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Best Jet Ski Tours
in Bora Bora —
Prices, Operators & Honest Comparison
A jet ski tour in Bora Bora is one of the most exhilarating ways to experience the world's most famous lagoon. From the water, everything looks different — the overwater bungalows of the resort motus lined up against the horizon, the impossible turquoise of the lagoon floor, and Mt. Otemanu rising 727 metres above the island in every direction you turn. Whether you choose a 2-hour island circuit, a morning ride combined with snorkeling, or a full 6h30 day with sharks and stingrays, the experience is the same: Bora Bora at full speed, with nothing between you and the view.
Bora Bora jet ski tours — comparison table 2026
All three operators are accredited, safety-focused and bookable via Viator with free cancellation and verified reviews. The key differences are duration, what's included and price.
Prices are per jet ski — not per person — and accommodate 1 or 2 riders, except for the full-day combo which is priced per person. A tandem jet ski shared between two people is significantly better value. Prices shown are peak season rates. Always check current rates online before booking.
| Operator | Duration | Price | Highlights | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moana Adventure Tours — Full Day Combo ⭐ Top pick | 6h30 | $313 / person $626 for 2 sharing |
Jet ski + shark & stingray snorkel · Lunch at Bloody Mary's · Hotel transfers · All gear included · 4.8★ / 385 reviews | View & book → |
| Moana Adventure Tours — Island Tour | 2h | $341 / jet ski Same price 1 or 2 |
Full island circuit · Water bungalows · Mt. Otemanu views · Coconut demo · Hotel boat transfer · 4.9★ / 410 reviews | View & book → |
| Bora Bora Activities Center | 2h | $280 / jet ski Same price 1 or 2 |
Island circuit · Motu stop · Volcano views · Snack included · Native guide · 5.0★ / 310 reviews | View & book → |
| Bora Bora Activities Center — ATV + Jet Ski Combo | Full day | $672 / 1 or 2 riders ATV + jet ski + BBQ lunch |
ATV morning (WW2 guns, 3 lookouts, off-road) · Jet ski afternoon · Polynesian BBQ motu lunch · Native guide · GetYourGuide | View & book → |
| Moana Adventure Tours — 4x4 + Jet Ski Combo | Full day | $265 / person 4x4 + jet ski + lunch |
4x4 island circuit (32km, lookouts, WW2 canon) · Lunch at Bloody Mary's · 2h jet ski · Hotel transfers · 4.9★ / 44 reviews | View & book → |
Moana Adventure Tours Full Day Combo ($313/person) is our top pick for a pure water day — jet ski in the morning, lunch at Bloody Mary's, shark and stingray snorkel in the afternoon. For a shorter experience, Moana Island Tour ($341/jet ski) is excellent value with hotel boat pickup from any resort motu. Bora Bora Activities Center ($280/jet ski) is the most affordable and the highest rated at 5.0★ — a native guide, motu stop and snacks included.
For a full land-and-sea day, choose between two approaches: Moana 4x4 + Jet Ski ($265/person) — guided 4x4 island circuit + jet ski + lunch at Bloody Mary's, comfortable and suitable for all ages. Or Bora Bora Activities Center ATV + Jet Ski ($672 for 1 or 2) — you ride your own quad on off-road trails (WW2 guns, 3 lookouts) then switch to jet ski for a Polynesian BBQ motu lunch. More adventurous, more physical, more immersive.
Jet skiing in Bora Bora — what the experience is really like
The Bora Bora lagoon is one of the most protected in French Polynesia — a vast shallow basin enclosed by a barrier reef, with calm, turquoise water that rarely gets rough. For jet skiing, this is ideal: you can push the speed without fighting waves, and the visibility through the water is extraordinary. You'll ride past the iconic overwater bungalow resorts — Four Seasons, Conrad, St. Regis — lined up on their motus, with Mt. Otemanu filling the horizon behind them. It's the Bora Bora postcard, at 60 km/h.
What separates a Bora Bora jet ski tour from other lagoon experiences is the combination of speed and scenery. The guides stop at strategic viewpoints — facing Otemanu, in front of the resort motus, at the edge of the reef — and let you take it in. The best operators also stop for a coconut husking demonstration on a motu, a short swim in the lagoon, and for the full-day combo, snorkeling with blacktip reef sharks and stingrays in a shallow lagoon. All safety equipment and gear are included.
The Bora Bora lagoon at full speed — past the overwater bungalows, with Mt. Otemanu in every direction you turn.
All operators offer both solo and tandem jet skis at the same price per jet ski. Two people on one jet ski is significantly better value — halving the cost per person — and works well for couples or friends of similar weight. Solo gives you more control and a more personal experience. If it's your first time on a jet ski, tandem with an experienced rider in front is also reassuring.
The 3 Bora Bora jet ski operators — in detail
Moana Adventure Tours — Full Day Combo — 6h30 — $313/person ⭐ Top pick
The most comprehensive jet ski experience available in Bora Bora — and the one that makes the most of a full day on the lagoon. The morning is a guided jet ski circuit of the island: past the overwater bungalows, along the motu coastline, with views of Mt. Otemanu from the water and stops for swimming and a coconut husking demonstration. Then lunch at Bloody Mary's — one of Bora Bora's most iconic restaurants. The afternoon is the shark and stingray safari: a boat takes you to a shallow lagoon frequented by blacktip reef sharks and stingrays, where you snorkel with full gear provided. Hotel pickup and drop-off included throughout. At 4.8★ across 385 reviews, the consistency is exceptional.
"Moana Tours was wonderful, great guides and safety was paramount. We saw everything we hoped to see snorkeling and more. Jet Ski tour was a blast!"
"I totally recommend this tour. The snorkeling is really good and unique to anywhere else in the world. Jet ski was a great way to go around Bora Bora. The water is warm and such an amazing blue color."
Island circuit by jet ski — the lagoon, the resort motus and Mt. Otemanu from the water. The standout Bora Bora experience.
Moana Adventure Tours — Island Tour — 2h — $341/jet ski
The same operator, same quality of guides, but focused on a pure 2-hour jet ski circuit of the island. This is the right choice if you want the jet ski experience without a full day commitment — or if you're combining it with another activity in the afternoon. The route takes you past Bora Bora's famous water bungalow resorts, along the motu, around the island with direct views of Mt. Otemanu, with stops for swimming and a coconut husking demonstration. A boat picks you up from your hotel and returns you after the tour — even if you're staying at one of the resort motus. At 4.9★ across 410 reviews, it's the highest-rated Moana tour by score.
"My wife and I had a fantastic time on this jet ski tour for our honeymoon. Tema was the best guide we could have asked for. He was knowledgeable, fun and safe. A boat picked us up from The Four Seasons and dropped us back off afterward, which was extremely convenient."
"You will see all the resorts from the water, you will see the most amazing blue waters ever, you will feel safe and confident following the guide — truly an amazing experience."
Bora Bora Activities Center — Island Circuit — 2h — $280/jet ski
The most affordable option — and the highest rated of all three at a perfect 5.0★ across 310 reviews. The 2-hour island circuit is guided by a native Bora Boran who brings local knowledge and stories to the experience: the centre of the volcano, legends of the island, natural and cultural landmarks. Three strategic stops are included — one near a motu where you get off the jet ski, snacks and refreshments provided. Sun cream and life vest included. The guide is consistently described as friendly, patient and an excellent photographer who captures the best shots of the trip. At $280/jet ski with two riders, this is the best value jet ski tour in Bora Bora.
"We had a thrilling and beautiful tour of the island on a fast jet ski led by the awesome Caleb, who also created individual crowns for us at the relaxing idyllic tropical snack stop — spectacular trip!"
"This jet ski experience is perfect for adrenaline junkies. Our guide was very informative about safety and the different parts of the island we jet skied to. He was also very patient and friendly, and of course a great photographer. You enjoy some time on their private motu and yummy snacks — highly recommend!"
Combo ATV / 4x4 + Jet Ski tours — the best of Bora Bora in a single day
If you want to experience both the land and the lagoon of Bora Bora in a single day, the combo tours are the answer. The concept is the same for both: discover the island interior in the morning, then get on a jet ski in the afternoon with a Polynesian lunch in between. The difference is in how you explore the interior.
4x4 (Moana Adventure Tours, $265/person) — a guided open-sided vehicle completes the full 32km island circuit on paved and mountain roads. More comfortable, more commentary, suited to all ages and fitness levels. The guide does the driving while you take in the views.
ATV / quad (Bora Bora Activities Center, $672 for 1 or 2) — you ride your own quad on off-road trails through the island interior. More physical, more adventurous, more independent. Three off-road trails, the WW2 gun sites, lookout viewpoints. You're in control of the machine. Better suited to those who want something more active and adventurous.
Both finish with a jet ski circuit of the lagoon and a Polynesian lunch — motu BBQ for BBAC, Bloody Mary's restaurant for Moana.
Bora Bora Activities Center — ATV + Jet Ski + Polynesian BBQ — Full day — $672 for 1 or 2 riders
The most adventurous full-day option available in Bora Bora. Morning: an ATV tour of the island starting at 9am — three lookout viewpoints, the WW2 US military guns (Bora Bora was a major American base in the Pacific), three off-road trails, local history and stories from a native Bora Boran guide. Refreshments, local juice, tropical fruit bowl and coconut cake included. Then at noon: a jet ski circuit of the island with stops at a motu, the famous natural white sand stop ("good for the skin"), and the volcano lagoon. The lunch stop is a full Polynesian BBQ on a motu — grilled chicken, grilled fish, rice salad, raw fish with coconut milk, banana donuts, coconut bread and Tahitian banana. Sunscreen, poncho, helmet and life jacket all included. Hotel pickup available for hotels on the main island.
Bora Bora Activities Center full day — ATV in the morning, jet ski in the afternoon, Polynesian BBQ on a motu in between.
WW2 US military guns in Bora Bora — one of the most unique stops on the ATV circuit, a reminder that the island was a major American base in the Pacific.
Bora Bora Activities Center pickup is by car on the main island only. If you're staying on a resort motu (Four Seasons, Conrad, St. Regis), your hotel provides shuttle boats to the main island throughout the day — coordinate your arrival at Vaitape Pier.
Moana Adventure Tours — 4x4 + Jet Ski + Lunch at Bloody Mary's — Full day — $265/person
The best value combo for a full land-and-sea day in Bora Bora, and one of the most complete single-day experiences on the island. Morning: an open-sided 4x4 vehicle completes the full 32km island circuit — all the way around — with stops at multiple lookout points including Amanahune Bay, Faanui Canon and East Matira. Your guide explains Bora Bora's history, geology and culture, with a stop at a local plantation for sarong and coconut oil production and a tropical fruit tasting. Lunch at the iconic Bloody Mary's. Afternoon: a 2-hour jet ski tour of the lagoon with views of Mt. Otemanu, a coconut husking demonstration and a swim stop. Hotel pickup and drop-off from your hotel or cruise port included throughout. At $265 per person with a 4.9★ rating across 44 reviews, this is extraordinary value for a complete Bora Bora day.
"Very well organised and so much fun! Ali was a great jet ski tour guide! Such a beautiful and exhilarating experience! Lunch at Lucky House Bora Bora was so yum! 10/10 recommend!"
"Brilliant activity. The guide was absolutely brilliant photographer and really went above and beyond. Made sure we were safe the whole time. I've got to say this was the highlight of our time in Bora Bora. We learnt so much, saw so much and experienced a lot. 100% would recommend. Don't even think twice about it."
Bora Bora lagoon from the water — the view you get on the jet ski leg of the Moana 4x4 + Jet Ski combo, with Mt. Otemanu as backdrop.
Matira Beach — the motu stop area during the Bora Bora Activities Center jet ski tour. The most beautiful beach in Bora Bora.
Practical tips for your Bora Bora jet ski tour
Book at least a few days ahead
Bora Bora is a small island with limited operators. In high season (July–October), jet ski tours fill up quickly — especially the full-day combo. Book as soon as your dates are confirmed. All operators offer free cancellation via Viator if your plans change.
Hotel pickup — even from resort motus
All three operators organise hotel pickup from Vaitape Pier or directly from your accommodation. If you're staying on a resort motu (Four Seasons, Conrad, St. Regis), a boat will come to collect you — as noted in multiple reviews for Moana Adventure Tours. Confirm pickup arrangements when you book.
What to bring
A change of clothes, waterproof bag for your phone and valuables, water-resistant sunscreen (biodegradable recommended), and a rash guard or wetsuit top if you burn easily. All life jackets and safety equipment are provided. Snorkeling gear is included with the full-day combo.
Tandem vs solo — the value calculation
For the 2-hour island circuits, the price is per jet ski regardless of whether 1 or 2 people ride. Two riders on one jet ski cuts the cost per person in half — from $341 to $170.50 per person (Moana) or from $280 to $140 (Bora Bora Activities Center). If you're travelling as a couple, tandem is almost always the smart choice.
If you want the complete Bora Bora water experience, combine the jet ski tour with a classic lagoon tour (manta rays, sharks, snorkeling, motu lunch). The full-day Moana combo already includes this — but if you prefer separate activities, the Bora Bora lagoon tour is one of the best excursions on the island.
Bora Bora lagoon by jet ski — the turquoise water, the overwater bungalows and Mt. Otemanu. The most iconic view in French Polynesia, at full speed.
FAQ — Bora Bora jet ski tours
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