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Bora Bora: Full Day Lagoon Tour with Snorkeling & Motu Lunch★ 4.96 (1,699) · 6h
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Bora Bora Snorkel with Sharks and Stingrays: Lagoon Wildlife★ 4.84 (598) · 2h 30m
Top rated
Bora Bora Lagoon Snorkeling: Private Boat, 3.5 Hours★ 4.99 (126) · 3h 30m
The 12 best-value of 23 options, side by side
✓ 2026-09-29Real price per person across the 23 options: US$ 113–US$ 900 (median US$ 195). With 100+ reviews: 16 of 23.
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Private experiences (8)
Private Bora Bora Lagoon Snorkeling: Customized Boat CruiseA private snorkeling cruise around Bora Bora's lagoon with a Tahitian guide who customizes the route, stops and activities to your preference. The captain and guide are both experienced snorkelers who adapt to conditions and keep the group small. Snorkeling gear, towels, water and soft drinks are included; the experience runs 3.5 hours and operates in English or French.Is it for me?The fixed itinerary is gone—your captain and guide build the day around what you want to see and how long you want to stay, which is what makes a private boat the only way to snorkel Bora Bora's lagoon without following someone else's schedule.
Private Snorkeling Tour Bora Bora: 4 Lagoon Stops, No SharingYou 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.Is it for me?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.
Bora Bora Snorkeling: Private Lagoon Cruise with Motu LunchA private snorkeling cruise in Bora Bora's lagoon with a local guide, hotel pickup and a secluded motu lunch (on the 6-hour option). You snorkel the coral reef and its marine life on a Cap Camarat boat, learning about the ecosystem and Polynesian culture while the operator protects the reef—no shark feeding, no coral damage. The half-day runs 3 hours; the full day adds a Polynesian meal and beach rest on the private island.Is it for me?The 3-hour option works if you have a free afternoon and want to snorkel without committing the full day; the 6-hour option is built for couples or small groups wanting the full experience with the island lunch and beach time. Either way, the private boat means you're not sharing the route or the stops with other groups, and the captain adjusts the three snorkeling zones based on weather and season instead of running a fixed itinerary.
Snorkeling in Bora Bora: Private catamaran with floating barSnorkel Bora Bora's lagoon on a private catamaran with your group only, sailing to coral reefs and Paradise Bay where a floating bar serves drinks in water you can stand in. The boat is a 46-foot performance catamaran; the captain customizes the route to show you the island's best reefs and marine life. Hotel pickup and drop-off, a professional guide in English, Spanish or French, bottled water, snacks and beverages are included. The half-day outing runs four hours.Is it for me?Book this if you want to snorkel without renting a separate boat or joining a group—the catamaran is yours alone, the captain routes to the reefs you want to see, and the floating bar in the shallow water means you stay in the lagoon between dives without climbing back on deck.
Bora Bora Private Island Lunch: Alone on Your Own MotuYou 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.Is it for me?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.
Bora Bora Combo Diving and Snorkeling: 2-Tank Dive Plus AfternoonA full-day combo activity in Bora Bora where you scuba dive two tanks in the morning, eat lunch overlooking Matira Beach, then snorkel the lagoon in the afternoon. The operator is the only one on the island offering both activities in a single day, which means couples where one person dives and the other doesn't can stay together instead of booking separate outings. A live guide leads in English or French, and all equipment, towels, drinks and snacks are included.Is it for me?Book this if you and a partner want to dive and snorkel the same day without splitting up—one person dives while the other snorkels, then you both explore the lagoon together in the afternoon. The full-day structure and shared boat mean you stay on the same schedule instead of doing separate tours.
Scuba Diving and Snorkeling in Bora Bora: Combo Half-DayA 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.Is it for me?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.
Private Catamaran Sail Bora Bora: Motu Lunch & Lagoon SnorkelA private catamaran tour of Bora Bora's lagoon with hotel pickup, professional guide, and a full day of sailing, snorkeling, and swimming. The boat anchors at a Polynesian motu for a traditional lunch, and a floating bar serves refreshments and drinks throughout the sail. Six hours total, with a guide who speaks English, Spanish or French.Is it for me?Choose this if you want a full day sailing and snorkeling with a guide steering the boat and staff handling meals, so you can focus on the water and the motu rather than logistics.
2 to 5 hours (6)
Bora Bora: Reef Snorkeling with Manta Rays & Eagle RaysYou board a small boat (8 passengers max) and snorkel three to four lagoon spots in half a day, guided by someone who enters the water with you. Expect manta rays at the first stop, coral gardens next, and possibly eagle rays if conditions align. Pickup, equipment, towel, and water are included; no experience required.Is it for me?Right for travelers staying in Bora Bora who want to see manta rays and coral without arranging their own boat or gear—pickup handles the logistics, and the small group size (8 max) means the guide can actually help if you're new to snorkeling. Plan for a half-day commitment, which is what fits three to four lagoon stops into one outing.
Bora Bora snorkeling tour: 3 or 4 lagoon sites, small groupsA 3.5-hour snorkeling tour in Bora Bora visits 3 or 4 lagoon sites daily, chosen based on conditions and marine life activity rather than a set itinerary. The boat carries small groups with an English or French-speaking local guide; manta rays, eagle rays, turtles and coral gardens are encountered in their natural environment without feeding or artificial attraction. Hotel pickup and bottled water are included.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to snorkel multiple sites in one morning without a fixed script, and if seeing wild marine life in its natural habitat — not in a feeding station or a shallow pool — matters more to you than predictability.
Bora Bora Snorkeling Cruise: Lagoon Corals & StingraysA half-day small-group snorkeling cruise in Bora Bora takes you through the lagoon's coral gardens and to a shallow site where you interact with stingrays, guided in English or French. The boat circles the island so you see Mt. Otemanu from every angle; equipment, towels, water and soda are included. Pickup is arranged for you.Is it for me?Small groups keep the boat maneuverable between the coral and the stingray site, so you're not competing for space or the guide's attention the way you would on a larger vessel.
Bora Bora: Luxury Catamaran Sailing & Snorkeling with Floating BarYou sail a 46-foot catamaran to a private coral garden, snorkel away from the crowded main sites, then float at a shallow-water bar with drinks and music included. Hotel pickup handles the logistics, and the whole experience fits into a half-day window. Small groups — maximum eight people — keep the boat from feeling like a ferry.Is it for me?Right choice if you want to snorkel Bora Bora's lagoon without the crowded main sites and prefer not to arrange your own transport. The half-day timing fits easily into a vacation schedule, and the eight-person limit means you're never jostling for space on the boat or at the reef.
Bora Bora Shark and Ray Snorkel Safari: Half-Day Shared BoatYou spend four hours snorkeling in Bora Bora's coral gardens and swimming near rays and reef sharks, guided by someone who knows where to find them. The tour includes snorkeling gear, water, fresh fruit, and a towel. You meet at the dock and return by early afternoon, which leaves the rest of your day open.Is it for me?Right for travelers staying in Bora Bora who want to snorkel with rays and sharks without arranging their own boat. The four-hour window fits a half-day schedule, and small group size means you're not competing for space or attention from the guide.
Full-day Bora Bora lagoon safari with snorkeling and lunchA full-day lagoon safari in Bora Bora combines snorkeling at a coral garden and marine sanctuary with a Polynesian-style lunch on a small islet, led by a local guide who shares the island's history and marine life. The boat picks you up from your resort and returns you there at the end; a minimum of four travelers is required for the tour to run.Is it for me?A shared tour means you travel with other guests and split the boat cost, which is how Rohivai Tours keeps the day affordable; a private charter would cost more and run on your schedule alone, but this one departs on fixed dates with a guide who knows the lagoon's rhythms and where the marine life congregates on any given day.
Half day and longer (6)
Bora Bora Lagoon Cruise: Snorkel with Sharks and StingraysA full-day guided cruise around Bora Bora's lagoons includes snorkeling with black-tip reef sharks and stingrays, a beachside lunch with a salade bar on a small island, and a live Polynesian cultural performance. The guide speaks English or French, hotel pickup is included, and snorkeling gear is provided; the day runs six hours and suits all fitness levels.Is it for me?Spend your day on the water with everything arranged—boat, lunch, timing, and a cultural performance—so you just show up and experience the lagoons instead of planning it yourself.
Bora Bora: Jet Ski Tour & Shark Ray Snorkel CruiseYou jet ski the full lagoon circuit for two hours with a guide, break for lunch at Lucky House, then spend 2.5 hours snorkeling for sharks, rays and reef life on a boat tour. Hotel pickup, all gear, and lunch are included. Small group of four jet skis per guide keeps the pace manageable and the water calm enough to actually see what's underneath.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to pack both jet skiing and snorkeling into one day without arranging transport or meals — the fixed itinerary and included lunch mean you show up and the day unfolds. Plan for a moderate fitness level and sun exposure; the jet ski requires balance and the snorkel involves water time, which is exactly what makes the full lagoon experience possible.
Bora Bora Wellness Tour: Lagoon snorkel & island 4WD comboYou spend the morning circling Bora Bora by 4WD, stopping at four lookouts and a tie-dye workshop, then break for lunch before heading to the lagoon for an afternoon of snorkeling with stingrays, sharks and coral gardens. Hotel pickup, snorkel gear and lunch are included; the pace is steady but not rushed, and the water is warm enough that you'll want to stay in it.Is it for me?A good fit if you want to see both the island's interior and its underwater life without arranging two separate tours and transport between them. The full day—with the 4WD climb, the lunch break and the boat time—is what lets you cover that much ground and still have time to actually snorkel instead of rushing through.
Bora Bora Snorkel Cruise by Outrigger Canoe with Motu LunchA 6-hour snorkeling tour of Bora Bora's lagoon aboard a traditional Polynesian outrigger canoe, limited to 6 couples, with multiple stops to swim and snorkel among tropical fish, sharks and stingrays, plus a barbecue lunch on a private motu. Hotel pickup and drop-off, guide, and all snorkel gear are included. Marine animals live freely in their natural habitat, so sightings are not guaranteed.Is it for me?Book this if you want a semi-private canoe experience with multiple snorkel stops and a motu lunch—the 6-hour pace suits swimmers comfortable entering water repeatedly, not those seeking a single destination or faster-paced boat tour.
Coral Gardens Bora Bora: Snorkel, manta rays & motu lunchYou board a boat in the morning, snorkel the Coral Gardens and encounter manta rays and stingrays in controlled, safe conditions with a trained guide. Lunch is grilled fish, raw fish in coconut milk, and local sides on Motu Fanfan's beach. All snorkel equipment, the guide, bottled water, and the traditional meal are included; the boat handles transport between the three main stops, and you're back by afternoon.Is it for me?A good fit if you want to snorkel Bora Bora's lagoon and encounter marine life without arranging your own boat or gear — the guide and equipment are included, and the fixed itinerary moves you between three main stops. Plan for a full day on the water with moderate activity getting in and out of the boat; that pace is what lets you cover the Coral Gardens, the rays, and lunch on the motu in one trip.
Bora Bora 4WD Tour & Snorkel Cruise: Lagoon sharks and raysA full-day Bora Bora tour that pairs a 4WD safari across the volcanic island with a lagoon snorkel cruise over coral gardens, where you encounter stingrays and black-tip reef sharks in their natural state. The guides emphasize marine conservation—no feeding, no coral damage—and share local history at each stop. Hotel pickup is included, and lunch happens at Lucky House Restaurant between the two activities.Is it for me?You get to see the island and the lagoon in one outing without booking two separate tours, which saves time and money—the 4WD and the snorkel are timed to flow into each other, so the day holds together without gaps or backtracking.
Frequently asked questions
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 23 of the 23 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
How long do these experiences last?
Most options last between 2 and 5 hours. There are also shorter and longer formats to fit your itinerary.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
Bora Bora: Full Day Lagoon Tour with Snorkeling & Motu Lunch is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.96 out of 5 across 1,699 reviews.
Are private options available?
Yes, 8 private experiences are available if you prefer a closed group.
