Discover the black pearl in Bora Bora
Overview
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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
234 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wonderful experience....
Deuce T,,Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful experience. Highly recommend this activity. Tahi was a fantastic guide and “pearl doctor.”
Worth it!
kaylee n,,Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a wonderful experience on our honeymoon! The tour guides were amazing and I couldn’t recommend more. They also made sure that the kiddos on the tour were included in everything and they kept everyone safe. Great sense of humor! One of our favorite tours on the islands.
Great experience!
Rui S,,Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience. Even my 5 year old daughter got to pick up her own oyster. The tour is very informative and we love Tahi ! He is so cheerful and very nice!
A Faire!!!!
Marie S,,Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our stay without this amazing experience would not have been the same. Thanks to Tahi our unique and exceptional guide!!! TAHI THE FIRST
Must Do in Bora Bora
Jennifer F,,Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a fantastic time at the Bora Bora Pearl Farm! Our guide Manu and the boat caption (sorry that I forgot his name!) were so welcoming and funny throughout our two hours with them. They picked us up at our hotel and took us to their place, explaining the pearl making process. Then we went for a 5 minute boat ride to snorkel and pick out our own oyster. We finished back at their place to see if our oyster had an acceptable pearl it. Manu did a fantastic job explaining the process and building up the suspense, along with a lot of laughs as he opened our oysters. We had so much fun and would recommend this unique experience in Bora Bora!!
Best tour we took in Bora Bora
Nicole I,,Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Such a fun and informative tour, both the educational portion and the oyster selection were excellent. The guides were funny and warm people, and we were very happy with the quality of souvenirs we ended up with. They made sure to keep everyone safe in the water and accompanied/assisted our nervous swimmer of the group at all times so she could still enjoy herself
Top Bora Bora Experience!
942audreyd,,Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was my favorite experience in Bora Bora! Manu and Tahi were the best hosts and it was amazing to learn about how the pearls are produced, the amount of work that goes into them, and diving for / selecting our own pearl was such a unique experience! 1000% recommend and would honestly go again if we return!
Awesome experience!
BoysFromBoston,,Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is one of our favorite experiences during our trip to Bora Bora in early November 2025. It was such a great time -- educational, interactive, and fun. The hosts are fantastic and the whole experience overall was just incredible. Learning about black pearls and how they are made, getting to dive in and pick your own oyster, and leaving with a beautiful souvenir made this afternoon a cherished memory. Highly recommend this activity!
the care, the...
guillaume h,,Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00the pick-up, transport to the motu without any worries thanks to their team, smiling and funny. Very good explanations about pearl culture, with photos, diagrams. Let's go get our oyster. A bit of swimming and if you are lucky muck will see beautiful manga rays extra. Once the oyster is in hand return to the motu for opening. And who knows luck will be with you!
Way More Fun Than You Think!
Q6783LZadamd,,Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Was this one of our favorite activities on Bora Bora? YES! We were thoroughly blown away by how much fun this adventure was! Not only was the educational part fascinating, but the process of obtaining a pearl was so cool! We swam, we picked our specific oysters, and we learned so much! And - great news - the oysters are not harmed in the process!! Our own black pearls are proudly on display in our home! MAJOR shout out to Manu and Tahi - they were hilarious and so much fun! They definitely made this activity so worthwhile! Plus - they played the ukulele and sang for our entire boat ride back. We are desperately waiting for the album to drop! These two are the BEST!
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