Bora Bora: Underwater Scooter Lagoon Tour & Pickup
Ride an Underwater Scooter Through Bora Bora's Lagoon Without Getting Wet
You ride an electric underwater scooter through Bora Bora's lagoon in a dry, windowed dome for 30–35 minutes, seeing coral and fish at three meters depth without needing diving skills or getting wet. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with a guide explanation of what you saw. Suitable for ages 7 and up, no swimming experience required.
Step-by-step itinerary
Bora Bora underwater scooter experience
- Depart from hotel main dock
- Boat ride to floating platform
- Receive underwater scooter instructions
- Explore Bora Bora sea-life for 30 minutes
- Learn about dive and island history
What’s included
Hotel pickup and drop-off (if pontoon access is available), the 30–35 minute underwater scooter ride through the lagoon, guide explanation of the marine life and island history, and cookies.
Times
- Every day 08:15 10:15 13:15
Before you book
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The experience
The first surprise is that you stay completely dry. You'd think sitting inside a dome submerged three meters down would feel claustrophobic or strange, but it's the opposite: the panoramic windows give you a full view of the lagoon floor while your head stays above the water line inside. The electric scooter moves slowly enough that you can actually see what's happening: coral formations, reef fish moving in and out of the rocks, the way the light filters through the water in bands of blue and green. It's 30 to 35 minutes total, covering just over a kilometer of the circuit, and the pace feels deliberate, not rushed.
Your hotel picks you up and takes you to the floating platform where the guides are waiting. There's a brief explanation of how the scooter works (it's simple, no special training required), and then you're in. You can ride solo on your own scooter or share a larger dome with one other person if you prefer. Either way, you're breathing normally the whole time, no mask, no regulator, no gear. The motor does the work. Kids as young as seven can go, and you don't need to be a swimmer or diver. The Bora Bora underwater scooter is built so that anyone can handle it.
After you surface, the guides walk through what you saw and tell you stories about the island itself. Then it's back to the boat and back to your hotel. The whole thing (pickup, the ride out, the scooter time, the ride back) fits into a morning or afternoon without eating your whole day. Cookies are included, which is a small thing but nice after being underwater.
Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see Bora Bora's lagoon life without learning to dive, getting wet, or spending hours on a boat tour. The scooter does the moving and the dome keeps you dry and comfortable.
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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.
Do you get wet on the Bora Bora underwater scooter?
No. You sit inside a dry dome cabin with panoramic windows. Your head stays above the water line while the scooter moves underwater.
How long is the underwater scooter experience?
30 to 35 minutes total, covering a circuit of just over one kilometer at a depth of up to three meters.
Do you need diving or swimming experience?
No. The scooter is designed for all fitness levels and ages 7 and up. No certification or prior experience is required.
What's included in the tour?
Hotel pickup and drop-off (if there is a pontoon), the scooter ride, guide explanation, and cookies.
Can two people share one scooter?
Yes. You can ride solo or share a larger dome cabin with one other person.
How deep does the scooter go?
Up to three meters below the surface.
Is it safe to dive within 24 hours of flying?
No. Diving within 24 hours of flying is not recommended. Consult your doctor if you have pre-existing conditions like asthma or heart issues.
What happens if I'm pregnant?
This experience is not recommended for pregnant travelers.
Bora Bora: Underwater Scooter Lagoon Tour & Pickup
2h · EN · FR · at your hotel
from US$ 462 per group
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