Half day Snorkeling Shared Boat Tour in Bora Bora
Description
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.
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Pickup Locations & Times
If you are staying in a vacation rental we will pick you up from the dock closest / most convenient to your accommodation.
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Important Information
- 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+
Reviews(752)
What an incredible snorkeling tour! We had such an amazing experience and saw manta rays, a fever of 20+ eagle rays, tons of beautiful tropical fish, blacktip reef sharks, and stingrays. The amount of marine life we encountered was unbelievable! The entire experience was absolutely unforgettable and easily one of the highlights of our trip. We had a great time from start to finish and would 100% recommend this tour to anyone visiting Bora Bora!
Great day, great boat, very comfortable! Guide was knowledgeable and swam with us to guide and commentate as necessary. All the gear was well fitting and comfortable. Awesome to see the majestic manta rays and the coral garden with reef sharks was a highlight. We've snorkelled in many of the Pacific islands, Bora Bora is right up there... the colour of the lagoon is something else! A most enjoyable morning.
Really great experience, stopped at 4 different spots, really knowledgeable guide, saw the coral garden, manta rays in 2 spots and eagle rays. Would recommend!
Very interesting experience during which we were able to see manta rays, leopard rays, we were even able to cross paths with dolphins and we walked through a rich coral garden. Our guide Rudolph was very friendly and very thoughtful.
I had an incredible time on this snorkeling tour, largely thanks to our guide who was exceptionally patient and kind. We visited 3 spots. We saw meta ray, eagal ray, coral and tropical fish. I am not confident in swimming in sea. The guide will check with everyone if he/she is comfortable about swimming in sea. Since I am a bit nervous about swimming in the open ocean, the guide went above and beyond by pulling me along with a life ring the entire time and constantly checking in on me with, "Is everything okay?" This made me feel so safe and allowed me to truly enjoy the tour. Additionally, we completely forgot to bring towels, but they kindly provided us with some to dry off afterward. They were also incredibly patient and happy to answer all of our questions about marine life. I would 100% recommend this tour to anyone, especially beginners or those who might be hesitant about swimming in the sea!
Just an absolutely fabulous tour. This was the highlight of our trip to Bora Bora! We say 3 kinds of rays, sharks and the most beautiful coral garden imaginable. Wilson and Raul were our guides. I would highly recommend them and the tour.
Matt was a great guide and very accommodating. He took us to three great snorkeling places and was very patient with beginner snorkelers. Great afternoon snorkeling and seeing the whole island
This was an amazing snorkel experience. The timing worked well with our cruise stop in Bora Bora. On our small boat with only 5 passengers, we circumnavigated Bora Bora, stopping to snorkel with manta rays, eagle rays, and through an amazing coral garden. The coral garden was crystal clear with vibrant coral and tons of brightly colored fish. We were able to catch a quick glimpse of a manta ray at one "cleaning station". We also got to swim with a school of eagle rays! Overall, the day was fantastic. I highly recommend it.
My wife and I took the afternoon snorkeling tour with H2O on July 6, 2026, and it was unforgettable! The weather was perfect, and the water was crystal clear. Our captain, Raudy, was absolutely incredible and showed unbelievable professionalism. First, my Google Pixel 8 Pro fell into the deep water while the boat was moving fast. Despite the strong current and distance, Raudy turned back, and a few of us jumped in to look for it. It felt like an impossible task, but miraculously, Raudy actually found my phone in the endless sea! Even though the phone is damaged, finding it was a total miracle. Later at Coral Garden, the group got separated while snorkeling. I lost sight of our boat, but Raudy quickly swam over to guide me. He then miraculously spotted my wife among a crowd of tourists; she was struggling with her new mask and fins. Raudy safely dragged her back to the boat. We are so grateful to Raudy for his outstanding skills and chivalrous spirit! Special thanks also to Aimee for her patient and wonderful organization. Highly recommend H2O tours!
Incredible half-day, different snorkeling spots allow you to discover wonders in the Bora-Bora lagoon.
