Underwater Scooter Bora Bora: Dry Dome, No Experience Needed

Pilot a submersible scooter through coral without getting wet

Ride an electric underwater scooter through Bora Bora's lagoon in a dry, panoramic dome where you breathe naturally with your head completely dry. The circuit runs just over one kilometer at depths up to 3 meters, taking 30 to 35 minutes, and requires no diving, swimming or prior experience. A professional guide leads the private tour from hotel pickup to the underwater gardens of Vaitape.

Step-by-step itinerary

Underwater scooter tour in Bora Bora

• Pickup from hotel main dock
• Ride underwater scooter through coral gardens
• Explore lagoon up to 3 meters deep
• Return to hotel dock

The experience

The scooter seats one or two people comfortably inside a large, sealed dome that keeps you dry throughout. An electric motor propels you along a fixed circuit of more than one kilometer, descending to 3 meters below the surface where the coral gardens come into view. You control the pace and steer the scooter yourself while breathing freely and naturally: no mask, no tank, no technique to learn. The whole underwater portion runs 30 to 35 minutes, and a speedboat picks you up directly from your hotel dock to reach the launch point.

A professional guide in English or French accompanies the private tour and handles the technical setup so you step into the dome ready to go. Bottled water and snacks are provided, and a photographer guide documents the dive so you can purchase souvenir photos afterward. The arrangement suits everyone: children travel with an adult, and no fitness level or prior experience is required. The only exclusions are travelers with spinal injuries, pregnancy, or cardiovascular concerns that the operator flags before booking.

What’s included

• Local guide in English or French.
• hotel pickup and drop-off.
• bottled water and snacks.
• professional photographer guide documenting the ride.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:15, 10:15 and 13:15

Book up to1d before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and French

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 13 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by BORA OCEAN ADVENTURES

Is this one for you?The 30 to 35-minute underwater portion leaves your morning or afternoon open for other activities, and the private format means no waiting for other groups or coordinating schedules beyond your hotel pickup time.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and French.

What depth does the underwater scooter reach in Bora Bora's lagoon?

The scooter descends to 3 meters below the surface, where the coral gardens are visible through the panoramic dome.

Do I need to know how to dive or swim to ride the underwater scooter?

No diving or swimming experience is needed. You stay completely dry inside the sealed dome and breathe naturally the entire time, making it accessible to everyone regardless of water skills.

How long does the underwater scooter ride last?

The underwater portion runs 30 to 35 minutes, covering a circuit of more than one kilometer at a pace you control.

Can two people ride the same underwater scooter?

Yes, two people can sit comfortably inside the large dome together, or you can ride solo if you prefer.

Does the tour include hotel pickup?

Yes, a speedboat picks you up directly from your hotel main dock and returns you after the ride, provided there is a pontoon at your accommodation.