The 15 Best Diving Trips in French Polynesia

1.Aqua Safari Introductory Helmet Dive (Underwater Walk)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 428 reviews · from $158Our pick

Spend about 30 minutes walking 3 meters below Bora Bora’s lagoon surface in a special air-filled helmet. Guides such as Tama, JP, Rémi, and Sebastian help you descend, point out fish and coral, and take underwater photos. Pickup, equipment, and safety instruction are included.

“I was scared of being underwater and when I was about to go down another person was ready to come up which didn’t ease the nerves. But I did it & it was amazing the guides were very helpful.”

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2.2 Dives in the morning for certified divers in Bora Bora

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 263 reviews · from $235

Join Bora Diving Center for two morning scuba sessions in Bora Bora, usually one in the lagoon and one beyond the reef. Your instructor chooses sites to suit conditions and your level. Expect groups of no more than five certified divers, boat or car pickup, full equipment, and tea, water, and cookies between sessions.

“Fantastic morning with 2 dives. Nicholas (dive master) was very knowledgeable and reassuring. The whole boat & trip was extremely well organised and a lot of attention paid to safety. I was initially taken aback by the number of people on Read more”

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3.Introductory Dive in Bora Bora (afternoon)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 138 reviews · from $136

Meet at Bora Diving Center by Eleuthera on Matira Beach for a two-hour first-time scuba session. You will learn basic safety, use provided equipment, and explore a coral garden with an instructor, usually with no more than two people per guide underwater. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

“One of the best experiences ever! At the beginning I was a little bit scared as it was my 1st time but instructor Amaury gave me confidence and safety feeling so I could enjoy to be down in the water. We saw rays and lots of fishes. Amaury helped me with underwater video as well. Very professional. Highly recommended. Don’t think twice and booked it 👌🏻”

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4.Romantic dive in the lagoon of Bora Bora. Private instructor on a shared boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · from $479

At 2 pm, you and your partner take a shared boat to a prime Bora Bora lagoon site, then receive private instruction from guides such as Rémi, Jeanne, or Nicolas. Find a black pearl underwater, keep it as a gift, and receive a professionally filmed and edited video of your two-hour experience.

“Our 1st time scuba diving with my 9 and 7 yr old children, had great experiences. My kids loved it. Great staff, very experienced, highly recommend”

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5.Diving day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · from $264

Meet at Marina Taina at 8:00 a.m. for two guided underwater outings around Tahiti with Eleuthera Tahiti Center. Certified participants may visit ocean or lagoon sites such as wrecks, The Spring, The Aquarium, walls, and submerged peaks, with pickup available and a return to the marina.

“Very friendly folks, helping with pick up, sign in and dive gear. Bit disappointed that we had to take a taxi to a different hotel, crowded aboard a zodiac boat and had to return after 1st Dive to get second tanks. Saw lovely corals a wall with chRead more”

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6.Diving initiation

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · from $162

Start at 10:30 am in Puna'auia for a two-hour scuba initiation with Eleuthera Tahiti Diving Center. You’ll learn basic safety, use quality equipment, and head into Tahiti’s clear tropical water with an instructor. The lesson is open to beginners and children age five and up, with groups limited to two people.

“High-quality equipment, transport and communication. Naia kept us informed of the status of the transportation, Nicolas picked us up near the cruise ship pier and it was a pleasant drive to the marina. All equipment was clean and ready and tRead more”

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7.Introductory Dive

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 18 reviews · 2 hours · from $147

Learn scuba basics with Bora Diving Center, then spend 30 minutes below Bora Bora’s lagoon surface among coral and tropical fish. Your English or French instructor, possibly Shanka, Dan, Amaury, or Jenny, guides you step by step. Hotel pickup, equipment, and freshwater are included.

“The dive was perfect and the instructor top of the bill! All in all a thrilling experience in a extreme friendly atmosphere!”

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8.1 Afternoon Dive for Certified Divers in Bora Bora

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $123

Join Bora Diving Center for an afternoon scuba session in Bora Bora, limited to five divers per instructor. Certified divers descend to 18 meters with gear provided, free Nitrox if qualified, and guidance from staff such as Nicholas, David, Flo, or Pascal.

“Had an excellent dive with Nicholas! Eagle rays galore! Jenny in the shop was very helpful. Great experience all around!”

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9.Romantic Dive for beginners in Bora Bora (2 people) with Video

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews

You and one companion learn basic scuba skills with an instructor at Eleuthera Bora Center on Matira Beach. A cameraman records you above and below the water, and the package includes a Polynesian black pearl and personalized video. Free hotel pickup and return are available by car or boat.

“Amazing experience the staff were kind and made sure your safety came first! Fun and interactive I highly recommend this excursion to any first timers!”

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10.Combo Diving and Snorkeling Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews

H2O Bora Bora pairs two morning scuba sessions with afternoon lagoon snorkeling on a private seven-hour boat trip. Guides including David, Max, Fred, and Hiro tailor the pace for beginners and experienced divers. Hotel pickup, equipment, towels, drinks, and a motu stop are part of the plan.

“My wife and I were referred by some friends to book with H20 months before we arrived. We did so with no regrets. We have dived everywhere in the Caribbean. This was our dream trip to French Polynesia and we spent 13 nights on three islRead more”

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11.Combo Diving and Snorkeling Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews

Join David and Aimee of H2O Bora Bora for a private 3.5-hour outing with one scuba session and two snorkeling stops. Beginners receive instruction, certified participants can use their experience, and hotel pickup, equipment, towels, water, and a light snack are included.

“My husband and I first experienced H20 Bora bora Snorkeling Tours in 2020 and were so impressed with how David the divemaster handled our time together, that we chose to use his company again to celebrate our 10th Wedding AnniversRead more”

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12.Morning 2 tank dive for certified divers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 4 hours · from $227

Spend a four-hour morning with Bora Diving Center, traveling by boat or car from your accommodation to two Bora Bora sites. A French or English-speaking instructor leads groups of up to five certified scuba guests, with lagoon rays, an ocean reef, fresh water, hot tea, and cookies between sessions.

“Great service and amazing dive. A must do while on Bora Bora.”

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13.Baptism diving in the turquoise waters of Tahiti

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $157

Meet at the InterContinental Tahiti Resort at 2:00 pm for a two-hour first underwater experience with certified instructors. You’ll learn the basics, use maintained equipment, and explore colorful marine life in a group limited to two people. Caroline may be your guide.

“Amazing first dive! The guide was so helpful and patient with me and the dive site is incredible! I only wish they offered pictures since I don’t have a GoPro but I did get some pictures taken on the boat.”

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14.Double Diving Adventure Exploration for Certified Divers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $240

Meet Activiseas at 8:00 am near the InterContinental Tahiti Resort for two successive scuba sessions in Tahiti’s ocean or lagoon. Certified instructors provide maintained equipment, personal attention, and a small-group setting of no more than five people. Look for turtles, rays, colorful fish, and reef life.

“Did three dives with these guys - a refresher and two open water sessions.”

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15.Private Tour: Aqua Safari Scuba Diving

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews

In a private boat for up to two, you’ll receive a safety briefing before walking three meters below Bora Bora’s clear lagoon in a breathing helmet. Spend 30 minutes among coral gardens, parrot fish, clown fish, moray eels, stingrays, and perhaps a turtle, with an instructor close by.

“A descent into crystal clear and turquoise waters amidst the coral potatoes inhabited by a multitude of multicolored fish, in the company of Christelle who introduced us to Coco Channel, a very affectionate pastenague skate... An unforgettablRead moreAuto-translated”

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