Booking choice: The Bora Bora full day, from $143 per person. Check dates Compare the options below
Bora Bora Beach Club has two areas: the regular Club Area, where most day guests and the DJ are, and a VIP area that resellers describe as "a new area for our most exclusive clients".
Both share the same boat, the same pier charge and the same island. The difference is the atmosphere, the lunch menu and the price.
The quick answer
VIP is a separate, quieter area with five lunch choices instead of three, for about $30 more ($185.05 vs $155 on Travelocity). Guests report the music and party energy are in the regular area. Choose VIP for a calm day, a massage and space; choose regular to dance, celebrate and save money.
What is the difference between VIP and regular at Bora Bora?
VIP is a separate, quieter area with a bigger lunch menu; the regular Club Area is livelier and cheaper.
| Regular Club Area | VIP area | |
|---|---|---|
| Price (Travelocity) | $155 | $185.05 |
| Price (Viator) | From $143 | Upgrade, price not listed |
| Lunch choices | 3 (fish, chicken, vegetarian) | 5 |
| Atmosphere | DJ, music, party | Quieter, guests report you barely hear the music |
| Pier charge | About COP 40,300, cash | About COP 40,300, cash |
| Speedboat | Included | Included |
| Age | 18+ | 18+ |
Not sure yet? The day pass cancels free up to 24 hours before, so you can book and decide.
Check dates for the Bora Bora full dayHow much more does VIP cost?
About $30 per person: Travelocity lists the Club Area at $155 and the VIP area at $185.05.
The Viator listing starts from $143 for the regular area and its itinerary refers to guests who have upgraded to VIP; check the options shown for your date at checkout. On the three-island tour, VIP area access is a separate COP 100,000.
Is the VIP area quieter?
Yes. Guests report that you cannot really hear the music in VIP, and that the regular section is louder and more of a party.
One guest advises anyone who wants to party not to book VIP for exactly that reason; another felt VIP was not worth the money because the fun was in the regular area. If you want to rest, read and get a massage, that quiet is the point.
What lunch do you get in each area?
Three choices in the regular area (fish, chicken or vegetarian) and five in VIP.
The club does not publish the two extra VIP dishes. Extra food and drinks are paid separately in both areas.
Does VIP include the pier charge, towels or drinks?
Nothing published says so: the pier charge of about COP 40,300 applies to everyone, and towels and drinks are listed as extras.
Pack as you would for the regular area: towel, water shoes and pesos. See what to bring.
Want a calm day on Isla Grande? The full day includes the speedboat, a bed and lunch.
Explore the Bora Bora full dayWhat about front-row beds?
Front-row beds are a separate extra in the regular area, charged on the day and subject to availability.
One solo guest paid the little extra for a front bed and felt it was worth it. Arriving early at the pier also helps: guests report the earlier you check in, the better your bed.
Who should choose the regular area?
Groups, birthday trips and anyone who came for the DJ and a dance.
Many reviews mention celebrations and the party energy of the main beach. If that is your plan, the regular area is cheaper and more fun.
Here for the music? The regular day pass is the cheaper way in.
Check dates for the Bora Bora full dayIs there something quieter than VIP?
Yes: stay the night. After the day boats leave, the island is far calmer.
The Bora Bora overnight for two ($456 for two) includes a room with air conditioning, the boat both ways, sunbeds and breakfast. It is adults only and rates 4.9 from 32 reviews.
Want the island without the crowd? Stay the night, with breakfast and the boat both ways.
Explore the Bora Bora overnight for twoFrequently asked questions
Is Bora Bora VIP worth it?
Worth it for a quiet, relaxed day with more lunch choices; not worth it if you want music and a party, which guests say are in the regular area.
How much is the VIP area at Bora Bora?
About $185 per person on Travelocity, around $30 more than the regular Club Area. The pier charge is extra in both.
Can I switch to VIP on the day?
That is not published. Check the options for your date when you book, or contact the operator through your booking.
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Bora Bora Beach Club Full-Day Experience
- Round-trip speedboat from Muelle La Bodeguita (Gate 4), meet 7:30 AM
- A sunbed or beach bed, depending on the size of your group
- Typical Colombian lunch: fish, chicken or vegetarian
Bora Bora 2-Day Stay for Two, Overnight
- Room for two with air conditioning, WiFi and a smart TV
- Round-trip boat transfer and a non-alcoholic welcome drink
- Sunbeds and breakfast on day two
Three Islands: Bora Bora, Pao Pao & Isla Bela
- Speedboat for the whole tour with a bilingual guide on board
- Stops of about 2 hours at Pao Pao, Isla Bela and Bora Bora
- A welcome cocktail on each island and lunch (3 options)
