Moorea is one of the Tahitian Islands, located in the Southern Hemisphere about half way between Australia and South America. It is in the same time zone as Hawaii. Air Moorea provides a 7 minutes flight every hour from Papeete, the Capital of Tahiti, to Moorea.

Scuba diving is good all year round in French Polynesia. The best diving conditions are between April and November. The humpback whale season is from July to November.

Local visibility often reaches 130 feet. The average temperature of the ocean is 77° F (25°C) from May to October and 85° F (29°C) other months of the year. A light wetsuit, 1/8 inch (3 mm) is sufficient.

There are three basic types of dives :

Lagoon dives, outside-the-reef dives, and pass dives. The Lagoon : Dives within the lagoon are generally shallow with clear water. These conditions make them ideal for scuba lessons or for brushing up on your diving skills. However, there is a deep dive site within the Moorea lagoon: a canyon filed with eagle rays and tropical fish. This deeper site is for certified divers only.

Outside the Reef : Just outside Moorea’s reef, the coral is alive with a variety of corals and colorful fish, including the larger predators: lemon sharks, grey sharks, black & white tip sharks, moray eels, Napoleon fish, jack fish, barracuda, tuna and turtles.

Taota Pass : The most interesting opening in the coral reef between the lagoon and the ocean. There are always a large number of fish in this area, as the tidal flows provide abundant nutrients. It is a cruising zone for large schools of eagle rays and white tip sharks. The current here can be strong at times.

Most of the dives are between 60 feet (18 m) and 80 feet (24 m). For experienced divers, there are deeper dives outside the reef. We prefer to make long dives, rather than deep dives, in order to see as much as possible.

Most of the diving in Moorea is fairly easy in favorable conditions and does not require a lot of diving experience. Many people learn to scuba dive for the first time in Moorea, and it is a wonderful spot for newly certified divers to improve their skills. For divers who wish to obtain additional training, Moorea Fun Dive offers diving courses (PADI, SSI, CMAS, and FFESSM) in French or in English.

Except for beginners, you must provide your diving certification card and your dive log.

You will not need a dive buddy. On every dive, you will be accompanied by an experienced dive guide who is also an instructor. The guide knows the different local conditions and specific dive areas well and will contribute to a very safe and enjoyable dive holiday. This service is included at no extra charge.

Moorea Fun Dive is located on a great white sand beach, on the north-west coast of the island, close to hotels, guesthouses, shopping area and restaurants. There is also Camping Nelson 5 minutes walk on the beach.

Moorea Fun Dive provides free transportation to and from your hotel if it’s located less than 20 minutes from the diving center.

No. Moorea fun Dive provides all the equipment you will need for a great diving experience. This includes BCD, regulator, octopus, depth and pressure gauges, wetsuit, weights, mask, fins, and snorkel. Of course, you can bring your own equipment.

Of course! Papetoai garden for example, located in the lagoon, provides a great refresher dive. Here you are likely to see eagle rays on your very first dive! Our dive masters pay very close attention when taking you out for the first time. They will ensure that your first dive is a safe and rewarding experience.

You will observe many kinds of fish and marine mammals. Moray eels, lemon sharks, grey sharks, black & white tips sharks, Napoleon fish, and barracuda. Most divers also encounter tuna, jack fish and turtles. Occasionally divers are rewarded with a close look at humpback whales (from July to November).

In Moorea, the sharks are not as aggressive as they are in other parts of the world. While diving, it is safe to get close to them for pictures and observation.

French Polynesia possesses one of the best sea search-and-rescue programs in the world. In case of an accident, there is an evacuation procedure, either by plane or helicopter, available around the clock. In Papeete, there is an ultra modern decompression chamber along with a team of doctors highly trained in hyperbaric medicine.

Most travel insurance policies do not cover scuba diving. You should enquire with your travel agent and include a special clause in your insurance contract prior to departure. Moorea Fun Dive provides you automatically and at no extra liability insurance.