Bora Bora

Hey

I have two qustions:

Is Bora Bora a good location if you like sharks and mantas and if you are going to both dive and snorkel? I have heard that there are alot of sharks and mantas swimming around in the lagoon

What is the best hotell in Bora Bora for diving and snorkeling.

I don´t want the most expensive hotel. I have looked at Topdive resort but I want to live in the lagoon with the turquse water, Is there a hotel like Topdive resort in the lagoon?

// Johan N

Is there maybe other Island like Moorea, Tahaa and Raiatea that is just as good as Bora Bora?

The thing Is that I want nice water outside my hotell with alot of sharks swiming around so that I can snorkel with them. I don´t have to much money so I thought that maybe these Islands where cheaper, but I would pay If there Is big difference in shark population.

Can someone help me with a good place to stay surrounded with Crystal clear turquoise water filled with Sharks. Thanks

// Johan N

I've been to Moorea and Bora Bora. At both location, the sharks hang out at the entrances to the lagoons from the ocean. So, snorkeling with them directly from your hotel is not really possible, unless you are REALLY lucky. You really need to take a boat ride to the passes to see the action.

First dive in Moorea, surrounded by 30 - 40 reef sharks. Considering my previous dives were all Carribean, with a lifetime total shark sighting of under a dozen, I was totally in awe. Bora has only one entrance to the lagoon from the ocean, so fewer oportunities for shark dives. But, I think the water was clearer in Bora than in Moorea.

Can't help you with Tahaa or Raiatea..... still on my list of places to visit.

Don't know where you're from, but compared to US prices, you'll find French Polynesia very expensive. Everything is imported, and you're helping to support a very liberal social support system, so expect high prices for most everything. Go for a package deal if possible rather than booking air/hotel/transfers separately. You'll save a bunch that way.