French Polynesia · BOAT TOURS IN BORA BORA
This is the shortlist you would send a friend flying out next month: 15 boat tours in Bora Bora worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Explore Bora Bora’s lagoon on a small-group snorkeling tour with manta rays, eagle rays, coral gardens, hotel pickup, and ethical wildlife viewing.
“Such a fun experience! Was our first time snorkeling and would do it again, definitely recommend to anyone visiting.”
Review of Bora Bora’s 6-hour lagoon cruise with sharks, stingrays, manta rays, coral gardens, barbecue lunch, and local music.
“Fantastic day with Manu and Ari. They were so accommodating and funny! We swam with manta ray; sting ray; eagle ray; dolphins; sharks and many many fish. For lunch, we visited their family home where we were taught to tie dye and de-husk a coconut in such a beautiful setting. The best trip we have been on!”
Swim with blacktip sharks, stingrays, and reef fish in Bora Bora’s lagoon on a small-group eco snorkel cruise with hotel pickup.
“Very friendly sharks and rays for sure. great location to get in with them and get photos/video. they are definitely there hoping for a snack.”
Review of Bora Bora’s Jet Ski and shark and ray snorkeling tour, with practical details on guides, lunch, costs, conditions, and value.
“Action packed and well run full day tour. 3 great snorkeling spots in the morning to see sharks, stingrays and beautiful coral followed by included lunch at a local restaurant then a full wave runner tour around the entire island. It was a perfect day exploring Bora Bora!”
Drive your own small boat around Bora Bora’s lagoon, stopping for snorkeling, rays, sandbars, and quiet beaches at your own pace.
“We haven’t been in a tinnie for years. Great fun, beautiful location. Staff spoke English fairly well.”
Review of Bora Bora’s 8-hour land-and-sea tour, with 4WD viewpoints, snorkeling with rays and sharks, coral gardens, and a local lunch.
“It was funny! The guys were very nice and friendly! It was amazing when we swimming with the sharks into the lagoon and the lunch was delicious!! Noemi”
Review of Bora Bora’s six-hour snorkel cruise, with sharks, rays, coral gardens, Polynesian BBQ lunch, guides, value, and practical tips.
“We had a fantastic time! I highly recommend this excursion. Jean, our guide, was incredibly friendly, spoke perfect English, and was so knowledgeable (about the local culture, the fish, the sharks, and the rays (we saw both sting rays, and eagle rays, and black tipped reef sharks). He was a joy to spend the day with and made sure everyone was having a great time. The BBQ lunch was some of the best food we've had. The homemade ceviche, which was prepared in front of us, and was unbelievably delicious! Highly recommend!!! Thank you!”
Explore Bora Bora’s lagoon by small boat, snorkel with reef sharks, stingrays, and tropical fish, and enjoy local stories and music.
“We had the best time on this snorkeling tour with Lagoon Services! Captain Mike was a great guide. He taught us about the history of the island, played the ukulele and sang for us, took us to three snorkeling spots as well as gave us a full circle tour of Bora Bora. We loved the small group size (7 of us) and the snorkeling spots were the best. Our first stop was to see the black tip reef sharks. The second stop was the natural coral reef which we spent about 30 mins there and the last stop was to snorkel with stingrays. We felt completely safe during all these…”
Sail Bora Bora aboard a 40-foot catamaran, snorkel a private coral garden, and enjoy a floating bar with a small group and hotel pickup.
“One of the most enjoyable things we did. Easy day with lots of sun to snorkel and then finish the day off with some alcohol!? Met some great people and had a blast”
Review of Bora Bora’s 2-hour luxury sunset catamaran, with Otemanu views, hotel dock pickup, drinks, snacks, crew details, and value tips.
“We were picked up in a skiff and transferred to the catamaran. It was a beautiful boat with plenty of room for our group. The captain and first mate were both excellent. They gave lots of great insight into the history of and local lifestyle in the area. The sun was hidden by clouds but we still had a great trip.”
Cruise Bora Bora’s lagoon at sunset with champagne, then enjoy dinner at St James, with small-group service and main-island transfers included.
“Beautiful experience. With a cup of wine amd romantic life local music. A must if you are visiting this heaven on earth. We felt bonded between ocean and sunset. Thanks”
Review of Bora Bora’s private lagoon snorkeling tour, with manta rays, coral gardens, small groups, guide tips, price value, and practical advice.
“We had a great trip with Rudolph. He really went out of his way to find manta rays for us and we ended up finding six big ones. We also saw eagle rays and a coral garden. Unforgettable experience!”
See Bora Bora by open-air 4WD, eat at Bloody Mary's, and snorkel with stingrays, black-tip reef sharks, and coral-garden fish.
“Our driver Santiago was funny. Lunch at Bloody Mary's was excellent. Our boat crew, Vincent and Joe, were wonderful caring guardians while swimming with sharks and rays and eels. Joe sang beautifully, too. We had a great time with everyone. Thanks so much.”
Explore Bora Bora’s lagoon on a private eco snorkel cruise with hotel pickup, three snorkel sites, expert guides, and an optional island lunch.
“We had an awesome time! Will took my wife and I to 4 different spots - all very different and very cool. Before this, I had never had a successful snorkeling outing and consider myself a subpar swimmer. Will was very patient and helpful, proviRead more”
Watch Bora Bora’s sunset from a small boat, then learn Polynesian star navigation on a private motu with music, bubbly, and hotel pickup.
“Outstanding guides and tour! We had Manu and Nono, they took us to watch the sunset and then to a private island to stargaze. We saw the Milky Way and many zodiac symbols, and Manu also taught us the history of French Polynesia. They also provided light snacks and drinks to us, overall a great experience!”
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