Bora Bora: Jet Ski Tour & Shark Ray Snorkel Cruise

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Duration6h 30m

GroupUp to 8

LanguagesEN · FR

PickupAt your hotel

Four and a half hours on the water: jet ski the lagoon, then hunt for sharks and rays

You jet ski the full lagoon circuit for two hours with a guide, break for lunch at Lucky House, then spend 2.5 hours snorkeling for sharks, rays and reef life on a boat tour. Hotel pickup, all gear, and lunch are included. Small group of four jet skis per guide keeps the pace manageable and the water calm enough to actually see what's underneath.

6h 30m

Step-by-step itinerary

Jet Ski tour and snorkel safari

Learn jet ski functions and safety
Jet ski tour around Bora Bora lagoon
Lunch at Lucky House restaurant
Eco shark and ray snorkel safari
Return to resort or shuttle base

The Experience

You're standing at the dock in Bora Bora, gear in hand, and the guide is walking you through the jet ski controls — throttle, brakes, how to lean into the turns. The lagoon stretches out in front of you, that impossible blue-green, and then you're moving. Two hours circling the island, the water spray hitting your face, the reef dropping away beneath the surface. Four jet skis per guide means you're not alone out there, but you're not in a crowd either. The guide sets the pace and points out the contours of the lagoon — where it deepens, where the coral gardens sit, the way the water changes color as you move through different zones.

Around noon you pull back to shore and head to Lucky House restaurant for lunch (Bloody Mary's is closed for renovation right now, so this is where everyone eats). You've got time to dry off, grab water, and actually sit with what you just did before the second half starts. The snorkel safari is different — you're on a boat now, moving slower, watching for movement in the water. The guide knows where the sharks and rays tend to gather, and there's a real rhythm to it: scanning the shallows, spotting a shadow, cutting the engine, sliding in. No feeding, no chasing them — the whole operation is built around not stressing the animals. You'll see tropical fish, the coral structure, maybe a stingray gliding past. The guide talks about how the reef works, how the Polynesian culture is tied to the lagoon, the history underneath all this blue. It's not just looking; there's learning happening.

The whole day runs about 4.5 hours of actual activity, with the lunch break in between. You need to be at least 11 to snorkel and 16 to drive a jet ski — that's the hard rule. Bring sunscreen, a hat, reef shoes, and a t-shirt for the jet ski part; the sun here doesn't mess around. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, so you don't have to figure out how to get to the dock. Water is in there too. The order can flip — sometimes you snorkel first, then jet ski — depending on the day and conditions.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup and drop-off, a 2-hour jet ski tour around the lagoon with a guide, lunch at Lucky House restaurant, a 2.5-hour shark and ray snorkel safari, all necessary equipment, and water. The tour runs as a small shared group with four jet skis per guide.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Moana Adventure Tours

Is this one for you?Right for travelers who want to pack both jet skiing and snorkeling into one day without arranging transport or meals — the fixed itinerary and included lunch mean you show up and the day unfolds. Plan for a moderate fitness level and sun exposure; the jet ski requires balance and the snorkel involves water time, which is exactly what makes the full lagoon experience possible.