The 15 Scuba Diving in French Polynesia That Book Out by the Wet Season

1.Aqua Safari Introductory Helmet Dive (Underwater Walk)

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

Aqua Safari takes you by boat to a shallow Bora Bora coral garden, where you walk underwater for about 30 minutes in a special breathing helmet. No swimming, snorkeling, or scuba experience is needed. Guides such as Tama, JP, Rémi, Séverine, and Sebastian provide instructions, assistance, and underwater photos.

“Very unique experience. Did this tour specifically because my friend wears glasses and can never snorkel and this gave her the chance to finally do it! Your head stays dry which is great. Recommend to take a go pro so you can take awesome close up pics of the reef. This is a great opportunity for those that do not scuba dive.”

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2.2 Dives in the morning for certified divers in Bora Bora

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

Spend four morning hours with Bora Diving Center on two guided scuba sessions around Bora Bora, usually one in the lagoon and one beyond the reef. Groups are limited to five certified divers, with hotel pickup, equipment, refreshments, and guides such as Pascal, Niki, and Amoury. Manta rays, sharks, eels, turtles, and reef fish are possible sightings.

“This was an amazing dive company. I am so happy we booked with them. They were friendly, helpful, excellent underwater guides, and respected nature (didn't bait sharks, didn't allow any chasing of mantas). We saw so many mantRead more”

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3.Introductory Dive in Bora Bora (afternoon)

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

Meet the Bora Diving Center by Eleuthera at Matira Beach for a two-hour afternoon introduction to scuba. Instructors such as Manu, Amaury, Pascal, and Dan guide first-timers through the basics before a supervised underwater visit to coral gardens and tropical fish. Hotel pickup, equipment, and drop-off are included.

“This was an amazing tour. I really enjoyed. Everyone was kind and respectful. Thank you for everything!”

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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

Share a romantic scuba session in Bora Bora’s lagoon with a private instructor while riding on a shared boat. Guides such as Remi, Nicholas, Jeanne, and Ben help beginners feel at ease. You’ll receive gear, towels, water, a filmed and edited video, and a black pearl to keep.

“I don’t know how to swim, I had trouble breathing. Our instructor was excellent and patient, I still can’t believe how I was able to accomplish scuba diving. We had an awesome time!”

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5.Diving day

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

Meet at Marina Taina at 8:00 am for two guided underwater descents around Tahiti. Certified participants may visit wrecks, reefs, walls, springs, or submerged valleys, with gear help, possible hotel pickup, and a return to the marina after about four hours.

“Rome and the staff were fantastic they made our “dive day”. I had issues with my ears and they worked with me to get some of the dive experience I was hoping for. They also spotted and showed us dolphins and a spring as well as the sea life in the lagoon. My husband had a blast on the second dive which they experienced a reef with excellent wild life and adventure. We would totally return to dive with them.”

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6.Diving initiation

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

At Eleuthera Tahiti Diving Center, you’ll spend about two hours learning scuba basics in Tahiti’s warm tropical water. The experience suits complete beginners and children age five and older, with a maximum of two participants. Instructors, including Nicolas and instructor C, provide equipment and underwater guidance, with hotel pickup available in some cases.

“Our instructor was very friendly and knowledgeable and made sure that we were extremely comfortable under the water. We saw many different fish as well as the manmade reef made from a sunken wreck and plane.”

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7.Introductory Dive

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

Spend two hours learning scuba basics, getting fitted with full equipment, and exploring Bora Bora’s lagoon coral garden for about 30 minutes. Your English or French instructor, including guides such as Shanka, Dan, Amaury, or Jenny, stays with you throughout. Pickup and drop-off are included.

“Fantastique expérience de plongée avec ce club. Un grand merci à Dan, Amaury et Jenny pour leur bons conseils, gentillesse, et bienveillance. Je recommande à 100%”

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8.1 Afternoon Dive for Certified Divers in Bora Bora

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

Spend about two hours beneath Bora Bora’s lagoon or reef with an experienced guide such as Flo, Nicholas, Pascal, or David. Your instructor chooses the best site that day, supplies all scuba gear, and keeps groups to five divers. Hotel pickup, drop-off, and free Nitrox for qualified users make this a simple afternoon outing.

“Flo was a great dive guide! We had a fun time and got to see about 40 eagle rays swimming over us. It was incredible! The dive shop and divers here are amazing, and fun! Very patient with all skill levels. Highly recommended!”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews

You and a partner receive beginner scuba instruction at Eleuthera Bora Diving Center, then visit Bora Bora’s underwater world with an instructor. A cameraman records you above and below the surface. The roughly two-hour outing includes equipment, transfers, a personalized video, and a Polynesian black pearl.

“We had a truly magical dive. Our hosts were truly spectacular and nothing better for us than to have just the two of us with two dive instructors. We saw a sea turtle and as it was my first dive I got to finally scuba! Truly magical”

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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 full-day outing. Guides including David, Max, and Fred tailor the underwater time to your experience, while a boat ride, motu stop, towels, drinks, and equipment keep the day simple. Pickup is available, and the tour suits mixed groups of divers and snorkelers.

“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

Spend three and a half hours with H2O Bora Bora, combining one scuba session with two snorkel stops. David guides certified or first-time scuba participants, while Aimee handles communication and arrangements. Hotel pickup, equipment, one tank, towels, water, and a light snack are included for your private group of up to two.

“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

Join Bora Diving Center for a four-hour morning boat outing with two certified-diver sessions. A professional French or English-speaking instructor guides no more than five divers underwater at a time. Expect a lagoon visit for possible eagle rays or manta rays, an ocean reef descent, hotel pickup, full equipment, and tea, water, and cookies between sessions.

“Super! Two dives with all the material alredy prepared. Que could see Mantarrayas and dive outside de reef”

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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 session with ACTI­VISEAS. Certified instructors guide beginners aged 8 and up through a safe introduction using maintained equipment. The group is limited to two people, and Caroline may be among the instructors helping you find your fins beneath Tahiti’s turquoise water.

“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

Join Activiseas in Tahiti for two successive underwater sessions reserved for certified divers. You’ll meet at the InterContinental Tahiti Resort at 8:00 am, use provided equipment, and explore ocean or lagoon sites with a maximum of five people. Expect clear water, reef life, turtles, colorful fish, skates, and close guidance from a friendly local team.

“What an awesome crew and dive shop! Everything was excellent, shop, gear, boat, dive sites, and most especially everyone that took such good care of us!”

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15.Private Tour: Aqua Safari Scuba Diving

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews

Spend about two hours on a private Aqua Safari boat and make a 30-minute underwater walk at three meters. A helmet lets you breathe normally without getting your head wet. A qualified instructor guides you through a coral garden filled with colorful fish, with transport, towels, water, and equipment included.

“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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