Raiatea and Taha’a share one of the largest and calmest lagoons in French Polynesia. With a private boat and local captain you set the pace: more snorkelling, more beach time or a visit to a black pearl farm, without a group’s schedule.
What you do
- Pick-up at Uturoa dock, your hotel or your anchored yacht.
- Snorkel a coral garden between motus, with tropical fish and sometimes rays.
- Visit a Tahitian black pearl farm to see how pearls are grown.
- Stop on a white-sand motu to swim and relax, then return.
Who it is for
Honeymooners, families and small groups who want privacy. No snorkelling experience needed; the captain points out the best spots.
What to bring
- Swimwear, towel and reef-safe sunscreen.
- A rash guard and cap.
- Cash or card if you want to buy pearls.
Best time
All year. May to October is the dry season, with lower humidity and gentle trade winds; November to April is hotter and wetter.
Good to know
The price is per boat for 2 people; more passengers can be added for a supplement. The exact route depends on wind and currents. Some lagoon areas are protected and their rules are respected.
Included
- Private boat with local captain
- Fuel
- Snorkel gear
- Pearl farm visit
- Light refreshments
FAQs
Is the price per person?
It is per boat for 2 people; extra guests pay a supplement.
Can you pick us up from our yacht?
Yes, if it is anchored in an accessible part of the lagoon.
Do we have to buy pearls?
No, the farm visit is informative and buying is optional.
