15 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

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 105 reviews · $926 for the boat, seats 4

Spend three to four hours aboard Taboo, a private catamaran for up to four people. Captain Leo, Flo, Max, and other crew members guide you along Moorea’s coast and lagoon, stopping to snorkel with rays, blacktip reef sharks, turtles, coral, tropical fish, and an underwater tiki display. Gear, snacks, juices, water, and some alcoholic drinks are included.

“This trip was on a catermaran which due to the wind in the morning was threatened not to go ahead as they are apparently affected more by the wind but fortunately did. There were a number of snorkelling stops which the guides neRead more”

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7.Excursion to Tetiaroa by Catamaran Visit Lunch Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 52 reviews · from $235 per person

Leave Papeete at 6 a.m. for Tetiaroa aboard a fast maxi catamaran with breakfast, a guided island visit, barbecue tuna, raw fish in coconut milk, and snorkeling gear included. The boat has toilets, a shower, bow trampolines, and a swim ladder. Plan on a long day at sea, with roughly three hours each way.

“Really excellent excursion! The departure point was easy to find, the boat was really nice, and the crew was kind. The food served on board was delicious!! The island itself was beautiful and it was really nice to have some free time to walk Read more”

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8.PRIVATE Sunset Cruise : Moorea Sailing on a Catamaran named Taboo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · $718 for the boat, seats 4

Spend about 2 hours and 20 minutes aboard the private catamaran Taboo with Captain Leo and his team. You’ll sail from Cook’s Bay along Moorea’s lagoon, pass beyond the reef into open ocean, and return through Ōpūnohu Bay as the sun fades. Hotel pickup, cocktails, mocktails, and personal island stories make this a polished choice for couples and small groups.

“We really enjoyed our private catamaran sunset cruise on the Taboo. It was very relaxing, and our guide was friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommend this private tour.”

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9.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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10.PRIVATE Full Day Tour : Moorea Snorkeling & Sailing on a Catamaran named Taboo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · $1,566 for the boat, seats 4

Spend about 6.5 hours aboard the private catamaran Taboo with guides including Léo and Kevin. Choose your pace around Moorea’s lagoon, snorkel with provided gear, search for turtles, rays, sharks, coral gardens, and underwater tikis, then pause at a quiet beach. Tropical fruit and refreshments are included, but bring food for your picnic.

“It was an absolutely perfect day with Leo as our guide. He knew the best snorkeling spots and places for us to see. A very relaxing day with some of the best scenery in the world.”

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11.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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12.Bora Bora: Sunset Catamaran Cruise with Snacks and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 14 reviews · 2 hours · from $255 per person

Sail Bora Bora’s clear lagoon for two hours on a small catamaran limited to eight participants. Your English-speaking crew shares local history and nature stories while you enjoy champagne, light snacks, lounge music, towels, and sunset views. Pickup and return are by speedboat from your hotel dock.

“We had a fantastic time on our trip, especially since the catamaran is docked at the St. Regis which made it really convenient. We loved that each couple got their own section of the catamaran and that there are pads and towels available. The two crew members are also more than happy to snap as many photos as you want and are sure to catch the sunset in the background. Thank you for the fantastic service and great time!”

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13.LUXURY PRIVATE Catamaran Bora Bora : The Sunset Escape

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · $1,407 for the boat, seats 2

Sail Bora Bora’s lagoon on a private catamaran with a dedicated crew, lounge music, sun beds, drinks, snacks, and sunset views of Mount Otemanu. Guides such as Nick, Candice, Thelma, and Alex have helped guests sail, take photos, and celebrate special moments. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

“The crew was amazing and so was all of the spectacular scenery. The drinks were really good and Bora Bora is beautiful!”

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14.LUXURY PRIVATE Catamaran : Full-Day Sail & Polynesian Motu Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · $2,731 for the boat, seats 2

Spend about six hours on a private catamaran for two, with hotel pickup, a captain and hostess, snorkeling, swimming, refreshments, and a Polynesian lunch on a private motu. You will sail with the engine off, see Mount Otemanu from the lagoon, and look for sting rays and eagle rays through the catamaran nets.

“Attention to every detail. The captain and staff insure a memorable way to experience Bora Bora! Paradise in paradise!”

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15.PRIVATE Sunset Tour: Moorea Snorkeling on a Catamaran named Taboo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · $849 for the boat, seats 4

Spend an intimate evening aboard Taboo, a private catamaran for up to four people. With guides such as Leo or Lucas, you will snorkel with blacktip sharks, stingrays, colorful fish, and an underwater tiki, then watch the Moorea sunset with tropical fruit, juices, and Maitai cocktails.

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