Spend four hours on a 46-foot luxury catamaran exploring Bora Bora’s famed lagoon—snorkel a private coral garden, float in waist-deep Paradise Bay with a bar, and enjoy chilled service and small-group cruising. Practical, comfortable, and ideal for swimmers of all levels.
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The lagoon opens like a bright bowl as the 46-foot catamaran eases away from the reef; salt air fills the shaded lounge while the captain charts a slow path across turquoise water. Guests sun on wide nets, slip into shallow bays from swim ladders, and drop masks into a private coral garden where blacktip reef sharks and stingrays glide like slow shadows. The floating bar sets up in ankle-to-waist-deep water—music low, drinks cold—turning a snorkeling stop into a relaxed celebration.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
4 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for people in average fitness; must be able to board a boat, enter shallow water, and swim short distances.
Wildlife
History
Bora Bora formed as an extinct volcanic peak later encircled by a coral reef; its lagoon has been a navigational and subsistence resource for Polynesian communities for centuries.
Conservation
Operators encourage reef-safe practices—avoid standing on coral, use biodegradable products, and limit single-use plastics to protect the lagoon’s health.
Reserve your spot on the LUXURY Catamaran Bora Bora : Sailing, Snorkeling & Floating Bar today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring reef-safe sunscreen
Sunscreen that’s labeled reef-safe helps protect coral and is usually required by guides; reapply in shaded areas to reduce chemical runoff.
Protect your mask fit
Bring a well-fitting snorkel mask or rent one—good seal prevents fogging and lets you maximize brief coral garden stops.
Mind the shallow bar
The floating bar sits in shallow water—use reef shoes to protect feet from shell or coral pieces and step carefully.
Plan for seasickness
Take preventive medication or wear a motion-sickness patch if you’re sensitive; calmer morning departures reduce roll.
Reef-safe sunscreen
Protects skin and the coral ecosystem; required by many Polynesian operators.
Snorkel mask (personal fit)
A snug mask increases comfort and time spent watching reef life; rentals may be available but vary in fit.
Light windbreaker or rash guard
Blocks wind on the open deck and offers sun protection during cooler trade-wind months.
winter
Water shoes
Protect feet when entering shallow motu and the floating-bar area where coral fragments may be present.
summer