How crowded is Bora Bora right now?

Bora Bora currently has a saturation score of 70/100, classified as Crowded. This reflects crowd density, visitor impact on infrastructure, local sentiment, and recent trajectory.

What taxes or fees apply to visitors to Bora Bora?

Bora Bora has 3 documented visitor fees or taxes: Communal city tax (Pearl Resorts standard room) (XPF 150 per night); Compulsory resort fee (Pearl Resorts) (XPF 1950 per night); French Polynesia city tax (general) (Approx USD 3 per night). Each is sourced; see the table for effective dates.

Is Bora Bora considered overtouristed?

Bora Bora is rated Crowded on the crowddodger saturation index (70/100). Conditions are crowded but manageable.

When was this assessment last updated?

Saturation scoring for Bora Bora was last updated on 2026-05-30. Source verification follows the published crowddodger methodology.

French Polynesia · Oceania

Bora Bora

A small island in French Polynesia's Society Islands group, ringed by an overwater-bungalow lagoon and a barrier reef. Bora Bora became so overrun by mass cruise tourism that its local council capped daily cruise arrivals at 1,200 from 2022, even as the rest of French Polynesia targets a near-doubling of overall visitor numbers by 2033.

Bora Bora

French Polynesia

Saturation snapshot

Crowded

Last updated: 2026-05-30

Main streets are busy throughout the day. Headline attractions need 30+ minutes of waiting or advance booking. Photographing landmarks requires patience for a clear angle. Restaurants near major sights often need reservations.

Crowd Density: 70 source
Visitor Impact: 72 source
Local Sentiment: 68 source
Trajectory: 65 source

Restrictions, taxes & fees

Fee	Amount	When	Source	Verified
Communal city tax (Pearl Resorts standard room) Per adult per night, charged at hotel on checkout	—	XPF 150 per night	au.airtahitinui.com	2026-05-30
Compulsory resort fee (Pearl Resorts) Per room per night at Pearl Resorts properties, charged at hotel	—	XPF 1950 per night	au.airtahitinui.com	2026-05-30
French Polynesia city tax (general) Per person per day, paid directly at all participating hotels	—	Approx USD 3 per night	us.airtahitinui.com	2026-05-30