Tikehau: Guided Snorkeling Tour with Hotel Pickup & Snacks｜French Polynesia

Begin your adventure with a convenient hotel pickup, followed by a short preparation at the center where you will be fitted with high-quality snorkeling equipment, including a mask, fins, snorkel, and a shorty wetsuit. Depart from the dock and head to the former pearl farm, a serene cleaning station that attracts graceful manta rays. With the trained eye of your guide, observe these majestic creatures gliding effortlessly through the water.

Next, visit the famous Coral Garden, a stunning coral dune covered in delicate Acropora formations. This vibrant ecosystem, studied by marine organizations, is home to countless tropical fish in dazzling colors. The curious marine life here often swims close, making it an ideal spot for both beginners and experienced snorkelers.

After this immersive experience, enjoy a relaxing break on board the boat. Refresh with local treats such as freshly prepared doughnuts, coconut, fruit juice, or water as you take in the surrounding beauty.

Continue your journey toward the outer reef in search of dolphins. Keep your eyes on the horizon as pods of long-beaked dolphins often approach and play alongside the boat. Your guide will slow down to allow you to fully enjoy and capture this special moment.

The final highlight is the renowned Tuheiava Pass, once described by Jacques Cousteau as one of the most fish-rich passes in the world. Entering the water along the outer edge, you will be guided through a spectacular underwater scene filled with dense schools of fish, including horse mackerel and other species. When conditions allow, drift gently with the current, offering a seamless and effortless way to observe the marine life — a perspective usually reserved for divers, but with the added benefit of a wide, panoramic view from the surface.

Conclude your tour with a return to the dock, leaving you with lasting memories of Tikehau’s extraordinary underwater world.