Bora Bora is overdone and overblown. We did our own shore excursion with Moana Tours, which was interesting. It was a 'land & sea' combo comprising a snorkelling trip in the morning and a 4WD trip in the afternoon. It was a good day out and we're glad we spent the day hare. Moana Tours were excellent. ...
Wandering around the town of Vaitape and shopping is really fun. The island is beautiful. Many people reported enjoying the excursion to Bloody Mary's Bar. We loved the private beach on the Motu. No need to pay to go on an excursion to another. ...
We absolutely loved this Island. We heard it was expensive but found it great. When you get off the tender there is heaps of locals selling you excursions that are way cheaper than the cruise ship offers. We went on a boat that had a thatched roof, chairs and toilet. We payed $50 AUD for 3 hrs which included a beer, fruit and best of all we got to swim with the sharks and string rays. I am not one ...
Again snorkeled with sharks rays but this time also went further out the lagoon to swim with large lemon sharks. Visited a beautiful coral garden plenty of fish good live coral ...
took the $5 bus to the nearest beach. Disappointed. Best snorkelling is right outside the ship: turn left after exiting the ship. Head towards a big white municipal building where there is a small parking lot. you have to climb down a small break wall - not difficult at all. Water there was crystal clear with lots of fish. ...
