Private Motu BBQ Day

Bora Bora Onoku Services runs this 6-hour day out, mixing lagoon snorkeling with a barbecue on a private motu. It starts from $149 per person and holds a 5.0 rating across 24 reviews, with free cancellation.

Overview

This six-hour outing from Bora Bora Onoku Services mixes snorkeling with a barbecue lunch on a private motu. The day runs from a 9:00 meeting on the beach in front of the Tiare Market grocery store, and finishes back at the same spot. Snorkeling gear, bottled water and snacks are all part of the package, so there is little to organize on the day itself.

The listing asks for a moderate level of physical fitness, and up to 25 people can join, so expect a group atmosphere. Lunch is included on the full-day option, while soda, alcohol and gratuities are not, and a personal pareo costs extra if you want one.

Weather shapes the day. One recent reviewer described an outing in gloomy conditions where the rays stayed away and the sarong activity could not run, though the day still went well overall. The operator requires good weather to run the trip, and cancels or reschedules if conditions are poor.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Meet at Tiare MarketMeet at 9:00 on the beach in front of the Tiare Market grocery store in Bora Bora.
2. Bora Bora day on the waterThe full experience lasts 6 hours around Bora Bora, with no admission fees required.
3. SnorkelingSnorkeling equipment is provided and included for the day.
4. Motu barbecue lunchLunch is included with the full-day option. Snacks and bottled water are also provided.
5. Return to the meeting pointThe activity ends back at the Tiare Market beach where it began.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will help you plan the day, from what to carry to how the weather can change the schedule.

• What to bring. Plan for gratuities, soda and alcoholic drinks, none of which are included. A personal pareo is sold separately. The listing does not give a packing list, so check with the operator before the day.
• Fitness and pace. The listing asks for a moderate physical fitness level and rules out participation for anyone with heart problems or other serious medical conditions. The full experience runs for six hours from the 9:00 meeting time.
• Group feel. The tour runs with up to 25 travellers. It is a group outing rather than a private charter, despite the motu setting.
• Weather matters. The operator requires good weather to run the trip. One reviewer had a gloomy day with no rays spotted and no sarong activity, which shows how much conditions shape what actually happens.
• Food and drink. Lunch, snacks and bottled water are covered. Anything fizzy or alcoholic, plus tips, is paid separately.
• Getting there. Hotel pickup is included as detailed at booking. Confirm your pickup arrangement when you book rather than assuming a default location.

Common issues. Weather is the main variable: the trip only runs in good conditions, and one reviewer reported a gloomy day without rays and without the sarong activity. The operator also requires a minimum number of travellers, so the tour can be cancelled if that threshold is not met, though you would then be offered a different date or experience, or a refund. The site is not wheelchair accessible, and the six-hour format with swimming suits only those with moderate fitness. Alcohol, soda and gratuities cost extra.

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