Water Excursions
Moorea offers so much diversity and beauty, by land as well as by water! The Moorea tours below offer some of the best ways to experience this beautiful island from the perspective of the lagoon.
Intimate Miti Lagoon Tour (Full Day – lunch included)
Embark on a beautiful outrigger canoe for a full day tour. You’ll travel in a small group, away from the crowds, to discover the island of Moorea, its landscapes and lagoon. Enjoy the famous Cook’s Bay, meet the stingrays and black tip sharks, snorkel in a beautiful coral garden. Lunch will be on a beautiful white sandy beach, feet in-the water style, where you can relax for the rest of the tour. Available every day.
From: $115 per person
COMBO TOUR Jet Ski and 4WD (Full Day – Moorea Beach Café lunch included)
Explore the adventurous side of Moorea by combining a Jet Ski tour in the morning with a Safari 4WD in the afternoon. In between, you’ll enjoy a 3-course lunch at the renowned Moorea Beach Café, a must do restaurant in Moorea located with an idyllic setting overlooking the lagoon. An amazing experience guaranteed. Available every day.
- 2 people per jet ski: From $215 per person
- 1 person per jet ski: From $349 per person
Sailing Sunset Cruises on Taboo, departure from Manava Beach Resort (2 hours)
Enjoy the sunset, cocktail in hand, and ease in to the Zen and warm atmosphere aboard the Taboo catamaran. Clotilde and Arnaud, true sailing enthusiasts, will be your magnificent hosts cruising you around the majestic landscapes of the island and catching the perfect sunset. Available every day.
From: $69 per person
Dolphin and/or Whale Watching Expedition (Half Day – Morning Tour)
This is an exciting and educational guided visit where you will see dolphins in their natural environment. You will see pods of Spinner Dolphins and learn about their behavior and social disposition. You can also bask in the beauty of Moorea Island and learn about its geology. Whales come to Polynesia’s warm waters from August to October/November to mate and give birth. Getting up close and personal with these wild sea mammals is an unforgettable experience! The wellbeing of the creature is our top priority and your guide will decide how best to proceed.
- Dr Michael Poole Dolphin & Whale Watching Expedition – (by a Cetacean Specialist). Available Monday and Thursday mornings, closed on December 25.
From: $95 per person - Whale Watching Expedition – (by a very experienced guide). Available every day.
From: $105 per person
Dolphin Activities at Moorea Dolphin Center
The Moorea Dolphin Center at the InterContinental Resort is available to all island visitors! All programs start with an educational part, you will learn about marine mammals, particularly dolphins, their evolution, anatomy and habits, and learn how to protect them and preserve their fragile environment. Available every day.
Free Dive with a Dolphin REVA PROGRAM (40 mins)
This program offers the most direct contact and interaction and was developed specifically for people who want to swim underwater with the dolphin. You’ll be able to hold on to the dolphin’s fins and dive with him for an unforgettable experience.
From: $309 per person
Swim with the Dolphin MOANA PROGRAM (30 mins)
After an introductory instruction, you and a trainer will join the dolphin in deep water where you will observe the dolphin underwater. An amazing moment!
From: $225 per person
Shallow Water Dolphin Encounter MITI PROGRAM (30 mins)
After an introductory instruction, you will be accompanied by a trainer to join the dolphin in shallow water to touch him and play with him for an unforgettable experience.
From: $185 per person
Snorkeling Guided Tour at Moorea Lagoonarium (2 hours)
This tour provides an excellent introduction to Moorea’s lagoon wildlife. You will be transported by boat to the island’s Lagoonarium where you will engage with a multitude of tropical fish (Surgeons, Parrot fish, Butterfly fish, Demoiselles), stingrays, and black tip sharks. Available every day.
From: $79 per person
JET SKI Guided Tours
Jet around Cook and Opunohu bays, with the possibility of seeing dolphins, turtles, and whales in season. Enjoy some great views of the coast and Moorea’s landscape of velvet green peaks. On two-hour tours, add a visit to swim with sharks and stingrays. West coast tours are available every day. East coast tours are available every day except January 1.
- One Hour Tour: Departure from Intercontinental, West coast: From $185 per jet
- Two Hour Tour: Departure from Intercontinental, West coast: From $289 per jet
- Two Hour Tour: Departure from the Manava Beach, East coast: From $269 per jet
Glass Bottom Boat & Snorkeling Adventure (3 hours)
This tour takes you off the beaten path to discover Moorea by submarine! While seated in a comfortable glass bottom covered boat, explore the gardens of multi-colored corals; observe tropical fishes and stingrays in their natural habitat. And for the bravest, dive into the turquoise blue waters of the lagoon with your mask and snorkel. Available every day except Sunday.
From: $105 per person
*Sofitel guests please add a roundtrip transfer supplement of $35 per person.
Aquablue Helmet Exploration (2 hours)
Put your helmet on and follow your qualified guide deep into the lagoon where you will learn about the fish and shellfish you see down here. Your guide will also speak to the importance of protecting the environment and marine life. Available every day except Sunday, December 25, and January 1.
From: $99 per person