Diving, snorkeling and water sports
On the body of Tahiti people, the symbolic devil fish, shark, whale and turtle tattoos describe the story of an ocean man. Divers from all over the world experience these sacred marine creatures in the Tahiti islands, where they are revered as gods. So the oceans around these islands are, metaphorically and in fact, clear blue heaven on earth. The warm waters surrounding the Tahiti islands are home to a variety of marine species, from Petite clownfish to year-round sharks, where the awe inspiring humpback whale will arrive between July and November. Heaven on earth looks forward to your coming.
Water world
The sea represents the whole life of Tahiti people. They are very familiar with the sea, devout and awed. Traditional outboard canoeing, surfing and sailing are part of Tahiti people's daily life. Of course, visitors can also experience sunset cruise, kayak, engine water skiing and other rich projects. In the spiritual world of Tahiti people, the boundaries of the sea, the rainforest and the gods of heaven.
Island diving site recommendation
There are dozens of unique diving sites around each island and Atoll, and an expert certified diving operator will consider all the details. You can arrange diving and activities by preferred travel professionals or your resort or cruise. For more information, please contact us.
Tahiti Island diving site
The main island of Tahiti has a variety of diving sites, which are very suitable for beginners and senior divers. Diving sites include: splendid Coral Garden; dramatic ocean fault; absolutely mirrored shipwreck (including Catalina PBY seaplane); whole lifelike coral wall; groups of tropical species and various large marine animals are found in each diving site.
The aquarium, lagoon diving 10-40 feet, 3-12 meters.
Fresh water springs, ocean diving 20-90 feet, 6-27 meters.
The wrecks, 20-70 feet, 6-21 meters.
Tetopa grotto, ocean cave diving 10-30 feet, 3-9 meters.
Papa whisky, ocean diving 30-150 feet, 9-46 meters.
The marado, 60-140 feet, 18-43 meters.
St. Etienne drop - off (San Etienne fault), 30-150 feet of ocean diving, 9-46 meters.
Lagoon hole, 30-90 feet, 9-27 meters.
Tetia diving site
There is a turquoise blue lagoon in the atoll of tethya island. Lucky divers who are lucky enough to come to these waters can meet all kinds of marine creatures in the original coral habitat. Tetia is also a large animal center, which may encounter species such as white fin shark, grey shark, spotted hawk red, turtle and bigtooth tuna in one dive.
Aquarium, lagoon diving 10 feet, 3 meters.
The canyon, ocean diving 65 feet, 20 meters.
The pinacles, the lagoon dive 26 feet, 8 meters.
Eden Park, ocean diving 50-65 feet, 15-20 meters.
The circus, 50 feet, 15 meters.
Diving site of molidri Island
The underwater seascape reflects the charming landscape on the water surface. The canyon and Cape extending from the vast shallow lagoon is the perfect place for snorkeling. Feeding fish in Moliya island is a common project. Marine life will surround divers and snorkelers, almost ensuring zero distance contact. Don't forget to bring your camera.
The aquarium, lagoon Coral Garden dive 10-40 feet, 3-12 meters.
Tiki, ocean diving 30-70 feet, 9-21 meters.
Canyon of opunohu, ocean Canyon diving 30-70 feet, 9-21 meters.
Stingray world, 30-60 feet diving in lagoon, 9-18 meters.
Taotoi, ocean diving 30-70 feet, 9-21 meters.
Rose Garden, ocean diving 70-140 feet, 21-43 meters.
Diving site on borabora Island
Honeymoon paradise, diving paradise. Boraborabora island is a "must dive" destination for divers, because there are many opportunities and places to meet large marine life. From the devil fish gliding gracefully in the lagoon to the lemon shark swimming on the outer reef, these big guys even like the sunny waters better than the fans watching them from the water house.
Muri Muri, ocean diving 60-120 feet, 18-37 meters.
AITO, ocean drift diving 3-60 feet, 1-18 meters.
Teavanui pass, canyon dive 15-130 feet, 5-40 meters.
Anau, lagoon devil fish dive 15-100 feet, 9-37 meters.
Tupitipiti, ocean fault diving 20-150 feet, 6-46 meters.
Tapu, ocean shark diving 30-120 feet, 9-37 meters.
Toopua / rtopua ITI, 15-100 feet, 5-30 meters.
Diving site in houahini
The scenic spots around the lagoon pass of houahini island are the hot spots of the island. The area has a dense population of fish, including stingrays, unicorns, butterfly fish, wrasse, moose, grey reef sharks, devil fish, puffer fish, sickle fish and sea eels. There are many cleaning stations, which can watch all kinds of marine species for a long time, especially devil fish. The inclination of the reef is small, so the island is rich in snorkeling resources.
Fa'a MITI, ocean diving 20-90 feet, 6-27 meters.
The Yellow Valley, ocean diving 20-110 feet, 6-27 meters.
The aquarium, lagoon diving 10-60 feet, 3-18 meters.
Area pass, 75ft, 23m.
Fitii pass, avapeihi pass, 10-100 feet, 3-30 meters.
Area slope, 30-60 feet, 9-18 meters for lagoon diving.
Diving sites in ruoiyati and Taha
If the lagoons of iyati and Taha are the favorite places for smart divers (still a secret), their coasts, caves, famous shipwrecks, faults and coral gardens with eels, grey sharks and giant Napoleon humpheads are the highlights of diving on both islands.
Ceran pass, pass / lagoon diving 0-130 feet, 0-40 meters.
Nordby, lagoon wreck dive 25-80 feet, 8-24 meters.
Miri Mir, also known as the roses, dives 40-140 feet, 12-43 meters in ocean caves.
Miri Miri pass, drift dive 0-100 feet, 0-30 meters.
Teavapti pass, 0-80ft, 0-24m.
Diving site in fakarowa
The fakarowa lagoon is the second largest lagoon in tuamtu Atoll. Like all atolls, pass diving attracts divers from all over the world to meet Napoleon humphead, barracuda, sparrow, macrocephalus, marbled trout, devil fish and, of course, king of pass shark.
Tumakohua pass, 40-140 feet, 12-43 meters.
Sharks hole, lagoon dive 60 feet, 18 meters.
Garuae pass, 40-140 feet, 12-43 meters.
Mani black Island diving site
This crystal clear lagoon, once loved by pearl farmers, is now being explored. There are many must see diving sites, especially around the pass. There are many large and small species gathered together in an amazing number.
Tairapa pass, 20-70 feet, 6-21 meters.
The crack, also known as the break, is 20-100 feet and 6-30 meters deep.
The circus, lagoon diving 50-80 feet, 15-24 meters.
Westcape (West Point), also known as West Point, is a 20-180 foot, 6-55 meter sea dive.
The drop off, ocean diving 15-120 feet, 5-37 meters.
The crossing, ocean diving 20-120 feet, 6-37 meters.
Diving site on ruanjiroa Island
When it comes to the name of ruanjiroa Island, diving enthusiasts all over the world will be impressed by it. Some people have unforgettable diving memories there, and some people yearn to experience diving in person. In ruanjiroa Island, "rushing into the water channel" can let you experience "the most wonderful adrenaline soaring thrill!" in the coming tide, the diver in the water and the barrier constructed by sharks, friendly dolphins, tornado like Jack fish pass by, enter the sparkling lagoon, many fish meet the diver, celebrate their adventure.
Avatoru waterway, 50-70 feet, 15-21 meters.
"Wind turbines," 60 feet of ocean diving, 18 meters.
Tiputa waterway - Shark hole, deep valley, hammer head, highland, waterway diving 40-150 feet, 12-46 meters.
"Blue", ocean diving 60 feet, 18 meters.
Giant wrasse, 60 feet underwater, 18 meters.
The aquarium, lagoon diving 10-30 feet, 3-9 meters.
Tikehau Island diving site
Jacques Cousteau, a marine life researcher, once said the tuamtu islands had the highest concentration of marine life. Turtles and black fin reef sharks are abundant in quantity. The rapid decline is accompanied by the circling and rotating of marine organisms, which make the waters under the water bungalow ripple.
Tuheiava waterway, 25-75 feet, 8-23 meters.
"Shark hole", ocean diving 25-175 feet, 8-53 meters.
Puafa, ocean diving 10-50 feet, 3-15 meters.
"Bell", 30-120 feet, 9-37 meters.
Teonai, ocean diving 15-75 feet, 5-23 meters.
"Mamaa amphitheater," ocean diving 20-90 feet, 6-27 meters.
The diving site of ruotou Island
Ruotou island is the world's best place to see humpback whales and their young. From July to October, divers and snorkelers have long and close contact with these amazing mammals, which breed and nurture their young in warm lagoon protected areas.
Hike
Tahiti Island provides countless hiking attractions with different styles for different types of hikers:
-The valley, across the delightful River, flows down the gorgeous waterfall, passing through the lush tropical vegetation.
-Ganzi mountain leads to the top of the mountain, with a height of more than 6500 feet (avii mountain, orohina mountain, mauapta mountain, luotu mountain).
-The coastal path close to the distant stream is obscured by the towering Cliff (TE pari cliff).
-You can choose family walking, athletic and other routes to meet the preferences of different groups of people.
Depending on the terrain, hiking on Tahiti Island can be challenging, including:
-River ferry;
-Sometimes wet, covered with plant roots;
-Paths (especially soft volcanic rocks).
Although some hiking routes may seem easy, we usually recommend hiring a professional guide (BPA) to accompany us to ensure the safety of the trip, who is familiar with the terrain, flora and fauna and Polynesian culture along the way. Guides also know how to recommend routes and the necessary equipment for different excursions.
Some examples of hiking in Tahiti and Moliya
In Tahiti Island, there are more than 30 registered routes, more than 12 in Moliya Island, including speed race, mountain race and track and field race. In Tahiti, the pampeno Valley offers numerous hiking opportunities. Professionals play a very important role; their knowledge of unknown scenic spots is greatly improved.
Simple short hike
Entrances are usually wide or easily accessible, with fully developed paths.
Tahiti
-Malao mountain: it can be driven to the mountain by beautiful walking route (dazzling peak, a good route for experienced hikers)
-Belvedere: the whole landscape of the Peninsula (Tahiti LTI)
-Three waterfalls
-Vaipahi spring courtyard and its crown route
Jasmine Island
Afareaitu waterfall
-"Road of ancestors" is connected with "pineapple road"
-Teaching ring road of the school
-Three coconut tree passages from Belvedere
-The winding path of the valley of oponohu
More difficult hiking
According to the nature of the terrain or uneven road surface, which requires good physical conditions, we strongly recommend professional guide services.
Tahiti
-Volta falls
-Crossing the Peninsula (Tahiti) through the interior or te pari cliff requires at least two days of hiking.
-Mount avii (2066m-6778ft): two days.
-Flava falls, an athlete like hike in the water
-Wangguan waterway
Jasmine Island
-Mount lauto (900m-2953ft): peak line.
-Climb the pierced mauaputa (830 m, 2723 ft).
-Mount heiia
-Through the southeast of the island, vai'arevai'ana (hapiti).
