Rangiroa: all 11 tours and excursions for your cruise

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Tiputa pass and snorkeling

  • Cruise line: Silversea
This excursion is one of the best ways to discover Tuamotu underwater beauties. Join your professional dive guide at the tender pier and set out by well-equipped snorkel boat as you head through Tiputa Pass, the narrow natural channel that connects the open ocean to the Rangiroa’s central lagoon. The powerful currents here attract diverse marine life, from agile bottlenose dolphins to docile lagoon sharks, graceful rays, and giant Napolean wrasses. The boat will go through the Tiputa Pass...

Discover the green lagoon

  • Cruise line: Silversea
After an approximately 20 minute transfer by van, reach the pier where you will board a boat for the short ride to the renowned Green Lagoon, where warm welcomes await you from your hosts. This is your opportunity to explore the motu at your own pace—stroll along the pristine beach, take a refreshing dip in the calm interior lagoon, snorkel and enjoy the tranquil surroundings.Participate in a traditional copra demonstration to learn about local coconut processing, and as a token of appreciation,...

Expedition activities with silversea expedition team

  • Cruise line: Silversea
After a dry Zodiac landing onto a concrete pier, you will be able to roam around the beautiful beach enjoying the local flora and fauna, such as Coconut, Frangipani, Banana, Pandanus, Frigate Birds and White Terns.

Snorkelling at the natural aquarium

  • Cruise line: Silversea
This activity is conducted by Silversea Expedition Team and is depending on the weather and the sea condition of the day. More specific information and logistics will be communicated by the Expedition Team on board.     NotePlease note: Activity level and duration of this activity are approximate. More specific information and logistics will be communicated by the Expedition Leader on board. This activity is recommended only for guests in good physical condition and with good swimming skills;...

2-tank scuba diving for certified divers

  • Cruise line: Silversea
Note Please note: This adventure tour for certified divers only, requires an extensive amount of activity. Guests must have been diving within the last year; please bring your dive log. Guests must present your certification card to participate and be able to complete a required medical questionnaire and liability waiver. The tour includes all scuba equipment, including wet suit. Guests may wish to bring your own mask and snorkel. Refresher Dive as well as Nitrox is available upon request. The...

Grand voyage collection: exclusive blue lagoon & motu tetiavao adventure

  • Cruise line: Silversea
Sail to the hidden paradise of Motu Tetiavao, with stops at Bird Island’s thriving seabird sanctuary and the breathtaking Blue Lagoon. Enjoy a warm Polynesian welcome before spending the day your way — swim, snorkel, stroll, or simply unwind in this serene island escape.

Snorkelling at the natural aquarium

  • Cruise line: Silversea
Rangiroa's turquoise lagoon is more like a vast inland sea, with the dry land forming a narrow chain of sandy motus that encircle this huge waterway. The marine life in the lagoon is some of the most spectacular anywhere. Experience the spectacular marine life of Rangiroa's turquoise lagoon during this splendid snorkelling adventure. Note Please note: This tour is recommended only to guests who are physically fit and able to swim. Although only a minimal amount of walking is required,...

Wine tasting - vin de tahiti

  • Cruise line: Silversea
While not posing a serious threat to French wines, the viticulture in Rangiroa is unique in the world and a visit to the winery in Rangiroa makes for quite an unusual experience. The creation of a vineyard in French Polynesia required long years of preliminary research. No production of such scope had ever been undertaken in Polynesia, and certainly not on an atoll. Rangiroa, Vin de Tahiti, Mana'o Rangiroa Rum, TastingTake a short ride from the pier in Rangiroa marina to discover the adventure...

Snorkelling at the natural aquarium

  • Cruise line: Silversea
Rangiroa's turquoise lagoon is more like a vast inland sea, with the dry land forming a narrow chain of sandy motus that encircle this huge waterway. The marine life in the lagoon is some of the most spectacular anywhere. Boat Ride, Natural Aquarium, SnorkelingBoard the local boat pierside and transfer to the natural aquarium within the lagoon for an exciting experience. This open-water aquarium is known as one of best snorkelling spots on the atoll. With a local guide in attendance, you...

Rangiroa glass bottom boat cruise

  • Cruise line: Silversea
Get an up-close look at French Polynesia's tropical underwater scene from a glass bottom boat on this scenic hour-long cruise. It is an easy and relaxing way to get acquainted with the coral gardens and their colourful inhabitants without having to be in the water. Glass Bottom Boat CruiseLeave the pier in a glass bottom boat and cruise slowly over the huge coral heads that cluster in shallow areas near the Tiputa channel. Through large windows you can observe an amazing variety of marine...

Black pearl farm visit

  • Cruise line: Silversea
Learn about the cultivation of black pearls in Rangiroa and French Polynesia on this visit to a local farm. Transfer to the Pearl FarmBoard the tour vehicle for a 10-minute ride along the main road of Rangiroa and past the airport to one of the numerous black pearl farms on the island. Most pearl farms are small in size; the workers at the farm visited are representatives of the farms in this area. Introduction to Pearl Farming Your visit begins with a 20-minute introduction to pearl farming...