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Paddle the Bora Bora Lagoon: 90-Minute Stand-Up Paddle Through Turquoise Motus

Paddle the Bora Bora Lagoon: 90-Minute Stand-Up Paddle Through Turquoise Motus

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Adventure Brief

Float across Bora Bora’s glassy lagoon on a guided 90-minute stand-up paddle. Move with an instructor, glimpse coral gardens and motu shores, and choose gentle downwind stretches to extend the ride with minimal effort.

1.5 hours (90 minutes)
easy
Family Friendly

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No Experience Required

You push off from the hotel pier and the board responds like a living floor beneath your feet—gentle, steady. The lagoon opens to a palette of blues; birds mark the horizon and the follower boat hums like a quiet companion. For 90 minutes you move along calm water sheltered by the reef, tracking the fringe of a motu and pausing where the sea breathes through coral gardens.

Paddle the Bora Bora Lagoon: 90-Minute Stand-Up Paddle Through Turquoise Motus
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Frequently Asked Questions

No—tours start with a briefing and demo for beginners; instructors provide close support and a follower boat for assistance.

Some tours include stops for shallow snorkeling or a reef observation from the surface; check the operator’s itinerary for snorkeling time and gear.

Participants should be comfortable in water and able to swim; operators usually require a basic swimming ability and provide PFDs when necessary.

Key Highlights

Difficulty

easy

Duration

1.5 hours (90 minutes)

Fitness Level

Suitable for most fitness levels; requires basic balance and the ability to stand for short periods and swim.

Local Insights

Wildlife

  • Parrotfish
  • Reef fish such as butterflyfish and surgeonfish

History

Bora Bora is the remnant of a volcanic island surrounded by reef; local communities have navigated and fished these lagoons for generations, with motus holding cultural and practical importance.

Conservation

Operators promote no-touch policies for coral and recommend reef-safe sunscreen; limiting noise and avoiding anchoring on reefs reduces impact.

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Adventure Tips

Use reef-safe sunscreen

Apply mineral-based sunscreen before launch to protect coral and avoid reapplying in the water.

essential

Secure a dry bag

Keep valuables and a spare shirt in a small dry bag on the support boat or strapped to your board.

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Start in shallow water

Arrive early to practice balance in ankle- to waist-deep water during the briefing if you’re new to SUP.

essential

Time for calmer conditions

Morning departures often have calmer winds and clearer water for spotting reef life.

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Recommended Gear

Lightweight PFD

Provides safety and flotation in shallow lagoon waters.

summer

Essential

Reef-safe sunscreen

Protects skin and the coral ecosystem from harmful chemicals.

summer

Essential

Quick-dry clothing or swimwear

Keeps you comfortable after falls and during boat transfers.

summer

Essential

Waterproof camera or phone case

Captures underwater life from the board or support boat without water damage.

summer