The 10 Best Diving Trips in French Polynesia

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 rays, and enjoy a beginner-friendly underwater adventure with photos.

“This was such an amazing experience. I was a little nervous at first, but once you have the helmet on and you get in the water it is so wonderful. I wasn't worried at all. It is such a beautiful experience. I highly recommend this excursion and would do again the next chance I get. (On a side note we were picked up 40 min. late which worried us because we needed to return to our cruise ship, but it worked out fine in the end)”

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2.2 Dives in the morning for certified divers in Bora Bora

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

Review of Bora Bora’s two morning scuba descents, with manta rays, sharks, small groups, hotel pickup, gear, snacks, and practical booking tips.

“Very professional company, picked up on time, good brief beforehand and we got to see manta rays! Highly recommend diving with this company.”

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3.Introductory Dive in Bora Bora (afternoon)

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

Try scuba in Bora Bora with patient instructors, hotel pickup, modern equipment, and a small-group reef outing for first-timers.

“Staff were very professional and made sure I was 100% comfortable with my first dive. After some training they took me a long with another newbie and guided us along for a 30 minute dive. Had a little learning curve getting my ears to pop, but was fine once I figured it out .”

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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

Review of Bora Bora’s romantic lagoon scuba experience, with a private instructor, black pearl, filmed underwater session, gear, and practical tips.

“This introductory dive with Ben and Remi was an absolute highlight of our trip to Bora Bora! As first-time divers, we were a little apprehensive, but Ben and Remi instantly put us at ease with their professionalism, patience, and good humor. The whole experience wRead more”

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5.Diving day

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

Explore Tahiti’s wrecks, reefs, walls, and marine life on a small-group underwater tour with pickup, two sites, and expert support.

“Great dives and helpfull crew. Lots to see and felt safe the whole time. Recommend the shop Shorty wet suite was plenty warm.”

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6.Diving initiation

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

Try scuba in Tahiti with a two-hour beginner lesson, personal instruction, colorful fish, coral reefs, and a wreck and plane reef.

“This was my first diving experience (hence, diving initiation), however I felt like our diving instructor (C), didn't put in the effort to explain anything prior to getting into the water. I did not feel prepared, nor did my equipment allow me to sink apRead more”

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7.Introductory Dive

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

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

“War super Unser Guide hat uns sehr gut eingewiesen und ein super Job gemacht. Werden auf jeden Fall mit dem Tauchen anfangen. Vielen Dank.”

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8.1 Afternoon Dive for Certified Divers in Bora Bora

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

Review of Bora Bora’s afternoon scuba outing for certified divers, with gear, hotel pickup, small groups, reef or lagoon sites, and free Nitrox.

“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 · from $491

Try Bora Bora scuba as a couple with instructors, underwater video, a black pearl, and free pickup for two beginners.

“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 · from $1,800

Spend seven hours scuba diving and snorkeling Bora Bora’s lagoons with private guides, gear, refreshments, and a motu lunch stop.

“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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