Reef Discovery Half-Day Snorkel Tour

About This Experience

Reef Discovery's half day is a snorkel-led trip of about 3.5 hours. You are picked up from your hotel, then ride a boat with a sun canopy around the main island, stopping at three or four spots depending on the weather, the group and the animals. The GetYourGuide listing for the same trip names the plan: the manta ray feeding ground, two coral gardens and, when conditions allow, a search for eagle rays. Roughly two of the hours are spent in the water.

Snorkel gear including fins, a beach towel, water and soft drinks are included, and the GetYourGuide listing adds a life vest, juice, local snacks and seasonal fruit before the last stop. The guide gets in the water to point out species and to help anyone who is not a confident swimmer, and the listing says no prior experience is needed. Guests mention a manta cleaning station, a large coral garden, shallow water with blacktip reef sharks and stingrays, and a strong ladder for climbing back aboard.

It suits snorkelers who want time in the water and a real chance at manta rays and eagle rays, without giving up a whole day. Families mention going with grandparents and children, though the listing asks for moderate fitness. The closest alternative on this site is H2O's half day at $130 per person, which also chases mantas and eagle rays with a small group but asks for a medical certificate from age 70.

In September 2026 it costs from $136 per person on Viator, rated 5.0 from 1,042 reviews. The same Reef Discovery trip is on GetYourGuide from $143 per person, rated 5.0 from 8 reviews there. Check the live price for your date on both. Free cancellation applies up to 24 hours before departure.

Highlights

• 3.5 hours with a lap of Bora Bora's main island between snorkel stops (GetYourGuide listing for the same trip)
• Three to four snorkel stops, set by group size, interest and weather (GetYourGuide listing)
• Stops aim for the manta ray feeding ground, two coral gardens and, if conditions allow, the eagle rays
• Your guide swims with you and helps anyone who is not a confident swimmer
• Boat with a sun canopy; about 2 hours of the trip is spent in the water
• Up to 8 travellers per booking

What's Included

• ✓ Pickup and drop-off at your accommodation (the GetYourGuide listing says from your hotel's pontoon)
• ✓ Guided snorkeling with a guide in the water
• ✓ Snorkeling equipment including fins
• ✓ Beach towel
• ✓ Bottled water and carbonated drinks (the GetYourGuide listing adds juice, local snacks and seasonal fruit)
• ✓ Life vest (GetYourGuide listing)

Not Included

• Lunch (this is a half-day trip; only light refreshments are listed)
• Alcoholic drinks (the listing names water, juice and soda)

What to Bring

• Swimsuit and a change of clothes
• Sunscreen
• A hat and sunglasses
• Your own mask, snorkel and fins if you prefer your own fit
• A rash vest if you have sensitive skin

Good to Know & Caveats

• The tour runs rain or shine; the GetYourGuide listing offers a refund for heavy rain and thunderstorms.
• Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness, and children must be with an adult.
• Infants (0 to 3) sit on an adult's lap; child rates cover ages 4 to 12.
• Manta rays and eagle rays are named in the listing, but what you see depends on the weather and the animals on the day.
• No refund if you miss the tour because your cruise ship arrives late; departure times can vary slightly with traffic.
• Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund.

Meeting Point

Pickup from your accommodation is included, and for cruise passengers the tour departs within walking distance of the cruise port.