Moorea

Half Day Tour : Moorea Snorkeling & Sailing on a Catamaran named Taboo

Moorea, French Polynesia
Sail Moorea on a Catamaran Named Taboo

From $117.70

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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

  • 4 hours
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Settle in the Taboo sailing catamaran and head out into the beautiful lagoon waters surrounding Moorea on this excursion. Spend hours swimming and snorkel with all sorts of tropical fish, blacktip sharks, stingrays and more. After you've worked up an appetite, nibble on tropical fruits and sip cocktails.
  • Snorkel in the crystal clear waters of Moorea and observe marine life
  • Fruit juice and maitais are served on board
  • Snorkeling gear and fruit is provided
  • Round-trip transfers from your Moorea hotel are included

What's Included

  • water
  • tropical juices
  • maitai cocktails
  • plate of fresh tropical fruits
  • snorkeling gear
  • Round-trip shared transfer
  • Bottled water
  • Alcoholic Beverages

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    FOR ALL OUR PASSENGERS WHEREVER THEY ARE STAYING : WE WILL CONFIRM THE EXACT APPOINTMENT (TIME & PLACE) BY MESSAGE THROUGH TRIPADVISOR/VIATOR. PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAILS/SPAM FOLDER, YOU HAVE TO CONFIRM THE DETAILS BY RETURN EMAIL. (no show = no refund) --- We start the morning tour from our boat mooring which is between the Hilton Hotel and Mareto/Tahiamanu public Beach. If the morning tour is fully booked, we could be able to open an afternoon one, which appointment will be in the parking lot of Tahiamanu public beach, in front of the restrooms. >>> PLEASE, SELECT THE RIGHT PICK UP PRICE OPTION depending on where you are located and if you have a rental vehicle or not. Pick up are available for 2 passengers minimum. We do pick up on the main road of the Island ("route de ceinture") and hotel's lobby. (If you are on Temae path you have to meet us at the Golf or at Temae P.o. boxes). If you're outside our pick up area, you have to meet us directly at the departure point with a rental vehicle. We also could book a round trip taxi and you'll make an extra cash payment. ==> SHORE EXCURSIONS : please contact us before sending your booking request / EXACT PICK UP TIME WILL BE CONFIRMED BY MESSAGE --> Norwegian Cruise, Ovation of the seas, Princess cruise... : we will pick you up by boat directly at Papetoai port, same port as your tender pier, a few meters away. You have to be in the first tenders //// We will adjust the departure time regarding your cruise ship arrival. We could decide if it's a morning or afternoon tour. --> Paul Gauguin Cruise : only the afternoon tour is available as your first tender is too late for the morning tour. We will pick you up by boat directly from Papetoai port around 11.30am --> Windspirit, Starbreeze & Cook's bay port : only the afternoon tour is available as your first tender is too late for the morning tour, we will pick you up by car around 11.15am from the tourism office. ==> COMING FROM TAHITI BY FERRY : If you need a round trip transfer in Moorea (please select the good price option). You have to take the following ferry : > Monday to Friday : 5:40am or 5:50am Aremiti Ferry. Pick up by car from the Moorea ferry terminal at 6:55am. > Saturday and Sunday only the afternoon option could be available : you'll have to take the 9:00am Aremiti Ferry. Pick up by car from the Moorea ferry terminal at 9:45am.

    What To Expect

    Voil'a Moorea (Pass By)

    'Ōpūnohu Bay

    15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
    • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Most travelers can participate
    • Children must be accompanied by an adult
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

    • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
    • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
    • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
    • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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    Shelley_Q
    Our catamaran tour with a catamaran named taboo was a definite highlight of our trip. I highly recommend this trip, it was so cool to swim with sharks and rays. Amazing day

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    An amazing tour of the...
    Anders_N, May 2024
    An amazing tour of the Lagoon seeing sharks, rays and dolphins! Our guides were incredible and provided some great historical context to this beautiful tropical paradise. Would highly recommend to anyone visiting Moorea!
    A great morning on Taboo
    Garry_K, Apr 2024
    A rainy start couldn't dampen a great morning on Taboo! Our guide and captain were terrific and got us to the snorkel spots ahead of the crowds of the day. We saw plenty of sharks and rays and really enjoyed the coral garden. The Tiki statues were a nice bonus. Great guys, great tour.
    Half day catamaran and snorkel Mo'orea
    Maureen_B, Apr 2024
    Excellent guide and boat driver. They were prompt with both our start and finish times. Our guide was well informed about what to expect to see and helped us identify various fish. Explained safety in and out of water. Smaller catamaran seats 8 comfortably. Great snacks and beverages.
    A life changing snorkeling tour!
    Maria_Z, Apr 2024
    This was the best tour I’ve ever been on. The instructor was highly knowledgeable both scientifically and historically. The catamaran was small enough that it was an intimate experience but big enough so that there was enough space for everyone to easily lay around. They took us to three different spots to snorkel and provided us with water, fruit juices, local fruits, and a cocktail at the end. This was a life changing experience. My husband and I were on our honeymoon but it’s perfect for families and singles as well. We highly recommend it to everyone who visits Moorea.
    Snorkelling with sharks and sting rays
    Shelley_Q, Apr 2024
    Our catamaran tour with a catamaran named taboo was a definite highlight of our trip. I highly recommend this trip, it was so cool to swim with sharks and rays. Amazing day
    Great experience, great crew!
    Alexandra_K, Apr 2024
    Wonderful trip with great crew. Thankyou so much for taking us to those wonderful spots!!! We loved all of them!!!
    Must do!
    Ashley_H, Apr 2024
    Great tour and friendly guides. Got to see lots of fish and beautiful scenery! Swimming with the sharks and stingrays was awesome. They only had maximum 8 people which is great
    Sun, fun and snorkeling!!!
    melissa_c, Apr 2024
    Leo was an excellent tour guide. Very friendly and knowledgeable. We did a half day tour in the am and it was perfect! Thank you so much to Lea and his family for providing a wonderful and once in a lifetime experience!!
    Authentic Experience
    Cam_T, Mar 2024
    As a professional mariner who ran sailing charters in San Diego and author (Two Years Behind the Helm), I was very impressed with their skill in navigating narrow channels, their knowledge of the islands and marine life, and their overall hospitality. The snorkeling experience is outstanding, we saw rays and sharks as well as a variety of fish. A lot of snorkeling tour operators just sit on the boat - these guys are in the water with you - calling you over to show you something, sharing knowledge, and making sure you are having a great experience. I’d cross an ocean with either one of them - and that’s the highest compliment I can give. Stop looking at other charters and book with these guys - they are the real deal.
    Overall a good snorkeling excursion!
    John_S, Mar 2024
    Good snorkeling at the area betweeen the Motu's but the currents are a bit strong. We did see some sharks and rays but we were not allowed to snorkel with the turtles. They did take us to the underwater Tiki statues and talked about each one. The fruit drinks and fruit snacks were good and the Mai Tai. Was good. The only bad thing was that the ceiling on the Catamaran was a bit low. Which made it uncomforrtable for people that did not snorkle.
    Great snorkeling adventure
    Chris_M, Mar 2024
    Small group. Nice spots, water was clear. We saw sharks, stingrays and assortment of fish. Gave us bananas which made fish swarm our hand. Underwater tikis we’re interesting and the explanation of them
    Perfect Day
    Beth_P, Mar 2024
    We had a lovely time on this snorkeling trip. Our captain knew the perfect spots for us to stop to see a huge variety of sea life. I highly recommend this tour!
    Catamaran snorkel
    Tracey_M, Mar 2024
    The crew was very good and very informative. We had a wonderful time. Love that it was a small group atmosphere.
    Great trip! Good for snorkeling with fewer people
    Jake, Feb 2024
    Vai and Louis were great and very friendly! Both are very knowledgable and provided lots of information on the history of Moorea, Tahiti, and the culture. The smaller boat gets away from the large snorkeling groups and you're able to get away from other people a little more. Definitely recommend this over the 15-20 person boats. My wife and I had a great time and will definitely be back to sail on the Taboo next time we're in town.
    Great day snorkeling with reefs & sharks, led by friendly captains
    TIMOTHY_G, Jan 2024
    After I booked, the catamaran company emailed with more information. They were quick to answer my questions, but it would have been better if they offered more info about the transportation from the tahiti ferry to sailboat. Our friends did not see that they could click on "hire transportation to boat" so there was last minute stress as Voila Moorea found a taxi for them. To their credit, Voila moorea had a rep at the ferry station to take care of these issues. The van ride was comfortable, the catamaran was very clean & nice. Captains Lucas and Anna were so friendly & spoke English very well. Snorkeling with the rays & sharks was fabulous as was the snorkel stop with the reef fishes. The currents were strong. Anyone not very confident at swimming should wear the life jacket so as to not tire too soon. The underwater tiki were a bit hard to see, so if you're tired that would be the stop to skip, but for my son who loves prehistory, it was the highlight. The fruits were so fresh & delicious, & the return ride went off without a hitch. We asked our driver to drop us at the Sofitel for lunch...a good idea because there's very little to eat or see at the ferry station other than a small market & gas station. Recommend!
    Very relaxing morning on...
    Peter_C, Dec 2023
    Very relaxing morning on the water snorkeling, along with some guide to what we were seeing. Tour operators were wonderful.
    Great snorkeling on the Taboo!
    Howard_R, Dec 2023
    Captain Leo was great! Found great snorkeling spots, away from the crowds. Although a rainy day, still a very enjoyable excursion on the Taboo!
    Smalll group tour with the best boat & staff 20/10
    Tara_S, Dec 2023
    This Snorkeling tour was fabulous. We were picked up and dropped off at the Hilton where we were staying. Yanick was our Captain and Doris was the Snorkeling Guide. She gave us so much amazing information about Moorea as we came out of the harbor. However, she did pause for about ten minutes because we had a whole clan of dolphins playing with our boat. It was truly the most unexpected, amazing surprise. They were so magical to watch. Our first stop was to swim with the sting rays and sharks. There were hundreds of them. As I was here I noticed several of the other tour groups had their boats completely jammed pack. Our boat was intimate and clean and only made for 6-8 people I believe and it was perfect. We had 8 people total on board (including the two staff). We were offered delicious fresh fruit and juice while we hit two other amazing snorkel spots. 20/10 would recommend this tour. I’ll add pictures too. It was all outstanding!
    Relaxing ride with lots to see!
    Jovan_B, Dec 2023
    Doris told us a great story about 'Ōpūnohu Bay on our way which was a nice cultural touch. When we saw a group of dolphin, the captain turned the catamaran around so that we may observe them longer. The snorkel sites were beautiful, Doris was a great leader. The snorkeling wasn't rushed we had plenty of time to see everything.
    Fabulous!
    Brandi_S, Nov 2023
    Louis and Jocam were amazing guides! They showed such an appreciation for the culture of the Islands and the delicate ecological balance of sea life. Swimming with rays and sharks was amazing. We saw gorgeous coral and toms of colorful fish. Really great tour!
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