Private Yacht Tour: Tahiti Lagoon Sailing with Swimming

Eight hours on the water with a captain, snorkeling gear, and the lagoon to yourself.

A private yacht tour on Tahiti's lagoon pairs sailing, swimming and snorkeling in turquoise waters with a captain guide and eight hours of time to set your own pace. The boat has an air-conditioned cabin to rest in, and refreshing drinks are available throughout the day. Lunch and breakfast can be ordered for a supplement.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment.
• bottled water.
• sodas.
• coffee and tea.
• snacks.
• use of the air-conditioned cabin.
• captain guide in English throughout the eight hours.

Times

• Every day 09:00

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Before you book

Group Private 1 group tour ›

Live guide English Another language? ›

Meeting point and pickup No hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund. It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Confirmation Confirmation within 48 h

Good to know

Low physical effort Stroller-friendly Pets welcome Public transport nearby Infants must sit on laps

Operated by Ariinui Yacht Excursion

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The experience

You meet the captain at Marina Taina in Punaauia, Tahiti, and board a yacht built for comfort at sea. The boat carries everything you need: snorkeling equipment, bottled water, sodas, coffee and tea, and snacks. Because it's private, the captain shapes the day around what you want: how long to stay in one spot, where to anchor, when to swim or rest in the air-conditioned cabin. Eight hours is long enough to move between several lagoon sites without rushing, or to linger in the clearest water you find.

The lagoon itself is the draw. You sail on water clear enough to see the bottom, stop to swim in turquoise shallows, and snorkel with the gear on board. The captain knows the mythical places: the spots locals know and the routes that catch the light and the current right. Because you're not on a schedule with other groups, you can stay as long as the moment holds.

Bring a swimsuit and sunscreen. Everything else (the boat, the guide, the equipment, the drinks) is there. If you want lunch or breakfast, you can order it when you book, and the captain will have it ready. The boat is suited to all fitness levels, and infants can come along on an adult's lap.

Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the water actually like for swimming and snorkeling in Tahiti's lagoon?

The lagoon water is shallow, clear, and warm year-round, with visibility good enough to snorkel without going deep. You'll see coral and reef fish in the shallows where the yacht anchors. The captain knows the best spots and can tell you what you're looking at.

Can I bring my own snorkeling gear, or is what's on the boat enough?

Snorkeling equipment is included on the yacht (mask, fins, and snorkel), so you don't need to bring your own. If you prefer your own gear, you're welcome to use it instead.

What happens if the weather turns bad during the eight hours?

The yacht has an air-conditioned cabin where you can rest if the sea gets rough or the sun is too strong. The captain will adjust the route and timing based on conditions. The eight-hour window gives room to wait out a squall or move to a calmer anchorage.

Is there a set itinerary, or does the captain decide where to go each day?

Because it's a private tour, the captain works with you on where to sail and how long to spend at each stop. You can ask to visit specific lagoon sites, or let the captain choose based on conditions and what he thinks you'll enjoy most.

Can I really order breakfast or lunch, and how does that work?

Yes, breakfast and lunch can be ordered when you book for an additional charge. The captain will have it ready on board, so you eat on the yacht during your time on the water.