Private Snorkeling Tour Bora Bora: 4 Lagoon Stops, No Sharing

Four snorkeling stops in the lagoon with your group and guide steering the boat.

You choose your snorkeling stops in Bora Bora's lagoon (manta rays, eagle rays, coral, tropical fish) with a private guide who adjusts the route to your pace. Hotel pickup, gear, water and snacks included. Morning (3.5 hours) or afternoon (3 hours) departures available.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private half day lagoon tour

• Meet your private guide
• Choose lagoon destinations
• Snorkel with manta rays
• Snorkel with eagle rays
• Explore coral garden
• Visit natural aquarium
• Enjoy personalized tour experience

The experience

There's something about being the only boat in a lagoon that changes how you see it. The water is so clear you can watch the rays move across the sand below before your guide even points them out. On this private half-day tour in Bora Bora, you get to choose which parts of the lagoon you explore: manta rays one moment, a preserved coral garden the next, then a natural aquarium packed with tropical fish. Your guide knows all four snorkeling stops and will adjust the route based on what you want to see and how long you want to stay in each place. It's the kind of flexibility you only get when it's just you, your guide, and the water.

The tour runs either three and a half hours in the morning or three hours in the afternoon, depending on which slot fits your day. Hotel or port pickup is included, so you don't have to figure out how to get to the boat. The guide handles that. You'll get snorkeling gear, towels, bottled water, and snacks on board. The pace is yours to set. Some people spend longer watching the manta rays glide past. Others want to hit all four stops and maximize time in the water. Your guide reads what you're after and moves accordingly. It's not a cattle-boat experience where everyone surfaces at the same whistle.

One thing to know: you need to be comfortable in the water and have at least moderate fitness. The snorkeling itself isn't strenuous, but getting in and out of the boat and moving between stops means you're active the whole time. If you're traveling with kids, they need to be with an adult in the water. Infants can come along but have to stay on an adult's lap during the boat ride. The water temperature is warm year-round, and the visibility is usually excellent. You'll see why people come back to Bora Bora just for the lagoon.

What’s included

Your half-day includes hotel or port pickup and drop-off, a private local guide who adjusts the itinerary to your preferences, snorkeling equipment and towels, bottled water and snacks throughout the tour, and access to four snorkeling stops in the Bora Bora lagoon where you'll encounter manta rays, eagle rays, coral gardens and tropical fish.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:30, 09:00, 09:30 and 10:00

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GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and French

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 15 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Reef Discovery

Is this one for you?Right for couples or small groups who want the lagoon without a crowd and the flexibility to linger where they choose. Plan for a half-day out of your schedule. That's what makes the private route and four stops possible in one outing.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and French.

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.

What's included in the tour?

Snorkeling equipment, towels, bottled water, snacks, a local guide, and hotel or port pickup and drop-off.

How many people can go on the private tour?

Up to 2 passengers. The tour is priced for 2 people.

How long is the tour?

Morning tours are 3 hours 30 minutes. Afternoon tours are 3 hours.

Do I need snorkeling experience?

No prior experience is required, but you should have at least moderate physical fitness and be comfortable in the water.

Can children come?

Yes. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Infants must sit on an adult's lap during the boat ride.

What if I'm arriving by cruise ship?

Port pickup is included. Note that refunds are not issued if you miss the tour due to late or non-arrival of your ship.

What are the four snorkeling stops?

Manta rays, eagle rays, a preserved coral garden, and a natural aquarium with tropical fish.

Is this tour suitable for people with health conditions?

It's not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health. Check with your doctor if you have concerns.