A true diver’s paradise, French Polynesia is without a doubt THE ultimate destination to fall in love with scuba diving. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced diver, don’t miss the chance to explore this iconic region, where lagoons shimmer in hundreds of shades of blue and teem with marine life more vibrant and diverse than anywhere else on Earth.

In Tikehau, the underwater world is rich and wild, offering encounters with large marine species such as great hammerhead sharks, tiger sharks, grey reef sharks, blacktip sharks, and the elusive tapete shark. You’ll also spot colorful tropical fish, Napoleon wrasse, sea turtles, massive schools of goatfish, barracudas, bigeye trevally—and above all, the majestic manta rays.

Introductory dives (baptêmes) are held either at the manta ray site or at the pass.

Exploration dives typically take place in Tuheiava Pass, about 20–25 minutes by boat from the village. These excursions always include 2 successive dives.

For sunset dives (from 3:30 pm to 6:00 pm), you’ll witness the spawning of surgeonfish and parrotfish, shifting marine behaviors like sharks hunting schools of “Ature” (mackerel), all in the magical, golden glow of the setting sun.

🕒 DURATION

Each dive lasts between 45 and 60 minutes

👥 NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS

Maximum of 12 people on board

⚠️ SPECIAL CONDITIONS

– Minimum age: 8 years old, subject to confirmation at the time of booking.
– Divers aged 75 and over must provide a medical certificate and additional insurance.
– Pregnant women are not allowed to take part in scuba diving activities
– Activity subject to weather and sea conditions
– Suitable for guests who are comfortable in the water
– No diving certification or previous experience required for a first dive
– Participants must be in good general health and must not have any medical contraindications to scuba diving
– A medical questionnaire may be required before the dive
– The dive site may be adjusted depending on weather, sea conditions, visibility, and safety requirements

✅ INCLUDED

– Captain and cultural guide
– Life jackets and safety equipment
– Professional dive instructor
– Diving equipment
– Buoyancy vest
– Tank and regulator
– Mask and fins
– Boat transportation to the dive site
– Safety briefing and introduction to scuba diving
– Snack and refreshment after the dive

❌ NOT INCLUDED

– Personal expenses
– Tips
– Transfers

🎒 WHAT TO BRING

– Beach towel
– Swimwear
– Reef-safe sunscreen
– Hat or cap
– Sunglasses
– Rash guard or lycra
– Water bottle
– Light rain jacket or warm clothing in case of wind or rain

📌 ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONS

Cancellations :

– For cancellations made at least 48 hours before the activity, a full refund will be issued.
– For cancellations due to medical reasons, a full refund will be issued.
– For cancellations made less than 48 hours before the activity, 100% of the total fee will be retained.

Weather conditions:

The water sports activities offered are subject to weather conditions.

The service provider reserves the right to modify, postpone, or cancel a service if weather conditions do not allow for the safety of participants to be guaranteed, including strong winds, swells, storms, poor visibility, rough sea conditions, or in the event of an orange alert issued by Météo France.

In this case:

– The customer will be notified as soon as possible.
– A new date will be proposed based on availability.

The service provider cannot be held liable for any consequences resulting from a cancellation or postponement due to adverse weather conditions.