Dive Vacations in Tahitian Islands

The aquamarine lagoons of Tahiti and her sister islands provide the perfect setting for some of the best diving experiences in the world. Whether you are a novice diver or a seasoned veteran, the waters of French Polynesia will provide you with a wide variety of diving adventures. From the exploration of the Nordby shipwreck in Raiatea to the strong waves of Nuku Hiva, diving in Tahiti is never uninspiring. Each dive is more beautiful than the previous.

Tahiti 

Often overlooked by divers, the island of Tahiti offers a fantastic array of marine life and unique diving adventures such as wrecks and submarine freshwater springs.

Moorea 

Known for its shark feeding with grey, lemon, blacktip and whitetip sharks, Moorea also has many diverse dive sites for divers of all levels. 

Bora Bora 

The jewel of French Polynesia, Bora Bora is noted more for its romance and spectacular lagoon colors than for dive experiences. But Bora Bora’s sublime lagoon also houses a huge assortment of marine life and tropical fish, as well as a large population of the giant manta ray. 

Huahine 

The major diving draw to Huahine is coral. Famed sites such as Coral Garden and Yellow Valley feature Huahine’s large collection of yellow corals along with a multitude of eagle rays, barracudas and sharks. 

Raiatea / Taha'a

Sharing a lagoon, the islands of Raiatea and Taha’a are separated by a pass. A superb shipwreck here attracts many divers but the vast lagoon also offers beginning and advanced divers an incredible mixture of plants and marine life. 

Rangiroa

The largest atoll in the Tuamotus, Rangiroa is also the fourth largest atoll in the world. Undoubted one of the best diving locations in the world, Rangiroa’s calm lagoons are perfect for the beginner, while its two passes, Avortu and Tiputa provide more advanced divers the chance to drift dive amongst some of the largest manta rays in the world, as well as hammerhead sharks and a multitude of other unique marine life. 

Manihi

Famed for its pearl farms, Manihi also attracts divers of all levels. An abundance of the giant manta rays and a large concentration of fish beckons divers to this small atoll. 

Tikehau

Lying close to Rangiroa, Tikehau’s lagoons and pass is home to some of the richest marine life in the world. Divers can explore the untouched lagoons, visit the many bird colonies, or stroll the pink sand beaches of Tikehau. 

Fakarava

A UNESCO natural reserve, the atoll of Fakarava contains some of the most spectacular dive sites and marine life in the world. Due to the strong currents, dives here are more suitable for the intermediate to advanced divers. 

Nuku Hiva

Distinguished from other dive sites in French Polynesia by its lack of a fringing reef, Nuku Hiva’s strong waves feature a most unique dive experience. A spectacular abundance of dolphins, hammerhead sharks, manta rays and Pygmy Orca whales inhabit the waters along the rocky coast of the island. 

Scuba dives can be added to any of our featured packages and customized itineraries. For more information, call your travel agent or contact Tahiti Legends reservations.