Moorea: Night Snorkeling Tour with Small Groups & Snacks

Summary

Night snorkeling in Moorea’s lagoon with snacks and gear

You’ll slip into Moorea’s lagoon after dark with just your snorkel, torchlight, and a handful of fellow travelers led by a local guide. Watch nocturnal sea creatures emerge, float quietly under the stars, then warm up with snacks and drinks on shore. It’s one of those rare tours that leaves you feeling both braver and strangely calm.

What’s the experience like?

We were already ankle-deep in the warm lagoon when Manu handed me my mask and made a joke about “the real nightlife” in Moorea. I wasn’t sure if I should laugh or be nervous — it was properly dark except for our guide’s torchlight skimming across the water. The air smelled faintly salty, mixed with something floral from shore. There were maybe six of us, all shuffling fins and trying not to trip on coral. It felt weirdly intimate, like we’d all agreed to trust each other for a couple hours in the dark.

I kept thinking I’d be scared, but honestly, it was more like being let into a secret. Our guide pointed out a sleeping parrotfish wrapped in its little mucus bubble (I didn’t even know that was a thing). Sometimes you’d catch the flash of a crab scuttling sideways or hear someone gasp quietly through their snorkel — usually me. Manu would tap his torch on the water to get our attention whenever something cool drifted by. There was this moment when I floated still and everything went quiet except for my own breathing and some distant music from shore. Kind of peaceful, actually.

Afterwards, we sat on the sand rinsing off and passing around bottled water and these sweet coconut snacks I wish I’d asked the name of (Li laughed when I tried to say it in French — probably butchered it). Someone poured coffee into little cups; it tasted extra good after being in the chilly water. The whole night snorkeling tour felt less like an excursion and more like being invited into someone’s favorite local ritual. I still think about how different Moorea looks at night — softer somehow.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Night snorkeling adventure in Moorea

• Arrive at snorkeling location
• Experience night snorkeling in lagoon
• Observe nocturnal marine creatures

Top questions

Is basic snorkeling experience required for this Moorea night snorkeling tour?

Yes, you need basic snorkeling experience to join this tour.

How many people are in each group for the night snorkeling?

The tour only takes small groups for a better experience.

Are snacks and drinks included during the night snorkeling tour?

Yes, bottled water, snacks, coffee or tea are included after snorkeling.

Is snorkeling equipment provided on this Moorea night tour?

Yes, all necessary snorkeling equipment is included in your booking.

Can infants join this night snorkeling activity?

Specialized infant seats are available but travelers need moderate fitness.

Is there public transportation near the starting point?

Yes, public transportation options are available nearby.

What’s included

Your evening includes use of all necessary snorkeling equipment plus bottled water, light snacks (think coconut treats), and coffee or tea served after your swim—everything you need to relax together on shore before heading back out into Moorea’s quiet night.