Things to do in Moorea
Sort
Moorea: Lagoon Snorkeling Tour & Motu Cooking Class with LunchYou’ll swim Moorea’s clear lagoon with stingrays and black-tip sharks, snorkel among coral reefs, then learn to make poisson cru during a relaxed barbecue lunch on a motu. With hotel pickup included and a small group led by a local guide, you’ll get both adventure and real Polynesian flavors — plus plenty of time just soaking it all in.
Moorea 4WD tour: Pineapple farm, distillery & dual baysYou ride in a 4x4 up mountain tracks to Magic Mountain and the Belvedere Lookout, stopping at pineapple fields and a local juice factory, with hotel pickup included and a guide who knows the island's history and legends. Book a morning departure — the afternoon clouds will steal the view.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Moorea beyond the resort — the mountain views, the working farms, the bays from inside a 4x4 — without arranging your own transport or figuring out which stops matter. The small groups and morning timing are what keep the experience unhurried and the light sharp for photos.
Moorea Snorkeling: Lagoon & Rays Small Group Half-DayYou spend four hours snorkeling in Moorea's lagoon with a guide who knows the quiet spots, in a group of no more than six. You see rays, sharks and coral gardens, use provided equipment, and take a snack break mid-way. The small group size and deliberate timing away from crowds is what makes the half-day feel unhurried instead of rushed.Is it for me?Book this if you want to snorkel Moorea's lagoon without the crowds or the logistics of arranging your own boat — the small group size and deliberate timing away from tour buses is what keeps the four hours feeling like a morning or afternoon off, not an activity on a checklist.
Moorea: Magic Mountain & Belvedere Lookout Small Group TourYou’ll ride up winding roads for sweeping views from Magic Mountain and Belvedere Lookout, walk through fragrant vanilla plantations, taste fresh marmelade and pineapple juice, and share laughs with your local guide. It’s a half-day in Moorea that feels both relaxed and full—one of those tours you remember for its small moments as much as its big ones.
Moorea: Glass Bottom Boat Snorkeling & Private Motu LunchYou’ll float above Moorea’s reefs in a glass bottom boat, swim with turtles and rays (or watch them glide by from your seat), then share lunch on a private family motu with homemade Tahitian food and local drinks. It’s relaxed, personal, and gives you that rare feeling of being welcomed in — not just passing through.
Moorea: Quad Tour with Magic Mountain & Pineapple FieldsYou’ll ride your own quad through Moorea’s pineapple fields, climb to panoramic lookouts like Magic Mountain and Belvedere with a local guide leading the way, stop at Lycée Agricole for homemade jam tasting, and end with windswept views over Cook’s Bay—plus photos to keep afterward.
Moorea: Jet Ski Tour with Stingrays, Sharks & BaysYou’ll zip across Moorea’s lagoon by jet ski, glide into Cook’s and Opunohu bays, swim alongside stingrays and sharks (with a local guide nearby), and maybe spot whales if it’s their season. Includes hotel pickup so you don’t need to stress about transport—and ends with a sweet surprise back at base. Expect laughter, salt spray, and those wild blue views that linger long after.
Moorea: Catamaran Snorkeling & Sailing Tour with Fruit PlateYou’ll sail Moorea’s lagoon on a cozy catamaran with just a handful of guests, snorkel among black tip sharks and stingrays in clear coral gardens, snack on fresh tropical fruit right on deck, and share laughs with your local guide. It’s relaxed, personal — and leaves you with salt in your hair and new stories to tell.
Moorea Street Food Tour: 10-12 Tastings & Local SpotsYou get picked up from your hotel, spend four to five hours tasting 10-12 local dishes from Tahitian, Chinese, and French vendors with a native guide, and return with a real sense of how Moorea eats. All tastings and transport are included, and the small group size means you're not rushing between stops.Is it for me?Book this if you want to eat like a local without figuring out where locals actually eat — the small group and native guide are what make the difference between a food tour and a real neighborhood walk.
Sea Scooter Snorkeling in Moorea: 3 Coral GardensSea scooter snorkeling in Moorea takes you to three coral gardens in 3.5 hours with a professional guide, hotel pickup, and all gear included. You ride a motorized scooter (up to 3 mph) instead of swimming, which lets you explore longer and interact with stingrays, sea turtles, and blacktip reef sharks without fighting the current. Small groups max out at six people, and the morning timing catches the calmest water and clearest visibility.Is it for me?Book this if you want to snorkel longer and deeper without the physical effort of swimming—the sea scooter is built for people who want to see more without getting tired, and for families with children who can't keep pace on a regular snorkel. The small group and early timing mean you'll have calm water and fewer crowds than the afternoon tours.
Moorea: Day Tour with Waterfalls, Magic Mountain & Private BeachYou’ll join local guides for a Moorea day tour packed with mountain views from Magic Mountain and Belvedere Lookout, vanilla tasting at a plantation, swimming at Temae’s private beach with a homemade lunch, and an easy hike to Afareaitu Waterfalls. Expect laughter, fresh fruit scents, and quiet moments by turquoise water—you’ll leave feeling like you’ve actually lived here for a day.
Moorea 4WD Shore Excursion: Bays & Pineapple DistilleryYou get picked up at the cruise pier, driven through pineapple valleys and up to two clifftop viewpoints overlooking both bays, then stop at the island's only distillery to taste local fruit products. The 4-hour excursion is timed to your ship's arrival and departure, so you don't have to negotiate your own return — the guide handles it.Is it for me?Book this if your ship stops in Moorea and you want the main viewpoints and interior valleys without arranging your own transport or worrying about missing the boat — the fixed timing is what makes a full island loop possible in a port day.
Moorea: Transparent Kayak Lagoon Tour & Snorkeling StopsYou’ll paddle a transparent kayak across Moorea’s lagoon, watching fish and rays glide beneath you while your local guide shares stories and points out hidden coral spots. There’s time to snorkel among tropical fish, taste fresh fruit or homemade cake, and maybe even sip a cocktail if you choose the longer tour—leaving you with salt on your skin and those wild colors stuck in your mind.
Moorea: ATV Tour Pineapple Fields, Magic Mountain & Jam TastingYou’ll ride an ATV through Moorea’s lush pineapple fields and up winding trails to Magic Mountain for unreal views over Cook Bay. Taste homemade jams at a local farm stop and end your day with fresh fruit juice back at base. The small group size means you get real time with your guide—and maybe a few laughs along the way.
Moorea: Underwater Helmet Walk & Lagoon Fish ExperienceYou’ll step straight into Moorea’s lagoon wearing a special diving helmet—no swimming skills needed—guided by a local instructor who keeps things relaxed. Expect close-up encounters with colorful fish, gentle coral gardens beneath your feet, and that odd but peaceful feeling of hearing only your own breath underwater.
Moorea: Lagoon Snorkeling Tour & Lunch with Marine LifeYou’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.
Humpback Whale & Lagoon Snorkel Tour Moorea: Swim with RaysYou'll either swim toward humpback whales in open water or observe them from the boat, both with a guide who calls the shots based on weather and animal behavior. After that, you snorkel in the lagoon with rays and sharks in waist-deep water. The tour includes a snorkel-friendly lifejacket, fins, mask, snorkel, and bottled water. Cancellations must come 72 hours ahead, and seasickness or voluntary exit won't qualify for a refund.Is it for me?Right for swimmers and observers who want a genuine encounter with humpback whales in their migration season and accept that sightings are never guaranteed—the guide's authority over launch timing and water entry is what keeps the experience safe and compliant with French Polynesian regulations.
Moorea Jet Ski & ATV Combo: Two Activities, One DayA combo activity in Moorea pairing 3 hours of jet skiing through two bays with 3 hours 30 minutes of ATV riding through pineapple fields to a mountain summit. A local guide leads both, and you can split the activities across two separate days if you prefer. Pickup is included; the activities run back-to-back by default on a single day.Is it for me?Choose the single-day option if you want to pack both activities into one outing and don't mind moving between machines and landscapes back-to-back. Split them across two days if you prefer to focus on each activity separately and have time to rest between them.
Moorea Lagoon Tour: Sharks, Rays & Turtles in Shallow WaterYou’ll float in Moorea’s lagoon alongside stingrays and blacktip reef sharks under expert supervision, then snorkel with sea turtles in calm waters. Enjoy snacks or lunch on an islet with cold drinks after your swim. It’s equal parts thrill and quiet wonder — perfect if you want a day that feels both wild and safe.
Swimming with Whales in Moorea: Small Group ToursSwimming with humpback whales in Moorea is a 3 to 4 hour activity for up to 6 guests per boat, with a local guide, snorkeling equipment and the chance to encounter the whales that migrate through these waters between July and late November. Strong swimming ability and snorkeling experience are required to enter the water; those who prefer to watch from the boat can book the non-swimming option instead. Life jackets are required by French law unless you bring a neoprene wetsuit.Is it for me?Book this for a morning or afternoon when you're in Moorea between July and late November and want to swim with the whales instead of watching them from a distance—the 6-person limit and the guide's knowledge of the animals mean you're not part of a crowd, and you can choose to stay on the boat if the water isn't for you that day.
