32 | LUXlife Magazine cross three luxury tours – a three-hour snorkelling tour available morning or afternoon, a six-hour snorkelling and lunch tour, and a private sunset cruise – Moorea Miti Tours is committed to sharing the very best its beautiful home has to offer, bringing a sense of joy and simplicity and welcoming every guest as if they were a member of the family. This is an ethos shared across the team, with all four of its members of staff – Kakiu, Elvis, Heimana, and Wilfred – being native to the island and enthusiastic about sharing its unique culture. It’s thanks to this team that the magic of Moorea is brought to life, with the legendary hospitality of French Polynesia being embodied to the full to touch the hearts of guests. As a representative for the company explained: “Moorea Miti Tours is a real family where each member plays an important role. We prioritise communication, listening, and mutual support. The wellbeing of each individual is essential, so any development is always decided in consultation with all team members, and training prioritised as far as schedules allow.” Both of the snorkelling tours mentioned above can accommodate a maximum of 12 people at a time, and each can be enjoyed either as a shared experience or a private one, depending on the preference of the client. The intimate nature of these tours (especially its sunset cruise, which is for a maximum of eight guests) allows the team here to see that equal attention is provided to every guest, ensuring an unforgettable experience for all. Smaller groups also help Moorea Miti Tours limit its environmental impact, which is its core aim. Authenticity is the second cornerstone of this tour operator, seen primarily through the traditional Polynesian outriggers it uses, which have everything guests need for a comfortable trip. The bench seats are all cushioned, the boat has a hard-top canopy to deliver shade from the heat, and a sun deck at the bow of the outrigger is the perfect place to soak up rays or dive into the ocean when the boat stops. Finally, the combination of a few small steps and a handrail makes climbing aboard incredibly simple, even for those with limited mobility. From one of these reliable boats, clients will enjoy a unique experience every time, as the marine life within the lagoon holds a number of surprises. Guests may encounter many species of coral fish, in addition to stingrays, black tip sharks, sea turtles, and sometimes humpback whales when they come to shelter in the lagoon. To make sure no single moment is missed, the tour guide in charge stays with the party throughout the entire Best Lagoon Tour Operator 2025 – French Polynesia & LUXlife Responsible Tourism Excellence Award 2025 Moorea Miti Tours is a local tour company created over a decade ago by a group of enthusiastic tour operators on the island of Moorea in French Polynesia. Dedicated to providing authentic and sustainable travel experiences to a mainly international client base, the company delivers a number of shared and private lagoon tours from its small fleet of outrigger boats. These excursions offer tourists the opportunity to see some of the most beautiful sites of the Moorea lagoon, from its bays to its black-tip sharks. A duration of the trip, with this single point of contact also helping guests feel comfortable and confident if they have any questions during the tour. Moreover, Moorea Miti Tours gives clients the opportunity to try local fresh food across its tours, with the excursions where lunch is included seeing guests stop for a barbecue and even receive a cooking lesson in perfecting Tahitian food. The lesson covers everything from how to open a coconut to preparing poisson cru, a local delicacy, and is taught by the tour guide. Lunch is then served on the motu (a small islet in the coral reef) and can be enjoyed by a guest as they sit with their feet in the inviting and crystal-blue South Pacific Ocean. Each and every guest is sure to have across any one of the lagoon tours delivered by this champion of sustainable tourism. This is seen further through Moorea Miti Tours’ glowing reviews on TripAdvisor, where it boasts a Travellers Choice Award and more than 1,700 five-star reviews. Contact: Manihi Lefoc Company: Moorea Miti Tours Web Address: https://www.mooreamititours.com/ Feb25373 Moorea Miti Tours
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