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Best Bora Bora Resorts & Overwater Bungalows
Compare Bora Bora resorts, room types, transfers, and amenities.
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Things to Do in Bora Bora
Snorkel safaris, 4x4 mountain tours, sunset cruises and more.
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Restaurants in Bora Bora
From overwater fine dining to local roulottes in Vaitape.
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Flights to Bora Bora
Routes through Tahiti, the island hop, and lagoon transfers.
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Overwater Bungalows
Glass-floor huts, prices, and the best over-the-lagoon stays.
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Honeymoon
Plan the romantic escape of a lifetime, step by step.
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Best Time to Visit
Month-by-month weather, seasons, and when to go.
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Costs & Budget
Realistic budgets and ways to save on paradise.
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Map
Where Bora Bora is, resort locations, and getting around.
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Cruises
Cruise lines, port days, and cruise-vs-resort compared.
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A first look at the overwater bungalows everyone talks about.
Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora
A benchmark luxury resort with glass-floor overwater bungalows and a protected lagoon sanctuary.
$$$$ (overwater from ~$2,500/night)
The St. Regis Bora Bora Resort
An ultra-luxury flagship with a private lagoonarium and a handful of overwater villas with their own pools.
$$$$ (overwater from ~$4,000/night)
Conrad Bora Bora Nui
Dramatic hillside villas with private infinity pools overlooking the lagoon, plus classic overwater bungalows.
$$$$ (overwater from ~$2,500/night)Popular activities
Lagoon tours, shark encounters and sunset cruises to plan around.
Lagoon Tour & Snorkel Safari
Circle the lagoon by boat, snorkel with rays and reef sharks, and stop at vibrant coral gardens.
From ~$120 per person (half day)
Sunset Catamaran Cruise
Sail the lagoon at golden hour with champagne as the sun sets over the western reef and Mount Otemanu glows behind you.
From ~$200 per person
4x4 Mountain Safari
Off-road through the lush interior to WWII cannons and panoramic lagoon viewpoints.
From ~$90 per personIn-depth topic guides
Everything you need to plan, organised by theme.
Best Time to Visit Bora Bora
Bora Bora is a year-round destination, but the dry season from May to October delivers the calmest lagoon, the clearest water and the sunniest skies. Here is exactly what to expect each month so you can time your trip perfectly.
Bora Bora on a Budget: Complete Cost Guide
Bora Bora has a reputation for being expensive, and it can be — but with the right choices a trip to paradise is more attainable than you think. Here is a realistic breakdown of what everything costs and how to bring the total down.
Bora Bora Honeymoon Planning Guide
Bora Bora is the world’s most iconic honeymoon destination — and planning it well is the difference between a good trip and the trip of a lifetime. This guide walks you through resorts, romance, timing and budget.
Overwater Bungalows: Everything You Need to Know
The overwater bungalow was born in French Polynesia (first built on neighbouring Raiatea in 1967), and Bora Bora made it famous. Here is how they work, what to expect, and which resorts offer the best over-the-lagoon experience.
Snorkeling & Lagoon Tours in Bora Bora
Bora Bora’s lagoon is a living aquarium of coral gardens, reef fish, rays and turtles. A guided lagoon tour is the single best way to experience it — here is what to book.
Shark & Ray Encounters in Bora Bora
Standing in waist-deep water as pink whiprays and blacktip reef sharks glide past is a Bora Bora rite of passage — and far gentler than it sounds. Here is how to do it.
Latest guides
Overwater Bungalows in Bora Bora: How to Choose the Right One
Not all overwater bungalows are equal. Learn how to pick the right category, location, and resort for your Bora Bora stay.
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Beachfront vs. Overwater: Which Bora Bora Room Is Right for You?
Overwater bungalows steal the spotlight, but beachfront villas have real advantages. Here is how to decide.
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How to Get to Bora Bora: Flights, Connections & the Ferry
A clear breakdown of flying to Bora Bora, from international routes through Tahiti to the scenic hop across the lagoon to your resort.
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Bora Bora Lagoon Tours: Snorkeling with Rays & Sharks
The classic Bora Bora lagoon tour lets you snorkel with rays, reef sharks, and coral gardens. Here is what to expect and how to book.
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Beyond the Lagoon: Hiking, 4x4 Tours & Sunset Cruises
Bora Bora is more than water. Discover the island's interior, WWII history, and the most romantic sunset cruises.
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Where & What to Eat in Bora Bora: A Dining Guide
From resort fine dining to local roulottes, here is how to eat well in Bora Bora and which Polynesian dishes to try.
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