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Aerial view of Bora Bora's turquoise lagoon and Mount Otemanu
French Polynesia · Bora Bora

Bora Bora, the Lagoon Everyone Tries to Describe

A volcanic peak ringed by a coral reef so clear the water shifts through a dozen shades of blue before you reach the sand, and bungalows built right over the top of it.

4.9 (1.8k travelers)·Best for: honeymoons, snorkeling, overwater stays
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Best Time to Visit
May – Oct
Flight Time
1 Stop (13h 45m)
Currency
CFP Franc
Language
French

Overview

Bora Bora is small enough to see by boat in a day and worth staying on for a week regardless. Most of what makes it worth the flight happens in or on the water.

Overwater bungalows put the lagoon a few steps from bed, so the day's plan is often just snorkeling the coral gardens, drifting the lagoon at sunset, or simply stepping off your deck straight into it.

Bora Bora lagoon and Mount Otemanu
Bora Bora
Bora Bora
Bora Bora
Bora Bora

Things to Do

Curated moments that make Bora Bora unforgettable

Lagoon Snorkeling with Rays
From £85
Lagoon Snorkeling with Rays
Wade into shallow water where stingrays and blacktip sharks feed
Mount Otemanu 4x4 Safari
From £95
Mount Otemanu 4x4 Safari
A rugged drive into the island's volcanic interior for a view over the reef
Matira Beach Afternoon
From £0
Matira Beach Afternoon
Consistently ranked among the best beaches in the South Pacific, and free
Sunset Outrigger Canoe Tour
From £70
Sunset Outrigger Canoe Tour
Paddle the lagoon as the light turns the water gold

Handpicked Stays

Hotels our travel experts vouch for

Overwater bungalows at a Bora Bora resort with Mount Otemanu behind
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Travel Guide

What our travel experts want you to know before you go

01
Book Overwater Bungalows Far in Advance
The best-positioned rooms with direct lagoon access sell out six months or more ahead of peak season.
02
Avoid Cyclone Season
November through April brings higher humidity and storm risk. May through October is drier and calmer for snorkeling and boat trips.
03
Everything Costs More on a Remote Island
Groceries and dining are flown or shipped in, so a resort meal plan is often cheaper than paying à la carte for a week.
04
When to Go
May through October is the dry season with the calmest water and best snorkeling visibility. Book early: this is also the busiest and most expensive stretch.