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Tahiti scuba diving holidays offer an excellent variety of dive sites with some of the healthiest coral reefs in the world and a wide range of large marine life, particularly rays and sharks. Drift diving through channels is particularly exciting. 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.

As a summary, Bora Bora is renowned for its manta rays, Moorea for its shark feeds and Raiatea for its wreck dives. The best corals and reef fish are found in the Tuamotu Group with Rangiroa and Fakrava atolls famous for its exciting channel dives with sharks and other pelagics and Manihi and Tikehau reputed for their enormous schools of reef fish and soft corals.


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
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Euro € 239 per couple
Intercontinental Tahiti is a delightful oceanfront resort on the west coast of Tahiti with the nicest overwater bungalows on the main island and several pleasant artificial beach settings and lagoonarium. The large reception area offers a balcony with sweeping views over the ocean and towards Moorea. 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.



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.

Sofitel Resort, Moorea Island
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Euro € 409 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, backed by steep mountains and with a beautiful outlook facing Tahiti Island. There are two restaurants, one in landscaped gardens overlooking a lilly-filled pond, the other directly over the waters edge.


Intercontinental Hotel, Moorea Island
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Euro € 282 per couple
The Intercontinental Hotel Moorea is a large international style resort set on 2 acres of landscaped gardens backed by mountains on the north coast of Moorea. The resort boasts a lovely beach, excellent swimming lagoon, Helene Spa, Kids Club, lots of partially overwater bungalows and the fantastic Dolphin Centre where guests can learn about and swim with dolphins. There's also a large Lagoonarium for snorkelling and a turtle sanctuary.



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.

Hotel Bora Bora, Tahiti
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Euro € 475 per couple
Hotel Bora Bora (Aman Resorts) is one of the most delightful resorts in French Polynesia and 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.


Hotel Matira Beach, Bora Bora Island
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Euro € 174 per couple
Hotel Matira Beach sits in the heart of popular Matira Beach, one of the few public access beaches in Bora Bora and a great spot for water activities. The no-thrills small and friendly hotel has spacious wooden bungalows and offers excellent value for money. A great holiday location but if you are after pampering and privacy, this may not be for you.



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.





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