Pas de bateau avec permis et bateau avec permis disponibles
Rent an easy-to-operate boat in Moorea and set your own course through turquoise bays, searching for long-beaked dolphins and hidden snorkeling pockets. This flexible rental service is ideal for travelers who want independent access to the island’s lagoon and marine life.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
2–6 hours
Fitness Level
Light fitness; you should be comfortable getting on and off a small boat and swimming short distances for snorkeling.
Wildlife
History
Moorea-Maiao is part of the Windward Islands of French Polynesia, where lagoon use has long been central to local life and subsistence fishing traditions.
Conservation
Renters are encouraged to follow reef-safe practices—avoid anchoring on coral, use reef-safe sunscreen, and respect wildlife distances to reduce impact.
Pas de bateau avec permis et bateau avec permis disponibles
Bring reef-safe sunscreen
Use reef-safe sunscreen to protect coral and marine life; apply before you board and reapply after swimming.
Choose morning departures
Mornings usually offer calmer water and easier snorkeling before the trade winds pick up in the afternoon.
Know anchoring etiquette
Avoid dropping anchor on live coral—use sandy patches or mooring bouys where available to minimize damage.
Confirm license options
Both licenced and unlicenced boat options are offered—ask at booking if you need a skipper or a craft that requires certification.
Personal flotation device (life jacket)
Required for safety and usually provided, but bring a comfortable personal PFD if you prefer your own.
Mask, snorkel, fins
Essential for accessing coral gardens and maximizing your underwater time at snorkeling spots.
Reef-safe sunscreen
Protects fragile coral and complies with local conservation recommendations.
Dry bag
Keeps cameras, phones, and layers dry during island hopping and short swims.