Hava'i and Sea is the perfect half-day trip to discover two iconic gems of Raiatea, the sacred island of French Polynesia: its unique navigable river and pearl culture.

This boat trip has been designed to offer you an authentic immersion in the heart of Raiatea, combining sailing on the river Faaroa, discovering the landscapes and meeting around local know-how.

Ideal for cruise passengers, this half-day is perfectly adapted to the constraints of time while offering a rich, exotic and memorable experience, without monopolizing all day.

This is the perfect opportunity to marvel at the natural beauty of Raiatea and better understand its heritage, while keeping free time to enjoy the rest of your stopover or stay.

A unique excursion combining nature, discovery and wonder, not to be missed during your visit to Raiatea.

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1/2 day "Treasures of Raiatea" by boat - ideal for cruise passengers

The weather was absolutely perfect for this excursion and we had a great time zipping around the south end of the island to a private pearl farm where we learned how pearls were cultivated and farmed. 

From there we went towards the longest inland river on the island and it turned into the Amazon and you lose track that you are even on an island. We had some fresh fruits and juices and learned about the fauna on the island before heading back to the ship. 

While very relaxing and enjoyable, I wish this tour offered a little more history and guide work. A stop at a vanilla farm would of also been a great addition. 

From Ocean to Amazon

Die Tour ist rundum empfehlenswert und wir würden sie jederzeit sofort wieder machen. Das beinhaltet sowohl die Aktivitäten als auch die Tourguides, die einfach super waren.

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Great day but along trip on water but the final destination is breath taking going up the river with all the vegetation . Great pearl farm stop also

Exploring the river

Excellent day on the water with our tuna fisherman guide.  He was amazing! He educated us on the culture and history of the islands.  Most beautiful scenery, crystal clear water with sea life caught in action.  Took us out of the way to see manta rays, stingrays, tortoises, and eagle rays.  Genuinely a great guy!
Pearl farm experience was very informative. 

Best island experience 

Great trip Julian the captain was excellent.  The team gave us various fruits from the area. Beautiful day!

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This was a very relaxing, fun, and informative experience . We were on a cruise and this was a perfect excursion for us...the itinerary, the timing and the convenience. Our tour guide, Jeremy and our boat captain were great. The fresh local fruit and juices they offered were an additional treat. 

Excellent excursion!

I would like to let others know that the operators were so helpful from start to finish. Accommodated everyone's needs and were informative.

Great experience 

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This half-day boat tour with Julien was one of the true highlights of our French Polynesia cruise stop and one we would recommend without hesitation to anyone visiting Raiatea.
Julien is a skilled and confident captain who took us up the Faaroa River – the only navigable river in all of French Polynesia – a remarkable and unique experience you simply cannot get anywhere else in the region. The scenery along the river was lush and beautiful, and Julien brought great knowledge and enthusiasm to every part of the journey.
The pearl farm stop was exceptional. The in-depth explanation and hands-on visual display of the cultivation process gave us a real appreciation for the artistry and patience behind every pearl. It was educational, engaging, and genuinely fascinating.
The unexpected highlight of the day was encountering a large pod of dolphins on the water. Julien circled back so we could take our time photographing and filming them – a spontaneous and magical moment that none of us will forget.
Throughout the tour he provided a wonderful spread of local fruits and drinks that everyone on board thoroughly enjoyed. It was a warm and generous touch that added to the overall experience.
For cruise passengers looking to make the most of their time in Raiatea, this is the tour to book. Julien delivers a 5-star experience from start to finish.

Hidden Gems of Raiatea – An Incredible Half Day on the Water with Julien

Captain Julien and guide Guillaume picked us at port. They took us up the only navigatable river in Raiatea while explaining the many different types of vegetation and the importance to their lifestyle.  

We then went to The Pearl Farm to learn how the black pearls comes to be. 

On our way back to the Noordam, we enjoyed fresh bananas, passion fruit, grapefruit and coconut.  Captain Julien bought them on the river. They were the freshest fruit we ever tasted.

The highlight of the trip was the pod of dolphins we were blessed to see…not once but two different times thanks to Captain Julien. 

The water was the most beautiful we’ve ever seen.  Would highly recommend this tour.

A True Treasure

Tour guide & driver good, gave information & provided grapefruit & passion fruit plus drinks. We especially enjoyed the river. Also ordered perfect weather for us.  Very enjoyable day.  I traveled with 6 friends as. Well as my husband..

Love Raiatea

Ottima scelta, mezzo pulito, guida simpatica e preparata, luoghi stupendi, prezzo corretto!!!!!!!!!!

Ottima scelta, mezzo...

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