Outrigger Canoe Snorkel Cruise with BBQ Island Lunch

Name: Outrigger Canoe Snorkel Cruise with BBQ Island Lunch
Brand: Moana Adventure Tours
Price: 282.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.93 (202 reviews)

4.9 (202 verified reviews)

Stingray and blacktip sharks around a snorkeller

Polynesian outrigger canoe in shallow water off a motu

Host in a flower crown serving drinks on the motu

Guests helping to prepare the barbecue lunch

About This Experience

Moana Adventure Tours collects you from your accommodation and takes you out on the lagoon in a Polynesian outrigger canoe. Over about 26 miles and six hours, the captain stops several times for swimming and snorkelling, including at the coral gardens, where sharks, stingrays and tropical fish may appear. Moana says it does not feed the sharks or rays, and that sightings cannot be guaranteed, with no refund if no animals are seen.

Lunch is a barbecue on a private motu, a long break on an islet in the lagoon, before the canoe returns you to your hotel. Hotel transfers, a local guide, the equipment and lunch are included. Gratuities are not, and the listing asks you to bring sunscreen, a hat and swimwear.

The trip is sold only to adults aged 18 to 99 and the canoe takes a maximum of six couples, which makes it a quiet, small-group day for couples. Families with children cannot book it. It is rated 4.9 from 202 Viator reviews, and in September 2026 it started from $282 per person; check the live price for your date.

The closest alternative on this site is Onoku's canoe day on GetYourGuide: 6 hours 30 minutes in a traditional canoe with a motu picnic, a pareo workshop and a coconut show, from $151 per person, with no adults-only rule but only 9 reviews so far.

Highlights

About a 26-mile loop around the Bora Bora lagoon aboard a Polynesian outrigger canoe
Several swim and snorkel stops, including the coral gardens
Limited to a maximum of six couples, per the listing
Sold to adults aged 18 and over only
The operator says sharks and stingrays are not fed and the coral is protected
Six hours on the water, with a break on a private motu

What's Included

✓ Hotel pickup and drop-off
✓ Local guide
✓ All necessary equipment
✓ Barbecue lunch on a private motu
✓ Ride in a Polynesian outrigger canoe
✓ Snorkel stops around the lagoon, including the coral gardens

Not Included

Gratuities
Towels (not listed among the inclusions)

What to Bring

Swimwear
Sunscreen, ideally reef-safe
A hat
A towel
Sunglasses
Cash if you plan to tip

Good to Know & Caveats

Adults only: the listing's single age band is 18 to 99.
The canoe takes a maximum of six couples, per the listing.
Hotel pickups start before the listed departure time; contact the operator to confirm your exact pickup time.
Marine animals live freely, so sightings cannot be guaranteed, and no refund is given if none are seen.
The listing rates the day suitable for all physical fitness levels.
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund.

Not Suitable For

Children and teenagers under 18

Meeting Point

Pickup from your accommodation is included; pickups begin before the listed start time, so confirm your exact time with the operator.

What Travelers Say

Rated 4.9/5 by 202 verified GetYourGuide travelers.

A must do! Jean is the best! Beautiful water, great snorkeling, private island was awesome. Good was great.
— Brian G, Sep 2026

Our boat guide put us right on top of the best spots! We saw everything in the description! Giant Manta rays, we swam 5 feet from them, big school of Eagle rays, 60+ in 20-30 foot water. About a dozen or more black tips sharks 4-5 feet long
— Stephen E, Apr 2026

We took the 6-hour group tour with a total of 8 people on our boat. Our group had 4, and were joined by 2 other couples. 6 spoke English and 2 spoke French. Our guide, Jean, did an excellent job of making sure everyone on the boat
— Kimberly D, Sep 2024

Frequently Asked Questions

Can children join the outrigger canoe cruise?

No. The listing sells a single age band, adults aged 18 to 99, so children and teenagers cannot book. Families should look at Lagoon Service's four-hour half day, which takes children from age 4, or Onoku's canoe day, which sets no adults-only rule.

How many people are on the canoe?

The listing caps the tour at a maximum of six couples, which it describes as semi-private. One reviewer counted eight people on the boat in total, with their group of four joined by two other couples.

How much does the outrigger canoe cruise cost?

In September 2026 it started from $282 per person on Viator, with a 4.9 rating from 202 reviews. The price includes hotel pickup and drop-off, a local guide, equipment and a barbecue lunch. Gratuities are extra. Check the live price for your date on the booking page.

Will we see sharks and rays?

The listing says you may encounter sharks, stingrays and tropical fish, but the animals live freely and sightings cannot be guaranteed. No refund is given if no animals are seen. Moana says it does not feed the sharks or stingrays.

What is lunch on the canoe cruise?

Lunch is a barbecue on a private motu, a break on a small islet in the lagoon. Reviewers often mention the lunch and the host who prepares it. The listing does not give a menu, so tell the operator about any dietary needs when you book.

What time does pickup start?

Pickup from your accommodation is included. The listing says pickups start before the scheduled departure time, so contact the local operator to confirm the exact time for your hotel. Drop-off back at your accommodation is included too.