Tour - Private Tour today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Use reef-safe sunscreen
Apply biodegradable sunscreen before boarding and reapply with a shirt on the motu; chemicals can damage coral.
Bring a lightweight rash guard
A thin UV shirt protects against sun and incidental scrapes on shallow reefs during snorkel swims.
Know your swim limits
Stay with the guide in current-prone channels; if uncomfortable, request shallower sites or a floatation vest.
Pack a small dry bag
Keep phone, ID and cash protected during boat transfers and while on the motu.
Rash guard or swim shirt
Provides UV protection and reduces abrasion while snorkeling.
summer
Reef-safe sunscreen
Protects skin and the coral ecosystem—apply before boarding.
summer
Water shoes
Useful for walking on motu sand and stepping off boats onto shallow reef flats.
summer
Small dry bag
Keeps valuables dry during boat transfers and on the motu.