Snorkeling, Motu Lunch, Jet Ski | boraborasnorkeling.tours

The Combo snorkeling + motu lunch + jet ski group tour full day packs a lot into 6 hours. Lagoon Service runs it, from $432 per person. It is rated 4.9 across 45 reviews.

Overview

This full-day outing from Lagoon Service packs snorkeling with rays and blacktip sharks, a Polynesian lunch on a private motu, and a jet ski run around the island into six hours. Hotel pickup is part of the package, so the day starts without negotiating boats or docks on your own.

The water portion comes first. You float over a coral garden busy with fish, then move to shallow water where stingrays and blacktip reef sharks gather. Several reviewers described holding or touching a ray with the guide's help, and more than one admitted they were nervous beforehand and glad they went ahead anyway. The jet ski leg closes the day, circling the island with views of Mount Otemanu.

The group is capped at eight travellers. Lunch is a proper spread, with reviewers mentioning beef, chicken, marlin, rice and fresh fish. Reviews often mention guides who joke, sing and play ukulele between stops. It suits confident swimmers and cautious ones alike, since guides are repeatedly praised for patience in the water, though the tour is not recommended for pregnant travellers or anyone with serious back or heart conditions.

What's Included

Included

Lunch
Use of snorkelling equipment
Bottled water
Soda/Pop
Hotel pickup, as detailed at booking

Itinerary

Hotel pickupPickup is included, as detailed at booking, so the day begins directly from your accommodation.
Snorkel the coral gardenThe boat heads out on the lagoon to a coral garden filled with marine life for the first swim of the day.
Stingrays and sharksFurther stops put you in the water with stingrays and blacktip reef sharks, with guides on hand to help nervous swimmers.
Polynesian lunch on a motuA Polynesian-style lunch is served on a private motu, with reviewers describing beef, chicken, marlin, rice and fresh fish.
Jet ski around the islandThe day finishes with a jet ski ride, which reviewers describe as going around the island with views including Mount Otemanu. One reviewer noted it can be skipped in poor weather, but the listing does not state this as a standard option.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will help you plan for this day on the water.

Life jacket size. The operator asks for your life jacket size in advance for the jet ski, from S to XXL. Have this ready when booking or shortly after.
Swimming confidence. You do not need to be a strong swimmer. Several reviewers who described themselves as weak or nervous swimmers said the guides stayed patient and attentive until they felt comfortable.
Weather flexibility. Wind and rain can make the lagoon choppy, and reviewers note the jet ski leg in particular depends on conditions. If the tour is cancelled for weather, a different date or a full refund is offered.
Food and drink. Lunch, bottled water and soda are included, along with snorkeling gear. Reviewers repeatedly single out the motu lunch as a highlight, so come hungry.
Small group feel. The tour runs with a maximum of eight travellers. Reviews describe singing, ukulele playing and plenty of guide interaction, so expect a sociable rather than silent boat.
Getting there. Note that Lagoon Service uses blue and white outrigger boats, and one reviewer found several similar boats operating at once on busy days, which caused brief confusion.

Common issues. Wind and rain affect this tour more than most, since choppy water makes the jet ski leg rough, and the whole experience requires good weather to run. If it is cancelled for weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund. One reviewer reported a miscommunication over the jet ski pickup point that shortened their ride, and another noted confusion identifying the right boat on a day with many tours and a cruise ship in port. The tour is not wheelchair accessible and is not recommended for pregnant travellers or those with back problems or serious heart conditions. Changes or cancellations made less than 24 hours before start time are not accepted or refunded.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes, hotel pickup is included, as detailed at booking. Reviews do note that several similar blue and white outrigger boats operate on busy days, so allow time to find the right one.

What is included in the price?

Lunch, snorkeling equipment, bottled water and soda are all included, along with hotel pickup. The listing does not list any items as excluded, though one review mentions a jet ski supplement, so check the live booking page for current terms.

How long is the tour?

The tour runs for six hours in total. That covers the snorkeling stops, the motu lunch and the jet ski circuit around the island.

Is it suitable for nervous swimmers or beginners?

Yes. Several reviewers who called themselves weak or nervous swimmers said the guides were patient and supportive in the water. Reviewers who feared the sharks said the experience never felt scary.

Can i cancel if my plans change?

You get a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before the start time, based on local time. Cancellations or changes inside that window are not refunded or accepted. Weather cancellations come with a choice of a new date or a full refund.

What should i tell the operator before the tour?

Provide your life jacket size for the jet ski, choosing from S, M, L, XL or XXL, so everything is prepared in advance. Confirmation is sent at the time of booking.