Babs
Towards the end of the Bora Bora 4x4 excursion, the one that goes to the cannons and other high vista points, we had enough time to stop at Bloody Mary's for a drink. I wasn't expecting that, so it was a welcome surprise. I enjoyed the bar and seeing the restaurant and know I didn't miss much not going for dinner.
Isn't the private beach you can go to on Bora Bora days on the same motu right next to the Pearl? I liked it better than Motu Mahana. I'd do the excursion in the morning, have lunch on the ship. then go to the beach after lunch. Take your blow up rafts for laying on in the water and on the beach. Have drinks in fresh coconuts and snack on fruit and nuts. If it's not too windy, it's pure bliss! There's a nice coral formation for snorkeling near where the beacher lands. But the rest of the beach is soft white sand. Much nicer than Mahana.
You'll have a great time!