7 French Polynesia Catamaran Cruises Worth Booking

1.Half Day Tour : Moorea Snorkeling & Sailing on a Catamaran named Taboo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 529 reviews · from $157 per person Our pick

Spend four hours aboard the Taboo catamaran in Moorea’s lagoon, stopping at three snorkeling areas for reef fish, stingrays, blacktip sharks, and underwater tikis. Guides such as Max, Louis, Leo, and Mai lead small groups of up to eight. Gear, fruit, juices, mai tais, and round-trip hotel transfers are included.

“We had such an amazing time! Got to go to the best snorkeling spots and learned a lot about Moorea and the culture here. Would definitely recommend this tour to everyone!!”

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2.Sunset Cruise : Moorea Sailing on a Catamaran named Taboo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 245 reviews · from $156 per person Best value

Spend about 2 hours 20 minutes aboard Taboo, a compact catamaran carrying no more than eight people. Captain Leo or another local captain guides you along Moorea’s northern coast, through Cook’s Bay and Ōpūnohu Bay, with sailing, island stories, cocktails, fruit juice, and sunset views. Pickup may be available, or meet at Mareto Public Beach.

“This was a wonderful experience! It was a small group. Our captain was very knowledgeable and pleasant and interesting! Told us the history and the geology of where we were and made the whole experience, peaceful, calm, and beautiful! Such a lovely way to end a day in Moorea! Boat was clean, great views every step of the journey, pick up and drop off was on time, it was perfect!!”

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3.LUXURY Catamaran Bora Bora : Sailing, Snorkeling & Floating Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 157 reviews · from $327 per person

Spend four hours aboard Vitamin Sea, a former racing catamaran, with a small group of up to 12 people. Your morning includes hotel or port pickup, guided snorkeling at a coral garden, views of Mount Otemanu, drinks, and time at a floating bar. Crew names may include Tony, Alex, Clement, Amy, or Ocean.

“Great Day!!! Im still smiling. The crew was excellent. Alex and Dylan were the best. Thanks for the memories.”

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4.From Tahiti: Tetiaroa Island Tour by Sailing Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 156 reviews · 11 hours · from $227 per person

Leave Papeete at 6:00 AM aboard a fast catamaran for Tetiaroa, an island with limited access and striking beaches. A guide leads you to Bird’s Island, then you get free time, a Tahitian lunch, reef snorkeling, and a punch-and-fruit finish. English and French support is available, though much of the commentary may be in French.

“This excursion wS the highlught of my time here in Tahiti! Recommend it to ALL!”

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5.LUXURY Catamaran Bora Bora : The Sunset Escape

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 129 reviews · from $267 per person

Board the 46-foot Vitamin Sea catamaran near sunset for a two-hour sail around Bora Bora. Your captain and hostess serve drinks and light snacks as you relax on padded lounge areas, front nets, or under the shaded section. The crew may include Thelma, Alex, Camille, Dylan, or Jane, with Otemanu Mountain as the evening backdrop.

“The boat is very nice and it made for a relaxing atmosphere to watch the sun set while being served light snacks and alcoholic drinks!”

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6.LUXURY PRIVATE Catamaran Bora Bora : Half-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · $1,805 for the boat, seats 2

Spend four hours aboard Vitamin Sea, a private former racing catamaran in Bora Bora. Your captain and host tailor the route, taking you across the lagoon to swim, snorkel among marine life, and enjoy the Paradise Bay floating bar with drinks, snacks, music, and hotel pickup.

“Great crew and top notch vessel! Very accommodating and knowledgeable. Picked us up at the hotel dock on time. Vessel was almost brand new. Despite weather conditions they made the trip awesome.”

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7.LUXURY PRIVATE Catamaran Bora Bora : Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · $2,918 for the boat, seats 9

Set out at 9:00 a.m. on a private six-hour catamaran with your own captain and hostess. Sail past Mount Otemanu, watch rays through the nets, swim in a beautiful bay, and enjoy snacks, drinks, and alcohol. Captains and crew may include Thelma, Nick, Alex, Clement, or Perla.

“Great captain and crew! We had an amazing day sailing around Bora Bora, taking in the sites, snorkeling, and soaking up the sun. A truly first-class private experience that we will remember for a lifetime!”

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