Luxury Catamaran Sail with Snorkeling and Floating Bar

4.9 (164 verified reviews)

Black-sailed racing catamaran crossing a turquoise lagoon past a palm-lined motu

Guests standing waist-deep around a floating bar with Mount Otemanu behind

Group raising glasses in shallow water beside the floating bar box

Snorkeler swimming between coral heads surrounded by butterflyfish and damselfish

Aerial view of guests standing in clear shallows around a floating tray

About This Experience

After pickup (often a short transfer by speedboat to where the catamaran is docked), you sail across the lagoon to the operator's own coral snorkel site, away from the busier spots. The listing gives the whole trip as a single 4-hour block without stop times; guests describe roughly 40 minutes of snorkeling, then a sail to a shallow sandbank where the crew sets up a floating bar with drinks, music and a view of the island's central peak.

The snorkel stop is a coral garden with reef fish, the kind the operator calls an aquarium site. The listing names marine life in general terms rather than sharks or rays, so treat this as a coral and fish trip. The floating bar session happens in calm, shallow water where you can stand, which is why non-swimmers enjoy it; one reviewer who could not swim was given pool noodles and a crew member stayed beside her.

This is the pick if the sailing and the social time matter as much as the snorkeling. It is rated 4.9 from 164 reviews, and the boat has comfortable seating, a shaded lounge, easy water access, toilets and a sound system. The trade-offs are price and focus: at $312 per person it costs about twice a shared snorkel cruise, and you get one snorkel stop, not a sequence of shark, ray and coral sites. If seeing blacktip sharks and stingrays is the goal, a dedicated snorkel trip covers more of that.

The price includes hotel pickup and drop-off, a professional guide, bottled water and drinks. Snorkeling gear is not named in the listing's inclusions, so confirm with the operator if you do not have your own. Your pickup time arrives by email after booking, and the transfer boat waits no more than 5 minutes. The same trip is also listed on GetYourGuide from $303 per person.

Highlights

Sail the lagoon on a 46 ft luxury catamaran
Snorkel the operator's own coral garden, away from the crowded sites
Stand in shallow water at the floating bar with drinks and music
Relax in the shaded lounge between stops
Swim off the boat with easy water access

What's Included

✓ Hotel pickup and drop-off
✓ Professional guide and crew
✓ Bottled water
✓ Beverages, including the floating bar session
✓ Use of the boat's toilets, shaded lounge and sound system
✓ Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure

Not Included

Gratuities
Lunch
Snorkeling equipment is not named in the inclusions; confirm with the operator

What to Bring

Reef-safe sunscreen
Hat and sunglasses
Swimsuit and towel
Your own mask and snorkel if you have them
Cash for tips

Good to Know & Caveats

Minimum age is 8, and the listing's age band runs to 75.
A maximum of 8 people per booking.
Pickup time is emailed after booking; reconfirm on arrival, as the transfer boat waits no more than 5 minutes.
The listing says the trip suits all physical fitness levels, and the floating bar is in water shallow enough to stand.
Marine life at the snorkel site varies by day; sharks and rays are not promised on this trip.

Not Suitable For

Children under 8
Travelers over 75 (the listing's age band ends at 75)

Meeting Point

Hotel pickup is included; your pickup time is emailed after booking. Reconfirm on arrival, because the transfer boat waits no more than 5 minutes.

What Travelers Say

Rated 4.9/5 by 164 verified GetYourGuide travelers.

If you're visiting Bora Bora, this is an absolute must-do activity! Without a doubt, it was the best experience of our trip. The boat is exceptional—spotlessly clean and well-maintained. During the tour, we had the chance to see an incredible variety of sea life, which made the entire experience even more
— Brian J, Jul 2026

10 out of 10 experience! My wife and I went yesterday with Capt John and 1st Mate Gabby who made the trip absolutely incredible. We started off by sailing to a reef where we snorkled followed by sailing to a sandbar where Gabby and John set up a great little floating bar with a unique view of the mountain. I cannot recommend this excursion enough!
— Luke A, Jul 2026

Lovely morning on a beautiful boat. Picked up by boat at the Four Seasons, then docked at the St. Regis to transfer to the sailboat. We were with two other couples. We sailed to a wonderful snorkeling spot, snorkeled for 40 minutes, then s
— Karen I, Jun 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does the catamaran trip cost?

It costs from $312 per person on Viator, which covers hotel pickup, the guide, bottled water and drinks. Gratuities are extra. The same trip is also listed on GetYourGuide from $303 per person.

How much snorkeling is there?

There is one snorkel stop at the operator's own coral garden. Guests describe around 40 minutes in the water before the boat sails on to the floating bar. If you want several snorkel sites, a dedicated snorkel cruise suits you better.

Will we see sharks and stingrays?

The listing does not promise sharks or stingrays; the snorkel site is a coral garden with reef fish. Treat any larger animals as a bonus.

Can non-swimmers join?

Yes. The floating bar is in shallow water where you can stand, and guests who do not swim report being given pool noodles and having a crew member stay with them while snorkeling.

Is there a minimum age?

The minimum age is 8, and the age band on the listing runs up to 75. A booking can include up to 8 people.

Is snorkeling gear included?

Gear is not listed among the inclusions, which name pickup, the guide, water and drinks. Ask the operator when you book, or bring your own mask and snorkel.