Coral Gardens Bora Bora: Snorkel, manta rays & motu lunch
Can you really swim with manta rays in Bora Bora's lagoon?
You board a boat, snorkel the Coral Gardens and encounter manta rays and stingrays in controlled, safe conditions with a trained guide. Lunch is grilled fish, raw fish in coconut milk, and local sides on Motu Fanfan's beach. All snorkel equipment, the guide, bottled water, and the traditional meal are included. The boat handles transport between the four stops.
Step-by-step itinerary
Bora Bora lagoon snorkeling and lunch
- Snorkel at Coral Garden
- Swim with manta rays
- Enjoy lunch on Motu Fanfan
- Snorkel with sharks and stingrays
What’s included
Your day includes use of snorkeling equipment (mask, fins, snorkel), a professional guide who leads you through the Coral Gardens and shark and ray zones, bottled water throughout the day, and a traditional Polynesian lunch on Motu Fanfan: chicken and fish off the grill, raw fish in coconut milk, taro, manioc and rice, banana poe for dessert, coconut bread and fruit, with water and juice.
Times
- Every day 08:00 08:30
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The experience
You're on a boat in Bora Bora's lagoon, and the water is so clear you can see straight to the bottom. Then the guide points and says the manta rays are coming. That's the shift, from looking at fish to watching something with a wingspan of up to twenty feet glide past your mask like it owns the water. The Manu Taxi Boat excursion starts at the Coral Gardens, where the reef is packed with color and movement, and later reaches the spots where the stingrays and blacktip sharks come through. The crew knows where to go, which matters when you're out looking for manta rays.
Lunch happens on Motu Fanfan, a small islet with lagoon views all around. The food is straightforward: grilled fish and chicken, raw fish in coconut milk, rice, taro, banana poe, coconut bread, and fresh fruit. You're eating traditional Polynesian food in the place it comes from, not in a resort restaurant. The crew handles everything: the boat, the snorkel gear, the guide who knows the marine life and can tell you what you're looking at. Bottled water is included, and lunch comes with juice.
The day moves between four stops (the coral gardens, the manta rays, the motu for lunch, and the shark and ray zone), so you're not sitting in one spot. The boat does the traveling, and the guide does the explaining. You need moderate fitness because you're getting in and out of the water a few times. If you have spinal injuries, cardiovascular issues, or you're pregnant, this one isn't the fit. Infants can sit on a parent's lap during the trip.
Is this one for you?A good fit if you want to snorkel Bora Bora's lagoon and encounter marine life without arranging your own boat or gear. The guide and equipment are included, and the fixed itinerary moves you between four stops. Plan for a full day on the water with moderate activity getting in and out of the boat. That pace is what lets you cover the Coral Gardens, the rays, and lunch on the motu in one trip.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English and French.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 11 years); Infant (1 to 4 years).
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
Is snorkel equipment provided, or do I need to bring my own?
Snorkel equipment is included. The crew provides masks, fins, and snorkels.
Can I see manta rays on this tour?
Yes. The tour includes a stop to snorkel with manta rays, gentle giants that glide through the lagoon. You may also encounter blacktip reef sharks and stingrays.
What's included in the lunch?
Lunch is a traditional Polynesian spread: chicken and fish off the grill, raw fish in coconut milk, taro, manioc and rice, banana poe for dessert, coconut bread and fruit, with water and juice.
Is this tour safe if I've never snorkeled before?
Yes. The guide is experienced, the blacktip sharks are small and pose little danger, and the stingrays are used to people. Snorkeling with the sharks and rays takes place in controlled settings, led by trained guides who put safety first. You should have at least moderate physical fitness.
Who should not book this tour?
Skip it if you have a spinal injury or heart problems, or if you're pregnant. Infants can sit on a parent's lap.
Coral Gardens Bora Bora: Snorkel, manta rays & motu lunch
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from US$ 143 per person
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