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Water Activities · Vaitape, Society Islands

Underwater Cathedrals: Snorkeling the Coral Gardens of Bora Bora

Slip beneath Bora Bora’s crystalline surface to swim among coral spires, stingrays, and black-tip reef sharks. Coral Gardens is shallow, vivid, and accessible—an intimate lagoon experience that pairs perfectly with a motu barbecue and island 4x4 tour.

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Boat Charters · Vaitape, Society Islands

Motu Tapu: Bora Bora’s Small Island with Monumental Blue

A pocket of turquoise in Bora Bora’s great lagoon, Motu Tapu is all reef gardens, powder sand, and the kind of quiet that makes you plan the next trip before you leave. This guide covers why it’s worth the boat ride and how to make the most of a half-day on the water.

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