Welcome to Dive and Sea! If you are a certified diver looking for the best dive spots in Tahiti, you’ve come to the right place. Our island is full of underwater wonders, from the calm lagoon waters to the spectacular ocean drop-offs, not to mention exclusive dive sites available on request.
At Dive and Sea, we are passionate about diving and committed to offering you an unforgettable experience, tailored to your preferences and skill level. Ready to explore? Follow us as we take you to Tahiti’s hidden underwater treasures!
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The Tahiti lagoon is like a giant natural pool with crystal-clear waters, full of life and colors. Here, diving is done in complete tranquility, making it perfect for observing coral reefs, turtles, and tropical fish in these protected waters. The wrecks, pinnacles, and lagoon plateaus offer a unique experience, ideal for a relaxing dive or refining your skills. Whether you enjoy macro photography or exciting marine encounters, the lagoon always has something to offer.
Located in the lagoon of Faa’a, the Aquarium dive site is a natural reserve hosting a rich marine biodiversity. Attracted by three wrecks that provide them shelter, many lagoon fish thrive in this protected environment. The wrecks include a Cessna plane and two boats, spread across an area with a maximum depth of 13 meters.
This sheltered site is ideal for underwater explorations and training, accessible to divers of all levels.
You can encounter a variety of marine life, including clownfish, parrotfish, trumpetfish, jacks, triggerfish, lionfish, stonefish, sailfish, and sometimes leaf scorpionfish.
This dive site, known as the deepest point in the lagoon, is surrounded by a Polynesian legend telling that a humpback whale once jumped over the coral barrier, creating this hole upon landing. Located in front of the airport, within the lagoon, this site offers a fascinating dive featuring three remarkable wrecks.
You will discover a Catalina seaplane, which can be explored from the inside, offering incredible photo opportunities. Nearby, a 40-meter-long schooner rests at a depth of 8 to 22 meters. Finally, the third wreck, a sunken boat, lies a bit further away at a depth of 30 meters.
This site is rich in lagoon fish, such as parrotfish, blue-striped snappers, lionfish, stonefish, and nudibranchs. With a bit of luck, you may also encounter turtles and whitetip reef sharks.
Exploration and underwater photography enthusiasts will particularly appreciate the possibility of penetrating the seaplane, making for a memorable experience at this iconic site.
Located in the lagoon in front of Marina Taina in Puna’auia, the Éboulis dive site is a true coral haven, home to a rich variety of macro marine life.
You can observe leaf scorpionfish, lionfish, ocellated lionfish, scorpionfish, and moray eels, as well as, more rarely, stingrays, leopard rays, and turtles.
This site is particularly fascinating for night dives, where its marine diversity is fully revealed. Accessible up to a maximum depth of 20 meters, it offers an unforgettable experience for biodiversity enthusiasts.
Located in the lagoon, in front of the Intercontinental Hotel, the Mont Rey-Rey dive site is characterized by two rocky pinnacles that create an acceleration of the continuous current.
This phenomenon attracts an impressive gathering of leopard rays, with numbers ranging from 15 to 55 individuals, offering a spectacular sight for divers.
Beyond the rays, this site also hosts diverse marine life, including stonefish, scorpionfish, nudibranchs, and starry pufferfish.
A truly unforgettable dive for marine life enthusiasts and those seeking spectacular underwater encounters.
For thrill-seekers and lovers of breathtaking landscapes, the ocean around Tahiti is an incredible playground. Here, steep drop-offs and passes are teeming with marine life: sharks, rays, schools of jacks, and sometimes even the majestic tiger shark await you. These dives are often characterized by strong currents that attract an exceptional biodiversity. Get your gear ready, take a deep breath, and let yourself be amazed by the wild beauty of deep ocean dives!
The Vallée Blanche dive site, known as the most famous in Tahiti, gets its name from the white sand strip that runs through it. Exposed to currents, this site has a history linked to fishermen who used to discard the heads and entrails of their catch, attracting numerous sharks, which have since made it their home.
You can observe up to six species of sharks here:
But this site isn’t just about sharks! Its marine life is incredibly diverse, featuring:
Large-eye jacks, remoras, paddle perch, barracudas, bécunes, platax, and sometimes even leopard rays and turtles.
Diving in Vallée Blanche is possible at 20 meters, making it ideal for intermediate divers, with opportunities to go as deep as 40 meters for more experienced divers. This site offers an unforgettable experience, combining biodiversity and thrilling encounters.
Located at Pointe des Pêcheurs in Puna’auia, this dive site is famous for its unique freshwater spring, which emerges at a depth of 8 meters. The coral reef extends from 0 to 10 meters and descends to 20 or 40 meters for experienced divers.
This site is rich in green turtles and hawksbill turtles and is home to abundant marine life, including schools of fusiliers, paddle perch, whitetip reef sharks, and occasionally a nurse shark.
Suitable for all levels, The Source offers exceptional biodiversity in crystal-clear waters, making it a must-visit dive site.
Located near The Source, the 3 Pitons dive site features an impressive underwater landscape, where three pinnacles rise from 40 meters to stop at depths of 10 and 5 meters. Each pinnacle is accompanied by a freshwater spring, adding to the uniqueness of this natural setting.
This site is teeming with marine life, including turtles, schools of surgeonfish, clownfish, spotted pufferfish, scorpionfish, and many other fascinating species awaiting divers.
The Papa Whiskey dive site gets its name from its proximity to the Papeete West (PW) aviation beacon, referred to as Papa Whiskey in the international phonetic alphabet.
Shaped like an amphitheater, this site is located far from any passes, offering numerous opportunities for diving enthusiasts.
Along a small drop-off, divers can observe various species of sharks, including whitetip reef sharks, blacktip reef sharks, and grey reef sharks, as well as schools of butterflyfish and perch.
For experienced divers, a steep drop-off at 50 meters and stunning sea fans at 40 meters add to the appeal of this exceptional dive site.
Located at the right-hand exit of the Ta’apuna Pass in Puna’auia, the Saint-Étienne Drop-Off offers a stunning underwater wall where divers can encounter turtles, schools of paddle perch, needlefish, Maori perch, and jacks.
This dive can also be done as a drift dive leading to the Saint-Étienne Fault, another equally fascinating dive site. This area is home to a similar marine life, enriched by schools of damselfish and black coral, offering an unforgettable experience for divers.
Located in the Fishermen’s Bay, the Turtle Plateau is a unique dive site featuring a coral plateau rising to a depth of 13 meters.
Although the coral has suffered due to sediment deposits from the nearby river during the rainy season, many tropical fish and turtles have found refuge here.
A drop-off plunging to 50 meters leads to a sandy bottom where whitetip reef sharks sometimes rest.
The sounds of dolphins, often present in the bay during the morning, frequently accompany divers during their immersion.
The Zélée was a French gunboat of the Surprise-class, built in the late 19th century to defend French interests in the Pacific, particularly in French Polynesia.
Measuring approximately 56 meters, it was armed with cannons and equipped for patrol and surveillance missions, with a crew suited to its operations.
A History Marked by War
The Zélée’s history is linked to the Battle of Papeete in 1914, during World War I. Stationed in Papeete, it faced the arrival of the much more powerful German cruisers Scharnhorst and Gneisenau.
Before their arrival, its main weapons were removed to strengthen coastal defenses. Ultimately, the Zélée was scuttled by its own crew to prevent capture or destruction by the enemy.
A Unique Dive Site
Today, the wreck rests near Papeete, at a depth of 5 to 20 meters. Now an iconic dive site, it has been colonized by corals and shelters a rich diversity of marine life.
Accessible to divers of all levels, the Zélée offers a unique experience, blending underwater exploration with a piece of history.
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