Jet Ski Lagoon Tour Moorea: 2 Hours of Rays & Sharks

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Duration2h 15m

GroupUp to 8

LanguagesEN · FR

PickupAt your hotel

Pilot your own jet ski to the rays, then drop in the water to meet them face to face.

A 2-hour jet ski tour of Moorea's lagoon where you ride your own machine to coral gardens and shallow motus to swim with stingrays and blacktip sharks. The guide adapts the pace to your skill level, whether you're a first-timer or experienced rider. Pickup is included, as are a mask, bottled water, a drink at the end, and free photos the guide takes along the way.

2h 15m

Step-by-step itinerary

Jet Ski lagoon discovery and swimming

Equipment and safety briefing
Jet Ski tour departure
Ride through the bay
Swim in coral garden between motus
Observe and swim with stingrays and sharks
Return ride through the bay

The Experience

You arrive with a free afternoon and no plan to fill it. The jet ski tour starts with a briefing on the machine and a run through the lagoon's safest routes, then you're on the water for two hours. The guide leads; you follow at whatever speed feels right. The whole point is the speed and maneuverability—a jet ski cuts through the shallows and tight channels where a boat can't go, so you reach the motus and the coral gardens in minutes instead of a slow cruise across open water.

The first stop is a walk through the bay on foot, then you're back on the ski and heading to the coral garden between the two motus. This is where you get in the water. The stingrays and blacktip sharks are there, accustomed to swimmers, and the guide stays with you while you're in. The multicolored fish are thick enough that you don't have to search for them. The mask is loaned to you, so you're ready to look down the moment you drop in. After the swim, another run through the bay rounds out the afternoon.

The guide speaks English or French and reads the group as you go—if someone's nervous, the pace stays manageable; if everyone's comfortable, the ride gets faster. The minimum age is five, though younger children would need to ride with an adult. A moderate level of fitness matters because you're holding on and moving with the machine for two hours straight, not sitting still. At the end, there's a cold drink waiting, and the photos the guide shot during the tour are yours to download free.

What’s included

Jet ski rental for two hours.
guide in English or French.
hotel pickup.
loaned mask and snorkel gear.
bottled water.
cold drink at the end of the tour.
free digital photos taken by the guide.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Moorea Activities Center

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you have a free afternoon and want to cover more of the lagoon than a boat tour allows—the jet ski's speed and shallow draft get you to the motus and coral gardens quickly, leaving more time in the water with the rays and sharks. The guide adjusts the ride to your comfort level, so it works whether you're a first-timer or you've ridden before.