Half day Snorkeling Shared Boat Tour in Bora Bora
Overview
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3 hours 30 minutes
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Our excursion offers an authentic Bora Bora lagoon safari designed for guests who value quality, ethics and small groups. We operate with very limited numbers on board, visit multiple sites chosen daily based on conditions, and observe marine life in its natural environment without feeding or staging encounters. Led by experienced local guides, our tours regularly encounter manta rays, eagle rays, turtles, dolphins, and vibrant coral gardens, while respecting French Polynesia's wildlife protection laws. Every trip is different, personal and driven by nature - making it a genuine, responsible and unforgettable snorkeling experience.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
All people welcome although must be able to get in and out of the water with a ladder independantly.
Medical certificate required for people aged 70+
Not suitable for people aged over 80+
What To Expect
This 3.5 hour tour by boat will take you to 3 or 4 separate snorkeling spots around the most beautiful lagoon in the world. The itinerary of the tour is never fixed and depends on the conditions of the day. We include a manta ray stop, a stop at the inner reef to see a natural coral garden abundant with life, an eagle ray stop and, if we have time, a fourth stop decided on the day taking into account conditions and things you may already have seen during your time here. The animals are seen in their natural environment and we do not partake in feeding or visit any sites where animals are artificially attracted by feeding (most notably the site where you can be in very shallow water with blacktip reef sharks and stingrays). Shark and ray feeding has been illegal in French Polynesia since October 2017, and we strictly respect both the law and ethical wildlife practices. The beauty of Bora Bora provides the perfect backdrop to the tour and you can soak this in as we cruise from spot to spot. We remain committed to small groups, responsible tourism, and respectful wildlife encounters, and we thank our many guests who choose us specifically for these values.
Options
Season 2024/2025
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Driver/guide
10% discount on purchases at Deep Sea Pearls, Bora Bora.
Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
723 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing Snorkeling trip with small group
iancQ1895TY,May 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing Snorkeling trip with just 2 couples so we didn’t disturb the marine life
Outstanding tour! Terai,...
Kevin M,May 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Outstanding tour! Terai, our guide, was knowledgeable, patient, and so kind! We learned a lot and saw so much!
Normally 5* Snorkeling Reduced due to Weather
Johnny G,May 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Unfortunately we had a rainy day with significant swells. It certainly was no fault of the wonderful guide. Vincent’s enthusiasm, skill, and love for Bora Bora made the trip. He is 5 star. We didn’t get to see a lot due to the weather.
Unforgettable moment.
manon9663,May 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Magnificent excursion. Everything was perfect. Manta rays, leopard rays, everything was there. A little extra, we were lucky to have the boat just for the two of us. Thank you to Rodolphe for this great moment.
Great Day
Dennis K,May 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00GREAT DAY Snorkelling in very clean and clear water. We swam with so many colourful fish. Excited to get so close to giant Manta Rays and Sting Rays. The disappointment was the sea was to rough to dive with the Turtles and Sharks
Gorgeous lagoon and beautiful team
Phile S,May 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I absolutely loved this activity. The highlight was snorkeling in the coral gardens. I had the help of the captain/guide to snorkel, something I would have missed out on. Thank you very much. Also, communication with the team was beyond incredible. Maururu
Great Snorkel Trip
denisebT7314TN,May 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fabulous trip. We were on a Windstar Cruise, and boat was waiting for us when we got off the tender. Vince was great at finding the manta ray and made 3 other stops. The boat was extremely clean and comfortable. We shared the tour with one other couple; it was nice to have snorkeling experience with only 4 people. Highly recommend.
Mixed results
JAY M,May 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00Operator was on time but a bit disorganized. We did see lots of tropical fish and swam with a few black tip reef sharks. Bring your own snorkeling equipment because their snorkeling set provided was in sad shape (masks like childs one and leaked, only ONE life vest for 10 people & that was old and not good). Also, bring water shoes, as the ground is rocky.
Great Shore Excursion if you love snorkeling
Susan B,May 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent communication, reliability and 3 fun snorkel stops— all great. No problems. Saw many different types of marine life and got to circle the whole island and learn about it.
Worth booking
Redrai,May 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great day of snorkeling, Professional, friendly, informative and great communication
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