Beautiful Pacific Holidays is a dedicated South Pacific travel agency specializing in Tahiti scuba diving holidays. We offer great deals and holiday packages from our hand picked french polynesia accommodation selections.
Tahiti scuba diving holidays rank amongst some of the best in the South Pacific. Visibility is excellent with 30 metres common the outside reefs and 20 metres in the shallow lagoons. And sea temperature are warm year round (26-29C). There are more than 30 certified scuba diving companies throughout the islands offering everything from beginner courses certified by both the French standard CMAS and by PADI to advance diving. Most instructors speak good English. There are several live-aboard scuba diving charters available for those with a real passion for exploration diving.
Tahiti Island- the main island
Offers a good introduction to scuba diving with a bit of everything: wrecks, nudibrachs and leaf fish, and conveniently close to the western hotel chains. There are Gorgonian fans on the attractive Southern Peninsula, also walls from 3 to 60 metres. Experienced divers will enjoy the rich caves off Tahiti Iti in the east.
Intercontinental Hotel, Tahiti Island Euro € 267 - 947 per couple
Intercontinental Tahiti is a delightful oceanfront resort on the west coast of Tahiti with a pretty artificial beach setting and lagoonarium. There's one huge swimming pool in front of the hotel and another smaller pool fronting the ocean. The hotel boasts one of the best Polynesian dance performances in French Polynesia.
Le Meridien, Tahiti Island Euro € 254 - 755 per couple
Le Meridien Tahiti is set mid way along the west coast of Tahiti near the islands nicest natural beach, although swimming directly infront of the resort is not advisable. With an imposing main reception and stunning mountain views, this is a classical style resort featuring the largest sand pool in French Polynesia.
Moorea
Abundant shark population, sometimes in packs of 50 or more. Also Sting Rays, Napolean Wrasse, Mooray Eels and Turtles. Oponohu Canyons off the north coast and Tiki Point off the West Coast are the best shark feed dives in Tahiti.
Hilton Hotel, Moorea Island Euro € 456 - 849 per couple
The Hilton Moorea offers the most picturesque setting of all the resorts on Moorea with an attractive beach setting and placid turquoise lagoon in front of its imposing Polynesian style restaurant and main reception area. The resort is located on the north coast of Moorea with a myriad of overwater bungalows.
Pearl Resort, Moorea Island Euro € 345 - 809 per couple
Pearl Resort Moorea is located on a small beach on the north coast of Moorea, backed by mountains and offering exceptionally presented bungalows and rooms. The Polynesian style reception leads down to an infinity swimming pool backing right onto the ocean. Water sports are plenty and there's a small Spa.
Les Tipaniers Hotel, Moorea Island Euro € 170 - 194 per couple
Les Tipaniers is a good value hotel with self contained bungalows on the popular Hauru Beach. The hotel has a restaurant overlooking the beach and a long pier for easy access to the swimming and snorkelling lagoon. This is a good choice for those looking to enjoy watersports.
Sofitel Resort, Moorea Island Euro € 348 - 889 per couple
Sofitel Resort Moorea is a large resort on the quiet north east coast of Moorea close to the airport. Set on a sweeping beach with adequately deep lagoon and with a beautiful outlook facing Tahiti Island. There are two restaurants, one overlooking a lilly-filled pond, the other directly over the waters edge.
Intercontinental Hotel, Moorea Island Euro € 372 - 919 per couple
The Intercontinental Hotel Moorea is a large resort set on 2 acres of landscaped gardens on the north coast of Moorea. The resort boasts a decent beach and swimming lagoon and the fantastic Dolphin Centre where guests can swim with dolphins. There's also a large Lagoonarium for snorkelling and a turtle sanctuary.
Hotel Hibiscus, Moorea Island Euro € 152 - 174 per couple
Hotel Hibiscus is a small hotel set alongside a sandy beach protected by a cement sea wall on the west coast of Moorea. The sea in front of the property provides a good swimming area for kids - go out 20 metres and its a pleasant lagoon for swimming and snorkelling.
Bora Bora
Anau is renowned as the most prolific Manta Ray Sanctuary in the South Pacific, and whilst there's a good chance of seeing rays all over Tahiti, at Bora Bora you'll see hordes of them, particularly at Teavanui Pass. Its also great for sharks: lemon tips, black tips. Excellent also for snorkelling.
Intercontinental Resort, Bora Bora Island Euro € 888 - 1,275 per couple
The Intercontinental Resort is located on a private beachfront adjacent to Matira Beach and has a gorgeous fine white sand, a sandy bottom swimming lagoon and features some of the most picturesque overwater bungalows in Tahiti, sitting in a tantalizing turquoise lagoon undisturbed by motorized water sports.
Bora Bora Nui Resort, Bora Bora Lagoon Euro € 694 - 1,187 per couple
The Bora Bora Nui Resort is set in a secluded spot on the largest motu island at the south western tip of Bora Lagoon. The island faces south into the open ocean and has one of the most picturesque broad fine white sandy beaches in Bora Bora and excellent snorkelling in its fish filled protected lagoon.
Le Maitai Polynesia, Bora Bora Island Euro € 417 - 631 per couple
Le Maitai Polynesia offers excellent value for money on the main island of Bora Bora and makes a great base for enjoying the many excursions around the island and lagoon. The property is located on the southern end of Bora about ten minutes walk to Matira Beach with the coastal road bisecting the property.
Pearl Resort, Bora Bora Lagoon Euro € 710 - 927 per couple
Bora Bora Pearl Beach Resort is located on a private island within Bora Lagoon with splendid views across to the main island of Bora and its impressive mountains. The beach is pleasant with white sand and palm trees and the Manea Spa adds a tropical flavour..
Bora Bora Lagoon Resort, , Bora Bora Lagoon Euro € 618 per couple
Bora Bora Lagoon Resort is located on a motu island fringing the western lagoon. The island offers hill walks for breathtaking sunset views and there's a large swimming pool and tennis courts. Water enthusiasts will enjoy the large array of activities including wind-surfing, sailing, deep sea fishing and water-skiing.
Hotel Bora Bora, , Bora Bora Island Euro € 495 per couple
Hotel Bora Bora sits on a secluded point on the main island of Bora Bora with stunning views along the dramatic coastline and over the turquoise lagoon. Spanning three beaches, the spacious grounds offer a romantic tropical setting with excellent snorkelling offshore and easy access to the islands' great activities and day excursions.
Sofitel Bora Beach Resort, Bora Bora Island Euro € 332 - 650 per couple
Sofitel Beach Resort is located on a lovely beach on the southern side of the main island of Bora. There's lots of water activities on offer from jet boat rides to catamaran sailing. This is one of the more affordable upmarket resorts on Bora Bora making it a good choice for money-conscious holiday-makers.
Hotel Novotel, Bora Bora Island Euro € 140 per couple
Novotel Bora Bora offers affordable rooms on the mountain side of the coastal road across from a private beachfront with great swimming and sunbathing. If you want to experience beach life and resort living on Bora but don't want to splash out a fortune, then this modern hotel with Polynesian architecture may just be for you.
Tahaa Private Island Resort, Tahaa Lagoon Euro € 846 - 1,451 per couple
Tahaa Private Island Resort is without doubt the most exquisite resort in French Polynesia, though a price tag to match. Set on a private motu island on the remote north west lagoon of Tahaa facing the island of Bora Bora, this up-market resort offers fine detail in every aspect.
Tuamotu Group The Tuamotu Atolls is the most famous shark diving destination in the South Pacific with over 10 species commonly sighted. All dives are through passes with fast flowing currents (good for experienced divers), lots of fish, rays , turtles and other pelagics as the ocean often plummets over 1,000 metres. Tikehau has exceptionally rich coral reefs with numerous and often vast schools of fish.
