Is Bora Bora crowded?

There are no crowds
The whole of French Polynesia receives as many visitors in one year as Hawaii has in a week. Even during peak season when the resorts full, Bora Bora never feels crowded. You'll wonder where everyone is! There's never a worry to reserve a sun lounge in Bora Bora, or finding a spot on the beach.



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There are no direct flights available to Bora Bora. This holds true for most of the islands in French Polynesia. Simply put, the landmasses just aren't big enough to accommodate the kind of runways needed to land large passenger jets.

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As one of the 118 islands of Tahiti, its allure comes from its unmatched landscape beauty and the richness of Tahitian culture. The people of Bora Bora embrace visitors with the aromatic tiare leis and welcome them with warm smiles and traditional music and dance.

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Both the Maldives and Bora Bora are expensive luxury destinations. In general, it will be easier to spend less on a trip to The Maldives. In the Maldives, 3-star accommodations are available that are highly rated, while in Bora Bora there are very few hotels or resorts that are not 5-star luxury resorts.

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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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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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With regard to an average cost per meal, usually, a nice dinner for two persons, each having appetizer, main course, glass of wine, coffee and sharing a dessert will cost about $120 to $150 USD for a couple on Moorea or Tahiti. The same meal is a bit more in Bora Bora at about $130 to $175 USD for a couple.

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We recommend you to stay 3-4 days in Bora Bora. This gives you plenty of time to explore this pretty island and all the different shades of emerald the sea has the offer here. Do you have more time, then you will love spending that here too, just keep in mind Bora Bora is the most expensive island of French Polynesia.

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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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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.

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Bora Bora is politically part of French Polynesia. The island is a French overseas territory and is not part of the European Union.

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The low season in Bora Bora falls between December and March. Visiting at this time is significantly cheaper in terms of accommodation. Not only can you get more bang for your buck but you'll be doing so without the crowds of other tourists that usually flood the island in high season.

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Many dishes also include chicken, pork, sweet potatoes, breadfruit, rice, local fruit and vegetables such as papaya, mangoes, pineapples, bananas and fafa, which is a type of spinach. Banana or papaya purees known as po'e are the most popular dessert served on the island.

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