French Polynesia · HALF-DAY
14 reviewed
Good half-day tours go early in French Polynesia and the boats are small. Below are the 14 best, with current prices and the differences that genuinely change the day.
Moorea 4WD half-day safari with hotel transfers. Panoramic Belvedere views, eel feeding, marae and village stops, and fruit tastings.
“The full tour was great. We really had a great time and our driver was lovely and explained everything to us. Really recommend it”
Guided half-day hike to Afareaitu Waterfall in Moorea, with cultural temple ruins, a guided swim, and a fresh fruit tasting by the river.
“I can't express how welcoming the staff was. A great experience learning about the plants and uses of the plants. The guides pointed out many ruins and discussed the christian destruction of these artifacts. The hike was sometimes a challenge as it had recently rained, but the guides were very professional and helpful you navigate the trail. We ended the tour with a beautiful lunch of fresh fruit from the garden. The presentation was breathtaking. I can't recommend this tour enough.”
Half-day Bora Bora small-group cruise with guided snorkeling, stingray hand-feeding, and coral gardens. Gear, towels, and snacks included.
“Captain Ronny was amazing! Super friendly, funny, and a great singer too! as a local he is very knowledgeable with the history of the island. The whole tour was magical with amazing views of the island. We had 3 snorkelling stops- sting rays, beautiful coral reef with amazing fish, and black tip sharks. A must do tour when in Bora Bora.”
Half-day Tahiti snorkeling with dolphins, wrecks, coral gardens, and possible sea turtles, plus fins, beer, fruit, and small-group care.
“Snorkeled with Turtles and Sea Rays!! Beautiful sights!! Great Captain and Crew!! Had a wonderful time!! I well do this again when I come back next year for sure!!!”
Small-group half-day Moorea tour with Belvedere views, Cook's and Ōpūnohu bays, pineapple plantations, and Rotui juice tastings.
“The views of Moorea were spectacular. Tour guide was nice and informative. However, we expected a tour in a van with A/C as advertised but instead we were put in the back of a truck. There was no communication with the tour guide until we stopped. The speaker in the bed of the truck did not work. I would not have an issue riding in the back of a truck if we’re in my 30’s but not the place we expected to be placed at seventy. Viator and the vendor dropped the ball on this one and it makes me rethink using Viator again”
Half-day sailing in Moorea with a small crew, hotel transfers, fruit and drinks, plus guided snorkeling at Motu Tiahura.
“We thought this tour was a gem! Cool guide that took us to experience some really great things in the sail boat. Shared his knowledge as well. We had a great morning.”
Swim or watch Moorea’s humpback whales in small groups with safety-first rules. Half-day whale encounter in French Polynesia.
“There is an awful lot of swimming involved in this endeavor but it is definitely worth the effort. Had an amazing experience. Would recommend highly.”
Private 4-hour catamaran cruise in Bora Bora with hotel pickup, captain-led lagoon sailing, snorkeling, and a floating bar with drinks.
“This tour felt like a piece of heaven in paradise. We were able to tour the waters of Bora Bora in total luxury. Kiki and Tony do a fabulous job pampering you and making everything easy. They are very polite and extremely friendly. They also do a Read more”
Private half-day hike in Moorea’s Opunohu Valley with guide Fabien, pineapple fields, and Col des 3 cocotiers views, pickup included.
“Great hike though this beautiful valley. For a totally different experience from the water activities, try this! Our guide, Fabian, was great. Very friendly, knowledgeable, and funny! Had a lot of fun!”
Half-day shared big-game fishing in Moorea: hunt seabirds, reel in tuna or marlin, and watch for whales and dolphins. Flexible cancel.
“complete waste of time. first off, it says "fishing trip for 2", note this is not a trip for 2, its not a private tour - it is a shared tour with several other strangers. we wasted 45 minutes picking up other guests and then got dropped off in a completeRead more”
Private Moorea lagoon sail with hotel transfers, fruit and drinks, and tiki and coral sights, plus rays and sharks up close.
“Wonderful day exploring the waters of Moorea with knowledgeable local guides. Swam with sharks and rays, snorkeled, tasted local fruit, and had a relaxing day! Highly recommend.”
Half-day Polynesian canoe sailing in Tahiti’s lagoon with reef snorkeling, red junk sails, and fruit and punch back on board.
“Wonderful time on the catamaran the water is beautiful! We loved the captain served water, fruit, and rum and mango juice at the end!”
Private Bora Bora scuba and snorkeling combo: 1-tank scuba for beginners plus snorkeling at two spots, with pickup and gear included.
“My husband and I first experienced H20 Bora bora Snorkeling Tours in 2020 and were so impressed with how David the divemaster handled our time together, that we chose to use his company again to celebrate our 10th Wedding AnniversRead more”
Private 4-hour Bora Bora lagoon tour with 3 snorkeling stops, stingrays and black tip sharks, plus customizable route with your own captain.
“We had such a great time on the private half day tour. From start to finish, it was an excellent day, and Tau, our guide, was absolutely the best! We enjoyed beautiful views of the lagoon and the mountains of Bora Bora accompanied by muRead more”
