Location
Snorkeling Spots Map
Every named Bora Bora snorkeling spot, mapped, with what each one shows and the tours that reach it.
How To Pick A Bora Bora Snorkel Tour
Trips differ in length and inclusions. Weigh those against review counts, operator names and what each fare actually covers.
Where To Snorkel And What You Will See
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Coral Gardens
Where the coral garden stops are, what lives there, and which tours include them.
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Bora Bora Lagoonarium
What the Lagoonarium costs, what you see, and whether it beats a lagoon tour.
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Sharks And Rays
What the famous shark and ray snorkel stop is really like, and which tour to book.
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Manta Rays In Bora Bora
Where mantas gather in the lagoon, when to go, and the etiquette rules that apply in the water.
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Matira Beach Snorkeling
Free shore snorkeling at Matira, its honest limits, and when a boat is worth it.
Planning
Things To Do
Ranked activities in Bora Bora, from the headline lagoon tour to free beaches and 4WD roads.
Prices, Safety And What To Expect
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Lagoon Tour Guide
What a lagoon tour actually includes, stop by stop, and how the options compare.
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Cruise Shore Excursions
Tender logistics, timing and ship-versus-independent picks for a Bora Bora cruise day.
Logistics
What To Bring
The short packing list for a day on the Bora Bora lagoon: sunscreen, rash guard, water shoes, cash and a camera.
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Free Things To Do
What is actually free in Bora Bora, and the one paid half day worth the money.
Season, Reef And Planning Your Trip
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Snorkeling Cost
Real price bands for half-day, full-day and private Bora Bora snorkel tours.
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Private Vs Group
Real prices and trade-offs to decide between a private boat and a shared lagoon snorkel tour.
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Water Temperature
Month-by-month lagoon temperature, rainfall and wind for planning a Bora Bora snorkel trip.
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Best Time To Snorkel
Dry season, wet season, mantas and crowds: when to book a Bora Bora snorkel tour.
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Best Time To Visit
Month-by-month ranking of Bora Bora for weather, prices and lagoon conditions.
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Diving Or Snorkeling
Who needs a tank in Bora Bora and who is happier at the surface, with costs and certification compared.