Top Bora Bora Wildlife Encounters

Manta rays, stingrays and black-tip reef sharks are just some of the treasures to be found around the gorgeous lagoons of Bora Bora. On this full-day lagoon cruise, enjoy plenty of snorkeling opportunities plus a delicious barbecue lunch at a private island. You’re treated to French Polynesian hospitality and entertainment, topped by incredible photo ops from the island summit. This ultimate day in paradise with a professional guide includes hotel or port pickup and drop-off.

Experience an abundance of postcard-perfect photo ops on Bora Bora with a tour by open-air 4WD truck. Gaze out over Bora Bora’s famed turquoise lagoon from several lookouts including East Matira, Faanui Canon, and Amanahune Bay. See a demonstration by local artists, check out vestiges of World War II, and taste delicious tropical fruits at a plantation. Circle around the entire island in the morning or afternoon, or select a sunset tour that includes a glass of sparkling wine.

Zip around the Bora Bora lagoon on a morning or afternoon Jet Ski tour past water bungalows, sailboats and the lush green slopes of Mt. Otemanu. Aboard a single or double Jet Ski, cruise across sparkling aquamarine waters with an expert guide leading the way. Stop for swimming and a coconut husking demonstration, ensuring plenty of photo ops in this Polynesian paradise.

Take a break from lounging on the beach and head into Bora Bora’s mountains on a quad bike tour. With professional guides showing you the way you’ll explore Bora Bora’s interior, driving off-road to amazing viewpoints. Receive personalized attention on a small-group tour and have fun while seeing the sights.

Snorkel through Bora Bora's coral reefs and lagoons on this guided snorkeling tour. With a guide to point out the marine life and all equipment included, you'll learn about the underwater ecosystem in an enjoyable way. Even beginners can experience the lagoon's wonders with the guide's instruction; sights may include manta rays, anemone fishes, and moray eels.

Combine a relaxing sunset cruise in an outrigger canoe on Bora Bora's lagoon with a romantic dinner at St. James restaurant during this evening experience. Sip a glass of included sparkling wine while watching the sun sink below the tropical horizon, then sit down at one of the island's best restaurants for an intimate dinner overlooking the lagoon.

Let an expert show you the underwater wonders of Bora Bora’s famed lagoon—without getting your hair wet. Book this small-group tour and you’ll zip around the sea floor aboard an underwater scooter. A panoramic dome on the aqua-bike allows you to stay dry and breathe naturally as an electric motor propels you forward. At a depth of 9.8 feet (3 meters), you’ll see a variety of colorful corals and tropical fish.

If you want to experience the multicolored underwater world close up but can’t or don’t want to Scuba dive, this aqua safari helmet dive is ideal for you. After an instructional safety briefing you’ll don a special helmet and spend thirty minutes walking on the Bora Bora lagoon floor with a guide. At a depth of around ten feet you’ll get great views of a coral garden and the tropical fish that live around it.

Get out on the water at Bora Bora om this combo Jet Ski and snorkeling tour that includes a shark and stingray boat safari. Select a single or double Jet Ski and zip around the Polynesian paradise with an experienced guide. After lunch at Lucky House, hop in a powerboat to a shallow lagoon for a close encounter with black-tip reef sharks and stingrays.

With crystal-clear waters teeming with colorful marine life, the Bora Bora lagoon in French Polynesia is the perfect spot for snorkelling. On this morning or afternoon snorkelling adventure, cruise to the best swimming spots throughout the lagoon with your guide and dive beneath the waves. Swim and snorkel among the tropical fish, with equipment provided and round-trip travel from your Bora Bora accommodation.

Discover the abundant underwater world around Bora Bora on this scuba diving excursion. Join a small group and head out to the waters for this introductory course, no certification is required. Start out with safety training, learning about the scuba equipment, and underwater protocols. Then, venture out to a shallow location for your first dive.

Discover Bora Bora's diverse marine life from the comfortable air conditioned underwater cabin of your observation boat. You will be able to appreciate Bora Bora’s brilliantly colored fish, rays, sharks and dolphins up close in this immersive marine discovery experience from the comfort of a relaxed cruise in the lagoon that anyone can enjoy.

Experience the famous Bora Bora lagoon on this Jet Ski tour in the South Pacific. Enjoy the turquoise waters and panoramic island views while exploring the coral reef. The tour is monitored by a licensed Jet Ski instructor, who makes stops along the way and provides a lesson on opening coconuts.

Hop aboard a motorized canoe and glide across the picturesque waters surrounding Bora Bora on this private half-day excursion. Explore the colorful corals in the clear waters and swim among the marine life that calls this snorkeler's paradise home, plus see the dramatic peak of Mount Otemanu (a remnant of an ancient volcano).