Bora Bora Private Island Lunch: Alone on Your Own Motu
Your own motu for the day: lunch with your feet in the lagoon
You arrive by private boat to find your own island waiting. Spend the day snorkeling in the coral garden, eating Polynesian lunch with your toes in the sand, learning to weave and crack coconuts, and sleeping in a hammock under the palms. Hotel pickup and all meals, gear, and entertainment are included. You just show up and let the day happen.
Step-by-step itinerary
Private island day with Polynesian experience
- Private ride from hotel
- Welcome with ukulele and cocktail
- Enjoy local entertainment shows
- Eat Polynesian buffet by the water
- Drink champagne, wine, or sodas
- Nap on loveseat with beanbag
- Snorkel at coral garden by VAA
What’s included
Your day includes private hotel pickup and return, a private boat ride to the motu, a welcome cocktail, Polynesian entertainment (ukulele, Coco Show, pareo tying, hat weaving), a traditional Polynesian lunch with wine and champagne served on the beach, use of a two-seater vaa canoe, snorkeling equipment, and access to the coral garden. Snacks and drinks are provided throughout the day.
Times
- Every day 09:00
Before you book
Operated by Motu Only You - Bora Bora
Prices and times updated 3 days ago
Need assistance?Message us on WhatsApp or by emailTraveler reviews
The experience
Gliding across the lagoon in a private boat, the main island shrinks behind you and the water turns from turquoise to something almost unreal. The motu, your private island, sits ahead, empty except for the staff waiting with a ukulele and a welcome cocktail. This is the whole point: no other tourists, no schedule except the one you set, just the sound of palms and the Pacific lapping at sand that belongs to nobody but you for the day. Hotel pickup is included, so you leave whenever suits you, and the boat ride itself is part of the unwinding.
Lunch arrives with your feet in the water: a Polynesian buffet built around raw fish in fresh coconut milk, the kind of thing you cannot order anywhere else. Ken, who was born in Bora Bora, cooks it on the island, and the meal comes with wine, champagne, sodas, whatever you want. Before that, there is the Coco Show (cracking open a fresh coconut with your hands), a pareo-tying lesson, and someone teaching you how to weave a hat from coconut leaves. It sounds like a lot, but it moves at the pace of people on holiday: nobody rushing, nobody performing. After lunch, you collapse into a FATBOY beanbag in the shade and actually sleep.
When you wake up, the two-seater vaa (a traditional outrigger canoe) is ready to take you to the coral garden. Snorkeling equipment is provided, and the water is so clear you can see the bottom from the boat. Thousands of multicolored fish, the kind you see in photos and assume are edited. They are not. You float there as long as you want, then head back to the island, back to the boat, back to your hotel as the light changes. The whole day is about six to seven hours on the motu, but it does not feel like time passing. It feels like time stopping.
Is this one for you?Right for couples, families, or small groups who want a full day away from other tourists without arranging boats or meals themselves. Expect to be on the island for six to seven hours: long enough to eat, rest, snorkel, and actually feel the pace slow down.
Compare the 12 alternatives
Top questions
What time does the boat pick me up from my hotel?
Pickup is private and timed to your preference. Confirm your hotel and desired departure time when you book.
Is snorkeling equipment provided?
Yes, snorkeling gear is included. You do not need to bring your own.
Can we bring children?
The experience is suitable for all physical fitness levels and can accommodate families. Confirm ages when booking if you have young children.
What if the weather is bad?
The tour operates in most conditions, but heavy seas or storms may require rescheduling. Check the cancellation policy when you book.
Is the island really private, or will there be other groups?
The motu is privatized for your group only: no other tourists on the island during your day.
What is included in the lunch?
A Polynesian buffet featuring raw fish in coconut milk, fresh fruit, and local dishes, plus wine, champagne, sodas, and water.
Can we add a photo shoot or wedding ceremony?
Professional photo shoots and traditional Polynesian wedding ceremonies can be arranged as add-ons. Ask about availability and pricing when you book.
Bora Bora Private Island Lunch: Alone on Your Own Motu
7h · at your hotel
from US$ 1,478 per group
Next, you choose your date and number of travelers and see the final price.