Snorkeling in Moorea: Small Group with Rays, Sharks & Lunch

Swim with rays and sharks on your own terms, guided through Moorea's lagoon stops

A six-hour snorkeling activity in Moorea for groups of up to six, led by a native island guide and captain. You'll stop at four sites around the lagoon (the stingray and blacktip shark sandbar, the outer reef drop-off, the spinner dolphin resting grounds, and the sea turtle zone) with snorkeling gear provided. The day ends with lunch at a beachfront restaurant where you choose your dish.

The experience

The boat leaves early and makes four distinct stops, each one built around a different marine encounter. First is the sandbar where stingrays and blacktip sharks gather in shallow water. You enter the water with your guide to observe them up close. The second stop moves to the outer reef drop-off, where the water deepens and you swim in open water alongside blacktip sharks and possibly lemon sharks. The third takes you to the south coast to watch spinner dolphins resting in the calm lagoon: observation only, no swimming. The fourth brings you to the sea turtle zone, where you snorkel in the lagoon and may also spot leopard rays.

Your guide is a native of Moorea and speaks English or French, so the commentary and safety briefing are clear. Snorkeling equipment is provided and fitted before you leave the boat. Between stops, the crew serves fresh fruit, water, juice and punch on board. The group stays small, no more than six people, which means the guide can watch everyone and adjust the pace if someone needs help with the gear or wants to stay longer at a site.

Lunch happens at a beachfront restaurant with a view back across the lagoon. You choose your main course (grilled meat or raw fish), get a dessert and a drink included (beer, punch, juice or water). The restaurant location depends on the day (either Coco Beach or Toahere Beach House), but both sit right on the water.

What’s included

• Use of snorkeling equipment.
• bottled water and fresh fruit on board.
• snacks.
• lunch at a beachfront restaurant with your choice of main course, dessert and drink.

Before you book

Days and timesWednesday to SundayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (12 to 80 years) · Child (5 to 11 years) · Under 5: can't be booked

GroupUp to 6

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 48 h

Good to know

Low physical effort

Operated by Moorea Sea Experience

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English and French, so you'll follow the commentary and safety briefing clearly in whichever language you prefer. The group caps at six people, which means the guide stays close and can adjust the pace if you're new to snorkeling or want to linger at a site.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 11 years). Children under 5 can't be included in the booking.

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 marine animals will I actually see snorkeling in Moorea?

Stingrays and blacktip sharks gather at the sandbar stop in shallow water where you can approach them closely. The outer reef drop-off brings you face-to-face with blacktip sharks and occasionally lemon sharks in deeper open water. Spinner dolphins rest in the calm lagoon on the south coast, though you observe them from the boat rather than swimming with them. Sea turtles and leopard rays appear in the final snorkeling zone.

Do I need snorkeling experience to join this activity?

No. The activity is suitable for all physical fitness levels, and your guide is with you at each stop. Snorkeling equipment is provided and fitted before you leave the boat. Children are welcome from age five, so families with younger swimmers can join.

What happens if the weather turns rough during the day?

The reference material does not detail weather contingencies or cancellation policies. Contact the operator directly before booking to ask about their procedure if conditions change on the day.

Is the lunch included in the price, or do I pay separately?

Lunch is included. You choose your main dish (grilled meat or raw fish), and receive a dessert and a drink (beer, punch, juice or water) as part of the activity price.