Diving French Polynesia

Moorea, Bora Bora, Taha'a, Rangiroa, Manihi, Tikehau, Fakarava

Diving in French Polynesia

Islands in the Sun Dive Coupons

Dive shops on most islands schedule two sessions of diving each day: one in the morning and one in mid-afternoon. Since dives are frequently deeper than 60 feet, this allows time for the required surface interval, as well as time to enjoy the facilities of your island resort. Two-tank dives are uncommon, and it's unusual to fit more than two dives into one day … but don't worry, there are plenty of island activities to keep you busy, from snorkeling and skin diving, to 4-wheel drive safaris, to Polynesian feasts!

The program is available on the islands listed below (view pricing). The rate includes 2 one-tank dives, mask, fins, snorkel, regulator, BCD and weight belt.

A Variety of Diving Experiences

Moorea

Best known for fish and shark feeding. The "Napoleon Plateau" site has large Napoleon fish up to 100 lbs., as well as sharks. The "Canyon" and "Shark's Dining Room" offer exciting shark and eel feeding. Above the surface, this lush island with a rugged volcanic interior is a fascinating playground ... why not try a 4-wheel drive tour?

Huahine

"Avapehia Pass" has large numbers of fish and offers the possibility to see the giant black sea bass, weighing up to 400 lbs. Large schools of barracuda, jack, and spade fish are also present, and occasionally there is an opportunity for shark feeding. The "Coral City" site features formations rising 10 feet off the bottom, plus 15 lb. red snapper which are fed by hand. Above the surface, interesting Polynesian archeological sites and sacred maraes await visitors.

Taha'a/Raiatea

A great dive destination, good for beginners through experienced divers. The "Teavapiti Pass" has a magnificent school of rainbow runners, plus sharks which are fed by hand. The "Japanese Garden" offers nice coral and reef fish in only 10 feet of water. "Napoleon Cliff" is a coral wall, with red squirrel fish jammed into its crevices, frequented by giant Napoleon wrasse. The "Raiatea Aquarium" features diverse fish, numerous large, tame moray eels, and Juliet - a 4-foot barracuda that will pose a foot or two away for photos.

Bora Bora

Under the most beautiful lagoon in the South Pacific is a diver's paradise! "Manta Ray Lagoon" features up to a dozen manta rays. The "Hotel Bora Bora Lagoon" features masses of beautiful butterfly fish, moray eels, and a dropoff frequented by leopard rays. The "Outer Reef Aquarium" has many marine creatures including moray eels and giant trigger fish. After you surface, you can head for a drink at the famous Bloody Mary's.

Manihi

The "Pass Drift" offers manta rays and incredible numbers of Moorish idols. The outer reef offers numerous locations with nice coral as well as plenty of fish. The "Pass Entrance" has a notable collection of marbled grouper during mating season. For a real thrill, try "shooting the pass," an exciting drift dive!

Rangiroa

Aquaculture at nature's finest, and some of the best diving in French Polynesia, awaits beneath this atoll's lagoon. The Avatoru and Tiputa Passes are virtual freeways of fish traveling between the open ocean and the lagoon. Average conditions are not for the inexperienced. "Napoleon-Manta Ray Point" is at the entrance to Avatoru Pass, with impressive Napoleon fish and magnificent manta rays. "Motu Fara Pass" has interesting terrain and fish life. "Mahuta" is a showcase for barracuda, jack, surgeon fish and grouper. "The Avatoru and Tiputa Aquariums" are two locations where fish congregate, and famous "Tiputa Shark Point" is an electrifying dive with grey reef sharks, usually done as a drift dive.