TOPDIVE, Scuba diving in French Polynesia
7 islands, 13 locations for the best diving in Tahiti & her islands
Whether you‘ve never put on a mask before or are a seasoned diver, scuba diving in French Polynesia will leave you with unforgettable memories.
From introductory dives for beginner divers in the clear and calm waters of the turquoise lagoons to the intense drift dives in the Tuamotu atolls' passes, the Polynesian islands will offer you some unique underwater encounters : Sharks of many different species, sea turtles, manta rays, dolphins, schools of jackfish or baraccudas, and much more...
TOPDIVE is based on the best 7 islands for scuba diving in French Polynesia : Tahiti, Moorea, Bora Bora, Rangiroa, Fakarava, Manihi and Tikehau.
Located close to the most beautiful dive sites, our PADI 5 star diving centers will offer you a high class diving experience: comfortable dive centers with changing rooms, private lockers and showers, specialized dive boats, and the utmost vigilance for diver safety (Free Nitrox , new Aqualung diving equipment, experienced dive boat captains, and professionally trained diving instructors and divemasters).
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The dive of the month - Muri Muri (White valley), Bora BoraJeudi, 19 Avril 2012
Exiting the pass, we are greeted by a school of bottlenose dolphins. Sea was slightly choppy which is usually to case on the northern side of the island. To my relief and to my fellow divers, the sea did smooth out into a gentle swell upon reaching the site. Getting to the site, Jérôme announced that we couldn't have had better boat conditions for this dive.
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The species of the month - The Manta rayMercredi, 18 Avril 2012
The Manta ray (Manta birostris) is an imposing cartilaginous fish. It is named Manta ray because of the spanish word “manta” which means –blanket- in relation to its strange shape.
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The Dive of the month - The Avatoru pass, RangiroaJeudi, 29 Mars 2012
My second dive was expected to be much calmer in nature since diving the Avatoru pass is notably less "sporty" than the Tiputa dive. The site is said to be known for 2 things : the presence of the "tapete" or Silvertip shark and the gigantic shoals or "balls" of Bluefin jacks. Our divemaster, Stephanie Hernandez, a slim and sporty divemaster, conducted our briefing during a petrol stop for our zodiac diveboat.
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The species of the month - The Tapete sharkMercredi, 28 Mars 2012
Every diver coming to Rangiroa wants to encounter the Silvertip shark (Carcharhinus albimarginatus). Endemic species of Rangiroa, the silvertip is more commonly referred to as the Tapete in the Maori language. It measures around 9.80 feet and 350 lbs. The Tapete is recognizable thanks to its pointed white fins, its grey colour and its perfectly hydro dynamic form.
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