Ile Bora-Bora

We got an early start for Ile Bora-Bora and were blown away as the moody spires gained definition and the many incredible colours as the water became visible. The spectacular volcanic peaks surrounded by an extensive lagoon of varied hues of blue make this one of the world's most beautiful islands.

Leaving Tahaa early in the morning

Sailing towards Ile Bora Bora

Passé Teavanui is the only entrance to the lagoon. Located on the western side it is wide, clearly marked and easily traversed.

Looking at a pod of dolphins that accompanied the boat through Passe Teavanui

We anchored at an idyllic spot in 8 metres of water  on the western side of Ile Toopua. It is a first rate area for snorkelling and the kids took full advantage. 

David Snorkelling at Ile Toopua

We decided to circumnavigate Toopua and Topua-Ita and picked our way successfully through the bommies and very narrow passes with David keeping a great lookout on the bow.

Circumnavigating Toopua and Topua-Ita

We then headed over to Baie de Povai and followed the coastline north past the town of Vaitape to Baie Faanui and picked up the last mooring available  at Bora-Bora Yacht Club. After discussion with William, who laid the moorings, and the owners of an aluminium yacht from Townsville we decided that the yachts could potentially swing too close if the wind dropped out. William kindly moved the Yacht Club tenders off another mooring to give us pole position outside the yacht club.

Bora-Bora Yacht Club is located directly behind Passé Teavanui and the hospitality of the owners and staff is wonderful.

Naomi made friends with some of the children and lost her shoes to one little “Imelda” who didn’t want to give them back when the car arrived to take us to a wonderful seafood dinner.