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 € 255 - 900 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.
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 Euro € 450 - 910 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 € 340 - 810 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.
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.
Bora Bora Lagoon Resort, Euro € 595 - 1,400 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 Matira Beach, Bora Bora Island Euro € 190 - 320 per couple
Hotel Matira Beach sits in the heart of popular Matira Beach 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.
