Moorea Lagoon and Reef Snorkeling Tour with Drinks

About This Experience

Enjoy Boat Tours Moorea runs this lagoon and reef trip from the dock of the Coco Beach restaurant in Tiahura, on Moorea's north coast. You go out in a small group with a local captain and a guide, who explain the marine life and island culture in English and French. The same company runs a humpback whale trip in season, sold on Viator from $179.

The route starts outside the barrier reef, where you get in the water with blacktip reef sharks and sometimes lemon sharks. Back inside the lagoon you snorkel with sea turtles, then finish at a shallow spot where stingrays and blacktip reef sharks gather. Reviewers also mention spinner dolphins, eagle rays and a snorkel through a natural channel between two islets. The trip ends with cold drinks and fresh fruit, or you can book the option with lunch on an islet, with time to relax and snorkel there.

This is a lagoon trip, not a whale tour. Outside whale season, or on a day when you want a break from the open ocean, the sharks, rays and turtles are the lagoon's main attractions, and this trip visits all three. The guide stays in the water with the group, though one less confident swimmer said the turtle spot was too deep for them.

It suits first-time and returning snorkelers who want a half day in the water with a guide. There is no toilet on board, and part of the trip may run outside the reef, so the listing advises people with motion sickness to take precautions or skip it. The few lower reviews mention commentary mostly in French and, in June 2026, a lunch option cancelled for low bookings and refunded.

Prices start from $114 per person, with a 4.9 rating from 159 reviews. You can cancel up to 24 hours ahead for a full refund.

Highlights

• Snorkel outside the barrier reef with blacktip reef sharks and sometimes lemon sharks
• Swim with sea turtles inside the lagoon
• Finish in shallow water among stingrays and blacktip reef sharks
• Optional lunch on an islet with time to snorkel
• Guides swim with the group; reviewers name Ike, Alfred and Tamati
• Spinner dolphins and eagle rays are sometimes seen on the way

What's Included

• ✓ Local captain and guide
• ✓ Snorkeling gear
• ✓ Soft drinks and alcoholic drinks
• ✓ Fresh fruit snack on board
• ✓ Stops outside the reef and inside the lagoon
• ✓ Dry compartment on board for your belongings

Not Included

• Towel
• Beach shoes
• Sunscreen
• Lunch, unless you book the lunch option

What to Bring

• Towel
• Sandals or beach shoes
• Biodegradable sunscreen
• Waterproof bag
• Motion sickness tablets
• Raincoat from December to March

Good to Know & Caveats

• There is no toilet on board.
• Part of the trip may go outside the barrier reef, where the sea is rougher than in the lagoon.
• Touching marine life is not allowed. Feeding sharks is illegal in French Polynesia, and the official Moorea guidance asks visitors not to feed any fish.
• This is a lagoon and reef snorkeling trip; it is not a whale-watching tour.
• Bring your own towel, as it can feel cool in strong wind after swimming.

Meeting Point

The dock of the Coco Beach restaurant in Tiahura, on Moorea's north coast, where the captain and guide meet you.