Discover the black pearl in Bora Bora
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
The black pearl is an emblematic jewel of Polynesia! Bora Bora Pearl Farm will make you discover the mystery of the creation of a pearl. In an unrivaled setting, our team will share its knowledge and know-how with you, in order to live a cultural and unique experience in Bora Bora, where you will have the opportunity to choose a pearl yourself, attend its extraction and keep it as a souvenir!
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
First of all, the experience begins with the boat transfer where the team will be happy to welcome you, at the reception pontoon of your hotel, or at the Vaitape quay. Once you arrive on the motu Taufarii, you will be given a fun introduction to the fascinating history of the Polynesian black pearl, and to pearl farming techniques. Then you will board the boat to discover, while snorkeling, near a coral garden, strings of oysters in their natural environment. The oysters are dived to a depth of 1 meter, and with the team, you will be able to browse the lines of oysters, and choose your own oyster to harvest! The luckiest among you may also have the opportunity to observe manta rays! Upon returning to the motu Taufarii, our team will proceed with you to open the oysters to reveal the precious black pearls! The experience ends with the tasting of local fruits and fresh drinks, in a sublime natural setting, with a breathtaking view of the lagoon and Mount Otemanu! Everyone will leave with the pearl collected, in a small sand bottle, or in a velvet pouch. And finally, everyone will be brought back to the meeting point.
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Using a Beach Towel
All Fees and Taxes
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Transport by boat
Pearl collected during the activity
Pickup points
Oa Oa Lodge
Vaitape French Polynesia
The Westin Bora Bora Resort & Spa
Motu Tape, Bp 190 French Polynesia
Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora
Bp 547, French Polynesia
The St. Regis Bora Bora Resort
Motu Ome'E BP 506 French Polynesia
InterContinental Bora Bora Le Moana Resort by IHG
Matira Point, Bp 156 Vaitape Vaitape French Polynesia
InterContinental Bora Bora Resort Thalasso Spa by IHG
Motu Piti Aau French Polynesia
Le Bora Bora By Pearl Resorts
Motu Tevairoa Vaitape, Bora-Bora, Polynésie Française French Polynesia
Conrad Bora Bora Nui
BP 502 Vaitape French Polynesia
Maitai Polynesia Bora Bora
French Polynesia
Hotel Royal Bora Bora
Route de Ceinture, Commune de Nunu'e French Polynesia
Options
Discover the black pearl in Bora Bora
Pickup included
Reviews
285 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Awesome experience 10/10....
Yanqiao Z,May 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Awesome experience 10/10. Hiti is experienced and also a fun guy. He showed us a lot of knowledge about pearls and we enjoyed a lot! Definitely recommended for all!
Don’t miss this activity!
Linda S,May 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This is a wonderful adventure and everyone takes home a prize! Our fabulous, knowledgeable and super fun guides took us to their pearl farm where we all dove in and selected an oyster. Back on land, they carefully pried open the shell and extracted the gorgeous pearl.
Outstanding Tahitian Pearl experience
Andrea S,May 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Really neat and educational program that teaches how Tahitian pearls are made. We got to attend an educational and super fun presentation about pearl making with Manu who was really fun. Then we dove for our own pearls and we got two beauties! Thank you for the great program and beautiful pearls.
Wonderful!
889annez,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was great - informative/educational, full of action, and funny. Tahi and Manu picked us up at the dock of our resort, brought us to an area with teaching diagrams (actually very useful!), then took us to another area where we snorkeled and picked out our oysters, and brought us back for the reveal. All information was conducted in English alternating with French, and as a bilingual myself I was very impressed with how seamlessly these two languages were interwoven. We brought our 3 yo toddler who was quite shy but enjoyed picking out an oyster and watching the extraction process. Totally understand the time/material contraints, but would have loved to have an option to pay extra and mount our pearl in a piece of jewelry, perhaps to bd delivered later? However, this does not stop me from wholeheartedly endorsing this tour.
Fun time shopping!
Sherri W,Apr 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a great time learning about how pearls are farmed and formed. Tahi made it fun and educational always smiling and laughing. Glad to say we broke the Westin curse, both my niece and I are now legends as we each had a pearl in our oyster first pick. Took the pearls to town and had them made into necklaces. What a great souvenir to remember Bora Bora by.
Mauru'uru MANU & MANA
vainuil2026,Apr 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Despite a rainy morning on the day of the excursion, you have the advantage of having a boat with a roof covering. Thank you for the fruit and drinks after the farm. Special thanks to Captain Manu and Mana for their service. It’s great to see young people passionate about what they do.
Great family day out
Hazel J,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was the highlight of my kids trip - Mana was extremely engaging with the kids and adults alike. He was very knowledgeable and clearly cares about doing a great job. We all came home with the most beautiful pearls. Would 100% do this trip again and recommend to anyone.
AMAZING!!!
ambercK9834ZK,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had such an amazing time on our pearl activity!! We felt welcomed and everything was explained so well, plus our guide was hilarious!! This tour made our honeymoon so much more special!! This tour is a definite must when visiting! Now I forever have a gorgeous ring that holds special memories :)
Unique souvenir + once in your lifetime experience with
julia m,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Absolutely amazing, unique experience and the staff were incredible. Very friendly and knowledgeable people! You get picked up at your resort and taken via boat their beach area, where you are given a “presentation” (more engaging than that) on the process of pearl farming. After that, you get back on the boat and driven out to the “farm” in the ocean, snorkel for a set of oysters, then pick the one you want to open. They drive the boat back to their land, open it for you through the whole process, buff/shine it and put it in a cute holder while you eat fruit and drinks. Then they finish by taking you back to your resort. Very unique experience and well worth the cost!!
Amaaaaaazing!
Miki T,Apr 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Mana and Tahi! You guys were amazing!!! This experience was so amazing and one of a kind!! We will definitely want to do the tour again with Mana and Tahi if we are lucky to come back here again! The communication about pick ups and drop offs were very clear and very prompt! Thank you again for the great experience!
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