Traditional Canoe Lagoon Tour with BBQ Motu Lunch

Name: Traditional Canoe Lagoon Tour with BBQ Motu Lunch
Brand: BORA BORA ONOKU SERVICES
Price: 151.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.00 (9 reviews)

5.0 (9 verified reviews)

View of Mount Otemanu from a thatched motu shelter

Lunch tables under a shelter on the motu

Boat off a motu beach with the main island behind

About This Experience

Bora Bora Onoku Services picks you up from your hotel or a set meeting point, including a free 9:00 a.m. pickup from the beach in front of Tiare Market. You board a traditional canoe and head out to snorkel in several lagoon areas, where manta rays, stingrays, blacktip sharks and tropical fish may appear. Touching marine life is not allowed.

Lunch is a picnic on a private motu, with your feet in the water or on the sand (the listing title calls it a BBQ motu). After lunch there is a hand-dyed pareo workshop and a coconut show, and before heading back the day takes in the offshore coral reef, with views of the neighbouring islands of Taha'a and Raiatea, and a small handicraft boutique on the motu.

The day runs 6 hours 30 minutes. The listing says it is not suitable for non-swimmers or people prone to seasickness. In September 2026 it started from $151 per person on GetYourGuide, with a 5.0 rating from 9 reviews, a small sample so far. Check the live price for your date.

The closest alternative on this site is Moana's outrigger canoe cruise on Viator: six hours in a Polynesian outrigger for adults 18 and over, capped at six couples, with a barbecue lunch on a private motu, from $282 per person and rated 4.9 from 202 reviews.

Highlights

Six and a half hours on the lagoon in a traditional canoe
Snorkel areas where manta rays, stingrays and blacktip sharks may appear
Lunch on a private motu with your feet in the water or on the sand
Visit to the offshore coral reef, with views of Taha'a and Raiatea
Free 9:00 a.m. pickup from the beach in front of Tiare Market

What's Included

✓ Traditional canoe ride
✓ Snorkelling in several lagoon areas
✓ Picnic lunch on a private motu
✓ Hand-dyed pareo workshop
✓ Coconut show
✓ Visit to the handicraft boutique on the motu

Not Included

Hotel pickup from hotels not on the operator's list
Souvenirs bought at the handicraft boutique

What to Bring

Swimwear
A towel
Sunscreen, ideally reef-safe
A hat
Sunglasses
A camera

Good to Know & Caveats

Free pickup is at 9:00 a.m. from the beach in front of Tiare Market.
For pickup from a private area, inform your hotel reception in advance.
Touching marine life is not allowed.
Manta rays, stingrays and blacktip sharks may be seen, but the listing does not promise sightings.
Snorkelling equipment is not named among the inclusions; check with the operator or bring your own.
Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

Not Suitable For

Non-swimmers
People prone to seasickness

Meeting Point

Free pickup at 9:00 a.m. from the beach in front of Tiare Market or from a listed hotel; tell your hotel reception in advance if you are staying in a private area.

What Travelers Say

Rated 5.0/5 by 9 verified GetYourGuide travelers.

An absolutely fantastic activity! 🤩 We were lucky enough to see some magnificent manta rays, then stingrays and sharks. 🐠🦈 An incredible experience up close and personal with Polynesian wildlife! We then enjoyed a fantastic traditional Polynesian meal on a motu, with our feet in the water, in a truly stunning setting. 🌴🌺 We also had the chance to learn how sarongs are made and to take one home with us, as well as to learn how to open a coconut and enjoy it right there on the spot. 🥥 A very well-rounded activity, with wonderful things to discover, stunning landscapes and a truly convivial experience. A big thank you to Giovanni for his kindness, his explanations, and for giving us this wonderful experience! 💙 We recommend it 100%! 🌺
— Juliette, September 24, 2026

A wonderful day with Onuku! Two very friendly people with a great sense of humor! Beautiful spots on the lagoon where we saw manta rays, stingrays, sharks and small fish! We were able to take the time to enjoy it! Delicious lunch on a motu with our feet in the water 😍 Really nice coconut show! Thanks, guys 🤙
— Olivier, September 19, 2026

Excellent, very professional. We were really safe with the two brothers. Diving above manta rays, reef sharks, rays, various fish, a coral garden, lunch by the water—everything was perfect.
— Christelle, September 12, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this tour really in a traditional canoe?

The GetYourGuide listing says you board a traditional canoe and lists a traditional canoe ride among the inclusions. It does not describe the canoe in more detail, and one reviewer simply mentions a comfortable boat, so ask the operator if the exact craft matters to you.

What is lunch on the motu like?

The listing describes a picnic lunch on a private motu, eaten with your feet in the water or on the white sand, although its title calls it a BBQ motu. Reviewers describe a traditional Polynesian meal. After lunch there is a hand-dyed pareo workshop and a coconut show.

Where does the tour pick up?

Free pickup is at 9:00 a.m. from the beach in front of Tiare Market, and the operator also collects from hotels on its list. Pickup from hotels not on the list is not included. If you are staying in a private area, tell your hotel reception in advance.

Can non-swimmers join?

No. The listing says the tour is not suitable for non-swimmers or for people prone to seasickness. If you cannot swim, look at tours whose listings include a life vest and let you stay on board during the stops.

Will we see manta rays?

The listing says you may encounter manta rays, stingrays and blacktip sharks, and several recent reviewers mention seeing mantas. Wildlife is never guaranteed, though, and touching marine life is not allowed on this tour.

How much does it cost?

In September 2026 it started from $151 per person on GetYourGuide, with free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance. It holds a 5.0 rating from 9 reviews, a small sample so far. Check the live price for your date on the booking page.