Top 5 BBQ Cruises in French Polynesia

1.Full Day Combo ATV & Jet Ski with a Polynesian BBQ on a Motu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 373 reviews Our pick

Spend six hours circling Bora Bora by ATV and jet ski, guided by island locals such as Manu, Tahi, H, or Tama. Ride rugged mountain trails, visit WWII cannons, skim past overwater bungalows, stop on a motu, and enjoy grilled fish, chicken, poisson cru, and tropical fruit.

“We chose the combo ATV and Jet Ski tours. It was amazing to see the island and lagoon from both points of view. The guides were knowledgeable and friendly. I would 100% recommend this experience to anyone. Thank you for such an unforgettable experience. The lunch was very good and the best poisson cru I have had.”

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2.Bora Bora Snorkel Cruise by Polynesian Outrigger Canoe with BBQ Island Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 195 reviews · from $296Best value

Spend about six hours circling Bora Bora’s lagoon in a motorized Polynesian outrigger canoe. Guides such as Sam, Jean, Ruma, or Tarepa lead you to coral gardens, sharks, stingrays, manta rays, and eagle rays, followed by a BBQ lunch, music, and island hospitality.

“We had a fantastic time! I highly recommend this excursion. Jean, our guide, was incredibly friendly, spoke perfect English, and was so knowledgeable (about the local culture, the fish, the sharks, and the rays (we saw both sting rays, and eagle rays, and black tipped reef sharks). He was a joy to spend the day with and made sure everyone was having a great time. The BBQ lunch was some of the best food we've had. The homemade ceviche, which was prepared in front of us, and was unbelievably delicious! Highly recommend!!! Thank you!”

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3.Private Full-Day Lagoon Adventure in Bora Bora with BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews

Spend six hours aboard a private outrigger canoe with guides such as Aro, Toto, Koko, Ray, Manu, or Coco. Snorkel a coral garden, meet stingrays, watch black-tip reef sharks, then enjoy grilled seafood, chicken, shrimp, salads, rice, and fruit on a private motu.

“Our private lagoon adventure with lunch was spectacular! Our guide Toto is a funny guy and great to talk to. He was patient with getting us to do as much as we could with the weather changes. We enjoyed the snorkeling and the delicioRead more”

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4.Combo ATV & Jet Ski Day Trip with Polynesian BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 22 reviews · 6 hours

Spend six hours with local guides on Bora Bora’s roads and lagoon. Ride an ATV to three viewpoints and WWII guns, then follow guides such as Damon or Mo by jet ski to a motu for grilled fish, chicken, raw fish with coconut milk, and coconut treats.

“This tour is great! Both Mo and Jeff were friendly, entertaining, and great guides for the ATV and Jet Ski's around the island. The BBQ was awesome! 10/10 recommend!”

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5.Private Bora Bora Lagoon Snorkel Cruise with BBQ Picnic

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 6 hours · from $1,605

Spend six hours on a private Bora Bora boat with an English or French-speaking guide, stopping to snorkel with rays, sharks, and tropical fish before a barbecue picnic on a motu. The route changes with your interests and the day’s conditions. Guide Will is praised for clear underwater instruction.

“Ottima esperienza! Perfetta per un viaggio di nozze. Crociera privata all'interno della blue lagoon di Bora Bora. La guida è stata estremamente disponibile e ci ha tenuto compagnia per 6h, portandoci prima a nuotare con le mante, poi con le razze, quindi a visitare un centro di artigianato, da lì a prendere un caffè e infine su un'isola privata (sulla quale eravamo soli la guida, mia moglie ed io), dove ci ha preparato un ricco pranzo innaffiato da champagne. Consigliata”

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