Apetahi day trip around Raiatea on a modern outrigger canoe
Overview
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On board Blue Lagoon, a luxurious and modern canoe, enjoy its trampoline and comfortable lounges to go on a day trip "Apetahi" around the island of Raiatea.
A unique tour off the beaten track: See authentic landscapes and admire majestic dolphin ballets. Stop by Nao Nao’s paradise motu for snorkeling in a preserved coral garden. Visit the Marae de Taputapuatea, a UNESCO-listed site before heading out on an "Amazonian" adventure along the Faaroa River.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Water, juice, chips and fruit (depending on the season)
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Gourmet break by the water
Gratuities
Private transportation
What To Expect
Raiatea
Let's go by the west coast of Raiatea! During our journey, the possibilities of discovery are numerous and are done according to the opportunities with our experienced guide. Indeed, the turquoise or big blue lagoon are all playgrounds and often offer majestic ballets of dolphins. You'll take a lot of eyes! Head south! Sail along the town of Tevaitoa, which has wild bays punctuated by several green cliffs and waterfalls.
Stopover on a paradise motu in the south of the island. There is a real coral garden preserved from the crowds. A magnificent snorkeling awaits you between coral potatoes and multicolored fish.
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Apetahi day trip around Raiatea on a modern outrigger canoe
Reviews
30 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Superb Day
stephen w,
Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Superb day out, great food and service, We saw dolphins and a whale. Great boat with a tarpaulin on the side that you can catch the sun on.
Perfect Day Trip
PI3700,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great day on very nice comfortable boat with the best captain! The captain could not have been nicer or more skilled! We saw dolphins, whales, turtles, and snorkeled.
Must do -Spectacular Day in Paradise
DarrenCherie B,
Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00I can’t believe how amazing this tour was , our guide was the most polite and informative fellow. This tour was one of the best we have ever done it started perfectly and just kept getting better , lunch was in a gorgeous location , the boat is luxurious and easy to move around Raiatea has my heart ❤️ it’s a beautiful location! Do this tour don’t hesitate to book it’s incredible . This tour exceeded our expectations
Nice boat
Robert S,
Sep 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Nice boat, friendly staff, excellent excursion. Mostly English speaking. The lunch was great. Relaxed pace
Beautiful discovery of the Ra’iātea lagoon
sebastienweill,
Aug 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nice day with Jimmy. Very comfortable boat, good mood and very good Service. In addition, the dolphins came to give us a little hello!
Wonderful, memorable day on the Blue Lagoon
Stephanie F,
Aug 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our family of five had an incredible experience on the Blue Lagoon. Our captain and guide, Jimmy, met us at the port and took us around Raiatea for a full day. With the first half hour, we were incredibly lucky to see more than 25 spinner dolphins that came inside the reef to rest before a coming ocean swell--this was an incredible and majestic sight! Jimmy took us to two great snorkeling sites and to a lovely lunch spot. He shared information about the island and his personal family history, all of which was very interesting. He is an accomplished captain and we felt safe on his very stable, well-designed and beautiful boat. He was also very well-prepared, sharing rain jackets during the occasional showers and snacks of fresh fruit and juice throughout the day. Highly recommend this wonderful experience!!
Great trip!
Greenstarfish2,
Jul 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great trip. The boat was nice. Small group and the netting on the outrigger was super cool. We seen a ton and the drift snorkel was one of the best I've ever done. My wife wasn't a fan of lunch I though it was fine given the fact that it was on a motu. Outside of lunch just being ok everything else was great, Guide was great and you get a lot of for your money and time on this trip. I would do it again in a heart beat.
Excellent excursion,...
Remi A,
Jul 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent excursion, beautiful mix of leisure and culture. Both guides are excellent and answer our questions with calm and kindness
Best Excursion of our trip!
Nicola S,
Jun 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was the best excursion that we did on our trip! Jimmy met us as we disembarked our cruise ship and walked us to his boat. The boat is new, comfortable and well thought out re: usefulness. Our captain/guide (whose name I know I would misspell) and his colleague who is also a captain were fabulous! They did the tours in both English and French and were great! We had some excellent snorkeling opportunities and saw lots of fish, coral, a stingray and a sea turtle, as well as an excellent tour of the UNESCO Marae and a cruise down the river. Absolutely wonderful! To top it off, we had a wonderful lunch at the Opoa Beach Hotel (3 choices!). A wonderful day! We highly recommend taking this tour!
An unforgettable outing
diloubruno,
Jun 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful day! Thank you to our captain and his apprentice (😊) for these moments of sharing. Wonderful coral garden!
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