One of the most romantic breakfasts in the world — a traditional Polynesian outrigger canoe rows fresh fruits, pastries, coffee, and juice to your overwater villa deck in the early morning, as the lagoon turns from dark blue to turquoise and Mount Otemanu appears out of the mist. Available at Four Seasons and InterContinental Le Moana.
Why It Belongs on the List
The canoe breakfast at the Four Seasons and InterContinental Le Moana is a celebrated morning rituals in luxury travel — a traditional Polynesian outrigger canoe, paddled by a staff member in a pareo, delivers fresh tropical fruits, warm pastries, croissants, coffee, and juice to your overwater villa deck in the early morning, while the lagoon transitions from dark pre-dawn blue to brilliant turquoise and the summit of Mount Otemanu appears through the morning mist. It costs extra (typically $80–120 for two) and takes 15–20 minutes of languid eating on your deck. It is entirely worth it. Book it for your first morning in Bora Bora. The image of the canoe approaching across the lagoon with breakfast as the sun rises is the defining Bora Bora experience.
What Stands Out
- Most romantic breakfast in the world
- Delivered by traditional Polynesian outrigger canoe
- Fresh fruit, pastries, and coffee served to your villa deck
- Timed with sunrise as the lagoon shifts from deep blue to turquoise
- Views of Mount Otemanu through the morning mist
- Available at Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora and InterContinental Bora Bora Le Moana Resort
- ~$80–120 for two — worth it
- Book for your first morning
- The defining Bora Bora image