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L’article Morning honeymoon photoshoot Intercontinental Thalasso Bora Bora est apparu en premier sur Marc Gérard : Bora Bora Photographer.
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]]>L’article Our top 5 experiences in Bora Bora est apparu en premier sur Marc Gérard : Bora Bora Photographer.
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To make your stay as flawless as possible we carefully selected only the must-do experiences from the most reliable vendors on the island.
All tours selected on this blog post :
_ Have great reviews on TripAdvisor (4,5 stars and above)
_ Offer free pick up
_ Have a free 24H cancelation policy
Good to know: Booking your tours using the links below will cut the commission of the resorts and can save you up to 30%. We also recommend you to book ahead of time (especially if you plan to travel in high season) to make sure the best ones won’t be sold out.
N°1 : Swim with the sharks & stingrays
Ready to meet the kings of the lagoon? A snorkeling lagoon tour will allow you to meet & swim with amazing underwater creatures: Sharks, stingrays, tropical fishes, and, if your lucky even manta & eagle rays & dolphins! Get ready for the cruise of the lifetime.
Shared tours
(6 couples maximum on the boat)
Full day Snorkeling tour with Polynesian lunch
Half day Snorkeling tour
Highlights of the experience :
• Swim with blacktip reef sharks, stingrays and tropical fish underwater.
• 3 spots of snorkeling
• Enjoy a delicious Polynesian-style barbecue lunch and relax on the white-sand beach of a small island.
• Learn about Bora Bora’s marine life and culture from the guide.
Highlights of the experience :
• Swim with blacktip reef sharks, stingrays and tropical fish underwater.
• 2 spots of snorkeling
• Learn about Bora Bora’s marine life and culture from the guide.
230$ / person | 460$ / couple
95$ / person | 188$ / couple
Private tours
The whole boat for yourself!
Private, Full day Snorkeling tour with BBQ lunch with feet in the water
Highlights of the experience :
• A boat just for yourself
• Swim with blacktip reef sharks, stingrays and tropical fish underwater.
• 3 spots of snorkeling
• Enjoy a delicious Polynesian-style barbecue lunch, feet in the water and relax on the white-sand beach of a small island.
• Learn about Bora Bora’s marine life and culture from the guide.
Includes : Lunch // Use of Snorkeling equipment // Bottled water // Soda/Pop // Towels // Free pick up
867$ for a couple
N°2 Feel the wind in your hair while riding your jet ski on the lagoon
Not your typical Jet ski ride. The lagoon’s color, the mountain, the overwater bungalows will make your ride spectacular! Maybe the best place on the planet to jet ski. Local Tip: For the best colors we recommend booking your tour in the morning!
Jet ski tour
281$ for a couple sharing a jet ski
Highlights of the experience :
Zip-around the Bora Bora lagoon past water bungalows, sailboats and the lush green slopes of Mt. Otemanu. Cruise across sparkling aquamarine waters and picturesque bays and Motus (small islands) with an expert guide leading the way. Stop for swimming and a coconut husking demonstration, ensuring plenty of photo ops in this Polynesian paradise.
Includes: Well maintained Jet Ski // Local guide // Hotel pickup and drop-off
N°3 Have fun underwater !
French Polynesia is a sanctuary for marine species and unquestionably one of the best places in the world for diving. Do not miss the chance to discover this whole world underwater.
Traditional scuba diving
Best tour for first-timers
Introductory Dive (BDC)
Best tour for certified divers
2 Dives for certified divers
Highlight of the experience:
Scuba dive for the first time in the waters of Bora Bora with a qualified guide, who will teach you everything you need to know about how to dive safely.
Highlight of the experience:
Discover 2 different diving spots in Bora Bora with professional instructors. Dive with Manta Rays!
Includes: Use of Scuba equipment // Professional instructor
Includes : Use of Scuba equipment // Professional instructor // Drinks
117$ / person (235$ for a couple)
192$ / person (385$ for a couple)
Unconventionals / fun dives
Those options are ideal for those who are not feeling comfortable scuba diving. It’s even suitable if you don’t know how to swim but still want to discover the Bora Bora's underwater wonders! Plus they are so fun!!
Underwater Scooter
Helmet Dive
Highlight of the experience:
Discover the underwater wonders of Bora Bora’s lagoon without even getting your hair wet! A panoramic dome on the aqua-bike allows you to breathe naturally as an electric motor propels you forward. You’ll see a variety of colorful corals and tropical fish.
Highlight of the experience:
30 minutes underwater will take you by 3 meters of depth, in the middle of a coral garden! Surrounded by a coral reef, butterflies, clowns, morays, stingrays... You'll be able to breathe normally and walk on the ocean ground!
Includes: Pick up & Drop Off // Use of the equipment // Food and snacks (fruits)
Includes: Pick up & Drop Off // Use of the equipment // Bottled water
Shared price : 416$ for a couple (riding the same scooter) - Private tours also available
Shared price : 118$ per person (237$ for a couple) - Private tours also available
N°4 Explore the jungle and breathtaking view-points
A tour with a local guide will take you through the tropical forest to the most beautiful viewpoints of the island. You’ll also get to know more about the Polynesian legends and culture, just pick your favorite itinerary & vehicle
Local tip: For the best colors of the lagoon on the viewpoints we would recommend booking a morning tour. Plus it will be less hot!
4X4 tour
Quad Tour
Highlights of the experience:
_ Stops at several lookout points including East Matira, Faanui Canon, and Amanahune Bay or exceptional views of the sparkling lagoon bordered by lush green mountain sides.
_ Demonstration by local artists who make tie-dye sarongs and coconut oil
_ Vestiges of World War II
_ Tropical fruits tasting at a plantation.
Highlights of the experience:
_ Have fun while riding your quad on Bora Bora’s dirt roads
_ Stop at several viewpoints including Mount Popoti, the most breathtaking and highest summit of Bora Bora that can reach comfortably
_ Learn about our culture and history along the way
_ Tropical fruits tasting
Shared : 86$ / person (172$ for a couple) - Private tours also available
Shared : 322$ for a couple (riding the same quad) - Private tours also available
N°5 Indulge a romantic sunset cruise with your loved one
Honeymooning? Then surprise your loved one with a romantic sunset tour on Bora Bora’s lagoon, sipping champagne and admiring the views. The most romantic experience on the island!
Catamaran Sunset Cruise
Private Boat Sunset Cruise
Highlights of the experience:
_ Watch the sunset from the deck of a catamaran during this evening's sail around Bora Bora.
_ Relax on the provided chaise lounges while music plays over the on-board sound system, sip a glass of sparkling wine, and munch on included snacks.
_Up to 4 couples on the boat
Highlights of the experience:
_ A luxury boat just for you
_ Full tour of the island for the best views
_ Champagne & sushis (or amuse bouche)
Includes: Beverages // Hotel pickup and drop-off // Professional guide & waiter
Includes: Beverages (including champagne) // Amuse bouche // Hotel pickup and drop-off // Professional guide & waiter
Shared price: 416$ for a couple
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Shared tours are available only twice a week and book up fast)
Private price: 987$ for a couple
1000$ for a couple
Find more information about Bora Bora on Off to Bora Bora!
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]]>Ashley & Lauren decided to elope in Bora Bora. But then, well... COVID!! They decided to maintain their elopement in Bora Bora no matter what and we met them in September, a few weeks after the border re-opened. Here is the story of their wedding in Bora Bora.
Ashley & Lauren, how did you met?
Like many couples we know we met online
Who proposed and how?
I (Ashley) proposed to Lauren while on a private sunset catamaran cruise in the British Virgin Islands. Romantic right?
Why did you decide to elope instead of having a wedding in the States? What challenges did you face?
We decided to elope in Bora to insure that day was about us and us only. We do love our family and friends but we didn’t want any distractions or have to worry about anyone else other than ourselves on our special day. And our biggest challenge was, of course eloping in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic (lol).
What made you pick Bora Bora for your elopement?
Bora Bora is one of the most beautiful places we have seen in pictures and has been a bucket list travel destination for us for years. That's why we thought it would be the perfect place to get married... and it did not disappoint!
What was your favorite part of your wedding day in Bora Bora and why?
Being able to stand up in front of each other, look each other in the eyes and say our vows of commitment knowing that I was not only marrying the love of my life but my best friend as well. That was very powerful.
Any interesting facts about your wedding that you'd like to share?
We weren’t very traditional when it came to getting ready for our wedding. We actually went wedding dress shopping together and picked out our dresses with each other. We stayed in the same room together the night before the wedding ceremony instead of sleeping separately and we actually got ready (hair and make-up) together the day of our wedding. We wanted our wedding to be about us and make it what we wanted so we broke the traditional rules and enjoyed being with and supporting each other through every step of the process.
Let's talk about fashion! What designers did you pick for your wedding dresses.
Lauren wore Kitty Chen and I (Ashley) wore Soterro & Midgley
Do you have any advice for couples planning their elopements in Bora Bora?
Do a lot of research, use wedding planners on-site, ask for lots of pictures of the location and decor, and ultimately, don’t settle for anything less than what you want on your wedding day. This is one of the most important days of your life so make it about you and try to tune out other people’s input that isn’t needed or wanted. Remember that this special day is about you as a couple and you are the ones making the rules!
Venue, decoration & planning : St Régis Bora Bora
Photographer : Marc Gérard
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]]>Sarah & Steven, how did you guys met?
We met through friends at a small get-together on a Monday night.
How did Steven propose?
He planned a fancy dinner out and proposed on the roof of the parking garage at sunset. He even had our friend who is a photographer there to capture the moment!
Why did you decide to elope? What was your biggest challenge during the planning process?
We decided to elope because we really wanted the main focus to be the two of us. Our biggest challenge was talking our families into the idea.
What made you pick Bora Bora for your elopement?
Easy! We just wanted to get married in the most beautiful place on earth
What was your favorite part of your wedding day and why?
Every minute was PERFECT! We can't stop talking about how perfect everything was. But, if we had to pick, we really enjoyed our "first look". The bride was brought to the chapel in a white canoe covered in flowers to meet her groom on the beach. It was really romantic!
Any interesting facts about your wedding that you'd like to share?
He surprised me with diamond earrings the night before the wedding and I surprised him with memorial cuff links in memory of his father.
Let's talk about fashion! How did you both choose your wedding day look?
The bride wore a strappy A-line Allure bridal gown. The top had just enough sparkle before connecting a delicate and airy crepe chiffon skirt with daring slits on either side. The groom wore a custom tan linen suit with all dark chocolate brown accessories.
Do you have any advice for couples planning their elopements in Bora Bora? Do you have any wedding planning advice that you'd like to share with other couples planning their day?
If you can talk your families into it, it's so worth it! We have zero regrets, it was truly a perfect week!
Venue & planning : Intercontinental Thalasso Bora Bora
Bride dress : Allure Bridals
Photographer : Marc Gérard
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]]>Le Bora Bora (Pearl Beach) : Resort’s introduction
Recently renovated (2020) Le Bora Bora (ex Pearl Beach) is a nice option for your trip in Bora Bora while maintaining a budget. Different kinds of overwater bungalows (all renovated) are available. A few of them even offer a pool. The resort also has plenty of garden villas, nested in a beautiful tropical garden.
The resort also offers several restaurants, a spa, a gym & a tennis court but the asset of the resort is the main beach. On the morning the colors of the lagoon are amazing!
But enough talking, you clicked to see pictures right?
So you’ll find below our 5 favorite spots for your photoshoot at the Le Bora Bora (Pearl Beach).
Photoshoot at Le Bora Bora (Pearl Beach) : Our top 5 locations
1 : Main Beach
No photoshoot at Le Bora Bora could be complete without taking some pictures on the main beach. White sand + palmtrees + mountain view + overwater bungalows on the background = The perfect Bora Bora postcard!
2 : Overwater bungalow
We like to start (or finish) our photoshoot at Le Bora Bora with some pictures on your overwater bungalow! In the morning the different blue shades are absolutely amazing! And if you feel like it, it's also the perfect place for a jump in the water!
3 : Tropical gardens
For a totally different atmosphere let's head to the tropical gardens & coconut fields, on the back of the resort. The tropical plants, the ponds with lotus flowers and the traditional huts will definitely add some jungle mood to your photoshoot at Le Bora Bora.
4 : Bungalow bridges
Just a little stop on our way to the main beach. The bridges with the coral garden or the view on the mountain is very nice!
5 : Overwater deck
And last but no least you'll find this massive overwater deck at the end of one of the branch. We really like it for wide angles & symétrique shots. Do you like it too?
Best time & light for your photoshoot at Le Bora Bora (Pearl Beach)
For your photoshoot at Le Bora Bora we would recommend to shoot on the morning (between 9AM & 11AM). The colors of the lagoon are the real asset of the resort and those shades are showing at their best on the morning.
Sunset photoshoots are also possible of course and sometimes the colors of the sky are quite spectacular BUT be aware that the water won’t look that blue. If the iconic vibrant blue color of the lagoon is the most important to you then we suggest shooting in the morning
All spots are suitable for morning or sunset**. It’s just about the atmosphere, the colors you like better !
In any case, it’s always better to avoid shooting in the middle of the afternoon: it’s very hot, the light is way too harsh and the best photo spots (the main beach especially) can get busy.
** Except for pictures underwater. We need enough light for it so we’ll have to shoot in the morning.
Latest photoshoot at Le Bora Bora (Pearl Beach)
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