Tahaa lagoon tour from Raiatea: Five stops, snorkeling and lunch

Discover Tahaa’s hidden coral gardens and savor a coconut show on a private motu

A seven-hour lagoon tour from Raiatea circles Tahaa with five stops: coral garden, pearl farm, vanilla plantation, private motu lunch and coconut show. The route includes snorkeling equipment, lunch, and pickup from hotels or the Uturoa port. A guide speaks English and French throughout the day.

The experience

The boat leaves Uturoa in the morning and heads straight into the lagoon. Five stops are built into the route, each one a different reason to get in the water or step ashore. You'll snorkel the coral garden first, then visit a working pearl farm to see how black pearls are cultivated. The vanilla plantation comes next: Tahaa grows most of French Polynesia's vanilla, and the walk through the valley shows you the vines and the harvest. Lunch happens on a private motu with your feet in the water, and the afternoon includes a coconut show where you'll see how islanders use every part of the tree.

Snorkeling gear is provided, so you don't need to bring your own. The guide speaks English and French, and the pace lets you spend real time at each stop instead of rushing through. Pickup runs from hotels across the eastern and western sides of Raiatea, and if you're arriving by ship at Uturoa port, the tour includes transport to and from the dock. The whole day runs seven hours, which gives you the full circuit without an overnight.

What’s included

• Lunch on a private motu.
• snorkeling equipment for the coral garden.
• pickup from Raiatea hotels or Uturoa port on the eastern and western sides of the island.
• English and French-speaking guide for the full seven hours.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:30

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (19 to 50 years) · Senior (51 to 70 years) · Youth (12 to 18 years) · Child (2 to 11 years) · Infant (under 2)

Live guideEnglish and French

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.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by ARE TOURS RAIATEA

Is this one for you?Book this if you're staying on Raiatea and want a full-day lagoon circuit with five stops (reef snorkeling, pearl farm, vanilla plantation, and lunch on a private motu) rather than piecing together separate activities.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 18 years); Child (2 to 11 years); Infant (under 2).

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 exactly is the coral garden stop like?

The coral garden is a snorkeling site in the lagoon where you enter the water with the provided gear to see the reef and fish. It's the first stop after leaving Uturoa, and the guide stays with the group.

Is the pearl farm visit a working operation or a museum?

The pearl farm is an active operation where black pearls are cultivated. You'll see the farming process and learn how the pearls develop, though it's a tour of the facility rather than a hands-on workshop.

What does the coconut show involve?

The coconut show demonstrates traditional uses of the coconut tree: how islanders extract the meat, make oil, and use other parts of the plant. It's a demonstration you watch, not a participation activity.

Do I need my own snorkeling experience to join?

The tour provides snorkeling equipment and includes a coral garden stop, but you should be comfortable in the water. The guide is present, and the lagoon is generally calm, though a moderate level of physical fitness is needed for the full seven-hour day.

Can I book this if I'm arriving by cruise ship?

Yes. Pickup and return transport from Uturoa port is included, so the tour coordinates with your ship's schedule. Let the operator know your arrival and departure times when you book.

What's included in the lunch on the private island?

Lunch is provided on the private motu and is served with your feet in the water. The specific menu isn't detailed in the tour description, but it's a full meal stop in the middle of the day.