The 8 Best Sailing Trips in Bora Bora

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

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

Spend about four hours aboard Vitamin Sea, a former 40-foot racing catamaran, with hotel pickup, drinks, guided snorkeling, and a stop at a floating bar. You’ll sail past Mount Otemanu, swim above coral and fish, and relax with a small group. Captains and crew have included Tony, Alex, Clement, Ocean, Jane, and Dylan.

“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 $267

Sail around Bora Bora aboard the 46-foot Vitamin Sea catamaran for about two hours. Your hotel dock pickup, captain, and hostess are included, along with lounge music, snacks, chilled drinks, and views of Otemanu Mountain. Crews have included Thelma, Alex, Camille, Cami, Dylan, and Jane, though staffing can vary.

“A beautiful catamaran in a gorgeous location. The staff and crew were amazing and we enjoyed every minute of our relaxing and spectacular voyage! We were picked up directly from our hotel and ferried by a small boat to the catamaran where we met other guests and our crew for our 2+ hour sunset sailing cruise. A must do activity in Bora Bora if you love the water!”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews

Spend four hours aboard Vitamin Sea, a private 40-foot former racing catamaran, with a captain and host devoted to your group. Sail Bora Bora’s lagoon, swim above coral reefs, spot fish, and pause at Paradise Bay’s floating bar for cold drinks, snacks, and music. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

“The trip on the Vitamin Sea is 4 hours of paradise. Excellent crew, amazing boat and an unforgettable trip. Can’t recommend enough.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews

Spend six hours aboard Vitamin Sea II, a private catamaran with a captain and hostess. Sail past Mount Otemanu, swim near the reef, spot rays through the nets, and enjoy snacks, drinks, alcohol, music, and hotel transfers. Crews have included Thelma, Nick, Alex, Clement, and Perla.

“Nick and Alex were fantastic! We had such a great day. Our only complaint was that it didn’t last long enough!”

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5.Sunset Catamaran Cruise with Snacks and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 14 reviews · 2 hours · from $255Best value

Join Sailing Bora Bora for a two-hour sunset catamaran cruise with up to eight other participants. Your English-speaking crew provides drinks, light snacks, towels, music, and hotel pickup by speedboat. Expect mountain views, clear water, sunset photos, and a calm ride in a comfortable boat.

“It was a wonderful sail and the captain and mate were very friendly. The sunset was gorgeous. The boat is brand new and very comfortable. Soft drinks like soda on board should be added. A few wanted soda and there wasn’t any. Over all a great experience. The mountain view from the Thalasso Intercontinental is the best and the boat didn’t go there. I would add this to the sail for guests that don’t get to see this view from other hotels. Overall we are glad we did it! Gorgeous place for sure!”

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6.LUXURY PRIVATE Catamaran Bora Bora : The Sunset Escape

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews

Spend about two hours aboard a private catamaran with a dedicated crew, lounge music, sunset drinks, snacks, and views of Mount Otemanu. Hotel pickup and return are included. Captains and crew members such as Thelma, Alex, Nick, and Candice have helped make the cruise personal, including basic sailing instruction and photos.

“The crew was amazing and so was all of the spectacular scenery. The drinks were really good and Bora Bora is beautiful!”

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7.LUXURY PRIVATE Catamaran : Full-Day Sail & Polynesian Motu Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews

You’ll have a private catamaran, captain, and hostess for about six hours around Bora Bora. Sail with the engine off, snorkel with provided gear, watch sting rays and eagle rays through the nets, swim in a scenic bay, and eat a Polynesian lunch on a private motu. Hotel pickup, drinks, and alcohol are included.

“Attention to every detail. The captain and staff insure a memorable way to experience Bora Bora! Paradise in paradise!”

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8.Half Day Catamaran Sailing & Snorkelling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 4 hours · from $314

Spend four hours aboard Vitamin Sea, a former racing catamaran, with a small group of up to eight. Captain Dillon and Jane may let you help steer, then guide you near Mount Otemanu, the barrier reef, and a coral garden. Finish with drinks, snacks, music, and a floating bar in Paradise Bay.

“Best activity on Bora Bora! Captain Dillon & Jane were fantastic! We got to steer the beautiful catamaran & so neat to watch them hoist the sail & set anchor. The lively music & refreshments were great! Snorkeling was fun but best part was partying with the floating bar in the most beautiful crystal clear water. Ours was the 4 hour trip & regretted not booking the full day!”

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