Among the popular vacation destinations in the tropical Pacific, the French Polynesian island of Bora Bora has gained enough attention among American audience, particularly following the release of the romantic comedy film Couple’s Retreat. In the movie plot, the main characters booked a group reservation at the luxurious St. Regis to cover the price. It generally implies that the cost to go to Bora Bora is something that requires thorough planning.
Truly, Bora Bora Island Guide estimates the average Bora Bora vacation cost up to $10,000 per week. However, it is possible to reduce it to a few thousand bucks less if one travels smart. There are two main questions one must deal with pertaining to the overall trip to Bora Bora cost.
- How much does it cost to get there and back?
- How much does it cost to stay there?
Bora Bora Cruises
When it comes to minimizing overall costs while maximizing the holiday duration and the bucket list destinations, cruising remains the most favorable option. Presented by Cruise Cheap, the cost to go to Bora Bora (and other fantastic locations) via leisure voyage is as follows:
Windstar Cruises 1
Double occupancy cost: $2,119 per person
Duration: 7 nights
Itinerary: Papeete, Moorea, Raiatea Motu Mahaea, Bora Bora, Huahine, Papeete
Earliest sail date: July 20, 2017
Arrival Date in Bora Bora: 9:00 AM / July 24, 2017
Departure Date from Bora Bora: 9:00 PM / July 25, 2017
Windstar Cruises 2
Double occupancy cost: $3,119 per person
Duration: 10 nights
Itinerary: Papeete, Fakarava, Tiputa, Motu Mahaea, Huahine, Bora Bora, Moorea, Papeete
Earliest sail date: August 3, 2017
Arrival Date in Bora Bora: 8:00 AM / August 10, 2017
Departure Date from Bora Bora: 3:00 PM / August 11, 2017
Windstar Cruises 3
Double occupancy cost: $3,119 per person
Duration: 11 nights
Itinerary: Papeete, Fakarava, Tiputa, Motu Mahaea, Huahine, Raiatea, Bora Bora, Moorea, Papeete
Earliest sail date: August 13, 2017
Arrival Date in Bora Bora: 8:00 AM / August 21, 2017
Departure Date from Bora Bora: 3:00 PM / August 22, 2017
Princess Cruises 1
Double occupancy cost: $2,999 per person
Duration: 28 nights
Itinerary: Los Angeles, Hilo, Tiputa, Honolulu, Lahaina Maui, Kauai, Kona, Pago Pago, Bora Bora, Papeete, Los Angeles
Earliest sail date: October 8, 2017
Arrival Date in Bora Bora: 8:00 AM / October 25, 2017
Departure Date from Bora Bora: 10:00 PM / October 25, 2017
Princess Cruises 2
Double occupancy cost: $6,149 per person
Duration: 36 nights
Itinerary: New York, Charleston, Key West, Cartagena, Panama Canal, Manta, Callao, General San Martin, Easter Island, Pitcairn Islands, Papeete, Bora Bora, Auckland, Sydney
Earliest sail date: July 17, 2017
Arrival Date in Bora Bora: 8:00 AM / August 23, 2017
Departure Date from Bora Bora: 5:00 PM / August 23, 2017
Cruise Flight Schedules
International flights are an unavoidable aspect that one may include in the overall trip to Bora Bora cost. After all, not every port of call starts and ends in the mainland United States. Here are the prices for plane tickets listed by Cheapflights UK (based on the cruise schedule):
Windstar Cruises 1: Round Trips
Outbound date: July 18, 2017
Return date: July 27, 2017
New York – Papeete: $2,024 (33 hrs & 14 min)
Los Angeles – Papeete: $1.325 (16 hrs & 31 min)
Windstar Cruises 2: Round Trips
Outbound date: July 31, 2017
Return date: August 13, 2017
New York – Papeete: $2,047 (32 hrs & 7 min)
Los Angeles – Papeete: $1,578 (16 hrs & 30 min)
Windstar Cruises 3: Round Trips
Outbound date: August 11, 2017
Return date: August 24, 2017
New York – Papeete: $2,024 (32 hrs & 43 min)
Los Angeles – Papeete: $1,187 (16 hrs & 31 min)
Princess Cruises 1: Round Trip
Outbound date: October 7, 2017
Return date: November 5, 2017
New York – Los Angeles: $396 (10 hrs & 59 min)
Princess Cruises 2: One-way Trips
Los Angeles to New York: July 26, 2017
- $239 (5 hrs & 13 min)
Sydney to Los Angeles: September 2, 2017
- $619 (54 hrs & 15 min)
Sydney to New York: September 2, 2017
- $835 (32 hrs 14 min)
Accommodations Per Cruise Schedule
Based on the itinerary of the following 2017 cruise options, vacationers will only be staying overnight at most. Hence, reservation prices for available temporary lodging are tailored on the following specific dates via Booking.com.
However, it is important to understand that they merely comprise a significant portion the complete average Bora Bora vacation cost. A forum posted in TripAdvisor in November 2016 discussed the essential costs such as food and drinks. The estimated cost per entrée is at least around $30 to $50, while non-alcoholic drinks normally do not exceed $20. Lodgings that offer free breakfast can significantly cut down the average daily cost of $80.
Villa Rea Hanaa
- July 24-25 Reservation: $128
- August 11-12 Reservation: $256
- Property Type: Apartment
- Features: Outdoor Pool and Airport Shuttle
- Booking.com Score: 5.9
Bungalows Manuka
- July 24-25 Reservation: $139
- Property Type: Bungalow
- Features: Beach and Airport Shuttle
- Booking.com Score: 8.2