Glide by private speedboat across Bora Bora's legendary electric-blue lagoon, snorkelling with lemon sharks and rays before touring an authentic black-pearl farm — French Polynesia's most glamorous aquatic experience.
What to expect
Speed across the lagoon's improbable palette of turquoise and sapphire to a coral garden teeming with Napoleon wrasse and parrotfish. Slide into warm, gin-clear water beside docile lemon sharks and eagle rays gliding beneath you. A short hop brings you to a working Tahitian black-pearl farm, where the family demonstrates the delicate grafting process and lets you choose directly from their harvest at farm prices. Return to the dock with time to browse Vaitape village.
Good to know
Bora Bora is a tender port — budget 20 minutes each way between ship and Vaitape dock. Half-day tour runs approximately 4 hours. Book direct online at least 4 weeks ahead; confirm departure times match your ship's schedule. Reef shoes and rashguard recommended.