kattom Posted September 26, 2007 #1 Share Posted September 26, 2007 Could someone who has gone before tell me whether there are shark and sting ray tours available on the Moorea dock all day long? I am hoping to be up late the night before dancing (it's my 30th anniversary day :D ) so don't want to think about having to get up early to do an 8:30 a.m. tour. If we tender in about 10 or 11:00 a.m. is there anything left? Is anything left any good? Thanks in advance for your help! We sail in 5 days!!!!! --Kathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisin'grandparents Posted September 26, 2007 #2 Share Posted September 26, 2007 As far as I know, most of the tours leave in the morning so doubt if much available at 10 or 11am, some of the 4x4's go out again in afternoon but don't think any snorkelling tours. May be grab a taxi and go to one of the hotels and use their beach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micked10@earthlink.net Posted September 26, 2007 #3 Share Posted September 26, 2007 There is nothing left on the dock after around 10:00, that we saw. Why not rent a car for 4 hours, arund $60 to $70 and you could go to one of the hotels or a beach, at your own time, to swim or snorkel? micked10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kattom Posted September 26, 2007 Author #4 Share Posted September 26, 2007 We are doing a post cruise on Moorea for 2.5 days and renting a car then so thought we should probably do something in the water this go-around. I guess I'll just have to get my lazy butt out of bed and catch one of the earlier tours. :D Thanks for the feedback! --Kathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meherio Posted October 11, 2007 #5 Share Posted October 11, 2007 Ia orana I would suggest to pay a visit to moorea Lagoonariun * Just South of the ferry docks. Best value activity for Moorea http://www.dolphinlagoonarium.com/pages/welcome.html http://www.tahitiguide.com/directory/TGDirect.asp?office=529 Lagoonarium Moorea Lagoon / Sea Spend the day on this nice motu, visit the lagoonarium during a snorkeling safari, enjoy all the facilities of the motu. Round trip transfer from PK 8 (Afareitu) included. 2007 rates : Day on the motu : 2,500 xpf / pers child less than 12 years old : 1,800 xpf Round trip transfer from Vaiare pier : 700 xpf hotel transfer : 1,500 xpf Pic nic lunch : 3,500 xpf Contact: Teiki PAMBRUN Postal address: Po Box 3488 Papeete 78730 - Moorea Phone: +689 73 31 15 Other water based activities on Moorea are listed at : http://www.gomoorea.com/sea_activities Sea Activities What to do on Moorea Tours You can always be assured of a memorable day of swimming, snorkeling, sight seeing and a picnic on a motu island. Tel: 689/56-57-64 Cell: 689/78-70-10 Website: http://www.whattodomoorea.com Email: wtdmoorea@mail.pf Tea Nui Fishing Charters An American resident on Moorea with over 20 years experience fishing in local waters. Chris Lilley has a 31' Bertram sport fisher. Tel: 689/56-15-08 Fax: 689/41-32-97 Email: teanuiservices@mail.pf Moana Lagoon Excursions Operated by Albert Transport and Tours, has a 6 hour outrigger canoe excursion to stop and feed the sharks and rays, go snorkeling and shelling. Tel: 689/55-21-10 Email: reservations@albert-transport.net Moorea Mahana Boat Tours Operated by Moise and Félicie Ruta. Parasailing, fishing excursions and sunset cruises. Also rent jet skis and kayaks. Tel: 689/56-20-44 Dolphin and Whale Watching EcoTours Michael Poole takes you through the lagoon and outside the reef to search, observe and learn about the dolphins and whales that inhabit local waters. Tel: 689/56-14-70 / 56-23-22 Fax: 689/56-23-22 Manu Catamaran Tours EcoTour and dolphin watch around the island for a minimum of 4 passengers. Excursions to Cook and Opunohu Bays, sunset cruises, guided snorkeling, stingrays and Aquascope. Tel/Fax: 689/56-28-04 Cell: 689/79-03-28, 72-62-22 Moorea Boat Tours Heifara has a 32' boat which can sit 30 people and a 28' seating 12 people and offers full-day circle island tours. Tel: 689/56-28-44 Fax: 689/78-68-86 Email: mooreaboattours@mail.pf Aqua Blue Experience walking on the sea floor with an authentic diving helmet. Tel: 689/56-53-53 Email: aquablue_pf@hotmail.com Aquascope The Aquascope is a half-submarine that puts you below the surface of the water. They operate out of the Beachcomber Intercontinental. Tel: 689/56-17-90 Cell: 689/78-27-92 Courset Loisirs Nautiques "Dolphins and lagoonarium" tour. BP 1233 Papetoai, Moorea French Polynesia Tel:689/56-50-05, 56-23-82, 78-42-42 Fax:689/56-38-75 Email: courset.loisirs@mail.pf Lagoon Games Polynesia Le Yellow Submarine Experience the magnificence of Moorea's lagoon, aboard the Yellow Submarine (3 people max). You will discover the splendor of Moorea's underwater world. Take part in an amazing adventure from lagoon coral garden to deep blue sea while listening to music. Tel 689/71-11-35 Fax 689/56-55-92 BP 3573, Temae, Moorea French Polynesia Lagoon Games Polynesia Le Sea Trailer Feel free and enjoy your ride ... Get closer to the exceptional reef without effort .... Equipped with special long life batteries and as easy ot drive for young or old people, our revolutionary Sea Trailer will follow your rhythm and guide you into this extraordinary world... Tel 689/71-11-35 Fax 689/56-55-92 BP 3573, Temae, Moorea French Polynesia Enjoy meherio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted October 17, 2007 #6 Share Posted October 17, 2007 meherio, Your post is very informative, but somewhat overwhelming with options. Do these tours ... scuba | snorkeling ... need to be booked in advance or are they available "on the dock" where cruise ship tenders disembark passengers? TIA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meherio Posted October 17, 2007 #7 Share Posted October 17, 2007 Ia orana The excursion I prefer is the lagoonarium. Best price and most underwater life visible there. You will need a car to drive from Papetoai to the Lagoonarium near the ferry dock. Sorry for the overwhelming choices. ( better than no info isn't it?) Meherio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Degas Posted October 27, 2007 #8 Share Posted October 27, 2007 I beg you to get yourself up in time for the tour, It was the most awesome thing I have ever done!!!!!! The rays were swimming arounbd us all and I got some of the most incredible pics !!!! They are like puppies wanting to be petted. I will NEVER forget it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted October 29, 2007 #9 Share Posted October 29, 2007 I'm having a problem hooking-up with a dive operator. Some of them provide transport, but ask where the ship anchors/tenders ... a reasonable question. Apparently, ships can anchor in either Opunohu or Cooks Bay(s). We will be on the X Mercury, which is a larger (but not mega) ship with 1,800 or so passengers. Does anyone know which bay a ship of this size would anchor/tender in? Mahalo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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