Each “tourist” island of French Polynesia has its own “chips” in terms of diving and will be interesting not only for beginners, but also for experienced divers. Local dive clubs offer the services of instructors who have certificates from the main international federations: PADI, NAUI, CMAS, CEDIP, etc. The level of service provided and the safety of diving are very high. All dive centers are fully equipped with scuba diving equipment, which is regularly serviced.
All the islands of French Polynesia, without exception, are interesting for fans of snorkeling. The ocean in the lagoons resembles a kaleidoscope with colored glass pebbles — fish and shellfish of the most whimsical shapes and colors. Many hotels have their own “home” reefs where you can swim for hours and watch the inhabitants of the ocean. You can feed butterfly fish from the hands, swim with velvet rays… everyone will find something to do to their liking and in harmony with nature.
Tahiti
Tahiti employs the best trainers and instructors for training in PADI and CMAS courses. Sharks and giant turtles are found in the lagoon of the Tahiti-Iti peninsula, and whales from June to October. Colorful corals grow in the flowing water of the passes and the outer reef. In the lagoon of the island, in the immediate vicinity of Papeete, the remains of sunken ships and aircraft rest at a shallow depth.
Moorea
The lagoons of the island of Moorea are famous for their very clear water. There are sea turtles, a variety of stingrays, barracudas, moray eels and many different species of sharks (lemon, gray, reef, etc.)
Bora Bora
Bora Bora Island has one of the most beautiful lagoons in the world. There are flocks of gray stingrays, sea turtles and coral gardens. There are also “extreme” underwater excursions: dancing with lemon sharks and feeding sharks.
Tahaa and Rayatea
The twin islands of Tahaa and Rayatea offer deep-sea diving, caving and “rack” diving to the remains of sunken ships. There are many species of reef sharks and nudibranchs.
Rangiroa and Fakarawa
Rangiroa and Fakarawa are the richest lagoons in Polynesia: manta rays, large ocean sharks, hammerhead fish, reef sharks, turtles, a great variety of all kinds of exotic fish and dolphins. Diving on Rangiroa and Fakarawa can rightfully be called the best in all of French Polynesia.
Manihi
There are two dive sites off the coast of Maniha – in the lagoon and along the steep outer slopes of the atoll. It is very beautiful underwater here, and marine life is non-aggressive and non-dangerous.
Tikehau
A confirmed scientific fact: Tikehau Lagoon has the richest underwater wildlife in the entire archipelago. Accordingly, there are plenty of divers here, especially in the strait between the ocean and the lagoon, where a huge number of marine life gathers during strong currents.