Explore Bora Bora

Bora Bora is perhaps the most famous of the French Polynesian islands, nestled away in the southern Pacific Ocean. It is a 30km² island group, geographically part of the Leeward Islands. Popular with honeymooners, it is a location often found on “dream holiday” lists for its sheer, tropical beauty. It is hard to imagine a more perfect destination - volcanic islands surrounding a crystalline turquoise lagoon; craggy, palm tree covered hills and enveloped by still, cobalt ocean, as far as the eye can see. 

Diving in Bora Bora is mainly accessed through high-end dive resorts. There are a number of dive centres but they too operate within resorts, though it is possible to stay in more humble accommodation and still dive with them. The calm waters of French Polynesia make it a popular liveaboard destination too.

Bora Bora is made up of a number of small islets or “motus”, ringed by a coral barrier reef with only one inlet for boats. As a result, Bora Bora diving is unaffected by strong ocean currents and the lagoon remains calm. It is one of the best diving destinations in the world as its dive sites are generally suitable for all levels of divers, the visibility is fantastic and the underwater volcanic topography is fascinating. Highlights of diving in Bora Bora include the healthy, vibrant coral gardens and the big, abundant wildlife which includes hammerheads, mantas and even humpback whales.

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    Diving in Bora Bora

    The scuba diving in Bora Bora is some of the best in French Polynesia. All of the locations offer famously good visibility, often over 40m. The majority of dive sites are located in or around the lagoon as well, making them calm and easily catered to novice divers. There are also several dive sites on the coral barrier reef outside the lagoon for more advanced divers. 

    You can experience one of the highest visibility drift dives in the world at Teavana, whilst at Tupitipiti, you can explore some of the fascinating volcanic topography that makes Bora Bora so unique - huge coral bommies are found amongst walls, overhangs, caves and swim throughs. 

    Top Wildlife Sightings in Bora Bora

    Amongst the kaleidoscopic hard and soft coral gardens, you will find all the trappings of a healthy reef system including clouds of rainbow coloured fish and diverse macro life. Banks of bigger fish like barracuda, trevally and jacks are visible in many locations too - the sheer volume of marine life will take your breath away. 

    One of the most famous aspects of diving in Bora Bora are the sharks. The water is nutrient rich, warm and bordering the deep Pacific, creating a perfect environment for these predators. Black and white tip reef sharks are common and you can also spot lemon, silvertip, gray and hammerhead sharks. Also within the shark family, many smaller ray species like stingrays, bat, leopard and eagle ray are found, as well as the huge and majestic manta rays at certain sites. 

    Dolphins are frequent visitors to the island chain, though they are more commonly seen by boats than divers. Humpback whales visit these warm tropical waters in the summer months in order to breed and give birth, though they are more famously found in Moorea, Tahiti and Tonga. 

    Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content

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    Reef Manta Ray

    Reef Manta Ray
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    Total number of species approx.: 25

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    Eagle Ray

    Eagle Ray
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    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 200

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    Moray Eel

    Moray Eel
    357 Sightings
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    Total number of species approx.: 27

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    Barracuda

    Barracuda
    126 Sightings
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    Total number of species approx.: 600

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    Wrasse

    Wrasse
    115 Sightings
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    Green Turtle

    Green Turtle
    84 Sightings
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    Giant Oceanic Manta Ray

    Giant Oceanic Manta Ray
    78 Sightings
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    7
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    Hawksbill Turtle

    Hawksbill Turtle
    59 Sightings
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    Blacktip Reef Shark

    Blacktip Reef Shark
    841 Sightings
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    Total number of species approx.: 130

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    Butterfly Fish

    Butterfly Fish
    659 Sightings
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    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 90

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    Angelfish

    Angelfish
    570 Sightings
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    11
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    42
    M
    48
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    42
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    82
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    86
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    42
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    27

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 100

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    Parrotfish

    Parrotfish
    495 Sightings
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    12
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    Total number of species approx.: 40

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    Triggerfish

    Triggerfish
    424 Sightings
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    Total number of species approx.: 28

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    Clownfish

    Clownfish
    258 Sightings
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    13
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    Total number of species approx.: 8

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    Bannerfish

    Bannerfish
    256 Sightings
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    Total number of species approx.: 25

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    Boxfish

    Boxfish
    224 Sightings
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    31
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    Total number of species approx.: 3

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    Trumpetfish

    Trumpetfish
    224 Sightings
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    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 130

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    Pufferfish

    Pufferfish
    184 Sightings
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    14
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    Total number of species approx.: 85

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    Surgeonfish

    Surgeonfish
    153 Sightings
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    5
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    Total number of species approx.: 60

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    Soldierfish

    Soldierfish
    142 Sightings
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    Total number of species approx.: 12

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    Lionfish

    Lionfish
    141 Sightings
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    5
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    Lemon Shark

    Lemon Shark
    91 Sightings
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    Total number of species approx.: 350

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    Damselfish

    Damselfish
    80 Sightings
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    Total number of species approx.: 150

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    Sweetlips and Grunts

    Sweetlips and Grunts
    67 Sightings
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    11
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    6
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    Total number of species approx.: 3

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    Cornetfish

    Cornetfish
    63 Sightings
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    Total number of species approx.: 250

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    Grouper/Basslets

    Grouper/Basslets
    58 Sightings
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    1
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    10
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    11
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    11
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    7
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    Total number of species approx.: 60

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    Squirrelfish

    Squirrelfish
    55 Sightings
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    Total number of species approx.: 40

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    Jackfish

    Jackfish
    53 Sightings
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    6
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    3
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    5

    The best Months to dive in Bora Bora

    Diving in Bora Bora is possible year round due to its perennially warm weather and calm ocean conditions. The French Polynesian summer months are from November to March. During these months, the weather is slightly warmer on average (30oC) with more significant rainfall, making the air feel more humid. It is common to experience heavy downpours in the mornings followed by sunny afternoons. This rainy weather causes an influx of plankton, which in turn attracts lots of pelagics, making this one of the most popular times of year to dive. 

    From May to October is the dry season, when the rainfall is significantly reduced and the temperatures are a cooler, but still pleasant, 28oC. The water temperature can cool down to 25oC at this time of year compared to the 30oC waters found in the wet season. The benefit of diving in Bora Bora at this time of year is that it is when humpback whales travel north to breed and give birth. 

    Dive Centers

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    Dive Sites

    TOPDIVE Bora Bora, 98713 Papeete
    Anau <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.6)</span>

    Anau (★4.6)

    The dive site Anau offers easy and protected diving in the lagoon. It is possible to see manta rays all year because it is a cleaning station. Turtles are also sometimes observed.
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    Tupitipiti <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.4)</span>

    Tupitipiti (★4.4)

    To the south-east of Bora Bora, this magnificent drop-off boasts exceptional visibility, allowing you to enjoy the most beautiful pelagic fauna. At a depth of 20 meters, the superb landscape of caves, faults and canyons is home to numerous nurse sharks, reef sharks and gorgonians.
    TOPDIVE Bora Bora, 98713 Papeete
    Toopua <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.6)</span>

    Toopua (★4.6)

    Many tropical fishes gather along this drop-off, among them huge anemones and their clown fish. At the bottom of the wall, a large sand bank where leopard rays and eagle rays come to feed. The dive ends on a beautiful coral garden.
    TOPDIVE Bora Bora, 98713 Papeete
    Tapu <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.6)</span>

    Tapu (★4.6)

    The Bora Bora classic! An exceptional dive on a magnificent shallow coral plateau with a beautiful drop-off. You can even dive in a cave and see lion fish
    TOPDIVE Bora Bora, 98713 Papeete
    Aquarium <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.7)</span>

    Aquarium (★4.7)

    The Aquarium is a magnificent coral garden, ideal for first-time divers and those looking to refresh their skills. The coral rock set on the beautiful white sand is home to a plethora of multicolored fish.
    TOPDIVE Bora Bora, 98713 Papeete
    Fafapiti <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.5)</span>

    Fafapiti (★4.5)

    One of two dive sites in Bora Bora where it is possible to see the ballet of mantas. The dive is done along a drop-off. Very easy diving without current at a shallow depth.
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    Tapu Canyon <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.7)</span>

    Tapu Canyon (★4.7)

    A variation on the classic Tapu dive. A beautiful dive on a shallow coral plateau with a beautiful drop-off. You’ll cross several canyons, hence the name of the dive. As the site is close to the pass, it’s possible to see tuna.
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    Teavanui Pass <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.5)</span>

    Teavanui Pass (★4.5)

    As in all the channels/passes, it is possible to see big pelagic animals passing. The current can sometimes be strong, so this dive is more suitable for advanced divers.
    Aqualung
    Haapiti <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.4)</span>

    Haapiti (★4.4)

    Haapiti is a nice drift dive. At the coral plateau you can visit 3 large holes. It is then possible to see different excavations and mini caves. Diving outside the lagoon visibility is excellent and can sometimes reach 60m.
    Mares
    Muri Muri <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.7)</span>

    Muri Muri (★4.7)

    An outstanding deep blue dive site. Together, with grey reef sharks, you will discover a large coral plateau leading you to a sandbank inhabited by a colony of garden eels. In the deep open water, schools of trevallies, barracudas,and turtles are seen. This is a drift dive.