Cruises to Bora Bora, French Polynesia
Bora Bora is a small island in French Polynesia in the Central South Pacific Ocean, about 165 miles northwest of Tahiti. The island is surrounded by a turquoise lagoon protecting the coral reefs. This place is also famous for scuba diving and luxury stays in overwater bungalows. The beauty of the area is unrivaled. Moreover, the place is a perfect combination of romance and action-packed adventure. Spend your day doing water sports activities such as swimming, parasailing, jet-skiing, diving, and snorkeling. Guests can also opt for some adventure tours on 4x4 safari and hiking. Apart from adventure and sports, tourists will love to explore the local shops and have indulge in local delicacies.
Bora Bora’s reality looks like everyone’s dream come true – turquoise, shallow coastal line, delicate and soft sand. This luxury island is famous for honeymoon and luxury travelers. Visitors can experience this French Polynesian island through different things such as.
Matira Beach is extremely popular and is the largest public access area in Bora Bora. The water is crystal-clear, and the sand is super soft and downy. The beach area is fully covered with eateries, shops, and resorts. Tourists like to spend their half-day or full-day here on the beach and opt for different activities such as snorkeling, scuba diving, Jet Ski, and other water sports activities.
If you don’t want to spend your whole day on the beach, consider opting for a 4x4 excursion tour by the local guided companies. They will take you on an island safari on four wheels. You will not only discover the crannies and nooks of the island, but you’ll also get some knowledge about the history and culture of the island. Moreover, most of the guides are the local people, so they will show and tell you the island's hidden secrets.
Coral Gardens is a small isle just east of the main island. It has a gorgeous coral reef where tourists can hire a tour operator to guide them through the process of swimming and snorkeling among the coral. They will also show you the sea life, such as blacktip reef sharks, stingrays, and moray eels. People recommend snorkeling in groups rather than individually.
Vaitape is the largest city of Bora Bora with numerous luxury resorts, located on the western side of the main island. It is entirely pest-free, without any insects in sight. Tourists also called it one of the most secluded islands on Earth. Sunday on Vaitape is at its liveliest in the morning. Several food stalls start selling delicious food on Sunday morning. Moreover, you can buy some of your souvenirs in the smaller stores across the street. So, remember to visit the town on your cruise stopover.
A Bora Bora Lagoonarium is a type of aquarium without a glass top. It is located on one of the eastern sides of the island’s s presenting a captivating underwater experience on its eastern shores. Cruisers can explore by joining a guided tour and exploring via canoe while enjoying the barbecued seafood picnic for lunch. Listen to your tour guide as they point out the different species swimming below the crystal-clear water. Moreover, you can stick around to watch the sharks and rays receive their afternoon meals. If you are feeling adventurous, you can enjoy the marine creatures up close as you swim around the aquarium’s warm and shallow waters. You can find the slow movements of the turtles, sharks, rays and kaleidoscopic tropical fish moving in the shimmering schools against a backdrop of coral reefs.
The best time to visit Bora Bora is between May and October, the dry season and the peak season. During this season, you can enjoy water sports and sunny weather, feed sharks and swim with the marine life and rays in the lagoon. One can consider August the best and driest month to visit Bora Bora. And if you’re someone who is looking for a cheap Bora Bora trip, then the off-season between October to May is the best time to visit.