Private Boat, Morning Or Afternoon

H2O BORA BORA runs this private lagoon snorkeling trip from Bora Bora, with a running time of 3 hours 30 minutes and a from-price of $650 per group. Across 126 guest ratings it holds an average of 5.0 out of 5. A private boat means the snorkel stops, the pace and the time in the water stay yours for the whole outing. What is included, how the day unfolds and how booking works are set out below, and live availability for your own dates sits one tap away.

Overview

H2O Bora Bora runs this private lagoon snorkeling trip as a half-day outing lasting 3 hours 30 minutes with hotel or port pickup and drop-off included. Only your group is on the boat, which is the core appeal: several travellers said the private format let them shape the route with the captain rather than follow a fixed schedule.

The trip moves between snorkeling spots across the lagoon. Reviewers consistently name manta rays, eagle rays, stingrays, blacktip reef sharks and coral gardens among what they saw, and the guides often get in the water to point out smaller reef life. Snorkeling gear, water and light refreshments are provided. A 10% discount at Deep Sea Pearls comes with the booking.

It suits couples, small families and groups who want a flexible pace. The listing recommends moderate physical fitness and says getting in and out of the water via a ladder is advisable, and there are no toilets on board. Infants must sit on laps and the boat is not wheelchair accessible.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Hotel or port pickupThe operator picks your group up at your hotel dock or the port. Several reviewers mentioned dock pickup at their accommodation.
2. Board the private boatYou board a boat reserved for your group only, with snorkeling equipment, water and light refreshments on board.
3. Lagoon snorkeling circuit, 3 hours 30 minutesThe guide runs a circuit of snorkeling spots, typically including coral gardens and ray and shark areas, adjusting stops to what the group wants to see and to current conditions.
4. Return and drop-offThe boat returns to your pickup point at the end of the trip.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will help you get the most out of this half-day trip before you book.

• Fitness and ladders. The listing asks for a moderate fitness level and recommends being able to enter and exit the water using a ladder. Reviews mention buoyancy aids such as life vests, noodles and a towable buoy for children.
• Flexible route. Because only your group is on board, the route is negotiable. Multiple reviewers said captains adjusted stops on request and worked to find manta rays at known sites.
• What is provided. Snorkeling equipment, water and light refreshments are included, along with hotel pickup and drop-off. Some reviews also mention fresh towels and flotation gear, though snacks are not included and there is no restroom on board.
• Bring your own. Bring snacks if you want them, since much of the trip is spent on open water. The listing carries no what-to-bring list, so plan for sun and swimwear.
• Families with kids. Several families travelled with children and described guides staying in the water and keeping a close watch. Infants must sit on laps.
• Weather dependence. The experience requires good weather, and the listing offers a different date or a full refund if it is cancelled for poor conditions. One reviewer noted the captain kept the group informed about weather before departure.

Common issues. The tour is not wheelchair accessible, there is no restroom on board, and infants must sit on laps, which rules out some travellers. Cancellation is strict inside 24 hours before the start time, with no refund or changes accepted after that point. Weather can cancel the trip, though a new date or full refund is offered in that case. The listing does not publish a fixed stop schedule, so the exact route and sightings vary with conditions and what the group requests.

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