If you are someone who loves to roam around on the island for your next travel plan, then Bora Bora would be the best option for you. It is island-based in a small South Pacific located in French Polynesia. The tourists’ major tourist attractions at Bora Bora are crystal clear waters, sand beaches, seclusion, and sapphire blue skies. Bora Bora is considered part of France and comprises three villages named Faanui, Anau, and Vaitape. The overall population of this island is less than 9000. It is also named Romantic Island due to the isolation and its amazing beauty.
Hence due to this, it has got highly popular as a honeymoon destination for couples. The most important thing to be mentioned here about Bora Bora island is that you would not find any public transportation facility here. If you plan to visit here, you would have to either rent a car or a two-seater buggy. Whether you are travelling with your partner, your friends or family Bora Bora has got many things to give you.
If you are someone who loves water sports, then Bora Bora won’t disappoint you. You would enjoy water sports like scuba diving and Snorkelling. In 2013 Bora Bora was listed in the top 100 best beaches in the world by CNN News.
Today we are presenting you with the 7 best things to do in Bora Bora in 2024
- Enjoy a circle island tour by Jet Ski
- Sunset View at Matira Point
- Dinner on the Beach
- Snorkeling in Bora Bora
- Dolphin & Whale Watching
- Sunset Cruise
1. Enjoy a circle island tour by Jet Ski
A Circle Island tour by Jet ski is one of the major attractions at Bora Bora. You can enjoy the beautiful view of the blue lagoon, crystal clear water, and the white sand. The total duration taken by the Jet Ski is 2 hours, and the departure takes place twice a day, 9 AM and 1 PM. The minimum age required to drive is 16, while to ride, one needs to be a minimum of 11 years old. The service providers can even offer you the pick up from the hotel.
2. Sunset View at Matira Point
This sunset view at Matira Point would be the best option for the couple. Matira Point includes beautiful beaches, cafes, waterfront shops, and various tour operators. You can plan a night’s stay here at the resort and, before then, enjoy the beautiful sunset view. You would like to come across a beach of approximately 1 mile to explore. If you love to swim, then you would not find any better place than Matira Point. You can also sip your favorite drink by sitting at the waterfront restaurants to get a beautiful view of the sunset. What’s more? You can even climb the hills which rise from the point to enjoy the breathtaking view of the sunset.
3. Dinner on the Beach
So, after a long adventurous day, finally, the time comes to call off the day. But how can you end the day without satisfying your stomach? Don’t worry! If you are at Bora Bora, you cannot afford to miss the dinner on the beach. This would be the most magical experience for you, whether you are a backpacker or a couple. At Bora Bora, you would get many options to have your dinner on the beach, such as Four Seasons Main Beach, Little Palm Tree Motu, The St Regis Main Beach, Sofitel Private Island Beach, and A dinner above the Lagoon by Sofitel.
4. Snorkeling in Bora Bora
Bora Bora offers Snorkelling of all levels to all its visitors. The Bora Bora lagoon is home to various aqua species such as stingrays, tropical fish species, reef sharks, and manta rays. You would find many coral gardens for Snorkelling activities in Bora Bora. If you stay at Sofitel Private Island Resort and you can reach the aquarium by paddling the kayak. You can also hire a boat or a lagoon excursion to reach the aquarium. This would be one of the best things to do in Bora Bora.
5. Dolphin & Whale Watching
You cannot afford to miss the Dolphin and Whale Watching if you are in Bora Bora. The best time to watch the Dolphin and Whale at Bora Bora is between July to November. It would be a personalized tour of 2 hours. Every year between August to October, Bora Bora welcomes humpback whales who come to mate. This is the best time when you can see these whales at Tahiti and Solitary. You would be accompanied by covered boats and experienced driving instructors.
6. Sunset Cruise
A Sunset Cruise at Bora Bora would be the perfect option for couples to spend a lovely evening together. You would have three options to choose from a speed boat, a catamaran, and an outrigger canoe. You can either plan this on your own or in a group. Here you would get an option whether you wish to include the option of dinner with it. You can either go for Private Bora Bora Sunset Cruise, Bora Bora Small-Group Sunset Cruise, Sunset Sailing Cruise, Bora Bora Cruise, and Dinner. Sunset at Cruise provides you with a wonderful experience, and it is hard to miss. Since these packages for Sunset cruise sell out soon, make sure you make the prior reservation for it before heading to Bora Bora.
7. White-sand beach with aqua water
How can you afford to miss the White sand beach and the aqua water if you are at Bora Bora? Bora Bora is covered by small islands, and these are known as Motus. You will be mesmerized by seeing the amazing view of white sand here. Matira Beach is known as the White Sand beach, where you can enjoy swimming along with snorkeling. It is known as the only stretch of the beach which is open to the public. It has been the favorite amongst tourists and locals. One can also enjoy the topless sunbathing here.
All these things to do in Bora Bora in 2024 truly warmed the cockles of our hearts; what about you?
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