Can you drink tap water in Bora Bora?

Drinking water:
You can drink tap water in Tahiti, Moorea and Bora Bora and in all the international resorts. It is usually fine in family hotels and in the other islands but we recommend that you ask your hosts for confirmation.



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There are many sharks in Bora Bora, although attacks on humans are rare. Still, it's best to steer clear of them, as well as Bora Bora's stingrays and barracudas. Wear reliable foot protection whenever you're in the ocean to fend off injuries from stonefish, urchins, and the coral itself.

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November to April (Low Season)
Bora Bora, Tahiti, and French Polynesia weather is hot, humid, and exotic. And while that may sound like the perfect paradise to some, it is not to everyone. If you're looking for the most comfortable visit possible, you'll want to avoid the wet season of November through April.

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Due to the island's location in a region where the Aedes mosquito is common, there is a high risk of contracting Zika there. The mosquitoes that spread the virus grow in areas with standing water, and Bora Bora's numerous lagoons and pools make for excellent mosquito breeding grounds.

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Visitors to Bora Bora should take safety measures to guard against the Zika virus. Avoiding mosquito bites is the greatest approach to stop the illness from spreading. Wear long sleeves and long pants, apply insect repellent, and stay in lodgings with screens or air conditioning to do this.

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With unparalleled views and pristine waters melting onto dreamlike beaches, Conrad Bora Bora Nui is a tropical oasis. The French Polynesian hideaway is so idyllic, in fact, that even the Kardashians couldn't stay away — the celebrity family chose this luxurious resort as its vacation destination in 2011.

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Bora Bora, French Polynesia
The fine white sand surrounding the island accounts heavily for the clarity and color.

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The security is insured on all the municipal territory 24 hours a day, 7 days a week all year long with a squas of 25 municipal agents of municipal police. Recently, in order to prevent delinquency, the commune has equipped itself with a high performance video-protection system.

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In line with France and other French territories, Bora Bora's legal drinking age is 18, which is also the age of majority in the country. As a result, anyone on the island who is at least 18 years old may legally buy and consume alcohol.

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There are no snakes or poisonous spiders in Tahiti, only mosquitoes and the small sand fly known as the no-no. Bring bug repellent and carry it with you when hiking through dense vegetation. There is really nothing to fear in the lagoon.

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Can US dollars be used for payment in Bora Bora? Yes, many shops and hotels in Bora Bora accept US dollars as payment, but the exchange rate may not be as advantageous as using XPF.

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The Bora Bora Legal Drinking Age
In line with France and other French territories, Bora Bora's legal drinking age is 18, which is also the age of majority in the country. As a result, anyone on the island who is at least 18 years old may legally buy and consume alcohol.

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South Pacific (2001), a musical comedy directed by Richard Pierce, stars Harry Connick Jr. and Glenn Close. Couples Retreat was released by Universal Studios and shot in Bora Bora in October 2008.

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Bora Bora is the crown jewel of the French Polynesia. From lush mountains, to white sand beaches, the crystal clear Pacific Ocean water and flower crowns, Bora Bora is exactly what dreams are made of.

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We were lucky enough to enjoy our Conrad Bora Bora bungalow stay in a two story Presidential Suite at the Nui. This is the villa that Kim Kardashian an her family stayed in.

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The island basically has a protective outer reef surrounding it, which explains why there are no waves around the island. This is what makes the water on the inside seem so calm and lagoon-like.

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