Tahiti Teahupoo: Deep Sea Fishing on Traditional Poti Marara

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Duration4h

GroupPrivate

LanguagesEN · FR

Mobile ticketAccepted

Cast a line where Teahupoo's waves break: deep-sea fishing from a traditional Polynesian hull

You board a traditional Polynesian fishing boat equipped with professional Shimano gear and spend the day casting for bonito, tuna, and mahi-mahi in the deep waters off Teahupoo. The captain teaches technique and chooses the fishing method based on conditions. All equipment, tackle, and hydration are included. You return to shore with your catch and the kind of story that doesn't need embellishment.

Step-by-step itinerary

Deep sea wholesale fishing adventure

Embark on Poti Marara boat
Learn traditional Polynesian fishing
Fish for marara, bonitos, tuna, mahi-mahi
Enjoy scenic views of Tahiti mountains
Use provided fishing equipment and drinks

The Experience

"You come here to fight the fish, not the boat," the captain said as we pulled away from the dock, and he meant it. The Poti Marara is built for this water — a V-hull designed to cut through the Pacific swells that roll toward the Tahiti Teahupoo Peninsula. It's a 22-foot fishing boat, the kind locals have used for generations to hunt marara, bonito, tuna, and mahi-mahi. You're not on a tour boat dressed up as a fishing boat. You're on the real thing, with a 300 hp engine and hydraulic systems that keep the boat stable even when the ocean decides to move.

The captain handles the navigation and the strategy — he knows where the fish are running and what technique works on any given day. You get to choose: trolling, longline, or rod fishing. If you've never held a Shimano reel before, he'll walk you through it. If you've spent years chasing fish, he'll respect that and let you work. The boat carries everything you need — rods, reels, tackle — and drinks to keep you going through the hours. The water around Teahupoo is deep and cold enough to hold the fish that make the trip worth taking. You'll see the green mountains of Tahiti behind you and the break of that famous wave in the distance, but your focus narrows to the line and what's pulling on the other end.

The minimum is two people, or one person paying the two-person rate. Groups stay small by design — it keeps the boat maneuverable and the captain's attention where it needs to be. Infants can come if they sit on an adult's lap, but pregnant travelers should skip this one; the boat moves, and the ocean doesn't apologize. The day is long enough to matter and short enough to fit into a Tahiti itinerary. You'll need to book ahead and confirm your dates with the operator, since weather and fish runs don't follow a calendar.

What’s included

Your day includes the captain's expertise and guidance, all fishing rods and reels (Shimano brand), tackle and hooks, drinks to stay hydrated, and all fees and taxes. You don't arrange equipment or pay extra for gear — it's ready when you board the Poti Marara.

Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for pregnant travelersInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Stayinn Travel

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to fish seriously in Tahitian waters without owning or transporting your own equipment — the captain and the boat's design handle the logistics and the technique, leaving you to focus on the catch.