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Moorea Discovery Half-day Sailing
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Moorea Discovery Half-day Sailing

By Polynesian Spirit
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Ages 0-99, max of 5 per group
Duration: 3h
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Live guide: English, French
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  • Beverages
  • Bottled water
  • Light refreshments
  • Fruit Snacks
  • Driver/guide
  • Live commentary on board
  • Snacks
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Entry/Admission - Motu Tiahura
What's not included
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)


Start:
  • 53JGF4QX+GQ7, 53JGF4QX+GQ
    Moorea Marina en Baie d'Opunohu pk17,5
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 69736P1

    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Children must be accompanied by an adult
    • Minimum drinking age is 18 years
    • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
    • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
    • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
    • Most travellers can participate
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 5 travellers

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 69736P1

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    JOHN C
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jan 2020 • Couples
    We had the best time! Our captain & guide Herves knew the areas so well and had so many great stories to tell us about the different spots we visited during our excursion. Our captain/guide made us brave and comfortable enough to stand in the beautiful shallow waters to “pet” the stingrays and watch the small sharks swim past us! Great fresh local fruits and drinks- best pineapple I ever ate! Highly recommend this sailing tour.

    Moorea Discovery half day sailing
    Written 21 January 2020
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    Dan Makai
    Auckland, New Zealand7 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jan 2020 • Couples
    We had an awesome time, Avi really new what he was talking about and made sure it felt like a personalised experience. Next we would organise our transportation to the departure point but no biggie at all. Absolutely amazing time
    Written 21 January 2020
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    lovesbabies
    Colleyville, TX522 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Wonderful bilingual French crew. Fresh island fruit and juices were served along with a mild ADULT punch. The boat was spotless and really hit the waves. Crew wasn’t fussy about sitting where you want. The snorkel sites showed us what there is of the local fish and coral. Best looking boat I saw in the Harbour. Looked at it and said”oooh I hope that’s OUR boat!”
    Written 23 March 2023
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    Allyson C
    Reno7 contributions
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    Apr 2024 • Family
    We did this excursion on our recent transpacific cruise. It was the one we were looking forward to the most, and we were so disappointed. We arrived at the marina and weren't greeted by anyone. Someone else pointed out the captain. The captain never introduced himself, I still have no idea what his name was. The boat was filthy. Our kids' bathing suits ended up stained with who knows what. The captain smoked the entire time. He pointed out a few things but it was definitely not the guided tour we were expecting. It was very much a "sail to this spot, jump off and swim for 30 minutes, move to the next spot" type of thing. Oh, and this is on us because I didn't realize it, but snorkeling gear is not provided, despite pictures of folks snorkeling in the pictures. So be sure to bring your own gear. The boat has seen better days. My husband and I joked it's like an online dating profile where the pictures are all 10+ years old. At the end of the day, the captain never said bye or anything, we just got off the boat and walked away. We really wish we had done any other excursion this day, it was such a letdown. It was all very odd.
    Written 20 June 2024
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    Kendra B
    Charlotte, NC167 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    Dec 2019
    We unfortunately did not have the winds in our favor and did not do any sailing. Two of the snorkeling spots were really good, one I could have done without. The sting rays seemed to know the guide as soon as he got in the water, but then again he was feeding them. It was still a good relaxing experience.
    Written 1 January 2020
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    LadyDukes11
    Hollister, CA86 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jun 2019 • Couples
    Just the captain (Herve), my husband, and me...and a lot of sea life...made this a memory we will never forget. We've been snorkeling all over the world and this trip ranks right up there with the top spots. The water is amazing, and the fish are so curious and friendly--you don't have to do anything at all, and they will come right up to you to investigate. Baby sharks, friendly sting rays (they followed Herve around like little puppies), even underwater sculptures, this trip had it all. Some coral (but good coral is hard to find anywhere) as well. We relaxed on the trampoline as we went from lagoon to lagoon. Herve is very knowledgeable and unassuming, and it was as private as it could be. We took the ferry from Papeete and Herve arranged to have a taxi meet us at the port. The hotel where the tour starts is on the other side of the island. After the tour, he arranged for a taxi to take us back to the ferry via the other side of the island. Highly recommend this half-day excursion (and I'd suggest an underwater camera if you have one!).
    Written 14 June 2019
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    Thank a lot . It was great time to spend with you to discovery Moorea Lagoon. I Hope to sée you soin again
    Written 20 June 2019
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    N C
    Montevideo, Uruguay1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    One word to describe this tour: Wauw! The captain, Hervé, is a cool and peaceful guy. He showed us all the hidden gems of the lagoon. As an experienced sailor, he knows his area the best. This in combination with some background information, fresh fruits and drinks made it an unforgettible day for us. Abdolutely one of our hightlights in French Polynesia. Don’t miss out on this trip.
    Written 1 July 2018
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    Wauw ! Thanks for your review :) I'm so pleased you enjoyed the tour. I hope to see you again when you come back in Moorea !
    Written 3 July 2018
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    pg2262
    Chipperfield, UK57 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Words cannot describe or do justice to this trip
    The choice, simple do you want to go on a boat with 30 people or the luxury of a catermeran with max 5 People ( only myself and my wife on our trip ) you travel with a professional sailer, biologist and great character, as a previous reviewer says he is a legend the legend of herme
    We had such fun a great day you have to do this, or I guess you could go with 30 other people the choice is yours !
    Written 11 October 2018
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    Viktor B
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nov 2019
    Petting stingrays and swimming among them was absolutely wonderful. Cannot recommend this trip more!
    Written 14 November 2019
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    Many thank Victor for your comment. I was pleasure to have you on board to visit Moorea. Sée you next Time Hervé
    Written 19 November 2019
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    Bailey K
    Webster, NY78 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Four people maximum for a snorkeling tour. He points out the historical spots and sight seeing spots on the island. The first place we went to snorkel was about 4 feet deep, but there were about 6 rays swimming around as well as lots of fish. He then brought us to a place that had under water sculptures that didn’t have any other tour boats at. You then go to a motu to snorkel. He gives you pineapple, green grapefruit, pineapple juice and offers rum during the trip. Highly recommend.
    Written 9 September 2019
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    Many thank for your comment It s every time a pleasure to show you Moorea. And pass some good Time with not too much people on board
    Written 10 September 2019
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