French Polynesia · CRUISE SHIP SHORE EXCURSIONS
6 reviewed
The shortlist first, the full list underneath. These 6 cruise ship shore excursions are the ones worth the money out here, with what each costs, how long you are out for and the kind of traveller it suits.
Moorea 4x4 safari with port pickup. Climb Magic Mountain, visit pineapple tastings and lookouts, and see panoramas in a few hours.
“Great way to see a small part of Moorea while onshore from the cruise. Small person (8) tour was so much better than large ship excursions. Ron was an awesome guide, both knowledgeable and entertaining!.”
Half-day drift snorkeling in Tahaa’s Coral Garden from Raiatea, ideal for cruise stops, small groups, and easy lagoon views.
“Fantastic! Take this opportunity if you can. This is the best snorkeling I have seen in French Polynesia (after many scuba dives and snorkeling excursions on other islands). Although it was raining in Raiatea, our guide and boat captain took us tRead more”
4 hours in a small-group Moorea 4x4: Belvedere and Magic Mountain lookouts, pineapple fields, eel feeding, and tastings from the cruise pier.
“Carlos was an amazing guide. He took his time to explain the Polynesian culture, which I appreciated. It was wonderful to see the farms where fresh fruit was everywhere! We got to see eels in the river and even touch them! Very enjoyable day but much better due to the attentiveness of our guide Carlos…thank you!”
Half-day boat tour in Raiatea: sail the navigable Faaroa River, visit an Opoa pearl farm, and enjoy lagoon views with fruit and drinks.
“Julien was our guide and took great care of us. We were lucky that there were only two of us on board. The journey up the river was beautiful, stunning scenery and only the sound of birds. It really was magical. After we visited the Raiatai Pearl Farm, again a very small operation so you got the personal experience. Definitely a worthwhile trip”
Half-day boat trip from Raiatea to Tahaa for vanilla and black pearl farms, built for short cruise days, with pickup and small groups.
“Captain and assistant were good. Group was half English speakers and have French. Captain only spoke in French, but has a passenger who spoke both and she translated for us.”
Moorea cruise shopping tour with Belvedere and Toatea viewpoints, Tahitian pearl shopping, and free tastings, led by Spirou THEBAUD.
“Spirou (la dame en bleu) était très interessante et dynamique. Elle prend le temps de nous expliquer l’histoire, les fruits, les arbres etc. Spirou est passionnée par la merveilleuse île de Moorea et sait nous transmettre son amour de Tahiti. Merci encore! Chloé, Karl, Kathleen et Francis”
