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Bora Bora Lagoon

Bora Bora Lagoon

Overwater bungalows encircling a turquoise lagoon beneath Mount Otemanu.

IslandπŸ“ French Polynesia
Photo: The TerraMar Project, CC BY 2.0
  • Mount Otemanu727 m
  • Flight from Tahiti~50 min
  • Best forHoneymoons
  • AirportBOB
  • DestinationFrench Polynesia

Bora Bora's lagoon is ringed by motu (islets). Lagoon tours with snorkel stops for rays and reef sharks are the best value way to experience it. Matira Beach is one of the few public beaches on the main island.

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Location

Coordinates: -16.5004, -151.7415 Β· Open in Google Maps

Where to stay nearby

Book accommodation close to Bora Bora Lagoon early in peak season, especially on small islands where rooms are limited.

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Bora Bora Lagoon
Bora Bora Lagoon. Photo: The TerraMar Project, CC BY 2.0

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