Bora Bora Excursions by Water
One of the best ways to explore this island is by water! There are so many amazing Bora Bora water excursions available it’s difficult to choose just one.
Ultimate Shark and Ray Watching (Full Day with Motu Lunch)
Embark in a small group on a motorized outrigger boat to meet colorful fish, curious stingrays, and friendly sharks. It is to the sound of a ukulele that your Polynesian guide will lead you to a motu where a tasty Tahitian meal of typical dishes is prepared for you. Sit at one of the large common tables and enjoy local entertainment while sipping a cool drink.
Romantic Bora Bora Experience (Full Day with Motu Lunch)
Embark in a small group on a motorized outrigger boat to meet colorful fish, curious stingrays, and friendly sharks. It is to the sound of a ukulele that your Polynesian guide will lead you to a motu where a tasty Tahitian meal of typical dishes is prepared for you. Sit at one of the large common tables and enjoy local entertainment while sipping a cool drink.
Shark and Ray Snorkeling Safari (Half Day)
Explore Bora Bora’s marine life aboard a comfortable boat and swim among the colorful fish, black tip sharks, and stingrays in their favorite spot: the natural coral gardens of the Bora Bora lagoon. Available Monday through Saturday.
Pure Snorkeling by Reef Discovery
Depart on this intimate tour of Bora Bora lagoons where you will have the opportunity to visit some of the best locations for snorkeling around the island including an area of beautiful coral gardens and a stop to snorkel with manta and leopard rays. This is one of our top picks on Bora Bora for snorkelers. Available every day.
Dive for Your Own Tahitian Black Pearl
A truly unique and Polynesian experience! You will be transferred to a local pearl company that offers you the opportunity to dive into the lagoon where lines of mature oysters are waiting for you. You may select one oyster which contains a pearl for you to keep.
Aquasafari Helmet Dive (1.5 hours)
Put your feet in the sand…under 20 feet of crystal-clear water! Wearing an underwater helmet to help you breathe, you will be surrounded by colorful coral while friendly tropical fish eat from your hand! This trip is suitable for anyone over 8 years of age. Available every day except Sunday.
Sunset Dream Photo Lagoon Tour (1.5 hours)
A romantic rendezvous by boat awaits you! While you tour the lagoon, your guide will share the history and legends of this breathtaking island. Anchoring in front of the setting sun, sip Champagne, and allow your guide to act as your own personal photographer. At the end of the tour, the best 20 photos are yours to keep as mementos of your tour. Available every day except Sundays, December 25, and January 1.
4×4 Tour and Snorkeling Safari with Bloody Mary’s Lunch (Full Day)
Ideal for those wishing to explore both the lagoon and the island side of Bora Bora in a single day. Leave for a circle island 4×4 tour through the mountain trails to several view points on the lagoon and the village of Vaitape, without missing the site where you can still see cannons and bunkers, remains of World War II followed by lunch at the famous Bloody Mary’s of Bora Bora. Continue the day with a snorkeling safari in the beautiful lagoon of Bora Bora. Available Monday through Saturday. Available every day except Sunday, and January 1.
4×4 Jeep & Guided Jet Ski Tour with Bloody Mary’s Lunch Combo Tour – Full Day
Excellent tour for our adventurous guests. Begin with a 4×4 safari tour to discover the interior of the island through steep paths leading to breathtaking views followed by lunch at the famous Bloody Mary’s of Bora Bora. Continue by jet ski where your guide will lead you for the next 2 hours around the turquoise waters of Bora Bora and its surrounding islets. Available every day except Sunday, and January 1.
Parasailing
Solo or in pairs, fly over the lagoon of Bora Bora for 15 or 25 minutes of thrills! You will discover Bora Bora from a different vantage point altogether where you might spy sharks and sting rays from high above and look over nearby islands. Choice of 100m or 300m long rope for the 15min flight; the 25min flight uses a 300m long rope. Available every day.
Lagoon or Inshore Fishing (4 hours)
Experience a half-day fishing in the lagoon or outside the reef aboard a 17-feet Boston Whaler. You may catch kingfish, barracudas, and grouper in the lagoon; or thazars, mahi mahi, and yellowfin tuna ocean side. You will not come back empty-handed! Available every day except January 1.
Deep Sea Fishing
Set off on board Luna Sea, a Black Watch 34 fishing vessel adapted to our Polynesian waters. Our tropical climate and Luna Sea’s modern equipment make for ideal fishing conditions. Maybe you will catch a mahi mahi, red tuna or even a marlin! Inclusions: fuel, drinks (water, soft drinks, local beer), full fishing gear. Available every day as a private half- or full-day charter.
Jet Ski Guided Tour
Go on an adventure around the Bora Bora lagoon on your own jet ski with your guide out in front. This is the perfect opportunity to take in all the lagoon’s blue hues and snap some incredible photos of the island and lagoon. Must be at least 16 years of age to operate the jet ski. Children ages 5–15 may ride on a parent’s jet ski. Available every day except January 1, or during Hawaiki Nui Outrigger Race.
Jet Ski and ATV Combo Tour
A great way to discover the island of Bora Bora – by land and by sea as you explore the gorgeous lagoons and island. opportunity to take in all the lagoon’s blue hues and snap some incredible photos of the island and lagoon. Must be at least 16 years of age to operate the jet ski, and 18 years of age to operate the ATV. Children ages 5–15 may ride on a parent’s jet ski, and ages 5–17 may ride on a parent’s ATV. Available every day except Sunday, January 1, or during Hawaiki Nui Outrigger Race.
Vitamin Sea – Sailing Bora Bora
A unique and totally eco-friendly way to experience the most beautiful lagoon in the world. The Vitamin Sea is a spacious and comfortable sailing catamaran. Relax on one of the large netted sunbeds as you sail to some of the most beautiful spots around the island. Available Tuesdays and Fridays.