Scuba Diving and Snorkeling in Bora Bora: Combo Half-Day

One morning, two ways to see Bora Bora's reefs

A half-day combo activity in Bora Bora that pairs one scuba dive with snorkeling at two separate spots, all in the same morning. You start with a one-tank dive (introductory if you're new to diving, or certified-level if you already have credentials), then move to two snorkeling sites to see the reef from the surface. Pickup and drop-off from your hotel are included, along with all scuba equipment, towels, bottled water and soft drinks. A guide speaks English or French.

The Experience

What makes this different from booking a dive and a snorkel separately is the timing: you do both in one 3.5-hour window without a second boat ride or a gap between activities. The dive comes first—you'll descend on a single tank to see what lives below—then surface and head straight to the snorkeling sites where you can watch the reef from above. The same guide leads both parts, so there's no transition between operators or a wait for a second group to assemble.

Pickup happens at your hotel, and the boat departs from the main dock. If you've never dived before, the operator runs an introductory dive so you don't need certification to go down. If you're already certified, you'll do a standard dive. Either way, all the scuba gear is provided—tank, regulator, wetsuit if you need it, the works. The snorkeling gear comes with you, and you'll use it at two different spots chosen to show you different parts of the reef.

The half-day format means you're back at your hotel by early afternoon, leaving the rest of the day free. You get a 10% discount on pearl purchases at Deep Sea Pearls, Bora Bora if you want to pick up something from the island. Bring a moderate level of fitness—the activity involves swimming and breath control—and know that it's not suitable if you're pregnant, have recent surgery, spinal injuries, diabetes, or cardiovascular concerns.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off.
• all scuba equipment for the one-tank dive.
• snorkeling gear.
• towels.
• bottled water and soft drinks.
• a guide in English or French.
• a 10% discount on pearl purchases at Deep Sea Pearls, Bora Bora.

Good to know

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

Operated by H2O BORA BORA

Is this one for you?If you're staying in Bora Bora without a car, the included pickup from your hotel means you don't arrange transport to the dock—the boat leaves from the main pier and your guide handles the logistics of both the dive and the snorkel back-to-back, so you experience both in one seamless morning rather than booking two separate outings on different days.

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Top questions

Can I do this combo if I've never scuba dived before?

Yes. The operator offers an introductory dive as part of the combo, so you don't need certification. If you're already a certified diver, you'll do a standard one-tank dive instead. Either way, the same guide leads both the dive and the snorkeling.

How long does the whole activity take?

The combo runs 3.5 hours from pickup to drop-off. That includes the dive, the two snorkeling stops, and the boat time between them.

What's included in the price?

Hotel pickup and drop-off, all scuba equipment, snorkeling gear, towels, bottled water, soft drinks, and a 10% discount on purchases at Deep Sea Pearls, Bora Bora are all included.

Does the guide speak English?

Yes, the guide speaks both English and French, so you can choose which language works for you.

What's the difference between the two snorkeling spots?

The operator chooses two separate snorkeling sites to show you different parts of Bora Bora's reef. The exact spots depend on conditions and what the guide wants you to see, but the goal is to give you a fuller picture of the reef ecosystem than a single site would.