Is it safe to swim in Bora Bora?

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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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For its sanitation Bora Bora is equipped with a collective sanitation network on the whole island. Two biological purification stations with a capacity equivalent to 20 000 inhabitants operate the treatment offering excellent results for the quality of the bathing water on the island's twenty beaches.

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When it comes to crime, Bora Bora is a relatively safe place to visit. Because of the island's low crime rate, visitors are unlikely to run into any issues. However, it's always a good idea to take precautions to safeguard yourself and your valuables when visiting any new place.

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Fortunately, French Polynesia is not located on the main hurricane belt. However, during the summer months, especially in January and February, the chances of a hurricane hitting Bora Bora increase. Although the chances of hurricanes in Bora Bora are extremely low, they can still occur.

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Mainly, the sharks in Bora Bora are not dangerous. They live under the green lagoons and are used to the presence of people. The most common type you'll see is Blacktip reef sharks. They're not aggressive, so you can easily get close to them.

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The risk for mosquito activity is extremely high. Wear long-sleeved shirts and pants when spending time outdoors to prevent bites. The risk for mosquito activity is high. Consider an EPA-registered repellent to deter mosquito bites.

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Additionally, there is no equivalent to the B sound in Tahitian language. So when Captain James Cook and early settlers came to the island, they misheard the words of the natives, which eventually led to the rest of the world referring to it as Bora Bora. There are no poisonous insects or snakes on Bora Bora.

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The most famous Bora Bora lagoon is home to many stingless jellyfish. The island is also home to many species of multi-coloured coral reef fish.

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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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Description. Bora-Bora is formed by an extinct volcano, surrounded by a lagoon and a fringing reef. Its summit is Mount Otemanu located in the center of the atoll; another summit, Mount Pahia, on the main island, is 661 m (2,169 ft) high.

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Bora Bora Wet Weather Activities
  1. Go to Vaitape and browse around the arts and craft market at the dock. ...
  2. Let a game entertain and connect you. ...
  3. Make appointments at your resort's spa. ...
  4. Call your excursion provider (who has nothing to do in the wet) and invite him to coffee or lunch.


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1. Is Tahiti Gay Friendly? Tahiti (also known as The Islands of Tahiti) and the island of Bora Bora are gay friendly places to plan your honeymoon or wedding. It is legal to have a gay marriage in Bora Bora and all the 118 islands in The Islands of Tahiti.

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The Weddell Sea has been claimed by scientists to have the clearest waters of any ocean in the world. Described by a historian as “the most wretched and dismal region on earth”, due to the flash freezes that caught Shackleton's ship, its clarity is only belied by the sheer depth of the ocean below.

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