Spend a private afternoon exploring Bora Bora's lagoon with your own instructor and skipper. Ideal for beginners and certified divers, the trip pairs short boat rides with personalized site selection and included equipment.
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You step off the dock into a warm breeze, the lagoon's surface catching the sun like a sheet of hammered metal. The private skiff hums away from the motus and the reef line drops into deep blue; the instructor checks your gear, and the world narrows to the bobbing horizon and the line of coral below.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most people who can swim and handle short surface swims; beginners should be comfortable in water.
Wildlife
History
Bora Bora formed from an extinct volcano; the lagoon and surrounding reef have long supported Polynesian navigation and fishing traditions.
Conservation
Stick to mooring buoys when available, avoid touching coral, and use reef-safe sunscreen to minimize impact on fragile coral systems.
Reserve your spot on the Private Boat for 1 afternoon Dive (beginners or certified divers) today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring your certification card
If you're a certified diver, bring your certification and logbook to speed up check-in and site choice.
Hydrate before you board
Tropical heat and salt can dehydrate quickly; drink water before the dive and use provided bottles between dives.
Use reef-safe sunscreen
Choose biodegradable sunscreen and reapply only on the surface or under a shirt to protect coral.
Report medical conditions in advance
Disclose cardiovascular, pregnancy, or recent surgeries when booking so the operator can advise or adapt the experience.
Mask and snorkel
Personal fit improves comfort and prevents fog between dives.
summer
Dive computer or depth gauge
Tracks bottom time and depth for safe dive profiles.
Reef-safe sunscreen
Protects skin and coral during surface intervals.
summer
Lightweight rashguard or cover-up
Blocks sun on the boat and reduces chill after a surfacing.
summer