4 Dining Experiences in Polynesia to Build a Day Around

1.Bora Bora Sunset Cruise and Dinner at St James restaurant

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 118 reviews · from $296Our pick

Spend about two hours on Bora Bora’s lagoon aboard a traditional outrigger canoe, with sparkling wine, fruit, local music, and sunset views. Then enjoy a set dinner at St James in Vaitape. Small groups, main-island pickup, and hotel drop-off are included. The experience is for adults over 18.

“We were greeted by a friendly and enthusiastic team! When arriving on the boat we were offered the local beer. One of the team sang whilst we set sail telling us interesting facts about the islands. The team were great fun and made our time super enjoyable. They even sang Happy Birthday! Champagne and fruit was provided during sunset. It's a super romantic cruise, and definietly recommend for all couples! The dinner at St.James was delicious and had AMAZING cocktails!”

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2.Combo Sunset Cruise & Romantic Dinner at St James

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 35 reviews · 4 hours · from $280Best value

Moana Adventure Tours pairs a 75-minute sunset cruise in a traditional Polynesian outrigger canoe with champagne and dinner at St James in Vaitape. The boat carries no more than six couples, and guides speak English or French. Main-island hotel transfers are included, but motu resorts must arrange their return ride.

“È stata un'esperienza magnifica. Puntuali al prelievo in hotel. Gita in barca per ammirare il tramonto di incomparabile bellezza. Cena in uno dei migliori ristoranti dell'isola. Un po' caro ma ne è calda la pena.”

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3.Luxury Private Sunset Cruise and Motu Dinner in Bora-Bora

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews Top rated

You and one companion cruise Bora Bora at sunset, with snorkeling available before reaching a small motu for a private three-course dinner. Captain Mike may handle the boat, cooking, serving, and ukulele music, with wine and champagne included. Pickup is offered, and the three-hour evening begins at 5:00 pm.

“This was an amazing experience with the boat ride and the tour guide singing with a ukulele The sunset was beautiful and dinner on the private island was absolutely fantastic! Really nice people”

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4.Romantic Private Sunset and Motu Dinner for Two

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews

You’ll cruise Bora Bora’s lagoon at sunset, then dine beside a white-sand beach on a private motu. Lagoon Service provides a three-course meal, wine, soft drinks, fruit juice, snorkeling gear, fire torches, and Polynesian ukulele music. Boat driver Vatia may also provide the evening’s live singing.

“Everything about the experience was great. Would do it again in a heartbeat. The Conrad Hotel has a similar activity at twice the price but doesn’t have a sunset cruise included.”

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