Top 8 VIP Experiences in Polynesia

1.LUXURY Catamaran Bora Bora : Sailing, Snorkeling & Floating Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 157 reviews · from $327Our pick

Spend four hours aboard the 40-foot Vitamin Sea catamaran, sailing Bora Bora’s lagoon with a small group of up to eight. Swim at a private coral garden, spot reef fish and eagle rays, enjoy drinks at a floating bar, and see Mount Otemanu from the water. Hotel pickup, drop-off, drinks, and a guide are included.

“Great sailing! Great crew! Beautiful day. Too rough to snorkel but the rum flowed and we had lots of laughs while we enjoyed the beautiful scenery!”

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2.LUXURY Catamaran Bora Bora : The Sunset Escape

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 129 reviews · from $267Best value

Sail around Bora Bora aboard the 46-foot Vitamin Sea catamaran for about two hours. Your captain and hostess serve drinks and light snacks as music plays, then position the boat for sunset views of Mount Otemanu. Hotel dock pickup and return are included, though some departures require a short speedboat transfer.

“This was a very relaxing experience. We had our kids with us age 13 and 17 and they also enjoyed it. Nice drinks and snacks, relaxed music and amazing views. The team was so helpful and friendly.”

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3.Luxury Private Half Day Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews

Cruise Bora Bora’s lagoon aboard a Four Winns 220 with a private guide such as Hiro, David, Vincent, or Rudy. Over about 3.5 hours, you’ll visit three or four snorkeling sites in search of manta rays, eagle rays, coral gardens, moray eels, barracuda, and tropical fish. Pickup, towels, gear, drinks, and a light snack are included.

“A highly recommended private tour. Arguable one of the best I’ve been on and definitely the best during our trip to Bora Bora! Hiro, our guide, was superb! He was professional, enthusiastic, knowledgeable and friendly. His enthusiasm to sharRead more”

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4.LUXURY PRIVATE Catamaran Bora Bora : Half-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews

You and your private group sail Bora Bora aboard Vitamin Sea, a 40-foot former racing catamaran. Your captain and host tailor the route, with time for snorkeling among coral reefs and a stop at Paradise Bay’s floating bar. Expect drinks, snacks, music, hotel pickup, and a relaxed four-hour morning on the lagoon.

“This tour felt like a piece of heaven in paradise. We were able to tour the waters of Bora Bora in total luxury. Kiki and Tony do a fabulous job pampering you and making everything easy. They are very polite and extremely friendly. They also do a Read more”

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5.Bora Bora Luxury Tour and Beach Picnic

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 6 hours · from $280

Spend six hours with a small adults-only group exploring Bora Bora’s lagoon and reef. Your guide may be Marama, Samuel, Captain T, or Jon. Expect shark and ray viewing, a coral garden, swimming, and a generous Polynesian barbecue on a motu beneath Mount Otemanu.

“Nous avons passé une super journée avec Samuel qui nous a fait découvrir un super lagon de Bora Bora 4 Mantas Requins pointe noir Raie léopard pastenague et un sublime jardin de corail sans oublier un délicieux repas sur un motu de rêve préparer par une polynésienne très sympathique dont le prénom nous a échappé. Michel Mado Mai 2025”

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6.Luxury Private full day tour & Motu lunch in Bora-Bora

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews

Spend six hours with a private Polynesian guide such as Ray, exploring Bora Bora’s lagoon by comfortable outrigger. Snorkel among rays, sharks, coral gardens, and colorful fish, then eat local dishes at a motu table set in the shallow water. Ukulele or pahu music adds a personal island touch.

“We had the BEST day with Ray on a private tour with lunch! He took us to fabulous snorkel sites and told us lots of Tahitian history. We had so many places to ourselves without crowds. What a great experience and the lunch was delicious with a ukulele serenade by Ray, who is also a great singer! If you can, book this tour!”

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7.LUXURY PRIVATE Catamaran Bora Bora : Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews

Spend six hours on a private catamaran with your own group of up to nine. Captain Thelma, Nick, Alex, Clement, or another crew member may guide the day, with sailing, snorkeling, sting rays, eagle rays, music, snacks, drinks, and hotel transfers included. Lunch at a restaurant costs extra.

“We were on Vitamin Sea II as a family of 8 (grandparents, parents and kids). We had a wonderful day sailing around Bora Bora, snorkeling and relaxing. Thelma, our Captain, was amazing. We all enjoyed ourselves and would recommend this experience!”

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8.Reef Discovery Luxury Private Snorkeling Lagoon Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews

Spend 3.5 hours with Reef Discovery exploring Bora Bora’s lagoon by private boat. Your naturalist guide, including Pierre when assigned, adjusts the outing to weather, your interests, and your comfort. Gear, towels, snacks, water, and accommodation pickup are included. The base price covers two people, with room for up to eight.

“Pierre was wonderful, he taught us...helped in every way, so we had the best experience. This is truly an experience of a lifetime.”

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