French Polynesia · BOAT TOURS IN BORA BORA
The good boat tours in Bora Bora fill up in season and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes, and where they differ.
Morning shared-boat snorkeling in Bora Bora with pickup, 3 to 4 lagoon stops for coral gardens, manta and eagle rays, and big scenery.
“This was an over the top experience that I truly enjoyed beyond belief. The sea life, coral, and fish along with manta rays and eagle rays were beyond my wildest dreams. Great tour guide....”
Full-day Bora Bora lagoon cruise with snorkeling for stingrays, manta rays, and reef sharks, plus motu lunch and island entertainment.
“The tour stopped at the same snorkelling spots as several others and so it was rather crowded in the water and we also felt rather rushed, given that as soon as we reached the motu for lunch we had far too much time there with no snorkelling or anything else afterwards. There was a parao-making demo and coconut opening but we'd rather have spent more time in the water. The vibe wasn't really there on the boat compared with other tours we'd done on other islands. There was a lot of confusion with people being added to and removed from the group and the guide seemed somewhat nervous. There was…”
Snorkel Bora Bora’s lagoon with sharks and stingrays, plus a coral garden stop. Small group, guided spots, great value for 2.5 hours.
“Great snorkel time! Manu the guide is amazing. Allways with a smile and with good vibes. He knows the best spots on the island.”
Bora Bora jet ski and eco shark and stingray snorkel cruise with lunch and hotel transfers, designed for an up-close lagoon day.
“Wow!!! One of the best experience I ever had in Bora Bora. We did the six hour tour where you got to see the sharks the stingrays we got the so you go see a mammoth we had lunch. We got the ride to jet skis. Most amazing adventure in Bora Bora. I highly recommend anyone that books his tour to book the six hours tour. Ask for MARAMA he is the best tour guy. He making fun and crack jokes with you. Also the jet ski tour guide is amazing. He’s not strict like any other jet ski tour you have been on. If he knows you got some…”
Self-drive a license-free boat in Bora Bora for about 4 hours, fuel included, map and safety gear provided, plus possible rays and snorkeling.
“We had a great time on this self guided trip! The wonderful staff picked us up at our rental home and drove us to the office, where the staff gave us a complete overview of the map of where we should and should not take the boat, and a gps locator, as well as a phone to call them should we need assistance. Paul, who was responsible for giving us the instructions on the beach/launch location about the boat and the motor and anchor. We really enjoyed being able to go at our own pace (which is for sure slow, as it is a tiny boat with a little motor)…”
Bora Bora lagoon cruise and 4WD combo with snorkeling for stingrays and black-tip sharks, coral gardens, lunch, and island viewpoints.
“The tour company will not respond. We were provided a tour that only included the cruise. No 4wd tour was included. This was not what we paired for and have asked for a partial refund. They have not or maybe will not respond to our emails. Feels like a bait and switch. I’ll be contacting our credit card company.”
Polynesian outrigger canoe snorkeling in Bora Bora with coral gardens, rays and sharks, plus BBQ motu lunch and a small-group feel.
“Was a great trip, saw manta ray, eagle rays, and swam with reef sharks and sting rays. The lunch was great and a beautiful beach setting. we had a great time!”
Half-day Bora Bora lagoon snorkeling cruise with gear, towels, small-group attention, stingray feeding, and reef stops with pickup options.
“It was a very windy day around Bora Bora, but Captain Mike and his sidekick (Nui?) took great care of a full boat. We took the half day tour, and were the last 3 passengers to board at the port, as we were coming off the Paul Gaugin cruise ship. Easy pick up, and off we went to the first snorkeling spot. We had 3 spots in total. The first stop was shallow enough to touch the bottom, and watch rays float past us. The second spot was about 15 feet deep and gorgeous blue water, where sharks and rays swam all around us. Magical! The last spot was to…”
Sail Bora Bora on the Vitamin Sea, snorkel a private coral garden, and enjoy a floating bar in shallow lagoon water.
“A beautiful sailing experience. This is what Bora Bora is all about. Snorkeling in clear warm turquoise waters.”
Luxury Bora Bora sunset catamaran with hotel dock pickup, Otemanu Mountain views, chilled drinks and snacks. 2 hours.
“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.”
Bora Bora sunset outrigger canoe with champagne, small-group romance, then dinner at St James with transfers from main island hotels.
“Wonderful time, boat crew exactly where to go for the spectacular sunset. Dinner was delicious and the setting could not have been better.”
Private boat Bora Bora lagoon snorkeling with gear, towels, refreshments, 4 to 5 guided stops for manta rays, eagle rays, sharks.
“Amazing snorkeling tour, saw manta rays, eagle rays, black tipped shark. Our favorites was the coral gardens, the fish and the coral were unreal. Tour guide was great!”
Bora Bora in one day, 4WD island sights, lunch at Bloody Mary’s, then snorkel the lagoon with stingrays and black-tip sharks.
“Really great tour. I enjoyed it completely, both part, snorkeling and 4x4. I must admit I expected more off-road drive to the hills. We basically circle around whole islands and had two short off-road trips. To the WW2 canons and to the TV toRead more”
Private Bora Bora lagoon eco snorkel cruise with hotel pickup, gear included, and a private motu lunch on the 6-hour option.
“What an amazing trip! Sting Rays, Sharks, beautiful coral reefs. Crystal-clear waters. Magical! Our guide, Maui, was so great. What an excellent BBQ chef. Good was great!! I’ll never forget this trip and this day.”
Cruise Bora Bora at sunset, then stargaze from a private motu with Polynesian star lessons, bubbly, and a small group of 12.
“We went out with Manauu and Tahi they were interactive funny and informative. They told us about life on Bora Bora, sang and gave an informative session . There was a full moon but they were able to show us many constellations and explain the Polynesian migration! We had some bubbly fruit and canopies. 100% recommended”
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