The 15 VIP Experiences in the Pacific Islands That Earn Their Price

1.LUXURY Catamaran Bora Bora : Sailing, Snorkeling & Floating Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 157 reviews · from $327Our pick

Spend about four hours aboard the 40-foot Vitamin Sea catamaran with a small group of up to 12 people. Sail past Mount Otemanu, snorkel at a quieter coral garden, relax on deck, and stop at a floating bar in Paradise Bay. Hotel or port pickup, drinks, water, and a professional guide are included.

“Terrific experience!!! This was the highlight of our trip to Bora Bora. The all-female crew was amazing. So very nice and informative. Great ride, scenery, snorkeling, and drinking from the floating bar. We even got to drive for a bit and made new friends. Highly, highly recommend so sign up today.”

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2.LUXURY Catamaran Bora Bora : The Sunset Escape

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 129 reviews · from $267

Board a 46-foot sailing catamaran from your hotel dock, or transfer by skiff to the boat, then cruise around Bora Bora for about two hours. Captain Thelma, Alex, Camille, Dylan, or Jane may lead the trip. Expect lounge music, chaise lounges, nets, snacks, chilled drinks, and sunset views of Mount Otemanu.

“Had a good trip. Weather was great. Captain and crew were nice and friendly. Very relaxing. Laid on the front netting with my wife + the soft padded lounge area up front. They gave us towels for the back of our heads for comfort. Sunset Read more”

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3.Luxury Private Half Day Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews

Spend 3.5 hours aboard a private Four Winns 220 with a professional guide such as Hiro, David, Vincent, or Rudy. Visit three or four Bora Bora snorkeling sites to look for manta rays, eagle rays, coral gardens, moray eels, barracuda, and tropical fish. Gear, towels, snacks, drinks, and resort pickup are included.

“Superb experience for our family with kids ages 3 and 7. Wonderful snorkeling with beautiful manta rays, eagle rays, coral gardens, and even a side trip to see the dolphins. David explained everything beautifully and even personally guided each little girl. Wow!”

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4.LUXURY PRIVATE Catamaran Bora Bora : Half-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews

You’ll spend four hours aboard Vitamin Sea, a private 40-foot former racing catamaran, with a captain and host guiding you across Bora Bora’s lagoon. Expect swimming, marine life, music, cold drinks, snacks, and a floating bar stop. Past crews have included Thelma, Jane, Kiki, Tony, Dylan, and Lilu, though assignments can vary.

“The trip on the Vitamin Sea is 4 hours of paradise. Excellent crew, amazing boat and an unforgettable trip. Can’t recommend enough.”

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5.Bora Bora Luxury Tour and Beach Picnic

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 6 hours · from $280

Spend six adult-only hours circling Bora Bora’s lagoon with a small group of up to six couples. Guides such as Marama, Samuel, Captain T, and Jon lead respectful encounters with blacktip reef sharks, stingrays, eagle rays, and coral fish, followed by a shaded motu picnic of grilled meats, fish, salads, drinks, and local cooking tips.

“Nous avons passé une super journée avec Samuel qui nous a fait découvrir un super lagon de Bora Bora 4 Mantas Requins pointe noir Raie léopard pastenague et un sublime jardin de corail sans oublier un délicieux repas sur un motu de rêve préparer par une polynésienne très sympathique dont le prénom nous a échappé. Michel Mado Mai 2025”

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6.Luxury Private full day tour & Motu lunch in Bora-Bora

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews

Spend about six hours in Bora Bora with a private guide, four morning hours of snorkeling and lagoon discovery, then a local Polynesian lunch served with your feet in the water on a motu. Native guides such as Ray share island culture and may add ukulele or pahu music.

“We had the BEST day with Ray on a private tour with lunch! He took us to fabulous snorkel sites and told us lots of Tahitian history. We had so many places to ourselves without crowds. What a great experience and the lunch was delicious with a ukulele serenade by Ray, who is also a great singer! If you can, book this tour!”

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7.LUXURY PRIVATE Catamaran Bora Bora : Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews

Spend about six hours on a private catamaran for up to nine people, sailing Bora Bora’s lagoon with a captain and hostess. Swim, snorkel, spot sting rays and eagle rays, enjoy snacks, rum punch, and other drinks, and pause for views of Mount Otemanu. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, while lunch at a restaurant is extra.

“Great captain and crew! We had an amazing day sailing around Bora Bora, taking in the sites, snorkeling, and soaking up the sun. A truly first-class private experience that we will remember for a lifetime!”

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8.Reef Discovery Luxury Private Snorkeling Lagoon Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews

Spend about three and a half hours exploring Bora Bora’s lagoon aboard a private boat. Your naturalist guide, including Pierre, can adjust the route for weather, your interests, and how you feel. Snorkel in warm, shallow water with gear and towels supplied, then enjoy snacks and bottled water.

“Pierre was wonderful, he taught us...helped in every way, so we had the best experience. This is truly an experience of a lifetime.”

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9.Luxury Private Sunset Cruise and Motu Dinner in Bora-Bora

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews

You’ll cruise Bora Bora at sunset, with optional snorkeling, then reach a private motu for a three-course dinner with wine or champagne. Your guide serves as waiter, and Captain Mike may add ukulele music and vocals. The private outing lasts about three hours and starts at 5 pm.

“This was an amazing experience with the boat ride and the tour guide singing with a ukulele The sunset was beautiful and dinner on the private island was absolutely fantastic! Really nice people”

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10.Half-Day Private Luxury Tour from Bora Bora

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews

Spend four hours on a private Bora Bora boat with your own captain, stopping to snorkel with friendly stingrays, black-tip sharks, and tropical fish in a protected coral garden. The route can be adjusted to suit your interests. Pickup is offered, and guide Tau has earned special praise for his friendly service.

“We had such a great time on the private half day tour. From start to finish, it was an excellent day, and Tau, our guide, was absolutely the best! We enjoyed beautiful views of the lagoon and the mountains of Bora Bora accompanied by muRead more”

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11.LUXURY PRIVATE Catamaran Bora Bora : The Sunset Escape

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews

Spend about two hours on a private catamaran with a dedicated crew, smooth sailing, lounge music, snacks, cold drinks, and sunset views of Mount Otemanu. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included. Crew members may include Nick, Candice, Thelma, or Alex, though staffing can vary.

“Very relaxing activity. So quiet and peaceful surrounded by breath-taking scenery. Would do it again.”

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12.Luxury Full Day Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews

Spend about seven hours on Bora Bora’s lagoon with H2O Bora Bora, stopping at six to eight snorkeling sites chosen for sea conditions and your ability. Hiro may guide your group toward manta rays, eagle rays, moray eels, barracuda, coral gardens, and tropical fish. Gear, towels, drinks, snacks, and resort transfers are included, while lunch costs extra.

“Amazing day with so many beautiful stops. Our family was treated very well! Would definitely do again!”

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13.LUXURY PRIVATE Catamaran : Full-Day Sail & Polynesian Motu Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews

Spend about six hours aboard a private catamaran for up to two people, with hotel pickup, a captain, hostess, snorkeling gear, drinks, and lunch at a private motu. Sail with the engine off, swim in a calm bay, spot rays through the catamaran nets, and enjoy changing views of Mount Otemanu.

“Attention to every detail. The captain and staff insure a memorable way to experience Bora Bora! Paradise in paradise!”

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14.Private VIP Transfers – Nadi International Airport to All Hotels

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $8Best value

Meet your Bula Taxis Fiji representative at Nadi International Airport, get help to a private air-conditioned car, SUV, van, or coach, and ride directly to your hotel. Transfers run from about 15 minutes to 3 hours 10 minutes, with flexible options for solo visitors, families, and groups.

“Highly recommend. Pick up on time, safe driving, stopped so I could get some supplies and taught us some words in fiji!”

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15.Bora Bora VIP Arrival Airport to Hotels Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $230

Meet your captain at Bora Bora Airport, receive a traditional flower garland and fresh towel, then cruise privately to your hotel. The 15 to 30 minute ride includes champagne, macarons, fruit, water, WiFi, music, luggage help, and a panoramic convertible sunroof. Captains may include Moana, Natu, Kyle, Kevin, or Vairoa.

“Amazing boat ride. My flight arrived 3 hours late, but the tour operator (Moana) was so friendly and flexible. Then Moana was so kind on the boat ride. He told us about the island as we sailed passed and macarons he gave us were devine.”

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