The 15 Best VIP Experiences in Polynesia

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 Half Day Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews

Spend 3.5 hours aboard a Four Winns 220 visiting three or four Bora Bora lagoon snorkeling sites. A professional guide such as Hiro, Vincent, Rudy, or David leads your private group toward manta and eagle rays, coral gardens, moray eels, and tropical fish. Gear, towels, snacks, drinks, and resort pickup are included.

“Wilson was very knowledgeable about finding the sea creatures; not so informative, helpful and interesting. We felt like we had to ask for towells and we had no help with masks and fins.”

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4.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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5.Bora Bora Luxury Tour and Beach Picnic

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

Spend six hours circling Bora Bora with a small adult-only group of up to six couples. Guides such as Marama, Samuel, Captain T, and Jon lead shark and ray encounters, coral-garden snorkeling, and a motu barbecue with grilled fish, chicken, beef, salads, drinks, and local cooking tips.

“Journée fantastique avec l’excellent guide Marama, nous nous sommes émerveillés de ses connaissances et avons pu voir, des dauphins, des tortues, raies mangas, pastenague et les requins à pointes noires. Il nous a guidé dans le jardin de corail c’était fantastique. Le repas sur le motu et de grande qualité et notre hôte nous a fait la recette du poisson cru au lait de coco. Je recommande vivement l’excursion.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews

Start at 9 a.m. with four hours of private lagoon exploring aboard a comfortable outrigger. Your Polynesian guide can tailor the route to sting rays, sharks, coral gardens, and other marine life, then serve a local lunch on a motu with tables in the water. Guides such as Ray may add ukulele or pahu music.

“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 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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8.Reef Discovery Luxury Private Snorkeling Lagoon Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews

Spend 3.5 hours exploring Bora Bora’s warm lagoon by private boat, with a naturalist guide adjusting the route to weather, sea conditions, and your interests. Pierre may be your guide, offering patient help with fish and coral. Gear, towels, snacks, bottled water, and accommodation pickup are included.

“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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9.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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10.Half-Day Private Luxury Tour from Bora Bora

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews

Spend four hours on Bora Bora’s lagoon in a private boat for up to two people. Your captain, including guide Tau when assigned, takes you to stingrays, blacktip sharks, and a coral garden. You can adjust the outing to suit your interests, with pickup offered and a 9:00 am start.

“We had such a great time on the private half day tour. From start to finish, it was an excellent day, and Tau, our guide, was absolutely the best! We enjoyed beautiful views of the lagoon and the mountains of Bora Bora accompanied by muRead more”

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11.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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12.Luxury Full Day Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews

Set out from your Bora Bora resort at 8:30 am with H2O Bora Bora for a private seven-hour lagoon cruise. Your crew chooses six to eight snorkeling sites based on sea conditions and your ability, with chances to see manta rays, eagle rays, moray eels, barracuda, coral gardens, and tropical fish. Gear, towels, drinks, snacks, and transfers are included. Lunch costs extra.

“Amazing day with so many beautiful stops. Our family was treated very well! Would definitely do again!”

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13.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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14.Bora Bora VIP Arrival Airport to Hotels Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $230Best value

Meet your captain at Bora Bora Airport with a name sign, then board a private, comfortable boat for the 15 to 30 minute ride to your hotel. You’ll receive a flower garland, fresh towel, water, French Champagne, macarons, fruit, WiFi, and luggage help. Captains such as Moana, Vairoa, Natu, Kyle, and Kevin have been praised for friendly service.

“Booked the vip for my birthday arrival and took their regular departure home. Only difference is a small bottle of champagne me and my partner finished half way to our resort. Boat is very nice! Would just rent the regular, non vip, next time”

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15.Private 4 Hours Reef Discovery Luxury Private Treasure Hunt in Bora Bora

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews

Set out at 9:00 a.m. on a private four-hour boat trip with Reef Discovery. Captain Fabien or Pierre guides children through three or four lagoon stops, where they collect clues, spot manta rays, eagle rays, tropical fish, and search for a final treasure. The boat carries up to eight people.

“Our excursion with Reef Discovery Bora Bora was absolutely amazing, and Captain Pierre made the experience truly unforgettable! From start to finish, he was knowledgeable, professional, and incredibly passionate about the marine life aRead more”

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