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Excursion Bora bora aqua safari tour at Bora Bora

Cruise line: Silversea
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Discover the underwater world of Bora Bora on this Aqua Safari. Wearing a wetsuit and helmet, walk on the ocean floor and take in the sites only usually seen by divers.


Depart the pier for the brief transfer to the Aqua Safari base. Here you are fitted with a wet suit and specially-designed helmet. After a safety information session and boat ride to the dive location, enter the water. The weighted helmet with piped in oxygen is lowered onto your head before you submerge. Due to the buoyancy of the water, the helmet weight is hardly noticeable underwater.


Walk along the sandy ocean floor just as if you were on dry land; there is no swimming required. You are approximately 10-20 feet (3.5-6 metres) below the surface as you explore this incredible marine wonder. The crew will accompany the group as your presence attracts the myriad of multi-coloured tropical fish in the area. The dive site boasts a variety of fish and coral as you walk in a defined area. Your underwater experience is approximately 30 minutes, and time permitting you may have an opportunity to snorkel either before or afterwards.


Come to the surface and cruise the lagoon back to the dock before returning to the pier.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Bora Bora, Aqua Safari, Ocean Floor-Walk, Tropical Fish and Coral

Note

Please note: This tour is recommended to guests who are physically fit and do not suffer from a heart condition, breathing issues such as asthma, claustrophobia or difficulties manoeuvring in or out of a boat using a ladder. It is suitable for those who cannot swim; however, it is not recommended for pregnant women. There is a moderate amount of walking required and this tour is not wheelchair accessible. Wear a bathing suit under a cover-up and aqua shoes and bring a towel and sun protection from the ship. All equipment is provided but guests may wish to bring their own mask and snorkel. Guests must be 8 years of age or older to participate. Itinerary and order of sites visited may change and operation of this tour is dependent upon favourable weather and sea conditions. It can be cancelled on short notice. We highly recommend you bring a waterproof disposable camera with you from home. Aqua Safari may offer a DVD of your underwater experience for an additional charge. If the photographer was accompanying the group, you may purchase this directly (Euros, US Dollars, Pacific Francs, Credit Card). Space is limited; we suggest you book in advance to avoid disappointment.