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Bora Bora is defined by a single, unforgettable composition: a volcanic island rising from an intensely clear lagoon, with Mount Otemanu at its centre and a ring of reef-fringed motus shaping the horizon. Familiar in photographs. More compelling from the water.

A yacht charter reveals a different side of the island. The lagoon becomes the itinerary: calm anchorages, shallow coral gardens, private stretches of sand and open views across shifting shades of blue. Spend the morning swimming from the yacht, move between motus by tender and pause for lunch beside the water. As the afternoon softens, return to the deck and watch the light change across Mount Otemanu.

The scale feels effortless. Bora Bora is compact enough to explore without rushing, yet varied enough to reward time. One day might begin with paddleboarding across a quiet bay and continue with snorkelling above coral gardens. Another might centre on a beach picnic, a tender cruise through the lagoon or a walk along Matira Beach, the island’s best-known stretch of sand.

The water shapes almost every experience. Tahiti Tourisme highlights sailing, canoeing, snorkelling, diving and private lagoon excursions among the island’s defining activities, with opportunities to encounter coral gardens, rays and blacktip reef sharks. A yacht creates the freedom to approach each experience at your own pace, without losing the privacy and easy rhythm of life on board.

Bora Bora also works naturally as part of a wider Leeward Islands itinerary. Raiatea and Taha’a sit within comfortable cruising reach, opening the journey to quieter anchorages, vanilla-scented landscapes and a deeper sense of movement through French Polynesia. Huahine can extend the route further, bringing a more discreet atmosphere and a stronger connection to local island life. Tahiti Tourisme features Bora Bora alongside Raiatea, Taha’a and Huahine in its sailing itineraries through the Society Islands.

Yet Bora Bora deserves time of its own. Stay long enough to experience the lagoon at different hours: bright and transparent in the morning, vivid at midday, then reflective as the sun drops behind the island’s sculpted profile.

This is Bora Bora by yacht. Clearer. More private. Shaped entirely around the water.
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A 34.5 metre Ray Kemp classic from 1979 with a timber hull and a 2023 refit, cruising the Pacific and Australian coast for ten guests, one of few large charter
PRINCESS ILUKA

34M

Ray Kemp

1979

76000€

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A 39-metre Westport running one of Alaska’s most established charter programmes, purpose-tuned for wildlife, glaciers and world-class fishing with an expert local crew.
Serengeti

39M

Westport

2002

150000€

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A 45-metre McMullen & Wing expedition yacht with 10,000nm range, a crow’s nest 43 feet above sea level, a hyperbaric chamber and a custom 7.8m tender with 200-mile range.
Big Fish

45M

McMullen & Wing

2010

125000€

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A turnkey 50-metre Westport 164 by Donald Starkey with a rare bridge-deck master suite and private balcony, 20-knot performance and a full adventure toy inventory including a 34-foot Regulator chase
Valinor

50M

Westport

2013

230000€

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The award-winning 73-metre Feadship Lunasea is a world-cruising family yacht with an eight-metre main-deck infinity pool, ten-seat cinema, full wellness centre and RWD interior, cruising the Pacific, South East Asia
Lunasea

73M

Feadship

2017

680000€

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A 39.8-metre Broward Marine motor yacht refitted in 2020, purpose-arranged for the Galapagos with a shallow draft, oversized windows and eight cabins for twelve guests, chartering the islands from USD
GRAND DAPHNE

39M

Broward Marine

2011

165000€

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A 63.4m vintage explorer yacht with a helicopter, seaplane and five tenders for reaching the world’s most far-flung destinations.
Suri

63.4M

VT Halter Marine

1978

350000€

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An 81-metre Royal Huisman three-masted schooner, the largest aluminium sailing yacht afloat, carrying 12 guests in six cabins with a crew of 15 across the Pacific and South East Asia,
Sea Eagle

81M

Royal Huisman

2020

550000€

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A 52-metre expedition yacht rebuilt from a 1973 Australian Navy survey ship, carrying twelve guests in seven cabins with a helicopter on the top deck and 7,000 nautical miles of
JeMaSa

52M

HMA Naval Dockyard

1973

355000€

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Bora Bora Yacht Charter
Bora Bora yacht charters offer the freedom to experience the destination on your own terms. Each itinerary can be shaped around the way you want to travel, with the flexibility to move between time on the water, moments ashore and the simple pleasure of life on board.
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Mount Otemanu
Mount Otemanu gives Bora Bora its unmistakable silhouette. Rising 727 metres from the centre of the island, the volcanic peak remains a constant presence as the yacht moves through the lagoon. Each anchorage offers a different angle. Each change in light sharpens the view. Explore the island by tender, step ashore for a guided walk or simply let the mountain frame the day from the aft deck. At sunset, the effect is particularly striking: dark volcanic contours, calm water and a sky that shifts by the minute.
The Lagoon
Bora Bora’s lagoon is not a backdrop. It is the centre of the experience. Cruise between reef-fringed motus, anchor in clear water and spend the day moving between swimming, snorkelling and quiet stretches of sand. Coral gardens and shallow bays create an easy rhythm for guests who want to stay close to the water, while tender excursions open up a more detailed view of the island’s marine landscape. The pace is entirely your own. Morning swim. Long lunch. Sunset on deck.
Matira Beach
At the southern edge of the island, Matira Beach brings a softer mood. The water is shallow and clear, the shoreline relaxed and the views across the lagoon open and expansive. Arrive by tender, swim from the beach or spend time ashore before returning to the yacht for the afternoon. Tahiti Tourisme identifies Matira as Bora Bora’s most famous beach and highlights its appeal for snorkelling, kayaking, paddleboarding and other water-based activities.
Motu Days
The motus around Bora Bora create some of the island’s most memorable charter moments. Small, reef-edged islets sit within the lagoon, offering secluded places to pause between anchorages. Come ashore for a private lunch, swim in calm water or spend an afternoon with little more than sand, sea and the yacht waiting offshore. The experience feels simple, but considered. Space where it matters. Privacy without effort.
The Leeward Islands
Bora Bora can stand alone, but it also creates a natural high point within a longer Society Islands charter. Cruise east towards Taha’a and Raiatea for quiet anchorages, lagoon passages and a slower island rhythm. Extend the itinerary to Huahine for lush landscapes and a more intimate atmosphere. The distances allow the journey to unfold with ease: enough movement to create contrast, without losing the unhurried quality that defines French Polynesia. Tahiti Tourisme presents Bora Bora, Taha’a, Raiatea and Huahine as part of a connected sailing route through the Leeward Islands.

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Bora Bora Yacht Charter Itineraries

The Week Unfolds
Across Bora Bora, each itinerary reveals a different rhythm, from lively ports and waterfront towns to secluded anchorages, island escapes and stretches of coastline best discovered from the sea. Together, they create a more layered way to explore, with every route shaped by the places, experiences and moments found along the way.
Whitsundays
Seven days among seventy-four islands inside the Great Barrier Reef, from the silica sand of Whitehaven to Aboriginal rock art at Nara Inlet.
New Caledonia
Seven days from Nouméa to the Isle of Pines and the Loyalty Islands, inside the largest enclosed lagoon on earth.
Tahiti Islands
Seven days from Papeete through Moorea and Huahine to Raiatea, the spiritual heart of Polynesia, finishing in Bora Bora’s lagoon.
Fiji
Seven days through the Mamanucas and Yasawas, from the reef break at Cloudbreak to manta rays at Naviti and the caves of Sawa-i-Lau.
Great Barrier Reef
Seven days along the Ribbon Reefs, from Opal Reef to Lizard Island, diving Steve’s Bommie and fishing for black marlin.
Society Islands
Seven days across the Leeward Societies, from Moorea’s bays to the vanilla and pearls of Taha’a, Bora Bora’s lagoon and secluded Huahine.
New Zealand
Seven days down the North Island’s east coast, from the Bay of Islands and the Poor Knights to Great Barrier Island and the Coromandel.
Bora Bora
Seven days from Tahiti to Bora Bora and out to the Rangiroa atoll, where the lagoon is large enough to hold an island and the diving is the finest in
South Pacific
Seven days across French Polynesia, from the shark-filled passes of Fakarava and remote Toau to Rangiroa, Bora Bora and the vanilla islands.

Bora Bora Must See & Do

The anchorages, experiences and places that define a yacht charter in Bora Bora, and the ones worth building your itinerary around.
Top Anchorages

Matira Point
Coral Garden, off Motu Tapu
Toopua Iti
Vaitape Bay
Taha’a Lagoon (day-trip anchorage)

Top Things to Do

Snorkel the Coral Garden with rays and blacktip reef sharks
Take a 4×4 safari to a Mount Otemanu viewpoint
Visit a black pearl farm in the lagoon
Paddleboard across the lagoon at sunset
Day-trip by tender to a Taha’a vanilla plantation

Top Places to Visit

Mount Otemanu
Matira Beach
Bloody Mary’s, Povai Bay
Vaitape village and market
Taha’a’s vanilla plantations (day trip)

Bora Bora Charter Guide

Everything you need to know before chartering a yacht in Bora Bora, from the best time to visit to where to drop anchor.
When is the best time to charter a yacht in Bora Bora?

May to October is the dry season, with steady trade winds and the clearest water for snorkelling the lagoon. From November, the weather turns warmer and more humid, and the South Pacific cyclone belt becomes an active consideration through to April, so most charter operators concentrate their season in the drier months.

What's the easiest way to reach Bora Bora for a charter?

Bora Bora Airport (BOB), on its own motu across the lagoon from the main island, has no direct international flights. Guests fly into Fa’a’a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete and connect via a short Air Tahiti flight, which typically takes under an hour.

Which anchorages are worth building a Bora Bora itinerary around?

Matira Point offers calm water and easy beach access, while the Coral Garden near Motu Tapu is the spot for snorkelling with rays and reef sharks. Toopua Iti, on the quieter western side of the lagoon, is a good overnight anchorage away from the main tourist traffic around Vaitape.

How many days are enough for a Bora Bora charter?

Four to five days covers the lagoon comfortably. Most guests extend to seven or ten days by adding Taha’a and Raiatea, which share a lagoon and sit within easy cruising range, or Huahine for a quieter, more local atmosphere.

Are there restrictions on where a yacht can anchor in Bora Bora?

Yes. The lagoon is divided into zones by vessel size, and captains are required to notify local authorities before heading to certain anchorages, part of an effort to protect the coral from anchor damage. A charter captain familiar with the lagoon handles this as a matter of course, but it’s worth knowing that free anchoring is more restricted here than in most of French Polynesia.

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