Travel Information

Location & climate

A small tropical paradise of 40 km²

A perfect situation, a moderate tropical climate... Bora Bora is a small island on a human scale where it is good to stay...

Commune

Located 260 km northwest of Tahiti, Bora Bora is part of the Leeward Islands in the Society Archipelago. Total surface area: 40 km², including motu, for 10,549 inhabitants. Capital city: Vaitape. Associated communes : Anau, Faanui (+ Tupai atoll), Nunue.

Climate

Thanks to its moderate tropical climate, it is hot all year round: air and sea at 26°C on average with 2 seasons - hotter and wetter in November/April (average: 28-30°C), cooler and drier in May/October (average: 24°C).
Time difference: -10h UTC/GMT.

Practice

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Entry formalities

Each traveller is advised to check the entry formalities (visa) according to his country of residence. No vaccination is necessary, except for yellow fever if you come from a country at risk. For Covid-19, a specific protocol has been put in place. A registration on the ETIS platform is compulsory.

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Electricity & telephone

The electric plugs are generally 220V and sometimes 110V, you will need an adapter depending on your equipment. To make international calls, dial 00 + country code (example, France = 33).

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broadband internet

Bora Bora benefits from high-speed Internet access. In most accommodations wifi is available, but be sure to check it out. Local providers (Vini, Viti, Tahiti Wifi, Vodafone) also offer various offers to stay connected.

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Drinking water

Enjoy: Bora Bora is one of the few islands where the water is drinkable and of quality everywhere including on the motu. This has a cost, the resource is precious, travellers are invited to make a responsible use of it.

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Silver

The local currency is the Pacific Franc (XPF or Fcfp) which only has a fixed parity with the euro (1€ = 119.33 Fcfp). International bank cards are accepted almost everywhere. Exchange transactions and withdrawals at the hotel and in the 3 banks of Vaitape (ATM/ATM 24h/24).

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Security

Bora Bora is a safe island. The municipal police and the national gendarmerie ensure the security of goods and people 7 days a week and 24 hours a day, supported by a network of video-protection cameras in strategic points.

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Health

Vaitape is home to a fire station, a medical centre, a dental centre and a pharmacy. Several private doctors also operate on the island and in case of emergency, medical evacuations by plane or helicopter are organized on Raiatea or Tahiti.

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Lexicon

While the two official languages are French and Tahitian, English is also widely spoken. To honor the local population, try a few words of reo ma'ohi (Tahitian)! Here we roll the "r", the "u" are pronounced "or" and the "e", "é" ...
- Hello: 'Ia ora na
- Goodbye: Nana
- Thank you: Māuruuru
- Woman : Vahine
- Man: Tane
- Bon appétit : Tama'a maitai
- Cheers! : Manuia!