Best Snorkeling Spot in French Polynesia

Hello travelers, in this video I am featuring, hands down, the best snorkeling spot in French Polynesia. No, it's not in Moorea nor it is in Bora Bora. Watch the video so that you will know where the spot is located. I hope you will enjoy this video.
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[@thomasphillips3162]

Beautiful seeing that beautiful waterline showing when it’s moving to the top going all he way underwater from halfway underwater and moving down to the bottom seeing you swimming underwater a couple times!❤

[@jeztravel]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@hamrite]

In the lagoon of Taha I experienced an amazing thing : In the water , the 1989, are floating microscopic things all over, if you just float and concentrate with a snorkel equipment, its a plancton miracle.

[@jeztravel]

That’s an amazing sight to see.

[@Snorkellovers]

WoW!!! Very nice snorkeling and also good filmming!!! Thanks

[@jeztravel]

Thank you very much for watching and liking my video. Pls do not forget to subscribe, I will really appreciate it and it will grow my channel 🙏.

[@DMM-gm3zb]

Thanks for the great video. I have been most fortunate to have been there twice and snorkeled that garden. I concur with your thoughts. Safe and memorable travels!

[@jeztravel]

You are so lucky to visit it twice. Thank you for your thoughts. Don’t forget to subscribe 🙏.

[@donandrewmorrison]

I’ve been to the Tahaa Coral Garden. Not the snorkeling heaven its made out to be. Good but not great. It’s benefits are the shallow depth and the length of the coral beds. I lived in French Polynesia, and have visited or lived on dozens of its islands. The Rangiroa “”aquarium” is one of my favorites, although its is fairly deep water.

[@jeztravel]

Thank you for the info

[@rangiroa100]

Hi there. Great video. 1) What is the price for one person for boat excursion going from Uturoa, Raiatea island to Tahaa Coral Gardens ? 2) How many hours is this trip and is lunch included ? 3) After you drift snorkel for 10 minutes, can you walk back and do it for two more time? 4) What is the price for the sunset cruise from Uturoa, Raiatea and for how many hours ?

[@christopherrichardson5352]

If this isn't on everyone's "bucket list" it certainly should be!!! Amazing coral reef and fish. 👍🙂

[@jeztravel]

Hi christopher thanks for watching it definitely is a bucket list destination. It is really one of world’s best snorkeling spot.

[@christopherrichardson5352]

@@jeztravel I can see that it is a great place to snorkel. I have yet to snorkel on a coral reef living way up here in Nova Scotia, Canada. I do hope to get there someday though.

[@jeztravel]

I am guessing its cold there, like here in California. We need to go warmer to experience it. Hopefully someday you will. 🙏

[@christopherrichardson5352]

@@jeztravel Yes it gets cold here in the winter. It was still in the 50's today so quite pleasant for the end of November and no snow yet thank God. We have such wonderful summers and falls here. From May through into October is very nice. I'd love to have your Southern California, Mediterranean style, weather up here. Even better would be the climate in French Polynesia, but that is stretching the dream a little far I'm afraid. And yes hopefully someday I can experience that beautiful coral garden for myself. Until then I will watch wonderful videos like this one and dream of tropical paradise. 🥰

[@jeztravel]

I hope you can visit French Polynesia 🇵🇫 it is a beautiful country.

[@melindacarl5121]

How has no one mentioned the fact that someone in the very start of the video is literally stepping on the coral. That is so unacceptable, it is soooo damaging!

[@jeztravel]

Thanks for watching. That was my son and it was not intentional. Water was leaking in his goggles and he was trying to fix it. Unfortunately the current was so strong that he was struggling a bit. He even told me he might have stepped on some corals why fixing his goggles. Yes he knows the importance of not stepping on corals.

[@saltybeachtraveler]

Wow. That is clearer than tap water!!!

[@jeztravel]

Yes that is the best snorkeling and I have been to some of the best snorkeling spots in the world. Thanks for watching.

[@bonniematthews2500]

the drift snorkel is 10 minutes long? were you able to do it a few times in that same trip? great video

[@jeztravel]

Thank you very much for watching. Yes we did it 3x.

[@bullgator]

Raiatea and Tahaa share the same lagoon and most excursions to that drift snorkel are to Raiatea.

[@jeztravel]

Hi thanks for watching, thanks for the info. I did not know that. Next time I will visit raiatea, fakava, rangriroa and tetiaroa. Do not forget to subscribe and thanks for watching again.

[@KatarzynaGorminska]

Thank you so much! Actually these are the months I considered most :) However someone who goes there regularly end of February claims this month to be the best option - warm waters, plenty of fruit and only occassional showers - but I am a bit scared to choose this month.

[@jeztravel]

The water is always warm in French Polynesia, rainy season or not. However February is rainy season, it could rain hard during this month but she is right it will rain for a few hours and sunny again. We were there one time when it was rainy season, it could rain any time and when it rain hard, the excursions or tours you book might be canceled. To be safe since it is your first time, if it is, go visit during dry season.

[@KatarzynaGorminska]

@@jeztravel Thank you :) I will not risk then and choose June or September, as planned previously :)

[@KatarzynaGorminska]

Hi Jez, in which month did you visit Taha'a? Which month do you recommend most in terms of weather? BR

[@jeztravel]

Thank you very much for watching. The months of May, June, September, and October is the best time with great weather along with lesser crowds.

[@bootsie2269]

Hi Jen! Where exactly is this? Do we book an excursion for this?

[@jeztravel]

Hi thanks for watching this is in Taha’a French Polynesia. Yes you can book for this snorkeling. But if you stay in Le Taha’a no need to book for excursion. Do not forget to subscribe.

[@g.mumford7980]

What brand of camera was this again?

[@jeztravel]

Thank you very much for watching. I just used a GoPro hero 11.

[@ramilparagas6878]

Hi! Great video and very informative. Can you share the contact info for the tour company you used for the drift snorkel excursion? Also, can you share cost/pp? Thanks!!

[@jeztravel]

thank you very much for watching my video. I will post it here but I forgot the tour company. Ill check in my bag I know it is still there. We were just there last December. By the way if you do not mind I will really appreciate if you can subscribe to my channel. Thank you.

[@jeztravel]

Hi, Ramil visit this website to book www.te-mara-nui.com/. We did not do a private tour so it was cheaper. it was $120.00 per person. You will be drift snorkeling 3x on the lagoon.

[@ramilparagas6878]

@@jeztravel thanks, we’ll try to do this when we go in April!

[@jeztravel]

Enjoy your vacation. Yes do not miss this.

[@Deewar25]

bit better coral I see there in this video, but right at Sofitel on Moorea is as good if not better. For one, its outer reef is some 2-3 miles long, but I like the mix of shallow and deeper (for sharks and rays in the troughs). Even at that, most of the snorkel area there is 5-10' and more than manageable, and more importantly, not a drift snorkel - I could go anywhere I wanted and stay in one place no problem. I probably spent 10 hours in the water there and barely covered a 1/3 of the grounds.

[@jeztravel]

Hi thanks for watching. This is quite a different experience. I snorkeled at Sofitel as well. Marine life is great but I would argue it’s better here.

[@Deewar25]

@@jeztravel front of Tamae or south of the resort - south was the best I found but not realistic access unless you are staying at the resort or have an airbnb just to the south

[@vlaurend8664]

One of the best snorkeling spots in the Society Islands, yes. But not in all of French Polynesia. Do the drift snorkel in the south pass of Fakarava and you will see a FOREST of coral and fish you won't see in Taha'a. And yes, it's really hard not to step on the coral or brush up against it at this shallow coral garden in Taha'a. I always wear both long sleeves and long leggings when we snorkel there, in addition to reef shoes (NEVER fins). That coral is getting damaged by cruise passengers on a daily basis.

[@jeztravel]

Thank you for your comments. One of my bucket list is to visit fakarava. We are planning to visit tetiaroa, rangiroa and fakarava in 2025. I hope to experience the marine beauty of Fakarava.

[@jendannyhoang4092]

Can we get their from Bora Bora by boat?

[@jendannyhoang4092]

Can we get there from Bora Bora by boat?

[@jeztravel]

Thanks for watching. Yes there is a ferry that can take you to Taha’a. It takes about 1 hr 20 mins for the boat ride.

[@jendannyhoang4092]

@@jeztravel we will be staying at the Hilton Conrad in Bora Bora. Is it best to book through the hotel or elsewhere. Thanks for the info. Your videos are amazing.

[@jeztravel]

Thank you for your kind comment. We have stayed in Conrad as well. It is beautiful resort, you will love it. Booking at Hilton is the best option unless you find any site that offer cheaper rate. Enjoy your trip.

[@urbainetuariidinand4559]

Tahaa and Raiatea Lagoon

[@jeztravel]

Yes this was in Taha’a lagoon. Thank you for watching do not forget to subscribe 🙏.

[@urbainetuariidinand4559]

in French Polynésia 🌴🌺

[@jeztravel]

You got it right

[@manuelalejandrorodriguezre4621]

You was stepping over the corals >:(

[@jeztravel]

That was my son current was a little strong and he wanted to stand not on the corals and he got dragged by the current. Thanks for watching. Pls do not forget to subscribe I really appreciate it.

[@leemckenzie5001]

Nice! The secret to ranking - Promo'SM!!!

[@jeztravel]

Thanks for watching

[@rajun1231]

Yes, the Coral Garden is a spectacular site to be seen. But, it is the only snorkeling site in Taha'a. If you love to snorkel all day like we do, there are other options to consider. It doesn't take that long to drift the Coral Garden.

[@jeztravel]

Hi larry thank you very much for watching. 3 days in Taha’a should be enough. I do not think it make sense to stay there longer unless you like to bask under the sun. There are so many things to do in French Polynesia. If you have not subscribe don’t forget to subscribe, thank you 🙏.

[@trishschwenne9753]

we would love to do this, it looks beautiful. But we are like you. We like to be in the water all day. We will be going end of October on a cruise ship and tendering in Raita most likely in this area Gare Maritime - Uturoa, Is there some great snorkeling close by that we can spend a lot of time in the water? I heard it's about a 45 min boat ride to the Coral Garden from port.

[@warrendavis1057]

Peanuts standing on the coral will destroy it i hope morons stay away from it

[@jeztravel]

Thanks for watching warren. He was not standing on the coral. He was trying to fix his goggles because it was leaking water and the current was strong so he was struggling to fix it that is why he accidentally stepped on the corals. He felt bad afterwards.

[@roundingcorners]

snorkeling in shallow water is a headache imo, you scuff your knee on live coral not only injuring yourself but damaging the coral eco system.

[@jeztravel]

Thank you for watching. It is not really that bad here. There is channel that you can float and the corals are on your both sides.

[@rangiroajoe7372]

Taha is The best Snorkeling place 🎉 I've been there some years ago.

[@jeztravel]

Nothing compares