Tours/Bora Bora/Bora Bora Eco Snorkel Cruise Including Snorkeling with Sharks and Stingrays
Viator · group up to 12 pax

Bora Bora Eco Snorkel Cruise Including Snorkeling with Sharks and Stingrays

4.8(556)Bora Bora1 hour
VIATOR4.7(231)TRIPADVISOR4.9(325)

Description

Enjoy a unique experience in the lagoon of Bora Bora by discovering our lush aquatic fauna, the Polynesian culture and our legends. Whether you are a couple, family or friends, in shared or in private ; take advantage of this unique and fun excursion to learn about the life of the coral reef and the complex biodiversity and how our Polynesian culture is deeply connected to the lagoon through its fascinating history. Our approach Is 100% focused towards the respect of marine life and ensures you a magical experience while preserving the aquatic fauna and flora (no feeding of the sharks, rays and the protection of coral) Depending on the weather conditions and the season, you will be able to explore 3 different eco-tourist areas of the island.

Tour Options

AM / PM Vaitape Pier or Hotels
  • Departing from Bora Bora main island hotels and Vaitape Harbor Terminal at 9am or 1pm Pickup included

Itinerary

100 min

Searching for shark and the rays This excursion begins in the crystal-clear waters of the lagoon of Bora Bora. With the water at knee height and the white sand under your feet, you will have the chance to walk among sting rays and black tip sharks. You will also be able to immerse yourself and swim with the tropical fish. Go in search of the different species of rays present in the lagoon of Bora Bora (Mantas, eagle rays, stingrays). Your guide will give you all the knowledge and recommendations you need to know for an optimal encounter with rays and sharks made with respect for animal life.

30 min

Coral Garden At the Coral Garden, you will observe thriving marine life in clear, calm waters with a mask and snorkel. Discover a multitude of colorful tropical fish, which live in symbiosis with the reef, providing them with a shelter against various predators. The Eco-Friendly Getaway to Bora Bora is the most popular activity on the island! So don't hesitate, take the plunge!

Pass by

Along the way… During this tour, depending on weather conditions and the time of year, you are likely to spot sea turtles, dolphins, whales, leopard rays, mantas.

Highlights

Local guide
Bottled water
Mask & Snorkel equipment (we recommend you to bring your own)

What's included

Included
Local guide
Bottled water
Mask & Snorkel equipment (we recommend you to bring your own)
Not included
Gratuities

Pickup Locations & Times

If you don't find your hotel in the list above, please enter any other names of hotels, pension, rental vacation, AirBnB where we have to pick you up.

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please bring sunscreen, hat, swimwear and towel

Reviews(556)

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Christian_B
July 8, 2026
No nonsense, just spectacular snorkeling

Not a lot of frills, but you won’t miss them because the snorkeling is so good. I’ve been on snorkel cruises on catamarans with 30 or more guests, where you all end up in a tight crowd of life jackets and flippers, fighting to glimpse a few parrotfish or a lone sea turtle. This tour is on a small boat with maybe 10-ish people max, so you have plenty of elbow room in the water to make your own way (and no cumbersome life jacket required). The two locations are unbeatable — a close encounter with dozens of sharks and rays, followed by a meander through a coral labyrinth of more colorful lagoon-dwelling species than I could count. Absolutely spectacular. On the boat between the two spots, we circled some spinner dolphins jumping in the surf. And later our diver and guide serenaded us with ukulele and singing before the return trip.

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Dan_L
July 6, 2026
The reef Was impressive...

The reef Was impressive and love the ocean and feeling on a boat. The staffs were very friendly and guided me through the reefs. It was the first time that I love snorkeling. If you like snorkeling you mist do it in bora bora

Operator response

Ia Orana, Thank you for your kind review! We're so happy to hear you enjoyed your first snorkeling experience and that our friendly team helped make it so memorable. We hope to welcome you back for another adventure in beautiful Bora Bora!

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Duke1140
July 3, 2026
Very cool experience- rays you can touch, Black Tip sharks that don't eat you

We booked this tour through a Paul Gaugin cruise. It provided the experience of snorkeling with rays and black tip sharks-not the black tip reef sharks that tend to eat you. The water is crystal clear and shallow enough for most people to stand on the sandy bottom. Snorkel masks provide underwater views, snorkels and fins are not necessary. The guide actually pets and kisses the rays. You can touch them if you desire and they come close enough to you. Do not approach them or seem aggressive as they do have stingers in their tails and you do not want to deal with that. Remember Steve Irwin, The sharks come close , but you do not touch them or appear aggressive as they are predators, just the smaller version of the ones outside of the lagoon. Underwater cameras or phones in protective cases work well, and the water clarity actually allows good pictures from above the water. The trip includes going past over water bungalow developments and to another shallow area where a floating snack is provided and more rays cruise by, including right between your legs.

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Kaleah_P
July 2, 2026
Short and sweet...

Short and sweet excursion. First stop was in shallow water to snorkel with black tip sharks and sting rays. Second stop was to a nearby coral garden that had amazing coral and diverse marine life. Excursion lasted about 2 hours

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Ronald_R
July 1, 2026
Amazing jet ski tour...

Amazing jet ski tour around the island with fantastic tour guide! Boat pick up was on time from our resort.

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MurielleG66
June 28, 2026
Very good services

Very good experience, very friendly guide, you can take your time for snorkeling and a very good meal on a motu. Delighted with our day.

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laurentdY4257YP
June 24, 2026
Beautiful experience

Thank you very much for this lovely Jean

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68huyp
June 12, 2026
Great thorough tour! Beautiful snorkling spot!

The weather was not pleasant on the day of our tour, but c'est la vie. Vincent and Temere were very fun and knowledgeable. Vincent explained things to us in both English and French! I felt like I got a full tour of Bora bora They made us feel welcomed! The snorkling spot was gorgeous! Highly recommend coming here for a great snorkeling experience!

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622olivierc
June 8, 2026
Fabulous excursion.

An exceptional day with a captain who was simply fabulous, taking care of those who were not reassured in the water with great kindness and empathy. 3 snorkeling sites One with manta rays One with rays and sharks A coral garden close to the ocean All in a remarkable Polynesian atmosphere

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chrisdN1396SR
June 7, 2026
Best Day of My Life!

Most amazing experience. Love and Tema were great captains and guides! We were in good hands and saw a Manta Ray too!

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