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Bora Bora lies 150 miles northwest of Tahiti in the Society Islands. The main island, home to 4,225 inhabitants, is in the center of a multicolored lagoon, surrounded by offshore "motu" islets inside a protective coral necklace. Its lagoon is world-famous for its beauty. A partially paved road circles the island, passing colorful villages, archeological sites, and old Army bunkers and cannons left over from WWII, when 5,000 American GIs made a "friendly invasion."
Sample Shore Excursions:
View Excursions Details Below!
- Aqua Bike - Underwater Scooter.
Duration: 2 Hours. Water.
- Aqua Safari - Underwater WalK.
Duration: 2 Hours. Seated, Water.
- Bora Bora Off-Road Adventure.
Duration: 3½ Hours. Adventure.
- Sting Ray Ballet and Snorkel Safari.
Duration: 3 Hours. Walking, Water.
- Submarine Adventure.
Duration: 1 Hour. Seated.
Note: These are typical shore excursions for this port of call. Actual tours offered may vary and are normally assigned within 120 days of sailing date. Advance tour requests cannot be made for this port if it falls on an embarkation or disembarkation day, however a program of shore excursions may be made available for purchase on board the vessel.
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Aqua Bike - Underwater Scooter (Two persons - Approx. 30-Min. Ride)
- Duration: 2 Hours.
- Water.
- Code: BRB-6258
Explore the underwater wonders of Bora Bora's picturesque lagoon during a 30-minute ride on the Aquabike underwater scooter.
Depart the pier in Bora Bora via motorboat for the brief transfer to the hydraulic scooter platform. Upon arrival, you will meet your dive instructor/guide, who will brief you on the scooter, equipment and safety procedures. Operating the scooter is very simple; riders need only to step onto the scooter and steer with it a small wheel. The Aquabike underwater scooter is equipped with dive tanks providing a continuous airflow, thereby keeping your head completely dry.
After descending to a shallow, maximum depth of 10 feet (3 meters), your 30-minute underwater exploration will begin. Your dive instructor will guide you in the water and throughout the tour to help ensure a smooth and easy underwater ride.
Following your tour, a brief swimming stop will be made during the boat ride back to the pier.
Please note: This tour is priced is per-scooter. Each scooter will accommodate two average-sized adults; when requesting this tour online or via fax, please request only one ticket. Wear a swimsuit under a cover-up, and bring sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses and a towel from the ship. This tour is recommended for guests in good physical condition. Pregnant women and guests with neck or back problems, guests with asthma, heart or respiratory conditions, guests with claustrophobia, guests with limited mobility, and guests who utilize a wheelchair will not be permitted on this tour. Participants must be at least eight years old and four feet tall to participate on this tour. The minimum age to drive a scooter is 16 years old. Guests will be required to sign a liability waiver to participate in this excursion. Guests who wish to use a wet suit will be outfitted during the transfer to the hydraulic platform on board the motorboat. Restrooms will be available on board the motorboat.
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Aqua Safari - Underwater Walk (30-mins. underwater)
- Duration: 2 Hours.
- Seated, Water.
- Code: BRB-6259
Discover why Bora Bora's spectacular lagoon is considered to be among the most beautiful in existence today during this unique underwater adventure.
Depart the pier for the brief water taxi ride to your comfortable motorized dive boat. After embarking the dive boat, your certified diving instructor will explain your safety and diving instructions, and help you put on your helmet. Your head will remain dry inside the helmet; you can even wear your glasses as you freely maneuver about in total security just a few feet below the surface. Plastic shoes, wetsuits, masks and snorkels will also available, as there will be time for snorkeling while the other guests take their underwater walk.
You will then descend the ladder into the crystal-clear water, and commence your 30-minute underwater adventure. As you walk along the sandy bottom past exotic coral formations, you will see an abundance of iridescently colored tropical fish that are gentle enough to feed by hand. No swimming or diving experience is required.
At the conclusion of your tour, you will return directly to the pier via water taxi.
Please note: No swimming or diving experience is required. The helmet, while heavy, is placed on your head as you enter the water and taken off as you exit. You will remain connected to the boat's air supply via an air hose. This tour is not recommended for guests with back and/or neck problems, guests with asthma, heart and respiratory problems, or guests with limited mobility. Guests will be required to sign a waiver in order to participate on this tour.
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Sting Ray Ballet and Snorkel Safari
- Duration: 3 Hours.
- Walking, Water.
- Code: BRB-6702
Explore the exquisite beauty and undersea denizens of Bora Bora's lagoon during this sting ray ballet and snorkeling safari aboard a covered snorkeling boat.
Depart the pier aboard a covered snorkeling boat for the cruise by the ancient crater rim of Motu Toopua, then past Motu Tapu. You will then drop anchor on a shallow sandbank to discover the elegant, yet harmless stingrays. You will watch in amazement as your guide hand- feeds the stingrays, and they glide effortlessly around you. If you are willing, your guide will even help you get close enough to touch them.
Next, you will continue on for a visit to a pristine coral garden. Upon arrival, you will receive your safety and diving instructions, then have an opportunity to snorkel in depths ranging from 4-5 feet. Along the way, you will see an abundance of tropical and multi-colored fish, including parrotfish and butterfly fish. At the conclusion of your snorkeling session, you will be transferred back to the pier.
Please note: Guests should be comfortable in deep water and wearing snorkeling equipment. Although marine life sightings are frequent, they cannot be guaranteed. This tour is recommended for guests in good physical condition. Guests are encouraged to wear a swimsuit under a cover up with aqua socks or similar, sunscreen, bring a hat, sunglasses and a towel from the ship. Masks, snorkels and personal buoyancy aid (P.B.A./snorkeling vests) will be provided.
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