Snorkeling the turquoise Bora Bora lagoon — Bora Bora travel topics and guides

Travel topics & guides

In-depth, regularly verified guides to every part of your Bora Bora trip — pulling live data from our resort, activity, dining and flight databases.

Best Time to Visit Bora Bora

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 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 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

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

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

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.

Scuba Diving in Bora Bora

Scuba Diving in Bora Bora

Beyond the lagoon, Bora Bora offers world-class diving — manta rays, eagle rays, reef sharks and dramatic reef walls. Whether you are certified or trying it for the first time, here is your guide.

Romantic Dining Experiences in Bora Bora

Romantic Dining Experiences in Bora Bora

From candlelit tables on the sand to celebrated overwater fine dining, Bora Bora turns dinner into an occasion. Here are the most romantic places to eat.

Getting to Bora Bora: Complete Flight Guide

Getting to Bora Bora: Complete Flight Guide

Getting to Bora Bora means flying to Tahiti (Papeete), then a short island hop, and finally a scenic boat transfer across the lagoon. Here is how every leg works.

Island Hopping from Bora Bora

Island Hopping from Bora Bora

Bora Bora is ringed by tiny islets (motus) and sits within easy reach of other Society Islands. Island hopping adds variety to your trip — here is how to explore.

Water Sports & Activities in Bora Bora

Water Sports & Activities in Bora Bora

The calm, warm lagoon is a playground for water sports. Whether you want an adrenaline hit or a gentle paddle at sunset, here is what is on offer.

Bora Bora for Families

Bora Bora for Families

Bora Bora is famous for honeymoons, but it is a wonderful family destination too. The calm, shallow lagoon is ideal for children, and several resorts cater beautifully to families.

All-Inclusive Resorts in Bora Bora

All-Inclusive Resorts in Bora Bora

True all-inclusive is rarer in Bora Bora than in the Caribbean, but meal plans and honeymoon packages can deliver similar convenience. Here is how it works and where to look.

Bora Bora Nightlife & Entertainment

Bora Bora Nightlife & Entertainment

Bora Bora nightlife is relaxed and romantic rather than raucous — think sunset cocktails, live Polynesian music, cultural dance shows and starlit dinners. Here is what to expect after dark.

Cultural Experiences & Local Guide

Cultural Experiences & Local Guide

Beyond the lagoon lies a living Polynesian culture — dance, music, canoeing, cuisine and warm hospitality. These experiences bring depth and meaning to your trip.

We use cookies to run the site and, with your consent, for analytics (Google Analytics) and advertising. See our Privacy Policy.