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Polynesia Capital : Papeete
Language : French

Currency : Franc CFP
Time zone UTC : -10



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Scuba diving Polynesia

Diving holidays and stays in Polynesia

Don't wait for your honeymoon to visit Tahiti in French Polynesia! The most popular characters of the jet-set like Barack Obama, Bruce Springsteen, Tom Hanks, and Oprah Winfrey come here to spend a dream vacation. Why not you?
With their superb landscapes of mountains covered with tropical forests, coconut palms and white sandy beaches on the edge of sumptuous lagoons of dazzling turquoise, these 5 Polynesian archipelagos in the southern Pacific Ocean are among the best diving destinations in the world.
Grouping 118 islands, of which only 67 are inhabited, the mountainous islands of the Society Archipelago, such as Moorea, Tahiti, Huahine, Raiatea, Tahaa, Bora-Bora, and Tetiaroa, leave you with a wealth of choices.

In Tahiti, you will discover the wrecks of a French gunboat, La Zélée, two airplanes, the Catalina and the Cessna, as well as a wooden schooner, the Orohena.
In Mooréa, one can admire a magnificent coral rose bed. We also very often come across lemon sharks.
Bora Bora
is popular for its manta rays. Grey sharks breed in the Avapehi Pass in Huahiné. In Tetiaora, there is a guided whale watching tour from mid-July to mid-October.
The Tuamotu Islands, located on the reef barrier of the atolls, are ideal places for a diving trip in Polynesia. We are in the foreground to reach the passes drained by the current and the reef barrier on the ocean side, forming vertiginous drop-offs with caves and faults, a must for diving!
Set off to make incredible encounters in the Tuamotu archipelago, within the atolls of Rangiroa, Manihi, Tikehau, and Fakarava.

A dive is exceptional in June, in Rangiroa in the Tiputa pass. During the reproduction period, grey sharks gather in hundreds in the Canyons.
In January, February and March, the Walk at a depth of 50 meters, is an extraordinary place in Rangiroa, for its gatherings of hammerhead sharks (S.Mokarran) attracted by the passages of leopard rays, their favorite prey.
Come and observe the marbled loaches (Epinephelus polyphekadion) that gather in Fakarava in June and July during the love period.
Whether you discover the joys of diving with a first dive or decide to improve your skills, Polynesian diving schools welcome you, whether you are a beginner or an experienced diver, whatever the organization has already certified you.
A holiday in Polynesia is planned by carefully choosing the islands where to dive according to the seasons and the weather, in order to optimize the beautiful encounters underwater!
Do you dream of traveling? Check out the conditions for entering this country on the Fit for Travel website.

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Best dive season

The best time to go diving in Tahiti is from March to November. The climate is tropical. There are 2 seasons, one hot and rainy from November to April and the other cool and dry from May to October. There is more rain on the volcanic islands. The water temperature is always pleasant and varies from 28°C in January to 26°C in July. Visibility is often excellent. The air temperature varies from 30°C in January to 28°C in July. A suit (short or long) for tropical climates (3 mm) is usually sufficient.

Other activities

It is possible to practice all the water activities offered by the hotels on the high islands such as kite surfing, windsurfing, surfing, sailing, sea kayaking. In Tahiti, the visit to the coastline and the hikes in the mountains are interesting.

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Polynesia : Dive centers

 

O2 Fakarava
Polynesia  - Atoll de Fakarava
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The O2 Fakarava dive center is located in the Fakarava atoll in Polynesia. Ranked in the world's Top 10 for the best dives, Fakarava is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Come aboard our 7.50 m semi-rigid dive boat, fitted out with an awning to shelter you from the sun. Go diving in the Garuae channel to the north, the widest in Polynesia, with its concentration of pelagic fish and sharks. You can also expect some exceptional encounters in the Tetamanu channel to the south. A family atmosphere awaits you at the O2 Fakarava diving club, with passionate instructors on hand to share some (very!) special moments with you. Ideal for those with a fear of water, try your hand at diving in the calm turquoise lagoon. Alternatively, try an SSI Try Scuba experience that allows you to admire Fakarava's fish-filled underwater world. For their part, most underwater photographers and divers wait every year for the marbled loaches to breed in Fakarava's passes. Choose one of Fakarava's guesthouses, each with its own identity. You can also camp in Fakarava or rent a holiday home. [+]

  • Friendly atmosphere
  • Cultural world heritage of the UNESCO
  • Sharks watching
From 42,00 €

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Top Dive Tetiaora
Polynesia  - Tetiaora
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The TopDive center is located in The Brando hotel on Tetiaroa atoll, in Polynesia, 30 km northeast of Tahiti. The services of this ecolodge-type dive resort are top of the range in the middle of an enclosed crystal clear lagoon, encircled by 13 motus, with no pass allowing the boat to transit from the lagoon to the open sea. The Brando is the only hotel on Tetiaroa Atoll. Its eco-responsible measures respect the environment, with air conditioning that runs on seawater drawn from the sea, lighting powered by two thousand solar panels, a generator running on coconut oil, and waste treatment. The activities are nature-oriented with a visit to the organic orchard, the discovery of the scientific research station, and a Polynesian culture session with the archaeological tower. Each of the 35 villas is located on the beach where the turtles roam and have a private swimming pool. Built with traditional materials, with outdoor bathrooms, these villas allow for a local colourful lifestyle. The Varua Polynesian Spa, integrated into the natural environment, offers the best holistic treatments inspired by Polynesian techniques, as well as relaxation areas with a steam bath. The two restaurants, overseen by a Michelin-starred chef, serve fusion cuisine inspired by Polynesian, Oriental, and Western cuisine, as well as traditional French cuisine. Meals can be served in your villa. The place is famous because Marlon Brando bought the property. Today it belongs to French Polynesia. The interior of the island is not accessible to the public, so take a walk along the coastline. You can take a dip in the crystal clear waters of the lagoon. Whale watching trips are organized during the season from mid-July to mid-October. The trip must be booked 48 hours in advance. On-site dive bookings can be made at the hotel concierge desk. [+]

  • Whale Watching
  • Turtle Watching
  • Accomodations and diving
From 460,91 €

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Eleuthera Tahiti Diving Center
Polynesia  - Punaauia
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The Eleuthera Tahiti Diving Center is located in the heart of the Marina Taina, in Tahiti, Polynesia. Open every day of the year, there are up to 4 boat departures per day with explorations and training on the ocean side at 8 a, at 10:30 a divers stay in the lagoon, which is ideal for initiations, at 2 p we go back to the ocean and at 4 p we immerse ourselves. During the week, you can dive on the site of your choice, namely on the best diving spots in Tahiti! If you are at least 4 participants, define the date of your next night dive. Birthday, honeymoon to celebrate? Contact Eleuthera Tahiti Diving Center to organize the party! You benefit from free parking, small restaurants, and shops. The transfer to and from the diving center is free depending on the location of your hotel or guesthouse. Here you will find a friendly welcome with fresh filtered water, tea, coffee, and chocolate. The Eleuthera Tahiti Diving Center offers FFESSM and PADI courses from beginner to advanced divers as well as introductory diving courses. The center also specializes in diving for children, who are provided with equipment adapted to their body size. The shop offers a wide range of diving equipment and fittings. The rental equipment is maintained for comfort and safety and is rinsed in a chlorinated tank after each dive. The equipment stock includes aluminum compensated tanks, equipped with DIN and stirrup valves. You choose to rent a boat and drive? How right you are! Stroll through the lagoon and out to sea, snorkel, wakeboard, or tow the buoy. Dolphin watching at sea is a great experience. Take your coastal diving license at Eleuthera Tahiti Diving Center. An essential complement, the Radio Operator's Restricted Certificate (RRC) allows you to operate on VHF stations. At the end of the season, second-hand diving equipment is on sale. [+]

  • Whale Watching
  • Boat rental
  • Boat licence
From 70,00 €

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Bora Diving Center
Polynesia  - Bora Bora
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The Bora Diving Center is located in the south of the island, on the most beautiful beach of Bora Bora, Matira. Open all year round, 7 days a week, from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., you embark every morning for a 2 dive trip and every afternoon for 1 dive. The night dive, which we highly recommend, is available on request. The Eleuthera Bora Diving Center offers FFESSM, ANMP/CEDIP, CMAS, and PADI courses with numerous introductory packages such as romantic dives for two, private or not, and discovery programs. Of course, the course from Scuba Diver to Advanced Open Water is also possible as well as diving for children from 8 years old. The instructors at Bora Diving Center have a great knowledge of the best dive spots in Bora Bora, so whether you are traveling alone, as a couple, with family, friends or in a group, whether you are already a diver or not and whether you come for a day, a few days or several weeks, you will find options adapted to your level and your needs! Transfers are provided free of charge all over the island, whether you stay in a hotel, in a guesthouse, on a cruise ship, or on your own boat! All dive prices include full equipment rental. The equipment is maintained and regularly renewed to ensure your comfort and safety. The aluminum compensated cylinders have DIN and stirrup compatible valves. You have the choice of diving with air or Nitrox if you are certified. The different sizes of wetsuits, whether long leg or shorty, are made of 3 to 4 mm thick neoprene. The center has specific equipment, adapted to children's body size. [+]

  • Manta Rays Watching
  • Free hotels transfer
  • Free Nitrox
From 81,29 €

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Pacific Blue Adventure
Polynesia  - Huahine
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Pacific Blue Adventure Dive Centre is located on the quay of the main village Fare, Huahine, Polynesia, close to the airport, shops, restaurants, guesthouses, and hotels. Meet us for sea trips at 9 am and 11 am with 2 dives per day. Free transfers are made at your request, from your accommodation in Huahine to the boat, with an air-conditioned vehicle. Interested in a private outing? Book it in advance. The Pacific Blue Adventure training center offers FFESSM, PADI, and SSI courses. Board an aluminum boat with a capacity of 12 divers. You can reach the dive sites quickly and comfortably in 10 to 30 minutes. The sites are selected according to the level of the divers, however, the reef or Avapeihi Pass is the most popular. From August to October, take part in the humpback whale count in Polynesian waters for three afternoons per week. The briefing takes place at the Maitai Lapita bar and 10 people then board the boat for a 3-hour trip, including a nice walk along the reef. [+]

  • Near Downtown area
  • Located close to the dive sites
  • Pass dives between the centers
From 54,47 €

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