Eco Snorkel Cruise: Sharks And Stingrays | boraborasnorkeling.tours

Moana Adventure Tours runs this 2.5-hour eco cruise, from $112 per person, with free cancellation. Snorkelers share the water with blacktip reef sharks and stingrays. It carries a 4.8 rating across 604 reviews.

Overview

This outing from Moana Adventure Tours spends 2 hours 30 minutes on Bora Bora's lagoon, moving between snorkeling stops where stingrays and blacktip sharks are regularly seen. One reviewer described a first stop in shallow water with rays and sharks circling close by. A coral garden follows, with reviewers describing colorful fish, clams and reef life dense enough to feel like swimming in an aquarium. Manta rays appear in several reviews, though one group that hoped for them did not find them, so sightings depend on the day.

Hotel pickup is included, arranged as detailed at booking, and one traveller describes being collected directly from an overwater bungalow. A local guide runs the trip, and the listing caps the group at 12 travellers. Gear is available on board but the operator recommends bringing your own mask and snorkel, a point several reviewers echo.

The listing states that most travellers can participate. Stops are in open lagoon water, and the tour is not recommended for pregnant travellers or anyone with serious heart conditions.

What's Included

Included

Local guide
Mask & Snorkel equipment
Bottled water
Hotel pickup, as detailed at booking

Not Included

Gratuities

Itinerary

Hotel pickupPickup is included and arranged as detailed at booking. One reviewer describes being collected from an overwater bungalow.
Lagoon boat transferThe boat crosses the lagoon to the first snorkeling area. One itinerary segment is listed as a 30-minute pass-by of Bora Bora.
Shark and ray snorkel stopGuests enter shallow water with blacktip sharks and stingrays. Part of the tour is listed at 1 hour and 40 minutes at Bora Bora, admission free.
Coral garden snorkelA second stop at a nearby coral garden, where reviewers describe colorful coral, fish, clams and the occasional octopus or eel.
Return to hotelGuests are dropped back at their pickup point. Several reviews mention boat or car drop-off at the resort.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points come up again and again in reviews and in the operator's own advice.

Bring your own gear. Masks and snorkels are provided, but the listing recommends bringing your own, and several reviewers say the same.
Sun protection. The listing asks guests to bring sunscreen, a hat, swimwear and a towel for the time on the water.
Swimming comfort. Stops are in open lagoon water. The listing says most travellers can participate, and reviewers who enjoy snorkeling describe the trip as a highlight.
Group size. The tour runs with a maximum of 12 travellers. Reviews frequently mention friendly, knowledgeable guides who explain the rays and sharks found in the area.
Water and snacks. Bottled water is listed as included. No food is listed, so anything beyond water is best brought along.
Weather matters. The experience requires good weather and the operator offers a different date or a full refund if it is cancelled for poor conditions.

Common issues. Gratuities are not included. The tour is not wheelchair accessible, is not recommended for pregnant travellers, and is off limits to anyone with heart problems or other serious medical conditions. Wildlife is never fixed, and at least one group that hoped for manta rays did not find them, though the guide moved to another spot with sharks and stingrays instead.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes, pickup is included and detailed at booking. Reviewers describe being collected from resort docks, with the boat returning them afterwards.

What is included in the price?

A local guide, mask and snorkel equipment, bottled water, and hotel pickup are included. Gratuities are not included, and the listing recommends bringing your own snorkel gear if you have it.

Is food provided?

No food is listed among the inclusions. Only bottled water is provided, so it is best to bring any snacks you might want.

How long is the tour and how many stops are there?

The experience lasts 2 hours 30 minutes. Most reviews describe two or three stops, typically a shallow shark and ray site followed by a coral garden.

Can children or non-swimmers join?

The listing says most travellers can participate, up to a maximum of 12. However, it is not wheelchair accessible, not recommended for pregnant travellers, and not permitted for those with heart problems or serious medical conditions. Non-swimmers should note that stops involve open water.

What is the cancellation policy?

A full refund requires cancelling at least 24 hours before the start time, based on local time. Cancellations or changes inside that window are not refunded or accepted. Poor weather cancellations come with a different date or a full refund.