Tours & rates
Pick your time, the boat is yours.
One flat rate for the whole boat, whether you are 2 or 10. Monday to Sunday, departing from the 3 pontoons in Punaauia.
Half-day, morning
Soft morning light and calm water: perfect for snorkeling and the sandbank.
Half-day, afternoon
The same program, with the sun high over the turquoise lagoon.
Sunset
The sun sets behind Moorea, drink in hand. Perfect for couples.
Tailor-made
Birthday, proposal, team outing: we build the program with you.
Included on board
- Fins
- Masks
- Snorkels
- Water
- Music
- Cooler
- Freshwater shower
- Cups and utensils
Extras
Highlights
The best spots of the Punaauia lagoon.
- SnorkelingThe natural aquarium
Mask on, swim among tropical fish, rays, lagoon sharks and turtles.
- SwimThe sandbank
The boat settles on turquoise water and you can stand in the middle of the lagoon.
- ExploreThe pass and the wrecks
Where the lagoon meets the ocean, then the lagoon's wrecks.
- On boardTasting under the thatch
Time at the boat's bar, facing Moorea.
The boat
A floating thatched-roof bar, unique in Tahiti.
The Vaimareva is a motorized double-hull canoe topped with a pandanus roof. Wooden deck, central bar, benches and a swim ladder: you live the lagoon at water level.
- Model
- Sandbar 650
- Size
- 6.5 m × 4.5 m
- Guests
- Up to 10 per tour
- On board
- Bar, benches, freshwater shower, music
- Power
- Solar panels on the roof
Reviews
They sailed with us.
20 reviews on TripAdvisor, all rated “Excellent”
#33 of 119 boat tours in Tahiti
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March 2026
« A faire! »
Janie G
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August 2024
« Extraordinaire excursion »
Isabelle B
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February 2024
« Moments inoubliables sur le VAIMAREVA »
TripAdvisor member
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August 2023
« Chill over the bay »
herve p · Aix-en-Provence
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August 2023
« Meilleure activité de l'île »
Jimmy · Cannes
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March 2023
« Experience magique »
terii h
Review titles as published on TripAdvisor; the tags sum up each review. Rating as of October 2026.
Booking
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Meeting point · departure and return
3 pontons, Punaauia
Boarding and return are at the same pontoon, on Tahiti's west coast, about 15 minutes from Papeete.
17°35′59″ S · 149°36′45″ W
Good to know
Before you board.
Where do we depart from?
From the 3 pontoons in Punaauia, on Tahiti's west coast, about 15 minutes from Papeete. Google Maps directions.
Is the price per person?
No, it's a flat rate for the whole boat, up to 10 guests. With 10 people, a half-day comes to 3,500 XPF per person.
What should I bring?
Swimsuit, reef-safe sunscreen, hat and sunglasses. Fins, masks, snorkels, water and a freshwater shower are on board. Towels are available as an extra.
Can I book and pay online?
Yes, on our TripAdvisor booking page, with secure payment through Viator; the price there includes the online payment service. For the best price, message us on WhatsApp, Messenger or Instagram: we'll confirm availability and you pay on site at the rate shown on this site.
What is the cancellation policy?
Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before departure, whether you booked by message or on TripAdvisor. Details are in article 15 of our terms and conditions (in French). If in doubt, message us on WhatsApp before booking.
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