French Polynesia · SAILING
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Here are the 15 best sailing trips in French Polynesia, opening with the one travellers take most. Every entry carries its price, its length and the detail that decides it, so you can choose without opening ten more tabs.
Half-day Moorea catamaran snorkeling on Taboo: small group, hotel pickup, gear, fruit, mai tais, and lagoon reefs with sharks and rays.
“Wonderful time on the water and the snorkeling was awesome. We had good time making friends and learning about Tahiti”
Moorea sunset on catamaran Taboo for up to 8. Cocktails and fruit juice, reef views, and stops at Cook’s Bay and Opunohu.
“Wonderful small group sunset sail. Leo, our captain, was very attentive and provided great insight into the island and surrounding area. A very enjoyable experience that we would do again if we return to Moorea.”
Sail Bora Bora on the 40-foot Vitamin Sea catamaran with guided snorkeling, eagle ray chances, and a lagoon floating bar.
“This was an amazing experience for me and my new wife. We had done a catamaran ride in another location but this tops it! The couple who operates this is nothing short of amazing. The group size is small enough to enjoy but not quite private. The locations where we went were amazing and the floating bar was awesome. Can’t recommend this enough!”
Early-morning catamaran to Tetiaroa for Bird’s Island guided walk, great food, reef snorkeling, and a smooth Tahiti return with snacks.
“Great catamaran, beautiful location, food was excellent. French speaking so missed a bit of the explanation by the guide on the island. The boat crew tried to explain to us separately which worked ok.”
Sail Moorea’s lagoon in a traditional double canoe, learn Polynesian navigation, enjoy included fruits and snorkeling gear, and spot rays and sharks.
“It was a gift for my brother and his family, they have stars full of eyes and have seen several marine species!!!Auto-translated”
Luxury catamaran sunset sail in Bora Bora with hotel dock pickup, chilled drinks, snacks, and Otemanu Mountain views for about 2 hours.
“Crew was very friendly, snacks and rum punch were delicious! We had a great time and now my husband has new retirement goals!”
Private Taboo catamaran in Moorea with snorkeling for rays, black-tip sharks and coral fish, plus snacks, drinks, and a dedicated crew.
“The four of us very much enjoyed the snorkeling off the catamaran. We were disappointed that there was no sailing. Also, it would've been nice to have had refreshments on arrival, such as beer or a cocktail as well as cold water. We found it a bit expensive for value. There was just juice and a small cocktail at the end. Staff were really nice and knowledgeable. All in all it was an enjoyable day and I would recommend it. But be aware that there is no sailing but awesome snorkeling with a great crew.”
Moorea sunset sailing with Polynesian stories, lagoon snorkeling gear, and a included cocktail, all in a small group capped at 8.
“The two brothers that run this trip are fantastic, their passion and knowledge of their culture is amazing and it makes this trip excetional. If a boat with loud music and lots of people is your idea of a nightmare this is the trip for you, a relaxing and peaceful way to see and learn about Bora Bora.”
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.”
Fast maxi catamaran to Tetiaroa from Papeete with breakfast, coconut-fish lunch, and reef snorkeling on a limited-size day trip.
“It’s a long boat ride, but well worth it. Great snorkeling, bird sanctuary, shark feeding, great food……”
Private sunset cruise on Moorea aboard Taboo, with pickup, Captain Leo stories, and mocktails plus cocktails as you sail Cook’s Bay.
“This was absolutely the highlight of my honeymoon with my husband! The captain of the boat was so friendly, accommodating, and loved sharing information about the island with us. He served us delicious mai-tais, played traditionRead more”
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 full-day Moorea sail on Taboo with snorkels, tropical fruit, and a choose-your-own itinerary around the lagoon.
“The best boat day with the most amazing captain! He provided the most amazing experience by taking us to the best areas, teaching us about the history of the places we went too, and preparing a lovely snack and drinks & providing a peRead more”
Private Moorea traditional sailing with JR and Nainoa, fresh fruit snacks, hands-on sail time, and lagoon swims with rays and sharks.
“We booked this private morning trip after seeing it recommended on a few websites. We were keen to have something less touristy and more local - this was beyond perfect!!”
Private catamaran day in Bora Bora with hotel transfers, snacks and alcohol, and a lagoon swim with rays through nets.
“Great captain and crew! We had an amazing day sailing around Bora Bora, taking in the sites, snorkeling, and soaking up the sun. A truly first-class private experience that we will remember for a lifetime!”
