Glide through Moorea’s crystalline lagoon on a private four-hour boat tour that puts you face-to-fin with rays, blacktip and lemon sharks, spinner dolphins and sea turtles. Local guides lead multiple snorkel stops, while the crew serves fresh island fruit and chilled drinks.
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You push off from a quiet Moorea pier and the lagoon opens like a pale blue promise—glass-flat shallows giving way to the deeper rim of the outer reef. The captain eases toward a sandbar where rays fan the sand and blacktip sharks slice the shallows; your guide, born on the island, reads the water as if it were a map.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
4 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; basic swimming ability and comfort in open water recommended
Wildlife
History
Moorea formed as a volcanic island within the Society Islands; its bays (Cook’s Bay and Opunohu) have long served as anchorages for Polynesian voyagers and later European explorers.
Conservation
Stick to reef‑safe products and never remove shells or coral; local guides help enforce distance rules to minimize stress on marine life.
Reserve your spot on the Private Discovery of the Marine Fauna of Moorea today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring reef‑safe sunscreen
The operator provides solar cream but pack extra reef‑safe sunscreen to protect coral and for reapplication after swimming.
Practice mask clearing
A well‑fitting snorkel mask keeps you comfortable during multiple open‑water swims at the reef edge.
Mind wildlife distance
Do not touch or chase turtles, rays, or sharks—let the animals approach and follow your guide’s positioning cues.
Time for morning light
Choose an early departure for calmer seas and better underwater visibility, especially at the outer reef drop‑off.
Snorkel mask (personal)
Bringing your own mask ensures fit and prevents leaks during repeated snorkel stops.
Reef‑safe sunscreen
Protects your skin and the coral ecosystems—required in many Polynesian marine areas.
summer
Light wetshell or rashguard
Provides sun protection and warmth for swims at the outer reef when currents are cooler.
spring
Waterproof camera or GoPro
Captures underwater encounters with turtles, rays and dolphins without disturbing wildlife.