Taha’a Cruise Ship Boat Tour – Vanilla & Coral Garden (6 max)

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Dive into the Coral Garden in Taha'a and swim with all the tropical fishes! — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Catch & Cook Adventures — Half-Day (4 hours) Guided Boat Tour Discovering Taha’a’s Hidden Gems, Coral Gardens & Vanilla farm (Small Group Lagoon Experience) — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

From Raiatea, cruise through Taha'a's lagoon on a half-day shared boat tour capped at six travelers.

Visit Fare Vanira, a traditional vanilla farm, to learn how local vanilla is cultivated, harvested, and processed, followed by a swim at Jardin de Corail, a coral garden in the pass between motu.

Your local captain explains the marine ecosystem while you snorkel among tropical fish and taste fresh local fruits.

Snorkel and Google equipment are provided, with drinks and snacks along the way. This cruise gives you a focused look at Taha'a's vanilla heritage and reef life.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 6 people
People per booking: 1–6
Guide: English, French
Operated by: Catch & Cook Adventure Raiatea

Ages: Infants (4–11 years) · Adults (12–90 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Bottled water
Included: Snacks
Included: Use of snorkeling equipment: Use of Snorkelling equipment
Included: All Fees and Taxes

Not included

Not included: Beach towels

Itinerary

Fare Vanira

one hour Admission included

Begin your half-day Taha’a tour by boat with a visit to a traditional vanilla farm, perfect for cruise ship passengers.

On this guided tour, discover the secrets of Taha’a’s world-famous vanilla, grown using authentic, traditional methods by local farmers at Fare Vanira.

Learn how the vanilla pods are cultivated, harvested, and processed, and enjoy an insider’s look at the island’s “Vanilla Island” heritage.

A unique chance to bring home a fragrant, authentic souvenir from your Polynesian adventure.
Jardin de Corail

1 h 30 min Admission included

Finish your half-day Taha’a tour by boat with a stop at the stunning Coral Garden, located in a Ho’a, the small pass between motus.

Your Guide will explain the importance of this vibrant marine ecosystem. Swim among colorful tropical fish and keep your eyes open for those hiding in the coral crevices.

After your swim, enjoy a tasting of fresh local fruits prepared by our team while surrounded by the lively reef inhabitants, a perfect Polynesian lagoon experience.

IMPORTANT: Remember to bring your own reef shoes, as our company do not provide them.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

We’ll meet you directly at the dock where cruise ships moor, at Uturoa Marina, at the start of the “Catch and Cook Adventure” for a half-day, small-group journey discovering the hidden gems of Tahaa Island.

We look forward to welcoming you!

End point

We’ll meet you directly at the dock where cruise ships moor, at Uturoa Marina, at the start of the “Catch and Cook Adventure” for a half-day, small-group journey discovering the hidden gems of Tahaa Island.

We look forward to welcoming you!