Bora Bora, French Polynesia 

For many there are few places, if any, in the world whose natural beauty surpasses Bora Bora. Here nature painted a perfect masterpiece of deep green volcanic peaks edged by a ribbon of reef and magnificent white-sand beaches. A small island, Toopua, and the islet Toopua Iti proudly stand guard nearby. All of this majesty rises from a spectacular lagoon of jewellike hues ranging from deep amethyst to light turquoise.

Life here centers around three main villages: Vaitape, Anau and Faanui. Music and dance are an integral part of this life, and the children are taught traditional Tahitian dance from primary school on. Stone fishing is another island specialty, although this ancient custom is now performed more as a ritual than to actually catch fish.

The ancestors of today’s inhabitants were fearless warriors and seafarers, having conquered all of the Leeward Islands. A French possession since 1888, Bora Bora became an American naval base between 1942 and 1946. You can still view the WWII huts, piers, bunkers and cannons that remain. Yet these relics simply add to the unique history of this Eden in the South Sea.

A very limited number of taxis are available pierside. Please note, however, that the vast majority of drivers do not speak English.

Le Trucks: Open-air vehicles with benchtype seating, Le Trucks are the local form of transportation throughout the islands.

In case of emergency while you are ashore please contact:

Agence Maritime de Fare Ute
PO Box 9 100
Papeete, French Polynesia
Tahiti 98715