Romantic Scuba Diving in Bora Bora: Black Pearl Proposal

Dive together, surface engaged: a black pearl and a filmed moment in Bora Bora's lagoon

Romantic scuba diving in Bora Bora pairs a two-hour private dive in the lagoon with a certified guide, a black pearl to exchange underwater, and professional video of the entire experience. Pickup and drop-off are included, along with all SCUBA equipment, towels and bottled water. A health questionnaire is required before diving, and a 24-hour wait after international flights is mandatory.

The Experience

Two hours in Bora Bora's lagoon with a private certified guide and your partner—no other divers, just the two of you on a shared boat. The dive takes you to one of the lagoon's prime spots, where you'll uncover a black pearl during the descent and present it underwater as a gift. A professional cameraman films the entire experience, then edits it into a keepsake you can watch together afterward. Pickup and drop-off from your accommodation are included, as is all SCUBA equipment, towels and bottled water.

The guide leads you through the dive at a pace suited to both of you, teaching as you go and keeping the focus on the moment itself. The pearl exchange happens underwater, framed by the guide and captured on camera so the proposal or gesture is part of the footage. After you surface, the cameraman begins editing the video—you'll receive a finished film of the dive, not raw footage.

Before the dive, you'll complete a health questionnaire; a 24-hour wait after international flights is required, and a 12-hour wait after domestic ones. Bring your T-shirt size and shoe size when you book so the gear fits properly. The dive is suitable for all fitness levels, though it's not recommended for travelers with cardiovascular conditions or pregnant travelers. Guides speak English or French.

What’s included

• Pickup and drop-off from your accommodation.
• black pearl gift.
• all SCUBA equipment and towels.
• bottled water.
• private certified guide in English or French.
• professional video filmed and edited by a cameraman during the dive.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditions

Operated by Bora Ocean Adventures

Is this one for you?Two hours is enough time for the dive and the pearl moment, but leaves the rest of your day open—this works if you want the proposal or gesture without it consuming your whole afternoon. The private guide and cameraman mean the focus stays on the two of you, not on managing a group or timing around other divers.

Traveler reviews

5.00★★★★★★★★★★

68 verified traveler reviews

5 ★68

4 ★0

3 ★0

2 ★0

1 ★0

Read all the reviews ›

Top questions

What happens if I've never dived before?

The certified private guide teaches you throughout the dive and keeps the pace manageable for your experience level. All SCUBA equipment is provided and fitted to your size before you enter the water.

Do I get to keep the black pearl?

Yes—the black pearl is included in the package and yours to keep after you exchange it underwater with your partner.

When will I receive the video?

The professional cameraman films the entire dive and edits it on-site; you receive the finished video after the experience ends, ready to watch and share.

What's included in the two hours?

The two-hour window covers the dive itself, the pearl exchange, and the time to surface and return to the boat. Pickup and drop-off add travel time before and after.

Is the dive in the open ocean or the lagoon?

The dive happens in Bora Bora's lagoon at one of the prime spots there, not in the open ocean—calmer water and easier access for couples.

Do I need to wait after my flight to dive?

Yes—a 24-hour wait is required after international flights and 12 hours after domestic flights before you can dive safely.