Moorea Lagoon Snorkeling Tour on a Floating Lounge

About This Experience

AKIVAI runs this lagoon snorkel on a large pontoon boat it sells as a floating lounge, with cushioned seating, shade and an upper deck that one reviewer says fits four people. You meet your local guide at AKIVAI's meeting point on Moorea for a safety briefing and a run-through of the gear: mask, snorkel, fins and a life jacket if you need one. Guides speak English and French.

The first stop is a shallow area known for stingrays and blacktip reef sharks, where you get in the water with the guide. Next is a coral garden with clear water and tropical fish to explore at your own pace, and more stops may be added depending on conditions. Between swims there are drinks and fresh fruit on board and views of Moorea's mountains. Reviewers also mention turtles and dolphins on some trips.

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 rays, reef sharks and coral are the lagoon's main attractions. One lower review found the coral gardens unremarkable, and another guest noted that the rays were being fed at the stop, which made the sharks more agitated.

It suits people who want a comfortable, sociable boat and a shorter trip. The listing rules out non-swimmers, wheelchair users, people with limited mobility, people with epilepsy and anyone prone to seasickness, and it does not accept bachelor or bachelorette parties.

Prices start from $115 per person, with a 4.9 rating from 53 reviews. You can cancel up to 24 hours ahead for a full refund.

Highlights

• Two-deck pontoon boat with cushioned seating and shade
• Shallow-water stop with stingrays and blacktip reef sharks
• Coral garden with tropical fish, snorkeled at your own pace
• Views of Moorea's mountains from the lagoon between swims
• Turtles and dolphins seen on some trips, according to reviews
• Three hours on the water, easy to fit around other plans

What's Included

• ✓ Professional local guide
• ✓ Boat excursion in the lagoon
• ✓ Mask, snorkel and fins
• ✓ Life jacket if needed
• ✓ Drinks and fresh fruit
• ✓ Safety briefing and in-water assistance

Not Included

• Towel
• Sunscreen (eco-friendly recommended)
• Transport to the departure point
• Personal expenses

What to Bring

• Swimwear
• Towel
• Sunscreen
• Sunglasses
• Camera

Good to Know & Caveats

• Feeding animals and touching marine life are not allowed; feeding sharks is illegal in French Polynesia.
• Glass objects, high heels, pets, vaping, alcohol and drugs are not allowed on board.
• Bachelor and bachelorette party groups are not accepted.
• Extra stops depend on the conditions on the day.
• This is a lagoon snorkeling trip; it is not a whale-watching tour.

Meeting Point

AKIVAI's meeting point on Moorea (listed as Akivai Moorea); your confirmation gives the exact location and time.