Jet Ski And Shark Ray Safari

Six hours with Moana Adventure Tours split between time on a jet ski, a relaxed lunch break and in-water time with sharks and rays. The from-price is $290 per person, and guests rate it 4.7 across 84 reviews.

Overview

This full-day outing from Moana Adventure Tours packs two of Bora Bora's biggest draws into a single booking: a 2-hour guided jet ski lap of the island and a 2.5-hour powerboat safari for sharks and rays, with lunch in between. The whole thing runs about 6 hours from pickup to drop-off, and hotel pickup and drop-off are included. Guides lead the jet ski ride past motus and green mountainsides, with views of Mount Otemanu, which stands 2,385 feet, or 727 meters, above the lagoon. Swims and a coconut husking demonstration are worked into the route.

Lunch is served at Bloody Mary's, the well-known restaurant with a thatched roof, tiki torches and palm-trunk seats, offering seafood, burgers, sandwiches and local dishes. When that restaurant closes for its annual period, the meal moves to a partner restaurant instead.

The afternoon safari takes a powerboat to a shallow lagoon where black-tip reef sharks gather, and the trip also looks for the lagoon's rays: mantas, eagle rays and stingrays. Snorkeling gear is provided, sharks and rays are never fed, and the coral is protected. It suits anyone who wants both speed and snorkeling without arranging two separate tours.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Hotel pickupPickup from your hotel on Bora Bora, or from the Vaitape pier, to start the day.
2. Safety briefingA safety briefing and life jackets before riders board single or double jet skis.
3. Guided jet ski tourA 2-hour guided circuit of the island's bays and motus, with photo stops, swims and a coconut husking demonstration along the way.
4. Lunch at Bloody Mary'sLunch at the iconic restaurant. During its annual closure the meal is served at Fare Manuia Restaurant instead.
5. Shark and ray safariA 2.5-hour powerboat trip to a shallow lagoon to swim and snorkel with black-tip reef sharks, rays and tropical fish. No feeding takes place.
6. Return to Oa Oa VillageThe tour ends back at Oa Oa Village, with drop-off arranged at the end of the day.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will help you get the day right, from who can drive a jet ski to what happens if the restaurant is closed.

• Who can ride. Jet ski drivers must be 16, and jet ski participants must be at least 11. One reviewer who brought children aged 10 and 13 said the team was great with them, though the listing's age rules still apply to the jet ski portion.
• Order may flip. The operator reserves the right to reverse the order of activities.
• Marine sightings. The listing is clear that spotting marine life is not guaranteed. That said, reviewers often mention seeing blacktip sharks, stingrays, manta rays and a coral garden across multiple snorkeling stops.
• What is included. Hotel pickup and drop-off, the jet ski tour, snorkeling gear, the shark and ray safari and lunch are all in the price. Tips are not included, so bring cash if you want to tip the crew.
• Lunch backup. Bloody Mary's closes for a short period each year, and during that closure the included lunch moves to Fare Manuia Restaurant instead. The exact closure dates are listed in the know-before-you-go details on the booking page.
• Languages and guidance. The tour runs in English and French, with a professional guide on the jet ski leg who points out natural and cultural landmarks. Several reviewers praise the guides by name for their knowledge and humour.

Common issues. The operator may reverse the order of activities, so the morning you booked as jet ski first could flip. Marine life sightings, including sharks and rays, are not guaranteed. Bloody Mary's closes for a short period each year, in which case lunch moves to Fare Manuia Restaurant. One reviewer described a minor injury climbing a ladder during the trip and praised the crew for helping. Tips are excluded from the price.

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