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.

Some of the established dive sites around Tahiti Nui include:

The Aquarium : Lagoon dive 10–40 feet. Tahiti’s most popular site and perfect for beginners.

Snorkeling is also enjoyed above the site.

The Wrecks : Lagoon dive 20–70 feet. Dive alongside and within the wrecks of a large cargo ship and a Catalina flying boat airplane. Also called "Cargo Ship & the Catalina."

Papa Whisky : Ocean dive 30–150 feet. Glide down the reef walls of a large amphitheatre with an escort of schools of damselfish.

St. Etienne Drop Off : Ocean dive 30–150 feet. Glide into a deep blue abyss alive with bright small fish species, moray eels and madrepores.

Fresh Water Springs : Ocean dive 20–90 feet. Explore underwater springs bubbling up from the ocean floor. Also called "the Spring."

Some of the established dive sites around Tahiti Iti include:

Tetopa Grotto : Ocean dive 10–30 feet. Dramatic dive among caverns of lobster, crabs, coral, and pufferfish.

The Marado : Ocean dive 60–140 feet. Glide down the sheer outer reef wall covered with beautiful gorgonians.

Lagoon Hole : Lagoon dive 30–90 feet. A basin inside the lagoon is alive with leopard rays, triggerfish, reef shark, and coral bommies.

Dive Centers : - Aquatica (Intercontinental Resort Tahiti) - Eleuthera Plongee - Iti Diving International - Tahiti Plongee - Topdive

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