It is famed for the sheer quantity of shark encounters from hammerhead to tiger, grey reef and silvertip. The 10 best french polynesia diving resorts may 2020. The lagoon offers exceptional visibility and is one of the last places on the planet where groupers come to reproduce en masse each year. Dive passes in french polynesia top dive and te moana. Diving in french polyn esia quick facts wherever you go throughout french polynesia, from the lowlying coral atolls of the tuamotus to the steep green mountains and waterfalls of the society islands, you are never going to be far from some spectacular diving. Thanks to fluid plongee, moorea ocean adventures, moorea fun dive, six passengers dive shop and tahiti sh. The 10 best french polynesia diving resorts may 2020 with. Each island of the archipelago paradise houses a rich and specific biodiversity. Shark lovers will be making multiple visits to this site. The newly built for 2016 french polynesia master offers superb diving yearround to the incredible dive sites of french polynesia. Scuba diving in french polynesia is possible all year, and the best time to dive is april to november. The french polynesia master is the newest liveaboard in french polynesia and the newest in the master fleet.
The best scuba diving in french polynesia frommers. Scuba diving in french polynesia scuba diving website. Although not a liveaboard dive boat, they offer diving escursions at each island they visit tahiti huahine moorea rangiroa fakarava manihi tahaa bora bora makatea. Visit the islands of french polynesia through our web pages to plan your trip to tahiti. Boasting at least 16 species of shark, the shark population is very highestimated to range into the millionswhich means divers have the potential to see hundreds of sharks in the clear french. Built of steel, the french polynesia master is the newest liveaboard to ply the waters of this island archipelago, welcoming aboard 25 guests for 7 or 10 night dive safaris. Discovered in 1521 by navigator magellan, a lot of famous names have since been associated with the five archipelagos of the south pacific. Indeed, this leaves every one of them with a large number of dive sites to select from when planning a diving route. The north and south channels are part of the top 5 worldwide diving spots. The majority of this beautiful island collection is made up of the open pacific oceanmaking it a dive.
Largely untouched, diving in french polynesia means seeing hundreds of sharks including grey reefs, hammerheads, tigers. The french polynesia master not only offers great diving in french polynesia, it also wants to provide a great abovewater experience. The dive sites outside the lagoon offer more adrenalinefilled encounters with powerful predators and schooling pelagics. Our 4 decks provide ample space for relaxation and dive equipment and camera preparation. French polynesia dive sites all 4 diving liveaboards. November through to april is usually warm and rainy, whilst may through to october is mostly cool and dry. Diving in french polynesia a diving paradise omni reef. French polynesia is made up of over 118 islands and atolls and is the largest expanse of territory, being overseen by france, so get the french linguistic skills out. Fakarava is the second largest atoll in french polynesia. Press the apple or android image below to download the dive app for your device or the pcmac image to read dive on your desktop. I will cover of course the best diving in french polynesia but also, with so many islands. Best french polynesia liveaboard trips the adventure junkies. Dive with schools of sharks, manta rays and humpback whales. There are 118 islands with a total land mass of 1,544 square miles.
Complete access to all issues and chapbooks is also included. In addition to our best sellers bora bora, tahiti, moorea discover our hidden paradises. The price includes all meals and some of your drinks. French polynesia the best scuba diving in french polynesia all the islands have excellent scuba diving and snorkeling, and all but a few of the resorts have their own dive operations or can easily make arrangements with a local company. Dive in french polynesia, tahiti, moorea, bora bora, rangiroa. Diving tuamotu archipelago french polynesia youtube. The french polynesia dive sites can be a challenge with the strong currents. Grey reef sharks school in their hundreds within the current fueled channels. Diving in french polynesia is all about the incredible shark action. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced diver, eleuthera offers a wide range of training courses either in recreational or technical dive. Diving french polynesia just say the words french polynesia and what springs to mind are a plethora of small islands with stunning white beaches, surrounded by crystal clear warm water.
Nov 02, 2017 amazing time diving in tahiti, moorea and rangiroa. Dive in tahiti, french polynesia eleuthera tahiti diving. French polynesia scuba diving holidays liveaboard diving. Diving on the beautifully biodiverse reef is available for less experienced divers where more experienced divers can also enjoy drift dives. The 10 best diving resorts in french polynesia of 2020 with. Nothing strange diving 4 times per day on any liveabord anywhere as far as i know.
French polynesia master liveaboard bluewater dive travel. We mapped the 2 best places to dive in french polynesia. Swim with dolphins and dive safely in the middle of an exceptional fauna in the warm, clear waters of the tuamotu. With pristine white beaches and clear, warm water, french polynesia is a divers paradise. The second largest atoll in french polynesia, fakarava has been recognized as a biosphere reserve by unesco. Here are a few of the best scuba diving destinations within french polynesia. Boasting some of the best scuba diving in the world, rangiroa is sure. Dive the galapagos, truk lagoon, french polynesia, the red sea, maldives or the bahamas with more superb diving destinations to followread more.
French polyneisa, one of the best diving trip in the world. The atoll of fakarava in french polynesia has been designated as an unesco biosphere reserve for the preservation of rare species. Jacques brel greatest belgian singer and songwriter, explorers bougainville, wallis and captain cook, or painters matisse and. Every day is a good day to dive in french polynesia. Typical liveaboard cruises in french polynesia last 7 to 10 nights. French polynesia is a mix of islands and atolls covering 2000km roughly the size of europe in the south pacific. Click on the island of your dreams, the journey begins here. Enjoy the best scuba dives in moorea in french polynesia with scubapiti moorea. Divelive is free, full archive available to digital subscribers. For centuries, these beautiful islands have represented the epitome of the tropical island paradise to the european consciousness, and have lured and inspired visitors from gauguin to 21stcentury holidaymakers. Tapu is located just outside of the bora bora pass.
Dive in bora, french polynesia eleuthera bora diving center. Dive discovery offers scuba diving in tahiti, french polynesia since 1991. The french polynesia master is almost 43 meters long, 10. Diving french polynesia with gerald rambert, aboard the master.
Master liveaboards was founded to bring divers to the best dive locations and provide an unsurpassed liveaboard diving experience. Built of steel, the french polynesia master plies the waters of this island archipelago, welcoming aboard 25 guests for 7 or 10 night dive safaris. Home to some of the most incredible dive sites, this dive safari adventure will include hundreds of hungry schooling sharks, manta rays and bottlenosed dolphins. You will find gorgeous dive resorts and a plethora of landbased operators, but traveling by liveaboard is the best option for divers who want to see the best of french polynesia s underwater environments. Diving in french polynesia fakarava and rangiroa 4k. Plus, among the best dive sites of french polynesia, you will find amazing drift dives and a selection of wrecks to explore. The cuisine is crucial as outstanding food is needed to fuel the actionpacked diving. Jan 09, 2018 dive french polynesia by live aboard with master liveaboards. French polynesia is a scattered archipelago of volcanic islands and atolls strewn across the south pacific. Topdive moorea 2020 all you need to know before you go. It promises easy access to 12 very lovely dive sites located on the west and east coasts of the island.
Guests may choose between cabins located on the lower and upper decks, each with an ensuite bathroom and individually controlled air conditioning units. The 10 best french polynesia diving resorts 2020 with. Our diving center is 5 stars awarded by trip advisor choice of excellence 2020 thanks to all our divers who really enjoyed diving with eleuthera bora diving center. With only two seasons to speak of warm and dry, and warm and humid and a daytime temperature that averages 2829 o c 8285 o f throughout the year, scuba diving in french polynesia is pure magic at any time. Boasting at least 16 species of shark, the shark population is very highestimated to range into the millionswhich means divers have the potential to see hundreds of sharks in the clear french polynesian. Fish and sharks of french polynesia diving at fakarava, in hd duration. Jacques brel greatest belgian singer and songwriter, explorers bougainville, wallis and. French polynesia master liveaboard in french polynesia all. Coverage of 10 distinct regions corresponding with the 10 islands that offer diving services for visitors topside activities and attractions on these islands including surfing, pearl farm visits, fourwheel drive excursions and visits to archeological sites diving services section which lists all the dive operators on the. The tuamotu archipelago, located in the remote waters northeast of tahiti and the other populous society islands, is the prime destination for luxury liveaboards in polynesia.
Apr 10, 2017 dive passes in french polynesia top dive and te moana discussion in the pacific islands started by shark girl, apr 10, 2017. French polynesias dazzlingly clear seascapes are to wideangle photography what lembeh is to a macro lens. This 2hour program is designed for those who wants to experience scuba diving for the first time, or for those with no dive certification. The master fleet is a part of worldwide dive and sail. Rangiroa itself is an atoll which is located approximately 350 kms from tahiti in the french polynesian islands. Fakarava, garuae pass located in the north of fakarava, a unesco biosphere, the garuae pass is the largest pass in french polynesia that provides incredible dive experiences. French polynesia, october 2019 moorea and tahiti duration. Diving french polynesia with gerald rambert and master liveaboard. French polynesia was one of the last places on earth to know humans, and to this day, only half its 118 islands are inhabited. Situated in the heart of the pacific ocean, this island archipelago is home to some of the most wondrous dive sites, where hundreds of hungry sharks. This dive safari adventure will take you to some of the most incredible dive sites like rangiroas reefs and channels, north fakarava island and.
Mv french polynesia master south pacific dive holiday liveaboard. The majority of this beautiful island collection is made up of the open pacific oceanmaking it a dive lovers. To mitigate this problem, french polynesia government made the decision to protect them by law in 2006. For the divers it offers an abundance great underwater treasures.
Gives you the ability to stay underwater without scuba diving our hosts were as friendly as could be and had a blast. The french polynesia master is a brandnew boat for 2016. French polynesia master liveaboard was built in 2016 with 43 metre and can accommodate 25 guests in lower and upper deck airconditioned cabins with en suite bathrooms. Its stunning underwater diversity makes french polynesia one of the best diving destinations in the world. Diving in french polynesia fakarava and rangiroa 4k duration. Raiatea is a popular destinationamong tourists due to its beautiful nature and the variety of different activities. Directory of scuba diving shops in french polynesia dive. Indeed, between its heavenly islands and its seabed of exceptional beauty, both in terms of flora and fauna, the island offers an idyllic setting for divers.
The warm, humid summer is from november through april. They propose custom built yachts designed as luxury vessels, but mostly for the main task of being a scuba diving liveaboard. Best time to dive in french polynesia original diving. There are about a dozen dive operators in french polynesia, plus at least three liveaboards. A legendary destination, the mention of french polynesia and tahiti has always had everyone dreaming. Polynesia is one of the best diving destinations in the world. That way, you will arrive refreshed and ready to dive. French polynesia is made up of 118 islands and atolls, including those with dive centers such as bora bora, moorea, huahine, nuku hiva and tahiti. The archipelago has about 800 underwater species and 118 islands. Hundreds of blacktip reef sharks are spotted on virtually every dive. Diver jean was hilarious as he chauffeured us into the ocean and pointing out various types of sea creatures, letting us feed the fish directly underwater, and giving us a plethora of photosvideos to take. Directory of dive sites in french polynesia for scuba diving.
French polynesia is blessed with hundreds of different marine species, which in turn creates one of the most diverse and unique diving experiences on the planet. French polynesia dive guide by beverly factor posted oct 18th, 2006 at 8. Indeed, between its heavenly islands and its seabed of exceptional beauty, both in terms of flora and. The 2 passes that connect its lagoon to the ocean are garuae and tumakohua. French polynesia, casually referred to as tahiti, is one of the worlds top dive destinations, and definitely one of the worlds best locations for shark diving. This purpose built vessel offers adventurous diving itineraries to the famous sites of fakarava and rangiroa in the tuamotu island chain, a picture.
The cruises run in one direction to ensure the best dive site coverage without repeating areas. Diving vacation to tahiti and her islands dive french polynesia the ultimate dive destination on every divers bucket list with topdive and etahiti travel. I wanted to sum up all the things i learnt from the experience of my first trip to french polynesia, which lasted 3 weeks from midseptember to the beginner of october. Even though diving is all year round, divers agree that the best time to go diving is between november through to april. We are using cookies on our website for better user experience. French polynesia master s itineraries take you through the tuamotu island chain from rangiroa to fakarava 7 or 10 nights and fakarava to fakarava 7 nights. The lagoons in french polynesia are known less for colorful soft corals than for the wide variety of sea life they contain. All the instructors and dive masters i went with in the atolls i mentioned spoke english, bu on that you might want to check directly with the liveabord team. A directory with 25 of operators in french polynesia that sellrent scuba gear, provide diver training or dive trips. French polynesia has a tropical climate, which allows for diving pretty much all year round. Take an introductory scuba dive in the magical moorea lagoon. Discover the best scuba diving destinations month by month in the ultimate scuba.
The best scuba diving in french polyn esia all the islands have excellent scuba diving and snorkeling, and all but a few of the resorts have their own dive operations or can easily make arrangements with a local company. Breakfast and an airport shuttle are free, and this houseboat also features a restaurant. The 2 best places to dive in french polynesia fakarava. The stopover handbook in french polynesia booklet brings together practical information and useful addresses for. Raiatea dive french polynesia feb 2018 this dive was on an island that had a good size reef surrounding it and for the best diving you need to get outside of the lagoon.
French polynesia sharks, sharks and more sharks overview of diving in french polynesia one of the few remaining untouched paradises, diving in french polynesia is simply breath taking, with huge aggregations of sharks, playful dolphins, elegant whales and graceful manta rays. They can offer up their firsthand knowledge to ensure you know when to dive to enjoy the very best marine life, be it the tiny critters or bigger beasts of the ocean. E tahiti travel our dive travel partner, is the specialist for dive trips to tahiti and her islands. A french polynesia liveaboard offers a taste of france in the pacific while exploring some of the archipelagos beautiful underwater destinations. The 10 best diving resorts in french polynesia of 2020. Tours from topdive moorea tend to sell out travelers recommend booking in advance. Diving in tahiti, rangiroa or bora bora bora bora vacations. Despite this, the rewards are well worth the effort required. Explorations discover tahitis amazing dive sites with warm and pristine water with a rich and luxuriant underwater life. Discovery or fun dives, and whales excursions with henri native from moorea. Dive conditions visibility in french polynesia can reach up to 150.
French polynesia is often considered one of the best diving destinations in the world. Diving in polynesia is a dream for most of the divers. The reefs are amazing, teeming with a diverse array of marine life. Over the last 30 days, diving resorts in french polynesia have been available starting from. Winter is may through october, when the climate is slightly cooler and drier. The intercontinental thalasso is definitely one of the top3 hotels in bora bora and weve spent two great weeks there, with the highlights being the relaxation and the diving opportunities. It is also part of seven atolls classified as biosphere reserve by unesco in 2006. French polynesia diving the south pacific country of french polynesia is a paradise both above and below water offering pristine diving in clear waters with a variety of marine life. The french polynesia master is all you need to have the best time while being surrounded by various sharks. The liveaboard french polynesia master is the newest liveaboard exploring the waters of this polynesian island archipelago. Scuba diving is one of the top tourism industries in rangiroa.
Scuba diving with dive spirit fakarava tuamotu french. The islands of tahiti, known as french polynesia, consist of 5 island groups. The highlights of diving in these areas include beautiful coral gardens, worldclass shark diving and pelagic action, the annual grouper spawning. Scuba diving in moorea in french polynesia with scubapiti. Here we go for a final round of travel tips to go scuba diving in french polynesia. Scuba diving in french polyn esia is the dream, so we talk to gts member phoebe to get all the information we need. Raiatea is the secondlargest of the society islands, after tahiti, in french polynesia. Diving french polynesia overview several archipelagos that cover an area bigger than western europe, the capital island of tahiti and its sister moorea are everyones dream of the south pacific, and despite their pricey resorts and food, these french speaking islands are now attracting north american divers to join in the plentiful reef shark action. Topdive tahiti dive center is ideally situated in the heart of the intercontinental tahiti resort.
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