Bora Bora Lagoon Tours: The 9 Best Circuits

1.Full-Day Bora Bora Lagoon Cruise Including Snorkeling with Sharks and Stingrays

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 630 reviews · from $158Our pick

Spend about six hours exploring Bora Bora by powerboat with local guides such as Manu, Ari and Moana. Snorkel with stingrays, black-tip reef sharks, manta rays and tropical fish, then enjoy a barbecue lunch on a family motu with coconut husking, music and wide lagoon views. Pickup, gear and lunch are included.

“Ari and Moana were so wonderful! We had a great time on our snorkel excursion in Bora Bora. The stops were all amazing, we got to see Manta rays, black tip sharks, sting rays, eagle rays, and countless stunning fish! We LOVED the live music the crew played during the tour, it was a core memory hearing the songs while looking at the beautiful island and water views. The lunch spot was super cute with picnic tables in the water and the food was buffet style and delicious!”

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2.Full day Lagoon Safari & Lunch on a Motu – ST

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 443 reviews · 6 hours · from $151

Spend six hours cruising Bora Bora’s lagoon with guides such as Manu, Coco, Malaki, and Arii. Snorkel with blacktip reef sharks, stingrays, eagle rays, and colorful fish, then enjoy lunch on a small motu with coconut demonstrations and free time on the sand.

“The excursion was amazing! The snorkeling spots were absolutely wonderful, with so much to see. And especially our guide Manu, he was really kind, fun, and made the whole experience even better”

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3.Bora Bora Combo Tour: Lagoon Cruise and 4WD Tour Including Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 200 reviews · from $213

Spend about eight hours seeing Bora Bora from land and sea. Guides such as Manu, Matu, Maui, and Ari lead open-air 4WD trips, lagoon snorkeling with rays and black-tip reef sharks, and a local lunch on a motu. The small-group tour includes hotel or port transfers and snorkel gear, but not fins.

“Amazing and enjoyable tour. The amount of fish & sharks we saw was wonderful. The snorkeling tour guide & his cousin were the best from giving information to entertaining us. Lunch on a motu was excellent sitting at tables with our feet in the water. Then off to meet our 4 x 4 tour run by a brother of the snorkeling guide. We saw much of the island & went up 2 mountains to see the view of the bay below. Overall an excellent day that will stay in our memories forever.”

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4.1/2 day lagoon safari – Shared tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 163 reviews · 4 hours · from $117Best value

Spend four hours on Bora Bora’s lagoon with guides such as Ramon, Ian, or Alex, stopping to snorkel among coral, tropical fish, stingrays, and blacktip reef sharks. The shared tour includes hotel or Vaitape pickup, gear, towels, fruit, and drinks. Small groups are possible, though group size can vary.

“What an incredible experience! Our day with Rohivai Tours was nothing short of magical. We didn’t just swim—we walked among graceful stingrays and watched blacktip reef sharks curiously circling nearby. The water was teeming with stunning tropical fish, and the coral gardens were absolutely breathtaking. Skipper Ramon made the day even more special. He’s not only knowledgeable about the island’s history and marine life, but also a natural entertainer with a great sense of humour. His storytelling, warmth, and energy brought the whole experience to life. This tour was a highlight of our time in Bora Bora. If you're looking for a mix of adventure, beauty, and genuine Polynesian hospitality,…”

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5.Reef Discovery Private Half Day Lagoon Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 126 reviews

Spend two to four hours on a private Bora Bora lagoon boat with Captain Fabian or another Reef Discovery guide. You’ll visit four snorkeling sites for manta rays, eagle rays, coral gardens, and tropical fish. Hotel or port pickup, nonalcoholic drinks, and a light coconut bread treat may be included.

“Did the private 1/2 day lagoon tour. Fabian our captain was awesome. Boat was super clean, included non-alcoholic beverages. The coconut bread was to die for. So good, trying to get the recipe. Fabian showed us multiple terrific snorkeRead more”

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6.Half day lagoon safari tour in Bora Bora- Shared tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 118 reviews · from $159

Spend four to five hours circling Bora Bora by boat with Rohivai Tours. Swim in clear, shallow water among blacktip reef sharks, stingrays, eagle rays, manta rays, tropical fish, and coral gardens. Guides such as Ramon, Manu, Coco, and Teiva lead small groups of up to 12, with gear, towels, fruit, water, and soft drinks included.

“Well organised, there to pick up from the crush ship, good communication prior to the trip. Saw Ray's, sharks + beautiful tropical fish. Would reccomend definitely!”

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7.Lagoon Tour and Snorkeling Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 81 reviews · 4 hours · from $138

Spend four hours aboard a motorized outrigger, visiting three shallow-water sites for stingrays, coral gardens, blacktip sharks, and lemon sharks. Guides such as Tau, Nico, Aro, and Faeta add local stories, music, and hands-on help. A sandbank stop brings coconut bread, fruit, drinks, and views of Mount Otemanu.

“Was 100/100 everything perfect, the guides, the boat, the drinks 🩵Aro and Faeta WERE AMAZING! Such a great experience”

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8.Full-day Lagoon Safari Tour with Lunch in Bora Bora – Shared tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · from $205

Spend 5 to 6 hours on Bora Bora’s lagoon with Rohivai Tours, a family-run Polynesian company. Guides such as Coco, Manu, Maui, Chris, and Ramon lead small shared groups to stingrays, blacktip sharks, coral gardens, and possible manta ray sightings. Lunch on a motu includes grilled chicken, raw fish in coconut milk, rice salad, fruit, coconut bread, and cake.

“Such a beautiful place to snorkel and travel around. Maui was one of the most accommodating guides I've ever met for my aunt who had a stroke and needed help getting in and out of the boat. He's funny and kept up the energy all day. What a great day! Storms or not, we were having fun! Great food as well!”

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9.Romantic dive in the lagoon of Bora Bora. Private instructor on a shared boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · from $479

You and your partner take a shared boat into Bora Bora’s lagoon for a private scuba session with an instructor such as Rémi, Jeanne, Nicholas, or Ben. The team supplies equipment, towels, water, and a professionally filmed and edited video. You also uncover a black pearl to keep as a romantic gift.

“Remi was the perfect dive guide! He was energy filled, fun, and kind. He was sure that we were diving at our level - in case the current got too strong. We lived our whole experience! The video they provided afterwards was great. And the black pearl you get on the dive is also really awesome! Well done! Can't wait to dive with them again!”

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