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 - Ohutu (Garuae Pass), FakaravaMardi, 22 Mai 2012
A curious sensation overcomes you once you reach Fakarava. Unlike Rangiroa, the atoll of Fakarava is a lot less populated and is certainly a lot less touristy. The atoll conditions are a lot less harsh, there is much more vegetation and the sea conditions on the atoll are calmer. Life just comes to a standstill. Although you get a general good feeling of the place when you get there be prepared to rough it out a little in Faka. Read more |
The species of the month - The Napoleon WrasseLundi, 21 Mai 2012
The Humphead “Napoleon” wrasse (Cheilinus undulatus) is a real mastodon. It is the largest wrasse ever seen in the world. Commonly referred as the Mara in the Maori language, the humphead wrasse can measure 6.6ft and 440lbs. This giant is recognizable by its thick lips, a round tail and its extremely movable eyes.
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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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