Top 12 Sunset Cruises in Bora Bora

1.LUXURY Catamaran Bora Bora : The Sunset Escape

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 129 reviews · from $267Our pick

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

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

Start at 4pm with a small-group outrigger canoe ride around Bora Bora’s lagoon, sparkling wine, fruit, music, and sunset views. Then enjoy a set dinner at St James in Vaitape. Main-island hotel pickup and return transport are included. Motu pickup and drop-off are not included.

“Wonderful time, boat crew exactly where to go for the spectacular sunset. Dinner was delicious and the setting could not have been better.”

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3.Small Group Stargazing Tour Including Sunset Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 69 reviews · from $153Best value

You’ll leave from Vaitape Pier around 5:00 pm, cruise past Bora Bora at golden hour, and stop at a private motu for stargazing. Guides such as Manu, Nono, Tahi, and Cy have led evenings with Polynesian songs, snacks, constellation stories, and lessons on ocean navigation. Hotel or port pickup is included, with groups capped at 12.

“What a delightful evening thanks to our guide, Cy, and the two young men who served as his crew and entertainment. Their beautiful voices harmonized as they sang Polynesian melodies with the accompaniment of a ukulele. Cy was entertaining when he shared legends about Bora Bora as we watched the sunset from our outrigger boat with just 10 passengers. Finger sandwiches and beverages were served as we listened. Cy was knowledgeable and informative when he talked about the stars and constellations from the top of the motu which was in total darkness but we became concerned when it started to rain. Cy said we should enjoy the shower which would…”

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4.Combo Sunset Cruise & Romantic Dinner at St James

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

Spend four hours pairing a traditional Polynesian outrigger canoe cruise with a sunset over Bora Bora’s lagoon and dinner at St James in Vaitape. You’ll share the boat with no more than five other couples, enjoy a glass of champagne, and receive hotel transport on the main island. English and French guiding is available.

“The tour was awesome along with our guide. Some site seeing on our way to the sunset location was fun and informative.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews

You’ll cruise Bora Bora at sunset with a private guide, then dine by torchlight on a small motu. Captain Mike may serve as captain, chef, waiter, and ukulele musician. The three-course meal includes drinks, local fish, and seasonal lobster, with snorkeling available if time and conditions allow.

“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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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.Private Bora Bora Sunset Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $351

Enjoy a two-hour private Bora Bora sunset cruise for up to seven people. Your captain collects you around 4pm to 5pm, guides the boat to a good sunset position, and serves French Champagne, foie gras, smoked salmon, soft drinks, and water. Hotel pickup, drop-off, WiFi, and music of your choice are included.

“Beautiful boat, wonderful crew and delicious appetizers and Veuve Cliquot champagne. We loved the cruise and would highly recommend it”

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8.Lagoon Service Private Sunset Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews

Set out at 5:00 pm with Lagoon Service for a private two-hour cruise on Bora Bora’s lagoon. Your guide steers a spacious motorized outrigger toward Teavanui Pass while traditional ukulele music and provided alcoholic drinks set the mood. Hotel pickup is included, and guide Ronne may personalize the ride with island highlights and serenades.

“Ronne made the sunset cruise experience an unforgettable memory. The weather was perfect, and the cruise was so very special. Ronne showed us some highlights of the island that he loves so much and serenaded us the entire time. I highly recommend!!”

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9.Private Sunset cruise on the lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 5 reviews · 2h 30m

Set out from your hotel pier for a private 2.5-hour sunset cruise around Bora Bora’s lagoon. Your English or French-speaking crew provides wine, soft drinks, local snacks, and hotel transfers. The captain may add ukulele music and singing, while the boat finds a calm spot for sunset photos. Champagne costs extra.

“nous avons tout adoré accueil balade apéritif le service le petit cadeau d'accueil l'emplacement pour le coucher du soleil le confort et la beauté du bateau la disponibilité du capitaine avec ukulélé et chanson. c'était tout simplement féerique”

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10.Toa Boat Bora Bora Private Sunset On Majestic Pontoon Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $375

Spend about two hours on a private Toa Boat pontoon, cruising Bora Bora’s turquoise lagoon as the light turns gold. Enjoy champagne, local beer, soft drinks, tropical fruit, light snacks, towels, and Polynesian music from comfortable bow or stern lounges. Captain Didi has helped create personal moments, including a vow renewal, while Mattia has hosted proposal trips.

“Great experience with Mattia and it was an unforgettable experience! Would 100% recommend this to couples, especially for a proposal…”

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11.Reef Discovery Private Sunset Cruise in Bora-Bora

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews

Cruise west of Bora Bora for sunset views between Motu Tapu and Teavanui Pass. This private two-hour outing includes pickup, snacks, water, soft drinks, and alcoholic beverages. Your guide may be Yael, who also shares local culture and helps take sunset photos. A Champagne bottle costs €100 per person.

“My husband and I booked this private sunset cruise instead of taking the group tour from our cruse ship. We paid only a small amount more than the group sunset cruise and it was worth every penny spent!”

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12.Private sunset cruise in Bora Bora

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews

Spend about 2.5 hours on a private Bora Bora lagoon cruise for two. Start with champagne or wine, then watch the sun color the sky while your guide shares island stories. Water, juices, sodas, and appetizers are included. Pickup is offered, and the cruise returns to the meeting point.

“The whole experience was wonderful. The pickup at the dock was right on time, and the cruise around was filled with laughter, history, and stories. Koko, our guide was exceptional bringing the island and experience to life. The view of sunset all the way around the main island was awesome. Certainly recommend!”

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