French Polynesia · SCUBA DIVING

Diving in French Polynesia: The 11 Best Passes and Walls

11 tours  ·  from $124 a head

The passes are the draw: grey reef sharks stacked into the current, and manta cleaning stations inside the lagoons. These 11 dives are priced by number of tanks, with a note on which need certification and which take beginners.

Aqua Safari Introductory Helmet Dive (Underwater Walk) - The boat ride from Bora Bora’s ferry point
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Aqua Safari Introductory Helmet Dive (Underwater Walk)

1.Aqua Safari Introductory Helmet Dive (Underwater Walk)

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

Walk Bora Bora’s lagoon floor in a clear helmet, meet tropical fish and stingrays, and enjoy a guided underwater adventure without swimming or scuba skills.

“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 Dives in the morning for certified divers in Bora Bora - The boat ride and pickup arrangements
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2 Dives in the morning for certified divers in Bora Bora

2.2 Dives in the morning for certified divers in Bora Bora

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

Two guided Bora Bora scuba sessions with manta rays, sharks, small groups, gear, hotel pickup, snacks, and free Nitrox.

“While I expected the diving to be incredible, I am happy to say the coordination and planning was smooth and easy. We arrived on a cruise ship and booked at the last minute. We met the boat at the drop off point from our ship. The dive guiRead more”

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Introductory Dive in Bora Bora (afternoon) - A coral garden made for beginners
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Introductory Dive in Bora Bora (afternoon)

Romantic dive in the lagoon of Bora Bora. Private instructor on a shared boat - The 2:00 pm Start and Shared Boat Ride
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Romantic dive in the lagoon of Bora Bora. Private instructor on a shared boat

Diving day - First session: reefs, springs, and the Aquarium
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Diving day

5.Diving day

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

Explore Tahiti’s wrecks, reefs, turtles, rays, and colorful fish on a two-session underwater trip with pickup and a small group.

“Amazing diving in three wrecks and three (underwater) mountains. We visited the island for only a day off our cruise ship and these guys picked us up in new A/C can and helped us see the best of place. Lots of fish, turtles, eel, and some surfers being pulled into huge waves nearby”

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Diving initiation - Small groups make a real difference
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Diving initiation

6.Diving initiation

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

Learn scuba basics in Tahiti’s clear tropical waters, meet colorful fish, and explore reefs and wrecks in a small two-hour lesson.

“The staff at Eleuthera Tahiti Diving center were all amazing. This was my first ever scuba lesson and my instructor was very professional and explained everything in detail and, most of all, made my experience so awesome! I highly recommend this for anyone who might be interested in learning to scuba.”

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Bora Bora: Introductory Dive - Hotel Pickup by Car or Boat
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Bora Bora: Introductory Dive

7.Bora Bora: Introductory Dive

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

Try first-time scuba in Bora Bora with an instructor, coral garden, tropical fish, hotel pickup, and a 30-minute lagoon session.

“Au top je recommande , j’ étais très angoissée pour mon baptême de plongée mais shanka a était super , il a su me rassurer dans l’ eau, tout en y allant étape par étape , j’ai donc pu profiter malgré mes grosses angoisses et appréhensions. Merci encore à lui pour sa patience.”

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1 Afternoon Dive for Certified Divers in Bora Bora - What happens from pickup to the boat
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1 Afternoon Dive for Certified Divers in Bora Bora

Romantic Dive for beginners in Bora Bora (2 people) with Video - Seeing tropical fish with a cameraman nearby
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Romantic Dive for beginners in Bora Bora (2 people) with Video

Combo Diving and Snorkeling Full Day Tour - First-time scuba participants get a gentler introduction
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Combo Diving and Snorkeling Full Day Tour

10.Combo Diving and Snorkeling Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews

Spend seven hours around Bora Bora with two private scuba sessions, lagoon snorkeling, island views, gear, transfers, and expert guides.

“We had a diving and snorkeling combo day tour a few days ago. Such an amazing trip!!! It was our first time to dive and Max is super nice and patient. We went to two different sites and saw so many fishes. Rudolf then took us to a motu to Read more”

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Combo Diving and Snorkeling Half-Day Tour - Starting at 8:30 am with hotel pickup
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Combo Diving and Snorkeling Half-Day Tour

11.Combo Diving and Snorkeling Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews

Combine a beginner-friendly scuba session with two Bora Bora snorkeling stops on a private half-day boat tour led by David and Aimee.

“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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