Snorkeling in Moorea: Rays, Sharks & Coral Garden

Glide across turquoise lagoons and meet rays and sharks underwater

A half-day snorkeling trip from Moorea on a traditional pirogue sails the calm waters of Cook and Opunohu bays, where you'll encounter rays, sharks and a coral garden beneath the surface. The boat carries a live guide in English or French, refreshments and fruit punch. You choose a morning or afternoon departure. Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health.

Step-by-step itinerary

Half-day sailing and snorkeling tour

• Board pirogue for lagoon tour
• View Cook and Opunohu bays
• Glide on turquoise waters
• Snorkel with sharks and rays
• Visit coral garden and motu
• Enjoy fruit punch and exotic fruits

The experience

The pirogue leaves the dock and heads into the lagoon's multiple shades of turquoise, where the wind fills the sails and the pace stays unhurried. You'll snorkel at the underwater Tikis, a coral garden where the rays and peaceful sharks live, and visit the motu: a small island stop where you can see the lagoon from above the water. The guide narrates what you're seeing as you move between sites, pointing out the underwater vegetation and the creatures that make the lagoon their home.

Refreshments come throughout: fruit punch, fruit juice, exotic fruits, bottled water and snacks are all included, so you're not managing hunger or thirst between snorkeling sessions. The trip runs three hours total, which fits a morning or afternoon into the rest of a day on the island. A live guide speaks English or French depending on the group, and the boat operates in all weather. Bring a rash guard or light layer if the sun feels strong.

What’s included

• Live guide in English or French.
• snorkeling at the coral garden, underwater Tikis and motu.
• fruit punch, fruit juice, exotic fruits, bottled water and snacks throughout the three hours.

Options for this experience

2 options

Guide in English or French08:30

Guide in English or French12:30

You pick the guide language when booking. Options with the same name differ in details you'll see when you pick a date.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:30 and 12:30

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Infant (under 4)

GroupUp to 5

Live guideEnglish and French

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48h

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditions

Operated by Polynesian Spirit

Is this one for you?Choose the morning departure if you want to snorkel early and have the afternoon free, or the afternoon slot if you prefer to explore the island first. The three-hour length fits easily into a half-day plan without eating up a full day on the water.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years); Infant (under 4).

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 will I see when I snorkel in Moorea's lagoon?

You'll encounter rays and peaceful sharks, explore a coral garden, and visit the underwater Tikis. The guide points out the underwater vegetation and the creatures living in the lagoon as you move between snorkeling sites.

Is this snorkeling trip suitable for someone who's not a strong swimmer?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels, though it's not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health. Children must be accompanied by an adult, and you'll have a guide on board throughout.

What's included in the half-day snorkeling trip?

The price covers a live guide, snorkeling at multiple sites, fruit punch, fruit juice, exotic fruits, bottled water and snacks. Souvenir photos are available to purchase separately.

Can I choose between a morning and afternoon departure?

Yes, you pick either the morning or afternoon tour at checkout, so you can fit the snorkeling around the rest of your day in Moorea.