15 VIP Experiences in the Pacific Islands for a Week in the Islands

1.LUXURY Catamaran Bora Bora : Sailing, Snorkeling & Floating Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 157 reviews · from $327Our pick

Spend four hours aboard Vitamin Sea, a 40-foot former racing catamaran, with a small group and a friendly crew that may include Tony, Alex, Ocean, Clement, or Amy. Sail across Bora Bora’s lagoon, snorkel at a quieter coral garden, then sip rum punch at a floating bar in shallow water. Hotel pickup and drinks are included.

“Terrific experience!!! This was the highlight of our trip to Bora Bora. The all-female crew was amazing. So very nice and informative. Great ride, scenery, snorkeling, and drinking from the floating bar. We even got to drive for a bit and made new friends. Highly, highly recommend so sign up today.”

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2.LUXURY Catamaran Bora Bora : The Sunset Escape

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 129 reviews · from $267

Sail around Bora Bora at sunset aboard the 46-foot Vitamin Sea catamaran. Your captain and hostess serve chilled drinks, light snacks, and sparkling wine while you relax on padded nets or chaise lounges. Hotel dock pickup is included, and crew members such as Thelma, Alex, and Camille are known for warm service and local insight.

“We were so excited to go on this sunset sail. I was with my 80 year old parents. It is VERY hard to get them in the low dingy that picks you up. It is also hard to get them off. I didn't realize that the catamaran didn't have a bathroom or any covered space. I have been on a lot of catamaran's and there was no shade! We left before the sun actually set and only half of the boat could see any of it because of the sails. They should have turned the boat so everyone could see. They also didn't offer any water or drinks until we…”

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3.Luxury Private Half Day Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews

Spend 3.5 hours on a private Four Winns 220 exploring three or four Bora Bora lagoon sites. Guides such as Hiro, David, Vincent, Rudy, and Wilson lead snorkeling with manta rays, eagle rays, coral gardens, moray eels, and tropical fish. Pickup, towels, gear, drinks, and a snack are included.

“A fantastic experience and highlight of our time on Bora Bora. Our driver had great knowledge and very friendly.”

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4.LUXURY PRIVATE Catamaran Bora Bora : Half-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews

Sail Bora Bora’s lagoon aboard Vitamin Sea, a private 40-foot former racing catamaran. Your captain and host tailor the four-hour outing around sailing, snorkeling, marine life, music, drinks, and a floating bar in Paradise Bay. Hotel pickup, beverages, snacks, and bottled water are included.

“Guides were super knowledgeable and friendly! Whole trip went smoothly and we saw some cool animals while snorkeling. Very luxuious and relaxing experience we will remember :)”

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5.Bora Bora Luxury Tour and Beach Picnic

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 6 hours · from $280

Spend six hours with a small group of adults cruising Bora Bora’s lagoon, meeting blacktip sharks and rays, snorkeling in coral gardens, and sharing a Polynesian barbecue on a motu. Guides including Marama, Samuel, Captain T, and Jon lead the day in English or French, with lunch and drinks included.

“Nous avons passé une super journée avec Samuel qui nous a fait découvrir un super lagon de Bora Bora 4 Mantas Requins pointe noir Raie léopard pastenague et un sublime jardin de corail sans oublier un délicieux repas sur un motu de rêve préparer par une polynésienne très sympathique dont le prénom nous a échappé. Michel Mado Mai 2025”

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6.Luxury Private full day tour & Motu lunch in Bora-Bora

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews

Spend about six hours with Lagoon Service on a private Bora Bora outrigger. Your Polynesian guide, such as Ray, leads four hours of snorkeling among rays, sharks, coral gardens, and colorful fish, then serves a local lunch at a motu table set in shallow lagoon water. Expect music, history, and flexible stops.

“5 stars are not enough! This excursion was perfection. We saw everything we could have wanted and more and our guide was so funny and nice.”

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7.LUXURY PRIVATE Catamaran Bora Bora : Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews

Spend about six hours aboard a private catamaran with a captain and hostess, sailing past Mount Otemanu, snorkeling near the reef, spotting rays, and stopping to swim. Hotel transfers, snacks, soft drinks, and alcohol are included. Crews have included Thelma, Nick, Alex, Clement, and Perla.

“Great captain and crew! We had an amazing day sailing around Bora Bora, taking in the sites, snorkeling, and soaking up the sun. A truly first-class private experience that we will remember for a lifetime!”

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8.Reef Discovery Luxury Private Snorkeling Lagoon Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews

Spend about 3.5 hours exploring Bora Bora’s warm lagoon on a private boat with a naturalist guide. Reef Discovery customizes the route for weather, interests, and comfort. Pierre may guide your outing, with snorkeling gear, towels, snacks, water, and accommodation pickup included. The boat carries up to eight, with the listed price including two people.

“Pierre was wonderful, he taught us...helped in every way, so we had the best experience. This is truly an experience of a lifetime.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews

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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10.Half-Day Private Luxury Tour from Bora Bora

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews

Take a private boat around Bora Bora with your own captain and three snorkeling stops for stingrays, black-tip sharks, and a preserved coral garden. The four-hour outing begins at 9:00 am, includes pickup, and can be adjusted to suit what you most want to see. Guide Tau is praised for his friendly, welcoming manner.

“We had such a great time on the private half day tour. From start to finish, it was an excellent day, and Tau, our guide, was absolutely the best! We enjoyed beautiful views of the lagoon and the mountains of Bora Bora accompanied by muRead more”

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11.LUXURY PRIVATE Catamaran Bora Bora : The Sunset Escape

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews

Spend about two hours on a private catamaran with a dedicated crew, lounge music, cold drinks, light snacks, and sunset views of Mount Otemanu. Guides such as Nick, Candice, Thelma, and Alex have helped with sailing, photos, and special occasions. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

“The crew was amazing and so was all of the spectacular scenery. The drinks were really good and Bora Bora is beautiful!”

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12.Luxury Full Day Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews

You’ll cruise Bora Bora’s lagoon with H2O Bora Bora for about seven hours, stopping at six to eight sites selected for the day’s sea conditions and your swimming ability. Look for manta rays, eagle rays, moray eels, barracuda, coral gardens, and tropical fish. Hiro may be your guide, and gear, towels, drinks, snacks, and resort transfers are included.

“Amazing day with so many beautiful stops. Our family was treated very well! Would definitely do again!”

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13.LUXURY PRIVATE Catamaran : Full-Day Sail & Polynesian Motu Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews

Spend about six hours aboard a private catamaran for up to two people, with hotel pickup, sailing, snorkeling, swimming, drinks, and a Polynesian lunch on a private motu. Your captain handles the route, while a hostess shares local insight, takes photos, and keeps refreshments coming as you admire Mount Otemanu from the lagoon.

“Attention to every detail. The captain and staff insure a memorable way to experience Bora Bora! Paradise in paradise!”

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14.Private VIP Transfers – Nadi International Airport to All Hotels

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $8Best value

Meet Bula Taxis Fiji at Nadi International Airport and ride privately to your Fiji hotel in an air-conditioned car, SUV, van, or coach. Your driver helps you find the vehicle and gets you moving without a shared shuttle. Transfers range from 15 minutes to 3 hours 10 minutes, depending on your hotel.

“Highly recommend. Pick up on time, safe driving, stopped so I could get some supplies and taught us some words in fiji!”

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15.Bora Bora VIP Arrival Airport to Hotels Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $230

After your Air Tahiti flight, meet your captain at the airport hotel desk, then board a private boat to your Bora Bora hotel. Expect luggage help, a flower garland, fresh towel, water, French Champagne, macarons, fruit, WiFi, music, and views through a panoramic sunroof. Captains have included Moana, Natu, Kyle, Kevin, and Vairoa.

“Booked the vip for my birthday arrival and took their regular departure home. Only difference is a small bottle of champagne me and my partner finished half way to our resort. Boat is very nice! Would just rent the regular, non vip, next time”

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