Things to do in French Polynesia
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Luxury Private Catamaran Bora Bora: Sunset SailingA private sunset catamaran tour in Bora Bora aboard the 46 ft Vitamin Sea, where you lounge on sunbeds while the crew serves drinks and snacks as the boat sails into dusk. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included; the guide speaks English, Spanish or French. The experience runs two to two and a half hours.Is it for me?Book this if you want to unwind on a boat without the logistics—the private charter, the sunbeds, and the included drinks mean you show up and relax while someone else handles the sailing and the timing.
Private Helmet Diving in Bora Bora: Walk the Lagoon FloorPrivate helmet diving in Bora Bora is a 2-hour activity where you walk 6 feet underwater in a specially designed helmet, breathing normally, surrounded by coral and tropical fish. A certified scuba instructor stays with you throughout. Hotel or pier pickup is included, and no swimming, diving or snorkeling experience is required.Is it for me?The activity moves at a walking pace on the ocean floor with no swimming required, so it suits anyone who wants to see underwater life without the physical demands of snorkeling or diving—families with children, older travelers, and anyone who prefers to stay dry above the neck will find the helmet does exactly that.
Private Catamaran Sail Bora Bora: Motu Lunch & Lagoon SnorkelA private catamaran tour of Bora Bora's lagoon with hotel pickup, professional guide, and a full day of sailing, snorkeling, and swimming. The boat anchors at a Polynesian motu for a traditional lunch, and a floating bar serves refreshments and drinks throughout the sail. Six hours total, with a guide who speaks English, Spanish or French.Is it for me?Choose this if you want a full day sailing and snorkeling with a guide steering the boat and staff handling meals, so you can focus on the water and the motu rather than logistics.
Tahiti Teahupoo: Deep Sea Fishing on Traditional Poti MararaYou 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.Is it for me?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.
Tahiti 4x4 Mountain Safari: Private Shore TourA private 4x4 shore excursion from Tahiti Cruise Port takes you inland through Papeno'o Valley, the largest valley on the island, carved by volcanic activity millions of years ago. Your English-speaking driver-guide leads the route through black-sand beaches, rainforest, archaeological sites, and stops at scenic viewpoints and a natural freshwater pool for swimming. The tour runs 4 hours and includes pickup and drop-off at your cruise ship terminal; you choose the group size at checkout, from 1 to 8 passengers.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to leave the cruise port and see Tahiti's interior in a single morning or afternoon—the private vehicle and fixed route mean you do not spend time waiting for other groups or navigating the island on your own. The group size you choose at checkout travels together, so the pace and stops stay under your control.
