10 Sunset Cruises in Bora Bora Worth the Long Flight

1.Bora Bora Sunset Cruise and Dinner at St James restaurant

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 118 reviews · from $296Our pick

Set out from Vaitape or your main-island hotel at about 4 pm for a small-group cruise on Bora Bora’s lagoon. Sip champagne, watch for rays and sharks, enjoy local music, then dine at a private table at St James Restaurant. The evening lasts about four hours and is limited to adults over 18.

“The sunset cruise was so relaxing, and the guide was so knowledgeable and friendly. The St. James is very charming with delicious food.”

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2.Small Group Stargazing Tour Including Sunset Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 69 reviews · from $153Best value

Start with hotel or port pickup, then sail from Vaitape Pier during golden hour. Enjoy sparkling wine, snacks, island views, and often live ukulele music before visiting a private motu for guided stargazing. Guides such as Manu, Nono, Tonya, Cy, and Nicholson have led memorable outings, though weather can change the plan.

“Great trip! We had to take a hotel shuttle boat to the main island where we were picked up in a van and taken to the dock to catch our stargazing tour. Turned out to be a private tour as our party of 4 were the only stargazers that evening. We all enjoyed wine, prepared snacks, and live music as we watched the sunset and headed to a private island for an evening of stargazing. Our guide used a laser pointer and iPads to point out the constellations and told us stories about the early Polynesian travelers. Highly recommend if you like looking at stars.”

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3.Combo Sunset Cruise & Romantic Dinner at St James

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 35 reviews · 4 hours · from $280

Spend four hours with Moana Adventure Tours on a small traditional Polynesian outrigger canoe, watching Bora Bora’s sunset with champagne before dinner at St James Restaurant in Vaitape. The boat carries no more than six couples, and English or French service is available. Main-island hotel transfers are included.

“È stata un'esperienza magnifica. Puntuali al prelievo in hotel. Gita in barca per ammirare il tramonto di incomparabile bellezza. Cena in uno dei migliori ristoranti dell'isola. Un po' caro ma ne è calda la pena.”

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4.Sunset Catamaran Cruise with Snacks and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 14 reviews · 2 hours · from $255

Sail Bora Bora’s clear lagoon at sunset aboard a comfortable catamaran with no more than eight participants. Your English-speaking crew serves champagne, drinks, towels, and light snacks, shares local history and nature notes, and helps take photos. Hotel dock pickup and return come by speedboat.

“We had a fantastic time on our trip, especially since the catamaran is docked at the St. Regis which made it really convenient. We loved that each couple got their own section of the catamaran and that there are pads and towels available. The two crew members are also more than happy to snap as many photos as you want and are sure to catch the sunset in the background. Thank you for the fantastic service and great time!”

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5.Luxury Private Sunset Cruise and Motu Dinner in Bora-Bora

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews Top rated

You and one companion cruise Bora Bora at sunset, with optional snorkeling, then dine alone on a small motu. Captain Mike may serve, cook, and play Tahitian melodies on ukulele, with wine and champagne included.

“This was an amazing experience with the boat ride and the tour guide singing with a ukulele The sunset was beautiful and dinner on the private island was absolutely fantastic! Really nice people”

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6.Private Bora Bora Sunset Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $351

Set out from your Bora Bora hotel around 5pm for a two-hour private lagoon cruise with up to seven people. Your captain, possibly Thierry, Jacques, Terry, or another Lady Pearl guide, serves French Champagne, foie gras, smoked salmon, and soft drinks while you choose the music and sunset viewpoint.

“Beautiful boat, wonderful crew and delicious appetizers and Veuve Cliquot champagne. We loved the cruise and would highly recommend it”

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7.Lagoon Service Private Sunset Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews

You and one companion cruise Bora Bora’s lagoon for about two hours aboard a private motorized outrigger. Expect hotel pickup, alcoholic drinks, open-deck or covered seating, traditional ukulele music, and a sunset route toward Teavanui Pass. Guide Ronne may add local highlights and live serenades.

“Ronne made the sunset cruise experience an unforgettable memory. The weather was perfect, and the cruise was so very special. Ronne showed us some highlights of the island that he loves so much and serenaded us the entire time. I highly recommend!!”

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8.Private Sunset cruise on the lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 5 reviews · 2h 30m

You’ll spend 150 minutes on a private Bora Bora lagoon cruise for up to two people, with hotel-pier pickup, a bottle of wine, soft drinks, appetizers, and sunset views. The French and English-speaking crew handles the details, while the captain may add live ukulele music and songs. Champagne costs extra.

“nous avons tout adoré accueil balade apéritif le service le petit cadeau d'accueil l'emplacement pour le coucher du soleil le confort et la beauté du bateau la disponibilité du capitaine avec ukulélé et chanson. c'était tout simplement féerique”

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9.Reef Discovery Private Sunset Cruise in Bora-Bora

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews

Spend two quiet hours on a private Bora Bora sunset cruise for up to two people. Your crew takes you west toward Motu Tapu and Teavanui Pass, with snacks, soft drinks, water, and alcoholic beverages included. Guide Yael may also share local culture and take sunset photos. Dress casually or smartly, but choose flat shoes.

“My husband and I booked this private sunset cruise instead of taking the group tour from our cruse ship. We paid only a small amount more than the group sunset cruise and it was worth every penny spent!”

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10.Private sunset cruise in Bora Bora

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews

Set out from Matira at 4 pm for a 2.5-hour private cruise around Bora Bora’s lagoon. You’ll enjoy champagne or wine, snacks, soft drinks, and sunset views around the main island, with guide Koko adding local stories along the way.

“The whole experience was wonderful. The pickup at the dock was right on time, and the cruise around was filled with laughter, history, and stories. Koko, our guide was exceptional bringing the island and experience to life. The view of sunset all the way around the main island was awesome. Certainly recommend!”

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