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Water Sports in Tahiti

The reef is what makes this possible for beginners: inside it the water is flat, so a first kayak or a jet ski circuit happens on a lagoon rather than in swell. Outside it, Tahiti has the opposite reputation — Teahupoʻo breaks over shallow reef and is a professionals’ wave, not a place to learn. Surf schools work at gentler beach breaks, and it is worth reading which one a lesson actually uses.

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Ranked by the number of verified reviews, not by what anyone paid us. More than half of the most-booked trips start on Moorea, a 30 to 50 minute ferry ride from Papeete.

9 tours available · Sorted by number of verified reviews. Prices from GetYourGuide as of our last update. The current price and availability are shown on GetYourGuide before booking.

Moorea: Hauru Lagoon 3-hour Guided Kayak Tour with Snack

Moorea: Hauru Lagoon 3-hour Guided Kayak Tour with Snack

⏱ 3 hours · 4.9 (78)

Explore a lagoon on Moorea with a 3-hour guided kayak trip. Observe turtles, leopard rays, fish, corals. Snorkel alongside the colorful fish and relax with fresh fruit juice or…

from €80 per person

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Tahiti: Mount Marau Quad Bike Tour with Snack

Tahiti: Mount Marau Quad Bike Tour with Snack

⏱ 3.5 hours · 5.0 (36)

Embark on a thrilling quad bike adventure in Tahiti. Ride through lush landscapes, enjoy breathtaking views, and discover the island's cultural and historical richness with…

from €300 per group up to 2

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Moorea: Jet Ski Tour Solo or Twin with Scenic Bays Adventure

Moorea: Jet Ski Tour Solo or Twin with Scenic Bays Adventure

⏱ 2 - 3 hours · 4.9 (23)

Explore Moorea's volcanic mountains, sandy beaches, and bays on a Jet Ski tour. Swim with stingrays and sharks, spot turtles and dolphins, and enjoy a small-group experience…

from €199 per group up to 2

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Moorea: 3-hour premium jet ski tour to explore Moorea's lagoon

Moorea: 3-hour premium jet ski tour to explore Moorea's lagoon

⏱ 3 hours · 5.0 (10)

Discover Moorea in a different way with our jet ski tours! Explore breathtaking landscapes, encounter marine life, and experience thrills. Discovery and fun in an exceptional se…

from €239 per group up to 2

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Tahiti: Guided Jet Ski Tour of the Lagoon and Ocean

Tahiti: Guided Jet Ski Tour of the Lagoon and Ocean

⏱ 1 hour · 5.0 (6)

Discover Tahiti’s lagoon and ocean on a guided jet ski tour. Enjoy stunning scenery and keep an eye out for dolphins, rays, turtles, and other marine life.

from €171.86 per group up to 2

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Tahiti E-bike, MTB, VTT Tour with Swimming and Lunch

Tahiti E-bike, MTB, VTT Tour with Swimming and Lunch

⏱ 5 hours · 4.0 (3)

Discover the Titaaviri Valley on an e-mountain bike tour. Swim in 2 large pools with black sand beaches, enjoy a delicious lunch, and take a dip in the icy waters of the King&#3…

from €260 per person

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Moorea: Electric Motorcycle Day Trip to the Heart of the Island and Food Tasting

Moorea: Electric Motorcycle Day Trip to the Heart of the Island and Food Tasting

⏱ 3 hours · 5.0 (1)

Explore Moorea in a different way. Embark on an electric motorcycle adventure in the heart of the Opunohu Valley, surrounded by unspoiled nature, incredible landscapes and uniqu…

from €170 per person

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Tahiti: Sunset Jet Skiing Excursion – 1.5 hours

Tahiti: Sunset Jet Skiing Excursion – 1.5 hours

⏱ 1.5 hours 0

Watch the sunset over Tahiti on a 1.5-hour guided jet skiing excursion. Enjoy the lagoon, the beautiful scenery, and a unique moment to share as a couple.

from €266.84 per group up to 2

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Moorea: Cooking Workshop (Tahitian Oven) - Stewing and Dinner

Moorea: Cooking Workshop (Tahitian Oven) - Stewing and Dinner

⏱ 4 hours 0

The Tahitian oven, or 'ahimā'a (composed of ahi for fire and mā'a for food), is a traditional method of stewing food in a hole dug in the ground. We invite you to ex…

from €153.77 per person

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Which water sport suits whom?

Start with how you want to move. Of the nine listings, five are on the water: one guided kayak trip and four jet ski outings. The other four stay on land: a quad ride, an e-mountain-bike day, an electric motorcycle trip and a cooking workshop. They suit a day when the sea is not what you came for.

Kayaking is the gentle option. The Hauru lagoon trip on Moorea lasts 3 hours, costs from €80 per person and is rated 4.9 from 75 reviews. It suits families and first-timers, because you paddle at your own pace instead of holding on. Jet skis are for people who want speed and distance, with tours from 1 hour on Tahiti, from €167, to 3 hours on Moorea, from €222. Every jet ski price is per group of up to two, not per rider.

Think about the clock as well. Moorea means a ferry of 30 to 50 minutes from Papeete and a last boat back around 17:40, so an outing there takes the day, not an afternoon. On Tahiti no crossing is needed, and one listing is a 1.5-hour sunset ride from €259, pitched at couples.

Before booking, check what the price covers: a snack comes with the kayak trip, lunch and a swim with the e-bike day, dinner with the cooking workshop.

Before you book: Guided is the norm rather than an upsell here. The lagoon has channels, coral heads and boat traffic, and the guide is who knows where the shallow coral sits. Jet skis in particular are usually let out in a led convoy, not handed over to roam.

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Questions travellers actually ask

How is the jet ski price counted?

All four jet ski listings are priced per group of up to two people, not per rider, from €167 to €259 depending on length. One Moorea listing is titled “Solo or Twin”, so read the booking page for how the machine is shared and who drives before you plan to split the cost.

Should I do the jet ski on Tahiti or on Moorea?

Moorea gives you more time on the water for the money: 2 hours from €193 or 3 hours from €222, against 1 hour from €167 on Tahiti. The cost is the ferry day, 30 to 50 minutes each way with a last boat back around 17:40. If you are staying on Tahiti and short on time, the local ride fits more easily.

Is everything on this page on the water?

No. Five of the nine listings are on the water: one kayak trip and four jet ski outings. The rest are a quad ride from €300 per group of up to two, an e-mountain-bike day from €260, an electric motorcycle trip from €170 and a cooking workshop from €149, the last three per person. Check the title before you assume.

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