Booking choice: The Lagoon Service full day, from $172 per person. Check dates Compare the options below
The rules differ by operator, and the Viator listing and an operator's own page do not always agree, so check ages before you book.
The key question for any child is swimming: Lagoon Service says you need to know how to swim.
The quick answer
Lagoon Service's tours have a child rate for ages 4 to 12. The Viator listing lets infants up to 3 sit on a lap, but another seller's description of the same day (Manawa) says from 4 years, so ask before booking with a baby. Children need to be able to swim; for young children a half day is often easier.
What are the minimum ages on each tour?
Most lagoon tours take children from about 3 to 5 years, with child rates up to 11 or 12.
| Tour | Child rate | Younger children |
|---|---|---|
| Lagoon Service full day | 4 to 12 | Infants 0 to 3 on a lap on Viator; Manawa says from 4 |
| Lagoon Service half day | 4 to 12 | Infants 0 to 3 on a lap |
| Sharks & stingrays cruise (Vavau) | 3 to 11 | Infants 0 to 2 |
| Manu full day | 5 to 11 | Infants 1 to 4 on a lap |
| Reef Discovery half day | 4 to 12 | Infants 0 to 3 on a lap |
| Moana eco snorkel | 4 to 11 | No infant band listed |
Travelling with children aged 4 to 12? Lagoon Service's full day has a child rate.
Check dates for the Lagoon Service full dayDo children need to swim?
Yes for Lagoon Service, which says it is necessary to know how to swim.
The stingray stop is in shallow water, which suits confident young swimmers. On H2O's tour one guest mentioned life jackets and pool noodles on board. If your child cannot swim yet, ask the operator before booking.
Is the full day too long for young children?
It can be: six hours in the sun is a lot for a small child, which is why a half day is often the better first trip.
Two H2O guests felt even their morning snorkel was not ideal for very young children, one of them with a 4-year-old. On the other hand, one Lagoon Service family wrote that it felt safe for kids and that the captain really cared about their baby. You know your child best.
Want a shorter day for the kids? Lagoon Service's half day runs four hours with gear and towels.
Explore the Lagoon Service half dayHow much do children pay?
Less than adults on every tour here: Lagoon Service gives a discounted rate to ages 4 to 12.
The adult from-prices run from $112 (Moana) to $193 (Rohivai). Child prices show at checkout once you add ages. See lagoon tour prices for every option.
What should families pack?
Swimwear, sunscreen, hats, a long-sleeved swim shirt for each child and a dry layer for the ride back.
Lagoon Service provides masks, fins and towels. A child who has practised with a mask in a pool or on the beach beforehand will enjoy the stops more. More in what to bring.
Is there shade on board?
Yes: Lagoon Service's canoes have a large awning to shelter you from the sun.
Keep hats on and reapply sunscreen at lunch.
What if your child does not want to snorkel?
They can stay on the boat: the shark swim is optional, and the motu lunch and the boat ride are fun on their own.
For children who do not like the water at all, the 4WD island tour (from $85, child rate 3 to 11) shows the lagoon from lookouts instead.
Family day on land? Check dates for the 4WD island tour.
Check dates for the 4WD island tourFrequently asked questions
Can a toddler go on a Bora Bora lagoon tour?
Some listings allow infants on a lap, but another seller's description of the day (Manawa) says from 4 years. Ask the operator before booking with a child under 4.
Are life jackets available?
One H2O guest mentioned life jackets and pool noodles on board. Lagoon Service's listing does not mention them, so ask when you book.
What age is an adult on these tours?
13 and over on Lagoon Service and Reef Discovery; 12 and over on Vavau, Manu and Moana.
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before on every option. Prices are from-prices in USD and move with the season.
Lagoon Service Full Day Group Tour
- Snorkel stops for stingrays, a coral garden and sharks
- Buffet lunch of local dishes on a motu
- Soft drinks, bottled water and towels
Lagoon Service Half-Day Group Tour
Lagoon Service's snorkel half day, without the motu lunch
Sharks, Stingrays & Motu Lunch Cruise
- Local guide and snorkel equipment
- Stingray stop, coral garden and a manta ray search
- Buffet lunch on a private motu: grilled meats, fish, salads, fruit
