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Bora Bora

Mantas, sharks, coral gardens, and overwater-lagoon logistics in the Pearl of the Pacific

Updated Apr 20, 2026 • 29 sources

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Destination Guide Sources For Bora Bora

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29 sources • Updated Apr 20, 2026

Written by DiveJourney. Built from public sources and local operator knowledge. Last updated Apr 20, 2026.

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Tahiti Tourisme - Bora Bora - Official destination overview, lagoon activities, heritage, and topside planning.
Tahiti Tourisme - Diving in Bora Bora - Official scuba overview for Anau, Tapu, Muri Muri, and dive center context.
Tahiti Tourisme - Best diving and snorkeling spots in Bora Bora - Official snorkel site list, including Natural Aquarium, Matas Beach, Motu Tane, Turiroa, pass, and Tapu.
Tahiti Tourisme - When to visit The Islands of Tahiti

Research Sources

Reference links used to build and maintain this guide.

29 sources • Updated Apr 20, 2026

Written by DiveJourney. Built from public sources and local operator knowledge. Last updated Apr 20, 2026.

Research prompt and schema - Destination assignment and destinations.v3 output contract. fileciteturn0file0
Tahiti Tourisme - Bora Bora - Official destination overview, lagoon activities, heritage, and topside planning.
Tahiti Tourisme - Diving in Bora Bora - Official scuba overview for Anau, Tapu, Muri Muri, and dive center context.
Tahiti Tourisme - Best diving and snorkeling spots in Bora Bora - Official snorkel site list, including Natural Aquarium, Matas Beach, Motu Tane, Turiroa, pass, and Tapu.
Tahiti Tourisme - When to visit The Islands of Tahiti

- Official dry/wet season and monthly temperature guidance.

Meteo France Polynesie - Bora Bora - Official weather forecast and Bora Bora climate context.

Air Tahiti - Flights to Bora Bora - BOB airport, flight duration, shuttle inclusion, and Vaitape transfer guidance.

Air Tahiti - Bora Bora Navettes - Airport-to-Vaitape lagoon shuttle operations and departure timing.

Tahiti Tourisme - Getting to and around Bora Bora - Official Bora Bora access, domestic flight, shuttle, and local transport overview.

Tahiti Tourisme - Visa and Passport Entries - Official visitor responsibility, passport, and visa verification guidance.

U.S. Department of State - French Polynesia - Entry, safety, medical, emergency, and evacuation context for U.S. travelers.

Tahiti Tourisme - Exchange and Currency - XPF currency, airport exchange, cards, ATMs, and fixed Euro exchange context.

Tahiti Tourisme - FAQ - Electricity, language, mobile phones, and drinking water guidance.

Tahiti Tourisme - Underwater Diving Factsheet - Diving conditions, pass current, typical depths, equipment, guides, and recompression support.

Tahiti Tourisme - Whale watching - Whale sanctuary, regulation, and accredited guide context.

Tahiti Tourisme Corporate - Whale watching regulations - Approach distances, speed reduction, parallel course, and no-encircling rules.

Tahiti Tourisme - Sharks - Shark species, Bora Bora observation context, safety distance, and no-feeding rule.

Bora Bora ISRA - Important Shark and Ray Areas - Scientific context for Bora Bora lagoon habitat, reef manta rays, spotted eagle rays, and reproductive significance.

Presidence de la Polynesie francaise - Conseil des ministres du 17 decembre 2025 - Official classification of 574 hectares of Bora Bora lagoon as a category 1 integral protected natural area.

Tahiti Tourisme - Emergency contacts - Emergency numbers for ambulance, coastguard, police, and firefighters.

JRCC Tahiti - Maritime distress numbers, VHF 16, and 24/7 sea rescue contact.

Commune de Bora Bora - Rescue and security - Local Bora Bora security, fire, infirmary, and doctor contact details.

Bora Diving Center by Eleuthera - Certified Divers - Local dive logistics, depths, small groups, lagoon and ocean dive wildlife, rental gear, and Nitrox context.

Bora Diving Center by Eleuthera - Diving Spots - Local dive site list including Anau, Tapu Nui, Toopua, L'Aquarium, Muri Muri, and Tupitipiti.

PADI - Anau Mantas Spot - Anau location, manta cleaning station, depths, common sightings, entry type, and visibility caveat.

TOPDIVE - Muri Muri White Valley - Muri Muri topography and marine life context.

Bora Bora Freediving and Yoga - Local freediving school context, manta presence, and lagoon wildlife.

Smartraveller - French Polynesia - Cyclone season, beach current, travel insurance, and safety context.

Destination hero photo by Fabien BELLANGER - Photographer profile: https://unsplash.com/@fabbel78