French Polynesia · Snorkelling

4-Hour Snorkelling Tour in Papeete with Dolphins and Turtles

4 Hours Round trip from FC5H+QC5 Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Spot playful dolphins in the Papeete Pass
  • 02 Snorkel at Sapinus spot and swim with turtles
  • 03 Discover the natural aquarium of the Puna'auia wrecks
  • 04 Stand on a beautiful sandbank with stingrays

Embark on this excursion tour from Papeete Marina and explore the waters around the island by boat. Encounter playful dolphins in the Papeete Pass, snorkel at Sapinus spot, swim with turtles, and discover the natural aquarium of the Puna'auia wrecks. End the experience on a beautiful sandbank with stingrays before returning to the marina.

Snorkel in the waters of Sapinus spot, swim with turtles, and experience the island's longest waves.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Languages English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Sapinus Snorkelling and Marine Life Experience

  • Connect with your tour guide at the Papeete Marina.
  • Cruise from Papeete Marina at 7 or 8 in the morning, depending on the season.
  • Spot some playful dolphins in the Papeete Pass.
  • Snorkel in the waters of Sapinus spot, swim with turtles, and experience the island's longest waves.
  • Head to the Puna'auia wrecks spot.
  • At the end, enjoy standing on a beautiful sandbank with stingrays.
  • Return to the marina with your tour guide.
Papeete Marina, Papeete Pass, Sapinus spot, Puna'auia wrecks

Where this trip takes you

Papeete Marina, Papeete Pass, Sapinus spot, Puna'auia wrecks

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Water, fresh juice, local beer, homemade rum punch
  • Snorkelling mask and fins
  • Tour guide

What's Not Included

Towels

What to bring

  • Sunscreen
  • Beach hat
  • Towel
  • Sunglasses

Know before you go

  • Transfers from selected hotels to the marina and back can be arranged. Please contact us, as only a short list of hotels is covered.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Papeete Marina, Papeete, Polynésie française
Tour start
FC5H+QC5, Papeete 98714, French Polynesia
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 hours finish where they began, in FC5H+QC5.

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