I visited both in 2014 and loved every minute of this excursion so much so that when I came back in 2023 I had to do it again and I have to say hands down this family delivers and deserves every bit of five-star rating. I have to say that after having such a disappointing time at our Resort, le Bora Resort, previously named in 2014 Bora Bora Pearl Beach Resort and Spa before it was bought out and renovated..... we finally got to do the lagoonarium and I was not disappointed at all because if you want true Tahitian life, culture, people, and everything that comes with the beauty of true Bora Bora this is where you will find it. I'll always continue to promote and encourage people to put this on their bucket list. This family made our trip memorable. I can't say enough they're kindness, fun, smiles, laughs all day long, ability to deliver everything day advertise, and more!

Fantastic adventure. The staff is knowledgeable and entertaining. What you'll see on the full day tour is all of the Bora Bora water highlights... sharks, rays, tropical fish in coral gardens. You will also be treated to a fantastic Polynesian lunch (can't stress enough how good it was) and some other fun on-land activities. Even though we've sailed to Bora Bora and have access to a dingy, this was a worthwhile adventure with people that know the best spots.

wonderful people, so funny and made trip so enjoyable. the things we saw we were amazing, the shark and ray snorkel was a major highlight of our trip. max is an incredibly funny guide and we are so glad we made this trip before the lockdown was put in place.

🏖️Bora Bora Lagoonarium 🏖️ Absolutely fabulous day trip. Great ambience whole day, English and French spoken and you get to see so many spots in one day. Corals, sharks, rays, turtles and even a pig. Definitely one of the best tour I have done in French Polynesia. And the lunch was super tasty too! It will be hard to beat this experience. Maururu!👍🏻 Fantastic adventure. The staff is knowledgeable and entertaining. What you'll see on the full day tour is all of the Bora Bora water highlights... sharks, rays, tropical fish in coral gardens. You will also be treated to a fantastic Polynesian lunch (can't stress enough how good it was) and some other fun on-land activities. Even though we've sailed to Bora Bora and have access to a dingy, this was a worthwhile adventure with people that know the best spots.❤️ We cannot recommend this tour enough!!! The moment you step on the outrigger, your journey begins with Max and his family entertaining you with island music. The first stop was an amazing area with beautiful coral reefs and tons of bright colored fish everywhere. They then found eagle rays that were, unfortunately, sleeping on the bottom but we at least got to see them. Then on to snorkeling with black tip sharks and large stingrays. Then, after painstakingly searching, they were able to find a group of huge manta rays for us to snorkel above which was absolutely breathtaking. These magnificent creatures are a sight to behold! Then on to a private motu (island) for a traditional Polynesian lunch and snorkeling with several large lemon sharks. We also learned how to tie sarongs on both men and women and learned how to properly and quickly open coconuts. And, while you’re on the island, don’t forget to ask about meeting Bacon, the Bora Bora chihuahua. This was an absolutely perfect day and this entire crew did everything in their power to make it as perfect as possible, from start to finish, for everyone on the tour. Make sure to bring plenty of water, sunscreen and any snacks you might need because this is a full day on the water.❤️

In two days, I have taken thousands of pictures and it is incredibly difficult to select the best of them. No matter which side you look, you see a postcard. I hope you can get a glimpse of how beautiful this lagoon is. Bora Bora ❤️

It's Bora Bora! And... That combined with a family that makes your day better than ever..is super! My thanks go to grandpa.... Who helped me so much (knee injury). It's just those things

We cannot recommend this tour enough!!! The moment you step on the outrigger, your journey begins with Max and his family entertaining you with island music. The first stop was an amazing area with beautiful coral reefs and tons of bright colored fish everywhere. They then found eagle rays that were, unfortunately, sleeping on the bottom but we at least got to see them. Then on to snorkeling with black tip sharks and large stingrays. Then, after painstakingly searching, they were able to find a group of huge manta rays for us to snorkel above which was absolutely breathtaking. These magnificent creatures are a sight to behold! Then on to a private motu (island) for a traditional Polynesian lunch and snorkeling with several large lemon sharks. We also learned how to tie sarongs on both men and women and learned how to properly and quickly open coconuts. And, while you’re on the island, don’t forget to ask about meeting Bacon, the Bora Bora chihuahua. This was an absolutely perfect day and this entire crew did everything in their power to make it as perfect as possible, from start to finish, for everyone on the tour. Make sure to bring plenty of water, sunscreen and any snacks you might need because this is a full day on the water.

Absolutely fabulous day trip. Great ambience whole day, English and French spoken and you get to see so many spots in one day. Corals, sharks, rays, turtles and even a pig. Definitely one of the best tour I have done in French Polynesia. And the lunch was super tasty too! It will be hard to beat this experience. Maururu!

I cannot recommend this tour company due to the treatment of the fish and overall safety concerns. I noticed that the staff -very discreetly- was feeding the tropical fish at the stops. Secondly at the private motu, the large lemon sharks are in a small fenced in area in the water. The tour company was introduced by the hotel as a family business - which it is. We were collected by two pick-up trucks from the hotel and as a group of 10 were waiting for the boat to arrive. To our surprise the boat was already more than half occupied by a large tour group. They already had the best seats and overall, it was a very crowded experience. I rather would have picked a tour company which guarantees a small group size. The staff was very enthusiastic to show the fish during the stops. Overall, we managed to see a lot of fish, which is obviously nice. On the stop to view the manta rays, the boat kept moving with the engine (propeller) running. I felt that is eventually an accident waiting to happen. The stops can get very crowded with multiple boats nearby. My partner almost went into the wrong boat. I doubt with the high number of people on our boat the staff would have noticed if one person is missing.

BOOK this tour!! It was an immersive experience! With years of snorkeling and diving experience, this was an awesome vacation excursion. We stopped at 4 locations. The Coral Garden reef had thousands of fish. The second spot had a large group of eagle rays. The third spot allowed us to find a manta ray cruising over the reef. The 4th location had black tip sharks and stingrays. I would HIGHLY recommend the ALL day tour. You stop at the Lagoonarium private moto for an authentic lunch (grilled chicken/fish) with unique Polynesian sides. You can even swim with the sharks that were in the lagoon. This family run business spans three generations and everyone was welcoming. Our guide Max was fun and energetic. He also sang polynesian songs while the grandfather kept the beat on the drums. Everyone loves their job here, even the grandfather (82yo) danced with guests. The boat circles the entire island while you enjoy the music, wind and history of the island.

Highly highly recommend this tour!! Had such an amazing and fun day seeing the beautiful island, swimming with the fishes, stingrays, and reef sharks, and going to the lagoonarium to swim with the lemon sharks and stingrays and to see the turtles. Topped it off with exploring the island and having the most incredible lunch made by the ladies at the lagoonarium! You won’t want to miss this tour!

Beautiful little church.

I was a little too late to join their service😭 the church was closed by the time I got there. It is not difficult to locate once you find the pier. Small chapel and big on compound. Would have loved to walked inside.

Beautiful church, nice people welcomed us for a service with singing and smiles

(Translated by Google) We attended mass on a Sunday at 9:30 a.m. Whether we are believers or not, we were warmly welcomed and placed in the church. The songs are sung by a choir and are sublime and joyful. I highly recommend this experience to share with locals! (Original) Nous avons assisté à une messe un Dimanche à 9h30. Que l'on soit croyant ou non, nous avons été chaleureusement accueilli et placé dans l'église. Les chants sont chantés par une chorale et sont sublimes et joyeux. Je recommande vivement cette expérience à partager avec des locaux !

(Translated by Google) The area seems very poor and depressed even though prices and salaries are very high. (Original) La zona pafrece muy pobre y deprimida a pesar de que los precios y los sueldos son muy altos.

(Translated by Google) There we renewed our wedding vows. First in the Catholic Church, and then on the beach of the Sofitel Private Island. Unique experience!!! (Original) Allí renovamos nuestros votos matrimoniales. Primero en la Iglesia católica, y luego en la playa del Sofitel Private Island. Experiencia única!!!

(Translated by Google) Class!! monkeys can do backflips (Original) класс!! мартышки могут делать сальто назад

(Translated by Google) Beautiful and harmonious chapel. (Original) Bellissima e armoniosa cappella.

My wife fell in love with this painting the moment she saw it on a wall in the Four Seasons lobby. Alain captures the beauty of Mt Otemanu perfectly, in his signature style. Absolutely amazing! And one month/10k miles later it's now on our wall in our dining room!

Alain’s art is gorgeous and truly one of a kind. Not to mention Karen and Alain were the best hosts I’ve ever experienced at an art gallery tour! Karen picked us up from the dock and dropped us off, and when we were there, they gave us a full tour of their home, gallery and studio, provided delicious espressos, and showed us video of Alain’s incredible accomplishments throughout the decades (with Alain providing live personal commentary of his experiences!). They showed us every individual art piece they had (the ones that weren’t on exhibit elsewhere) and I loved hearing about Alain’s art and inspiration directly from the genius himself - that’s a first for me, for someone at this level. So humble, so kind, so happy. What a lovely experience! Thank you both for your warm welcome and kindness. Hope to see you again someday.

Such a wonderful experience to spend time with Alain and Karen, conversing about Alain’s artwork and their experience living in Bora Bora. Every piece of Alain’s artwork pulls you in and through a world of excitement. They are a lovely couple and leave you with a unique memory of your visit to Bora Bora — especially if you travel home carrying one of Alain’s creations with you.

We found ourselves in Bora Bora last December during a rainy 4 day period. The concierge at the St. Regis recommended a visit to Alain's Studio and I must say it was fabulous. Alain and his lovely wife welcomed us into their home/gallery for a private tour of his fabulous work. Both the art and their hospitality were exceptional and we now have a piece of Alain's art hanging in our home. They handled all the arrangements for shipping perfectly.

My husband and I, along with two friends, visited Alains art studio when we vacationed in Bora Bora. Karen and Alain were gracious hosts and we all fell in love with his artwork, purchasing several paintings for our home. My husband ordered another for my birthday the next year. If you are lucky enough to travel to Bora Bora, don't miss Alain Despert's art studio!

My wife and I have 3 paintings by Alain Despert and are thrilled with them. Their vivid colors and images make them focal points in our home. We are building a new home in the NY Fingerlakes and have designed the stone fireplace in the great room to highlight his very large painting of a rooster, our favorite.

We had the best time visiting Alain and Karen at the studio. We felt so welcomed by them and inspired by Alain’s beautiful work!