Moorea: Lagoon Snorkeling Tour & Lunch with Marine Life

Summary

Swim Moorea’s lagoon meet rays turtles taste island lunch

You’ll float over Moorea’s lagoon, swim with stingrays and turtles, and share stories with your guide before sitting down to lunch in shallow water. Expect warm currents, local flavors, and moments that linger long after you’ve dried off.

What’s the experience like?

Someone hands me a mask while the yellow boat rocks gently—there’s laughter from behind as our guide, Tama, jokes about the color of the water changing moods. I’m still not sure if he was serious about the “lucky” side of the island, but he grins like it’s a secret only locals know. The air smells salty-sweet, kind of like sunscreen mixed with frangipani. We’d barely left shore when a couple stingrays started gliding near us—so close I could see their little mouths moving under the surface. I hesitated at first (they’re bigger than you think), but Tama just nodded and said, “They’re friendly here.”

Diving in felt warmer than expected—almost like stepping into silk. The main keyword here is snorkeling excursion in Moorea, but honestly it didn’t feel like an “excursion,” more like being let in on something personal. At one point I floated above a turtle who seemed completely unbothered by us gawking; she just kept nibbling on seagrass while someone nearby tried to pronounce her Tahitian name (Li laughed when I tried—probably butchered it). There was this weird calm between everyone underwater: just bubbles and sunlight flickering through blue-green layers.

Lunch came after we’d all dried off a bit—barefoot at a table set right in the shallows. My toes dug into cool sand while we passed around poisson cru and some fruit I couldn’t name (sweet and sharp at once). The conversation drifted from ocean legends to what life’s like growing up on Moorea; Tama told a story about his grandmother swimming these same spots as a girl. Sometimes I still think about that—the way places hold memories longer than people do.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Boat tour and marine life exploration

• Embark on yellow boat
• Explore Moorea lagoon
• Observe surrounding landscape
• Swim with stingrays and turtles
• Learn Moorea legends
• Have lunch feet in water

Top questions

Can children join the snorkeling tour in Moorea?

Yes, infants and small children can join; strollers are allowed.

Is lunch included during the day trip?

Yes, lunch is included and served with your feet in the water.

Are drinks provided on this Moorea snorkeling excursion?

Soda, bottled water, and soft drinks are included for all guests.

Will we swim with marine animals like stingrays or turtles?

Yes, there are swimming stops where you can see stingrays and turtles up close.

How far is Moorea from Tahiti?

Moorea is located 17km from Tahiti in French Polynesia.

Is this tour suitable for all fitness levels?

Yes, it’s suitable for all physical fitness levels according to the provider.

Are service animals allowed on this tour?

Yes, service animals are permitted during the activity.

Is free parking available at departure point?

Yes, free parking is included for participants driving themselves.

What’s included

Your day includes pickup options nearby or free parking if you drive yourself, all snorkeling equipment for exploring Moorea’s lagoon and ocean life, bottled water and sodas throughout the trip, plus a relaxed lunch served right in the shallow water before heading back ashore together.