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

Name: Half Day Tour : Moorea Snorkeling & Sailing on a Catamaran named Taboo
Brand: Voila moorea
SKU: 70711P1
Price: 151.82 USD
Rating: 5 (524 reviews)

Recommended by 97% of travelers

Moorea, French Polynesia

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

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Booked 5+ times last week!

4 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.9

· taras_j ·

Aug 2025

Great experience on Leo’s catamaran. There were only six of us so it felt more like a private tour. Stopped at 3 locations to see rays and tame reef sharks, then coral garden and tiki garden. Snorkeling was easy in these waters Saw other loaded boats with people crammmed in like sardines while we had plenty of space, sipping refreshments and enjoying the tour. A wonderful choice.

· Jack_B ·

Aug 2025

Wonderful tour aboard the Taboo catamaran. Captain Leo was exceptional. The Taboo is not particularly fast under power, which made the tour all the more enjoyable for the relaxed pace. Captain Leo gets you on the water early before the crowds and limits the tour to just 6 people. Ask him about the history of the boat-fascinating! This was a great tour of the lagoon.

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Overview

Settle in the Taboo sailing catamaran and head out into the beautiful lagoon waters surrounding Moorea on this excursion. Spend hours swimming and snorkel with all sorts of tropical fish, blacktip sharks, stingrays and more. After you've worked up an appetite, nibble on tropical fruits and sip cocktails.

Snorkel in the crystal clear waters of Moorea and observe marine life
Fruit juice and maitais are served on board
Snorkeling gear and fruit are provided
Round-trip transfers from your Moorea hotel are included

What's Included

water
tropical juices
maitai cocktails
plate of fresh tropical fruits
snorkeling gear
Round-trip shared transfer
Alcoholic Beverages

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

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Pickup details

IMPORTANT INFO FOR ALL PASSENGERS : We’ll confirm your exact meeting time & place via Tripadvisor/Viator messages. Please check your emails/spam and reply to confirm. (No show = no refund) Tours depart from our boat mooring between the Hilton Hotel and Tahiamanu Public Beach (search “Voila Moorea” on Google Maps). Choose the correct pick-up option when booking, based on your location. Pick-up available for 2+ passengers, only along the main island road ("route de ceinture"). > CRUISE SHIP GUESTS – contact us before booking: - Norwegian, Royal Caribbean, Princess Lines...: We’ll pick you up by boat at Papetoai dock (same as tender pier). - Cooks Bay dock: Meet at the Tourism Office, we’ll drive you to the boat. > COMING FROM TAHITI BY FERRY: Take the 6:10 AM Aremiti Ferry (Mon–Fri). No tours available Sat–Sun and local public holidays due to ferry schedule.

Meeting point

Voila Moorea
53JGG562+8H, Moorea 98728, French Polynesia
Between the Hilton & Tahiamanu Beach : “Voila Moorea” or bit.ly/voilamooreapin Park at the beach parking lot. NOT at the departure point. Turn right and walk toward the Hilton, pass 2 snack bars ("North Shore" & "Matairii Méga". The Captain with the dinghy will be in front of the tires on the ground

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Voil'a Moorea (Pass By)

'Ōpūnohu Bay

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not wheelchair accessible
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions

Most travelers can participate
Children must be accompanied by an adult
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Product code: 70711P1

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Featured review

Kim_K

The Taboo is the perfect catamaran for small group snorkeling and sightseeing! Flo and Meri were so friendly, helpful, and informative. We saw sea turtles and swam with blacktip sharks, stingrays, and a plethora of colorful fish! The scenery was beautiful. The pick up and drop off were on time, and communication prior to the tour was exceptional. We had the best day!

Reviews

4.9

based on 524 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

489

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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ tour!

Kaleigh_H, Nov 2025

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!!

Catamaran

Margaret_M, Oct 2025

Great snorkeling and a great stop for lunch. The crew was great and very helpful. Enjoyed the music.

Sunken tikis and amazing snorkeling

Katherine_B, Oct 2025

Amazing. It was easy to find the pick-up spot, we loved how small the group was (7 total), and the guide was super informative. The boat had shelter, for those who didn't want to be in the sun, but we all enjoyed being at the front of the boat. We visited the rays and black tip shark area, a beautiful coral garden, and saw the fascinating sunken tikis. The whole tour was super safety conscious as well, for us and for the marine life. I was all around so very impressed and happy with this tour

Best small group tour

Carey_T, Oct 2025

Max and Louis did great job getting us to the best spots for snorkeling. Yes, we did swim with sharks and rays! Super informative about local history and culture. Only 8 on board so we all get time in the “net” during the tour. Highly recommend!

We had an awesome time on...

Kathrine_L, Oct 2025

We had an awesome time on the catamaran taboo! We started off our day seeing a massive pod of dolphins! They took us to a few snorkel spots and saw sting rays, black tip sharks, tons of cool fish and even some tiki statues! They also served us fresh fruit, fruit juice, and mai tais! Overall I’d highly recommend taking this tour!

Sadly an awful experience

Jacqueline_I, Oct 2025

We were taken out in extremely strong winds. With the conditions as they were we really think this trip should have been cancelled. The sea was so choppy it made the visibility extremely poor. The whole experience was unpleasant due to the cold winds. The trip was also cut short to 3 hours with no explanation. Yes it was cold and windy and totally uncomfortable but some compensation should have been offered considering this.

Unforgettable Day on the Water with Matt and Louie! A Must-Do!

Tiffany_B, Oct 2025

If you're looking for an unforgettable experience on Moorea, book this tour! It was definitely one of the major highlights of our trip. From start to finish, the entire experience was flawless. The catamaran provided such a comfortable and enjoyable ride, and the sights were breathtaking. Our guides, Matt and Louie, were exceptional—they are so knowledgeable about the marine life and the island's history, and their fun energy made the day spectacular. The absolute peak of the tour was the opportunity to swim right alongside black tip sharks and rays. It was truly a surreal and incredible moment we will never forget. We could not have asked for a better crew or a more perfect day. High recommendation to everyone visiting Moorea.

Do this! Our Favorite Part of our Trip!

Mikki_R, Oct 2025

Was absolutely amazing! Loved every minute and the guides were awesome and clearly love what they do and where they do it!

We had so much fun I...

Reya_C, Sep 2025

We had so much fun I would highly recommend if you’re looking to snorkel! We got to see lots of blacktip sharks, stingrays, fish, coral and tikis! Such a great way to see the beauty of Moorea!

An extremely memorable day - highly recommend

Natalie_M, Sep 2025

We had the best morning on the Taboo today as we went to three snorkelling spots. The boat was beautiful and spacious, allowing us and the other three couples to easily lounge and take in the sights as we sailed. Our captain and guide were hilarious and told us many facts about the island as we sailed, while also pointing out interesting things for us to see as they came. I am normally not super comfortable being on the ocean, but I felt safe the entire time and didn’t have any concerns. The captain gave us fresh fruit, juice, and mai tais between snorkel spots which was the perfect addition to our sunny day on the water! Would recommend to anyone that they sail on the Taboo!

An awesome experience!!

Joanne_C, Sep 2025

If you have never swam with stingrays or sharks before this is the experience for you! I was really nervous but Mai was so so kind and guided me through the water so I could see these amazing sea creatures! Something I will never forget. Our captain Max was amazing, nice, and prepared the most delicious fruit platter and Mai Tai’s!! I would most certainly do this tour again!!

Amazing Tour for Retirees

William_B, Sep 2025

Mai & the Captain waited for us due to being delayed getting off of the cruise ship. We were so thankful for this! Mai provided excellent service as our guide for the day. All 6 of us on this tour were of retirement age! Highly recommend that you book with these guys!

Okay

Wendy_W, Sep 2025

We stopped at three snorkel sites. They offered a diverse view of underwater. The problem was lack of good communication both before the trip and during the trip. At the each site we were told to just get in the water with no idea of how long we had to swim around. At the underwater tiki site the guide pointed to approximately where the tikis were and said we could find six. He never left the boat and communication was lacking.

Celebrate!

Eric_F, Sep 2025

What a wonderful morning we had. We celebrated our 40th wedding anniversary. What a memory we will cherish.

My wife and I had a great...

ConnorBalint, Sep 2025

My wife and I had a great time on this catamaran tour. Our guide gave us clear instructions but also interesting information

Day on the ocean

Kellie_D, Aug 2025

Wonderful time on the water and the snorkeling was awesome. We had good time making friends and learning about Tahiti

What a great way to spend...

Kevin_A, Aug 2025

What a great way to spend a morning on the water in Moorea. We got to swim with sharks and stingrays and snorkel in a beautiful coral garden. Johann and Max were fun, friendly, and knowledgable guides on this wonderful experience. Do yourself a favor and book a morning on the catamaran Taboo.

Unforgettable Moorea Snorkeling with Taboo! Amazing Guides, Caring Crew, and a Fantastic Sailing Experience

Alexandros_A, Aug 2025

Magical snorkel with Taboo in Moorea, our two amazing guides shared their knowledge with us and where fun and caring, and made every moment unforgettable.

Great way to spend a...

Adrian_B, Aug 2025

Great way to spend a morning in Mo’orea. Crew was great and fun to chat with. We saw stingrays, dolphins and sharks. Beautiful water and views. It was definitely a leisurely morning.

A Wonderfully Relaxing Tour

Jack_B, Aug 2025