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Bora Bora Lagoon Cruises: The 15 Best Days on the Water

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The island is small and the lagoon is the point, so the choice is really about how long you want to be on the water. These 15 compare the full-day circuits with a motu lunch, the half-day snorkel runs and the 4WD climb, on price and on group size.

Full Day Lagoon Group Tour in Bora Bora with Lunch - Stop Two: Stingrays in Shallow Water
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Full Day Lagoon Group Tour in Bora Bora with Lunch

1.Full Day Lagoon Group Tour in Bora Bora with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,423 reviews · from $184Our pick

Spend about six hours on Bora Bora’s lagoon with a small group of up to 12. Guides such as Tau, Boby, Rolly, and Manu lead visits to coral gardens, stingray shallows, and shark waters, followed by a Polynesian buffet on a motu. Snorkeling gear, towels, soft drinks, and pickup are included.

“Amazing day long tour. We got to interact with stingrays and swim with the black tipped sharks. The snorkeling was beautiful and what a nice lunch.”

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Reef Discovery Half Day Group Signature Tour - Coral gardens near the airport
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Reef Discovery Half Day Group Signature Tour

2.Reef Discovery Half Day Group Signature Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 968 reviews · from $143

Spend about 3.5 hours on Bora Bora’s lagoon with Reef Discovery, visiting three or four snorkeling sites by covered boat. A guide such as Umi, Niko, Noé, or Kevin may lead you to manta rays, eagle rays, reef sharks, stingrays, and coral gardens. Equipment, towels, drinks, and hotel pickup are included.

“The weather is not very nice and there was some issues with the boat engine, so we spent some time waiting in boat with rain and wind, but the tour itself is very nice and can see lots of fish and plenty of time to snorkel”

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Half day Snorkeling Shared Boat Tour in Bora Bora - Eagle rays and stingrays in open water
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Half day Snorkeling Shared Boat Tour in Bora Bora

3.Half day Snorkeling Shared Boat Tour in Bora Bora

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 688 reviews · from $130

Spend about 3.5 hours on Bora Bora’s lagoon with H2O Bora Bora, visiting three or four snorkeling sites chosen for the day’s conditions. Guides such as Matt, Vincent, Wilson, and Rudolph lead small groups of up to seven, with stops for manta rays, eagle rays, coral gardens, and tropical fish. Pickup is offered, and the tour returns to the meeting point.

“Such a fun experience! Was our first time snorkeling and would do it again, definitely recommend to anyone visiting.”

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Full-Day Bora Bora Lagoon Cruise Including Snorkeling with Sharks and Stingrays - First stop at the Coral Gardens
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Full-Day Bora Bora Lagoon Cruise Including Snorkeling with Sharks and Stingrays

4.Full-Day Bora Bora Lagoon Cruise Including Snorkeling with Sharks and Stingrays

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 630 reviews · from $158

Spend six hours cruising Bora Bora’s lagoon with a local crew such as Manu, Ari, or Moana. Swim with black-tip reef sharks and stingrays, look for manta and eagle rays, visit coral gardens, then eat a barbecue lunch on a private motu with coconut demonstrations, music, and island views. Pickup, snorkeling gear, and lunch are included.

“Great snorkeling, we have seen mantarays, swim with alarms and a variety of fish. The captains were very entertaining, sang for us and made a lot of jokes.”

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Bora Bora Eco Snorkel Cruise Including Snorkeling with Sharks and Stingrays - What makes the Coral Garden special
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Bora Bora Eco Snorkel Cruise Including Snorkeling with Sharks and Stingrays

5.Bora Bora Eco Snorkel Cruise Including Snorkeling with Sharks and Stingrays

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 501 reviews · from $118

Spend about 2.5 hours on Bora Bora’s lagoon with guides such as Manu, Tane, Tema and Captain T. Expect a shallow-water shark and stingray stop, a colorful Coral Garden session, and possible manta rays, eagle rays, turtles, dolphins or whales. Groups are limited to 12, with equipment, bottled water and pickup from select hotels.

“Captain T and Dan were great! Punctual in the pick up and very funny! We went snorkeling in 2 spots, in the first one we were surrounded by sharks and we saw one stingray, then the coral garden was fully of colors and full of different fishes! I highly recommend it!!”

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Bora Bora Atv-Quad Tours - Faanui Valley and the island’s cultural side
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Bora Bora Atv-Quad Tours

6.Bora Bora Atv-Quad Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 471 reviews

Ride an ATV around Bora Bora for about three hours with a local guide such as Santi, Toma, Tama, or Tuari. You’ll travel paved island roads, rough mountain tracks, Mount Popoti, and Faanui Valley while learning about Polynesian culture. Pickup, water, snacks, and small-group attention are included, but drivers must be at least 18 with a valid licence.

“Loved everything about this ATV tour coming back in March. Probably do it again. this felt like a real off-road tour”

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Bora Bora: Full day Lagoon Safari & Lunch on a Motu - ST - Starting from your hotel dock
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Bora Bora: Full day Lagoon Safari & Lunch on a Motu – ST

7.Full day Lagoon Safari & Lunch on a Motu – ST

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 443 reviews · 6 hours · from $151

Spend six hours circling Bora Bora’s lagoon with local guides such as Manu, Coco, Malaki, or Arii. Swim near blacktip reef sharks and stingrays, snorkel through the coral garden, look for manta rays, then enjoy a Polynesian lunch on a motu. Hotel boat pickup, equipment, drinks, towels, and lunch are included.

“The excursion was amazing! The snorkeling spots were absolutely wonderful, with so much to see. And especially our guide Manu, he was really kind, fun, and made the whole experience even better”

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Bora Bora: Half Day Island 4WD Guided Tour - Faanui Canon connects the island to WWII
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Bora Bora: Half Day Island 4WD Guided Tour

8.Half Day Island 4WD Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 440 reviews · from $91Best value

Circle Bora Bora in a shaded, open-sided 4WD with a local guide such as Mana, Moana, or Alex. Stop at lagoon viewpoints, WWII cannons, a plantation, and Faanui Valley for tie-dye and coconut-oil demonstrations. Choose a morning, afternoon, or sunset departure, with sparkling wine included on sunset trips.

“Great little tour for going inland, up the mountain and around. The guide should read more up as he wasnt able to answer many questions we had in the group. His enthusiasm and friendliness was unfailing though. Def recommend the tour to see and learn more beyond the beaches.”

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Bora Bora Half Day 4X4 Island Safari Tours - The ride itself: steep tracks, sharp climbs, and plenty of jolts
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Bora Bora Half Day 4X4 Island Safari Tours

9.Bora Bora Half Day 4X4 Island Safari Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 431 reviews · from $107

Spend about 3.5 hours exploring Bora Bora’s interior in a 4x4 with a local guide such as Tuarii, Adolph, Moana, or Tiba. Expect steep dirt roads, a 360-degree Mount Popoti viewpoint, Faanui Valley, local art, tropical gardens, and wide views of the lagoon. Hotel pickup is available.

“Loved it!! Adolph is an amazing tour guide, both witty & informative. Ride is very bumpy but thats all part of the experience which we now look back on & laugh :) Tupuna Safari is definitely a company to book with as it has access to Read more”

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Aqua Safari Introductory Helmet Dive (Underwater Walk) - The safety briefing and first step underwater
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Aqua Safari Introductory Helmet Dive (Underwater Walk)

10.Aqua Safari Introductory Helmet Dive (Underwater Walk)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 428 reviews · from $158

Aqua Safari takes you by boat to a shallow Bora Bora coral garden, where you walk underwater for about 30 minutes in a special breathing helmet. No swimming, snorkeling, or scuba experience is needed. Guides such as Tama, JP, Rémi, Séverine, and Sebastian provide instructions, assistance, and underwater photos.

“Very unique experience. Did this tour specifically because my friend wears glasses and can never snorkel and this gave her the chance to finally do it! Your head stays dry which is great. Recommend to take a go pro so you can take awesome close up pics of the reef. This is a great opportunity for those that do not scuba dive.”

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Bora Bora Jet Ski Tour, & Eco Shark / Ray Snorkel Cruise - A motu stop, coconut lesson, and swim
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Bora Bora Jet Ski Tour, & Eco Shark / Ray Snorkel Cruise

11.Bora Bora Jet Ski Tour, & Eco Shark / Ray Snorkel Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 376 reviews · from $323

Spend about six and a half hours on Bora Bora’s lagoon, combining a guided single or double jet ski ride with a boat safari to reef sharks, stingrays, coral gardens, and fish. Guides such as Marama, Tarepa, Ali, and Marine have been praised for their humor and care. Lunch, gear, water, and hotel transfers are included.

“What an amazing experience, the staff was extremely helpful and inviting. The actual excursion with the Sharks and Stingrays was so much fun, better than expected... the Jet Ski tour was amazing... such an exhilarating time...”

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Full Day Combo ATV & Jet Ski with a Polynesian BBQ on a Motu - WWII cannons, island stories, and local voices
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Full Day Combo ATV & Jet Ski with a Polynesian BBQ on a Motu

12.Full Day Combo ATV & Jet Ski with a Polynesian BBQ on a Motu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 373 reviews

Spend six hours circling Bora Bora by ATV and jet ski with local guides such as Manu, Tahi, H, Tama, Caleb, and Mo. Ride three off-road trails, stop at island viewpoints and WWII cannons, cross the lagoon, and enjoy grilled fish, chicken, poisson cru, and fruit on a motu. Pickup is offered, and one booking covers two people sharing one ATV and one jet ski.

“We had an amazing experience with our guides, Caleb and H! From start to finish, the day was packed with fun, adventure, and genuine hospitality. Caleb and H are truly wonderful people—knowledgeable, caring, and full of humor. TRead more”

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Bora Bora Jet Ski Tour - Hotel pickup makes the outing easier
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Bora Bora Jet Ski Tour

13.Bora Bora Jet Ski Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 370 reviews · from $176

Spend about two hours riding a single or double Jet Ski around Bora Bora’s lagoon. Guides such as Ali, Maui, Manax, and TAAi lead you past water bungalows, sailboats, Mt. Otemanu, and private motu stops. Expect a safety briefing, swimming, bottled water, and a coconut-husking demonstration. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

“Fun and exhilarating jet skiing adventure tour! Hold onto your hats and bring good water shoes to this excellent circumnavigation of the island.”

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Tohora Bora Bora Snorkeling Lagoon Tours - Stop one: coral gardens and tropical fish
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Tohora Bora Bora Snorkeling Lagoon Tours

14.Tohora Bora Bora Snorkeling Lagoon Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 340 reviews · from $175

Spend about three to three and a half hours on Bora Bora’s lagoon with guides such as Simon, Tom, Ben, or Hiro. Snorkel coral gardens, look for manta and eagle rays, blacktip reef sharks, tropical fish, and seasonal whales. Gear and hotel pickup are included when the boat can dock. Small groups allow close guidance.

“We loved our trip! Simon was knowledgeable, entertaining, enthusiastic, and knew how to get us in great spots and away from others. He also cares about the coral and sea life which I really appreciated. Visibility wasn't the greatest when we wRead more”

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Island Tour & Getaway on the Bora Bora Mountains by Quad / ATV - From Vaitape to the Amanahune Plateau
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Island Tour & Getaway on the Bora Bora Mountains by Quad / ATV

15.Island Tour & Getaway on the Bora Bora Mountains by Quad / ATV

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 326 reviews

Ride an ATV around Bora Bora with a local guide such as Tahi, H, Mana, Caleb, or Tama. After a short driving lesson, you cross Vaitape, visit lagoon viewpoints, tackle mountain tracks, see Mount Otemanu and World War II guns, and stop for fruit, drinks, cooling towels, and coconut bread. One ATV is assigned to two people.

“We were picked up on time. Delivered to friendly tour guide and his cousin. We all got our helmets and ATVs. Given instructions and our day around the island began. I felt safe and comfortable with our fun guide who btw makes beautifuRead more”

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