How deep is the water under the bungalows in Bora Bora?

How deep is the water under the bungalows in Bora Bora? The water below the bungalows in Bora Bora can be quite shallow, starting at a couple of feet and topping out around 10 feet around most bungalows. For this reason, we strongly recommend testing the waters around your overwater bungalow before jumping in!



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Water depth is no more than three to five feet deep for a span of at least a hundred yards, with a sandy bottom and calm seas; rates start at $1,500/night.

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Water -- Bora Bora has a huge desalinization plant, so the tap water is safe to drink.

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Sharks attacks in Bora Bora
Sharks are predators and have the potential to be dangerous in certain situations just like any other wild animal. But considering the vast number of people swimming with sharks in the lagoon of Bora Bora, every day, it is clear that any negative interactions with sharks are rare anomalies.

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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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The color depends on the flora or rocks on the lagoon-floor, and the depth of the water. Light blue: sand and about 1 to 3 meters of depth. Turquoise blue: sand and 7 to 10 meters. Dark blue: 25 to 35 meters.

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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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All islands have their own sewage treatment plants. The pipes are hung underneath the wooden walkways - both inbound and outbound.

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The sheer number of sharks in Bora Bora is astounding, and for the most part, these sharks are not dangerous and pose little threat to swimmers, boaters, and fishermen. The Black Tip Reef is the most common shark seen in Bora Bora. Lemon Sharks, feast mostly on fish and are most visible when on shark feeding tours.

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Conclusion: Despite the fact that Bora Bora is not thought to be particularly vulnerable to tsunamis, it is nevertheless necessary to be aware of the risks and take precautions in case one occurs.

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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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The implementation of three plants of seawater desalination by reverse osmosis has permitted to produce enough water for the population of the island and the hotels on the different motu (islets).

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Bora-Bora, volcanic island, Îles Sous le Vent (Leeward Islands), in the Society Islands of French Polynesia. It lies in the central South Pacific Ocean, about 165 miles (265 km) northwest of Tahiti.

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Stars like Danny Tenaglia, David Morales, Todd Terry, Smoking Jo and Sister Bliss have all graced the stage at Bora Bora. While the closure has no stated reason, it is widely speculated that the area might be redeveloped by the government – a fate many clubs globally met post-pandemic due to low revenues.

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Bora Bora was formed from erupting volcanoes some 7 million years ago, the first of the Society Islands so formed. Some 4-5 million years before, say, Tahiti or Raiatea. Bora Bora was originally known as Vavau meaning 'first born' & then Pora Pora.

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The languages spoken in Bora Bora are Tahitian and French. However, due to the high tourism population, many natives of Bora Bora have learned to speak English. Bora Bora is a major international tourist destination, famous for its seaside luxury resorts.

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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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To properly experience Bora Bora, three days (four nights if arriving late) should be enough. The island is small and there isn't all that much to see. If you're after a pampering luxury holiday of sipping cocktails on the deck of your overwater bungalow, you could probably spend a week (if you can afford that).

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Hurricanes in Bora Bora Tahiti is out of the main hurricane belt, so it is rare, but it can happen. If you want to avoid the rare chance of a hurricane occuring while you are on Bora Bora, book outside of November, December, January and February.

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