Lemon shark

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. [+]

Neal Watson's Bimini Scuba Center is located in North Bimini, the Bahamas at the Bimini Big Game Club Resort & Marina on the beachfront. Open from 7 am to 9 pm, the club offers a wide range of services. Don't miss out on the days of diving and ferry transfers. From December to April, Bimini is one of the best spots in the world to see hammerhead sharks, so Neal Watson's Bimini Scuba Center organizes safaris every year. This one includes 2-morning dives, from 11 am to 5 pm, to observe them in small groups as there are only 14 places on the dive boat. The departure takes place from the Bimini Resort & Marina pontoon with a meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time. You will arrive at Hammerhead Grounds around 11:30 am. The bait is put in the water (chum). You wait from 5 minutes to several hours before a shark appears! As soon as the first hammerhead shark arrives on site, the divers go into the water to a depth of 10m. The aim is to see at least 10 huge hammerheads swimming around you, at a distance of 1 meter. Dives are shortened when there is no bait, no air in the tank, and no light on. The water temperature during the hammerhead season is approximately 21°C. Equip yourself with a wetsuit, bonnet, and 5mm gloves. The return to the marina takes place around 5 pm. From May to July, tiger shark spotting expeditions are also organized in Old Bahama Bay, West End, Grand Bahama Island. It is best to stay at least 3 days to ensure that you can go out to sea because of the weather. On-site you will find a swimming pool, white sand beach, bar, free WIFI, paddles, kayaks and pool table. [+]

The TopDive diving centre is located in Bora Bora, Polynesia in 2 different places. One of them, very comfortable, is located in the heart of the InterContinental Bora Bora Resort & Thalasso SPA and offers services in the image of the 5-star hotel in which it is located! Divers are a 5-minute boat ride from the Four Seasons, St. Regis and Meridien hotels. Diver transfers are free from all hotels and guesthouses on the island, even from the motus. Honeymoon dives with video and flower necklaces are a must for the folklore! The TopDive training centre offers PADI, SSI, FFESSM and CMAS courses from the first dive to the Advanced Open Water Diver. Try the Deep Diving and Naturalist Diving specialisations. Nitrox is offered if you have already been trained to use this enriched air. Bora Bora's ten or so dive spots are sometimes so far away that few dive boats go there! The TopDive club is located to explore the lagoon and observe the manta rays. The Anau dive site is home to 6-7 manta rays of the Manta birostris type, which come to have their skin cleaned of parasites and open their huge mouths to feed on plankton, at shallow depths. Visibility is really reduced and varies between 2 and 6 m. The water is loaded with particles. This place is one of the four spots frequented daily by the local diving centres. From 1 August to 31 October, you can also go whale watching on the TopDive boat. This is a great time to see the whales blowing in the distance. The Top Dive Pass allows you to dive on all the islands served by Top Dive, whether it's a rehab, baptism, dive training, specialization or just exploring the area. [+]

The Underwater Explorers Society (UNEXSO) dive center was established in 1965. Open every day of the year from 8 am to 5 pm. On-site, a 2-story shop, Sun and Sea Outfitters, is stocked with diving equipment and holiday clothing. After a great day of diving, relax by the pool at the Dive In Marina Bar & Restaurant and sit down to a Bahamian meal or... a cheeseburger! Step back in time with a visit to the Dive Museum, featuring diving artifacts from UNEXSO's inception in 1965. Board one of the 7 Unexso boats for half or full-day trips with equipment rental and nitrox filling. Whether you are an experienced diver or a beginner, a family or a honeymooner, you will find a team of professional diving instructors on-site! You don't have to dive or snorkel to see the spotted or long nose dolphins in their environment. Even non-divers have the chance to interact with these incredible animals by swimming alongside them. Because swimming with dolphins is a Bahamian island-specific activity! Meet them in the waters of Orange Cay, or in the freshwater river that divides Andros Island. When you go out to meet wild dolphins, there is no guarantee that they will cooperate. With the Dolphin Swim, divers swim with dolphins in the protected waters of Sanctuary Bay. With the Dolphin Close Encounter program, you can sit on a partially submerged platform and spend time with the dolphins. UNEXSO also offers a half-day dolphin assistant training course (minimum age 16) to learn more about dolphin care. You then buy your photo! Also explore the popular wrecks Theo, Sea Star, and Rose that Unexso helped sink in the waters of Gran Bahamas. Explore some of the best sites in the Bahamas with Unexso such as Shark Junction, Theo's Wreck, Dolphin Dive, and Deep reefs. [+]

Dive Exuma is located on the government wharf in the center of Georgetown, Great Exuma, Bahamas. Dive departures are held daily in the morning from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. Snorkeling trips are held in the afternoon from 1:30 to 4:30 pm. Dive Exuma offers PADI courses from Discover Scuba Diver to Rescue Diver. Come aboard an 11m Twin Vee catamaran, certified for 9 divers, for underwater exploration in tanks, snorkeling, and freediving. Private trips are also available as Dive Exuma specializes in taking small groups to some of the best dive spots in the Bahamas. Trips are tailored to the experience and requirements of the divers. You have the opportunity to visit the Angelfish Blue Hole, located in an enclosed bay off Stocking Island, with its Caribbean wildlife, rays, and turtles. This dive spot, one of the most popular in the Exumas, is an underground network connected to another cave, Mystery Cave, marked by a school of sergeant majors. Don't miss the Dog'n Pup reef with snappers and porcupine fish, popular for its variety of soft and hard corals, where spotted moray eels and green moray eels are camouflaged. See Caribbean lobsters at Stingray Reef. Elizabeth Reef is a great site for groups and snorkelers as it is a fish nursery with a school of sedentary eagle rays! In 2005, Dive Exuma sank a 20m long tugboat to serve as an artificial reef, covered in sponges and corals and home to Nassau groupers, 2m long moray eels, barracuda, blue chromis, and parrotfish. Great Exuma is ideal for its clear waters, deserted sandy beaches, and secluded bays. [+]