INCREDIBLE OCCASIONS
At InterContinental Bora Bora Resort & Thalasso Spa, every occasion is thoughtfully crafted to celebrate life’s most meaningful moments with elegance, heart, and lasting impact. From beachfront soirées and garden celebrations to private dinners and milestone events, let us turn your special moments into truly incredible occasions.
INCREDIBLE BIRTHDAYS
CANOE BREAKFAST
Your special day arrives by lagoon
Wake to paradise delivered at your overwater villa as a decorated Polynesian outrigger canoe glides across the lagoon’s morning light,bringing celebration
to your private terrace.
Picture tropical flowers and palm leaves adorning the traditional canoe, a ukulele player serenading you with Polynesian melodies and your favorite songs, and an American breakfast spread beneath the gentle morning sun. Your birthday cake arrives with eco-friendly balloons and candles, followed by champagne to toast another year in paradise. As a personal touch, the resort’s team presents you with a handmade gift, a woven bag or hat crafted especially for you.
After breakfast, step aboard the outrigger for a peaceful ride across the turquoise lagoon, where the only sounds are the water lapping against the hull and
the whisper of the trade winds.
Every detail celebrates you and every moment floats between sky and sea.
KID CAMP FIRE
Where flames bring families together
Gather your little ones around a crackling fire in the garden as the lagoon glows turquoise and the evening sky transforms into twilight.
Picture cozy cushions circling the flames, a local ukulele player strumming Polynesian melodies under emerging stars, and children roasting marshmallows and tropical fruit skewers as blankets keep everyone warm. Fire holds sacred meaning in Polynesian culture, representing home, sun, and life itself, and gathering around it brings families closer together. Personalized non-alcoholic drinks flow freely while tropical flowers and palms frame this magical scene.
Each child receives a handmade hat or accessory crafted by the resort’s artisans, a keepsake from this special evening. If it’s a birthday celebration, voices join together for “Happy Birthday” and special songs that fill the night with joy.
Every flame flickers with tradition and every memory glows warm in young hearts.
INCREDIBLE PROPOSALS
BEACH PROPOSAL
Where “Yes” echoes across the lagoon
Propose on the secluded sands of Sands restaurant with Mount Otemanu
rising majestically across the turquoise lagoon.
Picture freshly picked tropical flowers arranged in your chosen design, heart-shaped niau palm leaves crafted by local artisans, and a dedicated area of pristine beach reserved just for this moment. A professional photographer waits discreetly to capture the instant she says yes, with Bora Bora’s iconic peak as your backdrop. Crown your beloved with a beautiful flower lei, a traditional symbol of love and devotion.
After the proposal, celebrate with champagne on the beach or return to your overwater villa, romantically decorated and waiting to continue this perfect day.
Every petal honors island tradition and every photograph
preserves forever beginning now.
GETAWAY TO TUPAI
Love takes flight to the heart-shaped island
Propose on the uninhabited atoll of Tupai, where nature itself has
carved a heart into the Pacific Ocean.
Your journey begins with a 70-minute helicopter experience, including a breathtaking 30-minute scenic flight over Bora Bora’s legendary lagoon. Touch down on Tupai’s golden sands for an intimate 40 minutes in complete seclusion, surrounded only by swaying palms, tropical birds, and the rhythm of ocean waves. Feel the sacred “Mana” of this pristine place as you ask the most important question of your life. A giant “Will you marry me?” sign awaits, visible from the sky for an unforgettable aerial view. Celebrate with champagne on this untouched beach where you are truly alone together.
A red carpet can welcome your arrival at the helicopter,
setting the tone for this once-in-a-lifetime moment.
Every wave whispers ancient blessings and every heartbeat
matches the island’s sacred shape.
INCREDIBLE ANNIVERSARIES
EN VILLA
Love renewed in your private sanctuary
Return to your overwater villa to discover an intimate paradise
crafted just for you during evening turndown.
Picture freshly picked tropical flowers and leaves arranged in a heart on your bed,
a warm floral bath drawn and waiting,and a personalized message written on the
mirror by your dedicated attendant. Towels are sculpted into romantic shapes, and petals spell out your love story across the sheets. A bottle of local monoï oil rests
nearby with a card explaining its traditional creation, inviting you to experience
this sacred Polynesian ritual together.
Every detail is perfectly timed so you can step directly into this romantic moment,
where the lagoon shimmers below and the only thing more beautiful than
the setting is the love you share.
Every petal honors your journey and every gesture celebrates the years together.
RENEWAL OF VOWS
Where forever begins again
Renew your vows on a private white sand beach or in our iconic overwater glass bottom chapel, with the turquoise lagoon as your witness.
Arrive together aboard a traditional Polynesian outrigger, adorned with fresh flower crowns and necklaces. A Polynesian priest guides your ceremony in the sacred tradition of the islands, incorporating nature’s blessings: auti leaves, lagoon water, and the exchange of tiare flower crowns. A ukulele player’s gentle melodies drift across the water as you speak your promises once more, surrounded by palm leaves and tropical blooms. You’ll receive personalized Polynesian wedding names, a spiritual blessing that binds you to these islands forever.
Return to your villa to find champagne waiting and a framed photo of your ceremony already displayed with a heartfelt note, ready to carry home.
Every ritual honors ancient tradition and every vow is written anew in island time.
INCREDIBLE DINNER PARTIES
BEACH ROMANTIC DINNER
Where love and lagoon meet at sunset
Dine in complete seclusion on a private corner of beach as the sun melts into
the Pacific and tiki torches light your path to paradise.
Follow an illuminated walkway of flickering flames to your intimate table, draped in local flowers and set against the turquoise lagoon. Staff in traditional Polynesian attire welcome you with a personalized cocktail and special appetizer accompanied by a handwritten note. Your four-course gourmet menu showcases the finest local ingredients, paired perfectly with champagne as the sky transforms through
shades of gold, pink, and violet. Service is attentive yet discreet,
honoring the intimacy of this moment.
The only sounds are the gentle lapping of waves and
the whisper of palm fronds in the breeze.
Every course celebrates island bounty and every moment belongs only to you two.
LAGOONARIUM
Dine above the illuminated lagoon
Celebrate on a private overwater terrace where the lagoonarium
glows beneath your feet and the night sky sparkles above.
Your exclusive terrace is adorned with local tropical flowers and lit by flickering tiki torches, creating an enchanting atmosphere as darkness falls. Staff in traditional Polynesian attire welcome you with a personalized cocktail and special appetizer accompanied by a handwritten note. Below, the illuminated lagoon reveals graceful
rays and tropical fish gliding through the turquoise waters. Your four-course gourmet menu highlights the finest local ingredients, perfectly paired with champagne as you dine suspended between sea and stars. Service remains attentive yet discreet,
preserving the magic of the moment.
This intimate setting accommodates two for romance or up to sixteen guests for unforgettable celebrations.
Every dish honors island tradition and every view takes your breath away.
