| Diving around
Tahiti Nui and Tahiti Iti
The many sites around the island of Tahiti are perfect
for both beginning and advanced divers. Highlights include
clear, shallow waters; steep oceanic drop-offs; sunken
vessels; walls of bright coral; and schools of smaller
species. Although there are fewer larger species here,
Tahiti offers excellent variety and density of dive
sites.
Diving around Bora Bora
Diving within the waters of the most beautiful lagoon
in the world is on many divers’ “must do”
list because of the abundance of large marine life.
It is common for divers to be joined by legions of gigantic
manta rays gliding gracefully within arm’s reach
while schools of black-tip reef sharks parade through
the sunlit waters.
Diving around Moorea
The drama of Moorea’s landscape continues below
the sea with an infinite range of canyons, chasms, and
promontories. Fish feeding is common here so divers
are often surrounded by schools of small and large marine
life. With a lack of strong currents, Moorea is perfect
for beginners while the deeper canyons attract the more
advanced divers.
Diving Around Nuku Hiva in the Marquesas
Dive sites around Nuku Hiva are as unique as the island
itself. The plankton-rich waters attract unique species
such as melon-headed whales and scalloped hammerheads
along with other large animals such as manta rays. Nuku
Hiva is also known for dramatic cave and cliff dives.
Other species commonly found include sting rays, tuna,
parrotfish, triggerfish, scorpionfish, snappers, and
whitetip reef sharks.
Visit www.gototahiti.com
for more information on diving in French Polynesia with
dive maps and a list of poplar dive sites for each location.
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The
islands of French Polynesia are a selection of over 100 islands
and atolls spread across the eastern South Pacific Ocean about
the size of Europe. French Polynesia is made up of five main
groups of islands: the Society Islands; Marquesas Islands;
Austral Islands; Tuamotu Archipelago; and Gambier Islands.
The three archipelagos most sought by visitors are the Society
Islands, comprised of Tahiti, Moorea, Bora Bora, Huahine,
Raiatea and Taha'a; The Tuamotu Atolls or "Tahiti's Strand
of Pearls", include the atolls of Rangiroa, Manihi, Tikehau,
and Fakarava; and the Marquesas, or "The Mysterious Islands."
Divers and snorkelers will be amazed by the density of large
marine life. Regular encounters include manta rays whose gigantic
wingspan eclipses the passing diver; schools of dolphin dancing
along the surf; sharks seemingly at every turn; and, in the
Austral Islands, humpback whales thrill the lucky spectators
in their annual parade.All the islands are originated from
volcanoes are lush, tropical with the average air and water
temperatures at 79 Fahrenheit / 26 Celsius. Trade winds keep
the temperature comfortable throughout the year, and the months
of June, July, August and October are widely considered to
be ideal times to visit. Visit