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Sunset sailing

Recommended by 98% of travelers
Moorea, French Polynesia
Sunset sailing
  • 3 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Spend an evening enjoying the beauty of Moorea’s lagoon while riding in a traditional canoe. On this small-group tour (with a maximum of six passengers) you will learn about Polynesian navigation history while watching the sun set and looking out for wildlife like turtles, sharks, and rays. Feast on the provided tropical fruit with a cocktail in hand. This is a chilled out way to end a day in paradise.
  • Snacks and a cocktail are included
  • Make use of the snorkeling gear if you wish
  • This excursion lasts about three hours
  • Receive personalized attention on a small-group tour

Sample Menu

Starter

Full cooler

Fruit, juice, water, cocktail, local snacks

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • Use of Snorkeling equipment
    Use of Snorkelling equipment

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • Vaapiti Moorea
      Pk 27 3 Hauru, Moorea 98728, French Polynesia

      ⏰ Please arrive 15 minutes before departure time. Park on the mountain side (not the ocean side). Look out for the small signs that say "Vaapiti" to know where to turn. Use Google Maps and search for "Vaapiti Moorea" for accurate directions.

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Start time
    .3:00 pm

    What To Expect

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Most travelers can participate
    • 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.

    Questions?

    Visit the Viator Help Centre for any further questions.

    Product code: 188904P4

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    Featured review

    Quentin_P
    Multiple languages and cultures on the boat and the guides fluently provided an incredible experience for everyone on board. They have so much knowledge and love for the island and the culture and it brought so much life and passion to the tour. They are awesome guys and I 100% recommend booking this tour on your visit.

    Reviews

    4.9
    based on 56 reviews
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    Relaxing and Peaceful
    Claire_R, Nov 2025
    The two brothers that run this trip are fantastic, their passion and knowledge of their culture is amazing and it makes this trip excetional. If a boat with loud music and lots of people is your idea of a nightmare this is the trip for you, a relaxing and peaceful way to see and learn about Bora Bora.
    Amazing small group sail around the island Moorea
    Quentin_P, Oct 2025
    Multiple languages and cultures on the boat and the guides fluently provided an incredible experience for everyone on board. They have so much knowledge and love for the island and the culture and it brought so much life and passion to the tour. They are awesome guys and I 100% recommend booking this tour on your visit.
    Must do in Moorea
    Connor_C, Oct 2025
    It was an amazing sunset sailing experience! The guide is very knowledgeable and interesting to talk to. We really enjoyed our time!
    Siblings adventure
    David_M, May 2025
    Very unique experience from taking a homemade boat but great experience. Not the fanciest excursion but JR and his brother made sure we enjoyed our time
    Rainy but fun adventure
    Nicole_V, Apr 2025
    Lots of fun snorkeling and cruising around the area, before watching the sunset. They pivoted quickly when the adventure started with rain, but turned out to be a beautiful night.
    Felt like having a local friend take you on his boat.
    Tricia_N, Apr 2025
    We went on this sailing trip with our teens and my mother in law who has a shoulder issue and was worried about participating. The guides were so kind and welcoming. They made sure she was taken care of getting on and off the boat which is a little tricky from the beach. When our family was snorkeling, Rollon charmed my mother in law with stories about Tahiti, his brother and more. They had our family help with the sailing teaching the teens to drive the boat (who are normally surly about anything) and charmed them as well. They couldn't have been more accommodating and kind always asking if anyone wanted more juice, creating a beautiful fruit tray and so much more. It was a very special experience for all of us and was the highlight of our trip. As my mother in law said, you feel like you just went out on a boat with a Tahitian friend, not like you are on a "tour".
    Incredible experience
    DeniseAndrade, Feb 2025
    I experienced with my partner, we brought some beers and instead of actively snorkelling and what not, we just came to chill and enjoy everything from the boat. We felt that it was a very intimate experience. There was a total of 8 individuals if memory serves right and it literally felt like we were alone. We got to see aquatic life off the boat such as fish, reef sharks and stingrays. The sunset was really pretty to watch and they served water and local fruits while on sail. 10/10 recommend!
    Response from Host, Feb 2025
    Iaorana Denise, Thank you so much for your review ! We are really happy that you enjoyed your time onboard. Thank you for visiting Moorea ! Have a great day ! Marie Vaapiti
    The most amazing, authentic, beautiful experience
    Colette_S, Sep 2024
    This has been the most amazing experience RJ and his assistant were so helpful, friendly, caring about our well-being. We all loved them!!!! We stopped to swim with the raies and friendly sharks and had other beautiful surprises for us … letting you discover them :) RJ the captain of the traditional sailing boat his family built was sharing the mythology of the island, and engaged us to help navigate the boat. It was so much fun, a top experience I will always remember
    We freakin loved it!!!
    Anna_D, Jun 2024
    If you’ve ever wanted an interactive and educational sailing adventure this is it! Small group with amazing crew was the perfect adventure. We got to hoist the sail and drive the boat! The snorkeling spots were gorgeous with so much color and sea life. Thank you so much for this very memorable trip!
    Wonderful time
    Kyle_T, Apr 2024
    Had a wonderful time. The views of the island and snorkeling in the lagoons was amazing. Would absolutely recommend the trip.
    Great time, most do.
    Curt_O, Jul 2021
    Had a great time. Raphael and Rollo we're awesome hosts. Timing was great to swim with sharks and rays, only ones there. Strongly recommend this excursion.
    Very good experience,...
    Samuel_C, Sep 2025
    Very good experience, an outing in the lagoon, with a snack and a sunset. Extra snorkeling stops. The boat is very nice and changes motorboats used in the majority of excursions
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    Unforgettable - the best tour on Moorea
    Simon_C, Jul 2025
    This tour was by far the most beautiful experience I had on Moorea! From the very first moment, the two boys who accompanied us on this sailing sunset have delighted with their good mood, motivation and generosity. You could just feel that they were passionate about it – and that was transferred to all of us. The tour was full of wonderful surprises: We jumped from the boat into the sea together, snorkeled and let the current drift us relaxed – an incredibly intense nature experience. We were very lucky to see an impressive variety of marine life: Sharks, turtles, manta rays, stingrays and many colorful fish. Everything seemed authentic and free of tourist crowds. Everything was also provided on board: Delicious, freshly prepared fruits and small details such as feeding fish pieces of banana have made this tour once again unique. And then this sunset on the sailboat – an atmosphere I will never forget. For the price, the experience was more than fair – I would have done it the same way at any time. A huge thank you for this magical experience!
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