The 15 Best Blue Lagoon Snorkeling in French Polynesia

1.Snorkeling excursion, discovery of the lagoon, small group.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 861 reviews · from $118Our pick

Join Alex Lagoon Tours Moorea for a four-hour, small-group boat trip along Moorea’s west and north coasts. With six people or fewer, you’ll visit several snorkeling sites, look for turtles, rays, reef sharks, coral, and tropical fish, then enjoy water, a snack, and a celebratory drink.

“Alex was an amazing guide to the lagoon and very thoughtful! He provided water and snacks while taking me around to his favorite spots. My favorite was the tow snorkeling! 10 out of 10!”

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2.Full-Day Bora Bora Lagoon Cruise Including Snorkeling with Sharks and Stingrays

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 630 reviews · from $158

Spend about six hours with local guides such as Manu, Ari, Moana, or Rai, visiting manta rays, stingrays, black-tip reef sharks, and coral gardens. Lunch, snorkeling equipment, hotel or port transfers, coconut demonstrations, and live music are included, though fins may not be.

“Tour was great. The weather was not the best, water was choppy. Manu and Moana were great hosts and we ended up being able to see everything even if the stingrays stops were choppy and not as clear. 100% would recommend. I would recommend bringing your own snorkeling gear if you have it. I will not dock them for not having the best snorkeling gear since they provide for everyone. But I do feel the experience would have been better had I brought better gear. Manu was willing to record some underwear video for me when I was struggling without any floatation devices. Family dinner was good! Not best tasting…”

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3.Tohora Bora Bora Snorkeling Lagoon Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 340 reviews · from $175

Spend about three to three and a half hours on Bora Bora’s lagoon with guides such as Simon, Tom, Ben, or Hiro. Swim among manta rays, eagle rays, blacktip reef sharks, tropical fish, and coral gardens. Gear and pickup are included when the boat can reach your dock, with whale sightings possible in season.

“Terrible experience. They told us an appointment and they arrived one hour later, There weren’t the weather conditions to go out with boat, we didn’t see anything.”

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4.Bora Bora Combo Tour: Lagoon Cruise and 4WD Tour Including Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 200 reviews · from $213

Spend about eight hours seeing Bora Bora from land and sea. Guides such as Manu, Matu, Maui, and Ari lead the day, with 4WD viewpoints, WWII cannons, local crafts, a family-style motu lunch, and snorkeling with stingrays, black-tip reef sharks, and tropical fish.

“Our group of 10 people unanimously agreed this was one of the most special and amazing excursions we have ever done in our lives! Manu and his cousin Ari were so special, super real and so friendly! Incredible people at to spend a day in Bora bora”

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5.BLUE LAGOON | Eco-tour | Snorkeling Avatoru | Secret Green Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 144 reviews · from $139

Join Rangiroa Excursion for an eight-hour eco-tour through Rangiroa’s Blue Lagoon. Guides such as Laetitia, Brando, Poema, and Marius lead snorkeling, shark nursery and seabird walks, a motu lunch, coconut braiding, traditional music, Avatoru snorkeling, and a final stop for coffee and cake.

“Unbelievable experience. The Blue Lagoon is extremely remote and full of beauty. Hosts were amazing in delivering a great time.”

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6.Bora Bora: Full-Day Lagoon Snorkelling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 112 reviews · 7 hours · from $142

Cruise around Bora Bora with guides such as Ari, Manu, Coco, or Rumi, then swim with rays, black-tip sharks, and reef fish. Snorkel equipment, towels, water, and a barbecue lunch are included, with a relaxed motu stop and coconut demonstrations adding local flavor.

“Fantastic tour with Coco and Rumi today. The guides were very friendly and fun. We had an awesome day and would highly recommend it.”

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7.Bora Bora Lagoon Snorkeling Tour by Private Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 105 reviews

Cruise Bora Bora’s lagoon by private boat with a guide such as Hiro, Rudolph, Wilson, or Taki. Over about 3.5 hours, you can visit four or five snorkel sites, including coral gardens, manta ray areas, eagle ray spots, and the outer reef, with gear, towels, water, and refreshments provided.

“We had a really great time travelling around the island. The staff member is very experienced and friendly. Recommend this if you want to have a private session.”

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8.Bora Bora: Lagoon Tour and Snorkeling Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 81 reviews · 4 hours · from $138

Spend four hours exploring Bora Bora’s lagoon with guides such as Tau, Nico, Aro, and Faeta. Visit stingrays, a coral garden, and blacktip and lemon sharks, then enjoy coconut bread, fruit, and Mount Otemanu views from a shallow sandbank.

“Fantastic service and a wonderful experience!! After our first trip had to finish early due to a sudden change in the weather we were thrilled to be able to go again later in the week. Both guides we had - Tau and Aro - were awesome and a pleasure to be with. They clearly love their jobs and were very proud of their “home”. Would definitely go again!”

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9.Private Tour: Bora Bora Lagoon Eco Snorkel Cruise – 3hrs or 6hrs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 70 reviews · from $346

Spend three or six hours on a private Bora Bora lagoon cruise with a local guide, snorkeling gear, drinks, and stops chosen for the weather. Look for coral gardens, rays, sharks, turtles, and manta rays, then add a private-island lunch on the six-hour outing.

“This tour is a must do. It exceeded our expectations by far. Nicholsen was our guide and he was amazing. He was able to cater the tour based on what we wanted to see. He always asked if we wanted to stay longer or if we were finished wiRead more”

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10.Moorea: Glass Bottom Boat Adventure with Lagoon Wonders

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · 5h 30m · from $148

Join Captain Taina’s family-run Honu Kea for a relaxed glass-bottom boat trip around Moorea. Guides including Chris, Terry, Moana, and Clem lead turtle and reef stops, explain underwater tikis, and serve fresh fish, raw fish salad, barbecue, fruit, and island rum on a private motu.

“This was the best ever excursion - everything was fantastic - Chris as our guide, the snorkelling, the swimming with stingrays and sharks and the fabulous lunch - it was all great!”

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11.Half Day Private Lagoon Snorkeling Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews

Spend four hours on a private motorized canoe around Bora Bora’s lagoon. Your guide provides snorkeling gear, leads you through colorful coral at the aquarium site, and takes you to shallow water for a sting ray encounter. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

“We went for the half day private tour as we have a 2yr old. The tour was definitely a highlight of our entire trip. Our guide Mana was exceptional. Helped us to tailor our tour to the best of our needs. Wish we could come back again soon!”

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12.Full-Day Private Boat Tour of Bora Bora Lagoon with Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews

Join H2O Bora Bora for a private seven-hour boat tour starting at 8:30 am. Guides such as Matt may take your group to six to eight snorkel sites, including coral canyon, manta ray areas, and a private motu lunch stop.

“Wow... this was the highlight of my trip! The boat arrived in the morning to pick us up (2 couples). It was clean and had a cover for some shade. 1st stop was an epic snorkeling spot. 2nd stop was to view the Manta Rays (we saw 6!). Next was Read more”

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13.Reef Discovery Luxury Private Snorkeling Lagoon Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews

Cruise Bora Bora’s lagoon on a private boat with a naturalist guide, stopping for warm-water snorkeling tailored to your group. Reef Discovery supplies gear, towels, snacks, bottled water, and accommodation pickup. Pierre may guide your outing, answering questions as you explore.

“Pierre was wonderful, he taught us...helped in every way, so we had the best experience. This is truly an experience of a lifetime.”

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14.Tohora Bora Bora Snorkeling Lagoon Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $179

Spend about 3.5 hours on Bora Bora’s lagoon with Tohora Bora Bora and a passionate guide. Look for manta rays, leopard rays, eagle rays, tropical fish, coral reefs, and sharks. In whale season, you may also listen for whales. Pickup is offered, and groups are limited to eight.

“Great snorkeling trip. Our guide was friendly and top notch. He new how to get us in some good spots and avoid too many other boats.”

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15.Moorea: Lagoon and Reef Snorkeling Tour with Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 4 - 6 hours · from $118

Meet your English- or French-speaking captain and guide at Coco Beach in Tiahura for a 4 to 6-hour small-group boat trip. You will visit reef and lagoon sites for sharks, rays, turtles, and fish, then enjoy drinks, fruit, and possibly lunch on a sandy islet.

“Het was een grote droom. prachtig water zwemmen met rifhaaien, schildpadden en roggen. ook bezoek gehad van een kudde dolfijnen. geweldig. begeleid door vriendelijke gids en kapitein”

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