Adults-Only Outrigger Canoe Snorkel Cruise with BBQ Lunch

About This Experience

Moana Adventure Tours collects you from your hotel and spends six hours on the lagoon aboard a Polynesian outrigger canoe, a long boat with a side float and a shade roof. The route covers about 26 miles around the lagoon with several swim and snorkel stops, including the Coral Garden, before the boat heads to a small private motu for a barbecue lunch. The listing gives the day as one 360-minute block without per-stop timings, and the captain can change the order or the spots if weather or lagoon conditions call for it.

In the water you can expect tropical fish over coral at the Coral Garden and a stop where blacktip reef sharks and stingrays gather. The listing says sharks and rays are not fed, that sightings cannot be guaranteed, and that no refund is given if the animals do not show. Several recent guests also report manta rays and schools of eagle rays, so treat those as a possible bonus. Lunch on the motu is a Polynesian spread with salads, fish, grilled meats and other local dishes.

This trip is for adults only (18 and over) and caps the group at six couples, so it suits honeymooners and couples who want a quieter boat and a long day with lunch built in. At $282 per person it costs more than the half-day shared boats on this site, and six hours is a big slice of a short stay. Families with children need a different listing, and anyone who mainly wants the sharks and rays can find a three-hour boat for less.

Hotel pickup and drop-off, a local guide speaking English and French, snorkel gear, life jackets, towels and lunch are covered; gratuities are not. Cancel at least 24 hours before departure for a full refund. The same Moana trip is also listed on GetYourGuide from $270 per person, rated 5.0 from 35 reviews, while this Viator listing is rated 4.9 from 202 reviews.

Highlights

• Several swim and snorkel stops on a loop of about 26 miles around the lagoon
• Snorkeling the Coral Garden among tropical fish
• Swimming near blacktip reef sharks and stingrays, which are not fed
• Riding a traditional Polynesian outrigger canoe with a shade roof
• Lunch break on a quiet private motu facing the lagoon
• Small adults-only group, capped at six couples

What's Included

• ✓ Hotel pickup and drop-off
• ✓ Local guide speaking English and French
• ✓ Snorkeling equipment
• ✓ Life jackets and towels
• ✓ Polynesian barbecue lunch with salads, fish and grilled meats
• ✓ Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure

Not Included

• Gratuities
• A refund if no sharks, rays or other animals are seen

What to Bring

• Swimsuit, worn under your clothes
• Sunscreen
• A hat
• A waterproof camera if you want underwater shots
• Notice of any food allergies or dietary needs, sent before the day

Good to Know & Caveats

• Sharks, rays and mantas are wild, so sightings are never guaranteed and there is no refund if none appear.
• The route and stops can change for weather and lagoon conditions.
• The operator states that sharks and stingrays are not fed and that care is taken to protect the coral.
• The listing rates it suitable for all fitness levels.
• Guides speak English and French, and groups often mix both languages.

Meeting Point

Pickup from your hotel is included and the operator confirms the details before the tour. If your accommodation is not on the pickup list, give its name when you book.