Tahiti

Le piton aux gorgones (★4.4)

The descent takes place along a drop-off, marked from 25 meters by a coral projection at the end of which stands a magnificent peak with a diameter of 15 meters.

Mares, Janez Kranjc

Fausse Passe de Paea (★4.3)

Stunning drop-off interspersed with fissures and overhangs at the edge of a rich little pass. Probably one of the most beautiful sites in Paea. Not to be missed!

TAHITI ITI DIVING, 98719 TARAVAO

Tombant de Papeari (★4.3)

This reef drop-off is covered with gorgonians and soft coral. Without fail you’ll see schools of chubs and paddletail snappers at a depth of 20m. In the deep blue you might just meet mackerel scads being chased by bonito or tuna. Spadelfish (paraha peue) are regular to this spot!

Mares, Janez Kranjc

Plateau aux tortues (★4.5)

Located in the heart of the Fishermen’s Bay, the site presents itself as a vast disc, swept by the waves. The outer edge, steep, offers beautiful perspectives on the abyss; gorgonians and black coral find their place there.

TAHITI ITI DIVING, 98719 TARAVAO

Les Gorgones (★4.2)

A dive up to 50m in depth, perfect for budding photographers: orange and violet gorgonians, black coral, octocoralia, soft coral, ghost coral, sea slugs...

TAHITI ITI DIVING, 98713 PAPEETE

Le Trou du Lagon (★4.5)

A richly diversified lagoon basin, from 2 to 30 meters, where you can observe sleeping white-tip sharks, huge tetrodons, scorpionfish, savon fish, milkfish, anemones, a magnificent coral rose, spondylls, turtles and leopard rays.

TAHITI ITI DIVING, 98719 TARAVAO

La Vavi (★4.1)

This is the name of the river which flows down from the valley. Here you will discover an overhanging reef covered with gorgonians. You can also spot white-tipped sharks fast asleep. Ocean diving up to 50m.

TAHITI ITI DIVING, 98719 TARAVAO

Tables de Taravao (★4.1)

This is a “2in1” diving experience. First, explore a magnificent vertical drop-off with numerous crevasses, where passing platax and tuna are often encountered. The second part of the dive will take you to explore a superb platier covered with vaulted troughs over a vast expanse.

Mares

Tahi Nui (★3.9)

Located near the White Valley, this site houses the ancient remnants of the Tahi Nui boat wreck, resting at a depth of approximately 30/40 meters. A magnificent colony of rose-shaped coral adorns the seabed near a breathtaking drop-off.

Mares

La Dérivante du Phare (★4.5)

Just 20 minutes by boat from the Taina marina, you have the opportunity to explore the northwest tip of Tahiti’s coral plateau. A lighthouse guides boats to spot the coral reef and the beginning of the lagoon as they navigate around Tahiti.

Mares

La Baie de Paea (★4.5)

Located in the bay of Paea, this diving site is suitable for all levels. Come explore the diverse coral plateau and venture along the gentle slope or the drop-off.

TAHITI ITI DIVING, 98719 TARAVAO

La Marado (★4.6)

A spectacular terrain : chimneys, a peak (called Oti point), water which is almost always crystal clear. An untouched fauna and flora: gorgonians, octocoralia, anemones, sea slugs, jack fish, murena eels, napoleon fish...

Mares, Predrag Vuckovic

Te Maru Ata (★2.2)

Dive site located after the Sofitel hotel at PK15. A succession of canyons where large “coral mushrooms“ are found, serving as a refuge for whitetip sharks and Maori perch. During calm weather, there is the possibility to enjoy the magnificent “oho,“ a canyon near the coral reef.

TAHITI ITI DIVING, 98719 TARAVAO

Le Fer à Cheval (★4.3)

A natural tunnel, shaped like a horseshoe, is carved into the coral and allows the lagoon to meet the ocean. On the side of the ocean you can see white-tipped sharks sleeping on the sand, dancing heteroconger eels, and pipefish (cousin to the seahorse).

TAHITI ITI DIVING, 98719 TARAVAO

La Grotte du Pari (★4.4)

The cave is located in a lavatube between Teahupoo and Tautira. It’s a large tunnel, just over a hundred meters long and 20 to 30 meters wide.

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