Thre are several famous dive areas in French Polynesia. Any visitor will want to go to Bora Bora for the iconic lagoons and views but away from that, in the less developed areas there is some great diving in evocatively named places like Rangiroa, Fakarava, Tikehau...take a look and see.
Where to Diving Go in French Polynesia
Where to go in French Polynesia
Bora Bora
Crystalline turquoise waters, pure white sand, swaying palms, cobalt blue sky… add to all this the colourful and exotic culture of the Polynesians,...
Rangiroa
Rangiroa, at the heart of the Tuamoto archipelago, is the second largest atoll in the world. Only an hour's flight away from Tahiti, it is home...
Tikehau
The main islet of Tikehau isn’t much to look at – it’s a remote coral atoll whose flat surface never rises more than a few inches above...
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Luxury Hotels in French Polynesia
The Brando
The owners of the Brando had lofty ambitions for this stunning resort in French Polynesia, pitching the property directly against the likes of...
Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora
Located on the small South Pacific island of Bora Bora and surrounded by sand-fringed islets, you will find the tropical wonderland of the Four...
Le Taha'a Island Resort
The hideaway of Le Taha’a Island Resort is located on the secluded Motu Tautau islet, with views of both the island of Taha'a and the majestic...
Hotel Kia Ora
Only five minutes by boat from the airport lies the newly refurbished, indeed substantially rebuilt Hotel Kia Ora Resort & Spa; a hotel of a...
Tikehau Pearl Beach Resort
Just a 15-minute boat ride away from the airport is the small private motu that is home to the luxurious Tikehau Pearl Beach Resort.
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Time difference:
GMT -10 hrs
Best months to visit: May to November
Flight from London:
18:45 hrs
Best Diving In French Polynesia
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While the thought of an 18-hour journey to visit a part of France may sound odd, especially to those based in next-door neighbour England, French Polynesia is a far cry from northern Europe. The 121 tropical islands and atolls spread across the South Pacific are an overseas collectivity of…
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The Best Diving in the South Pacific
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Summer of Giants
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How do you decide where to go on your next diving holiday? Do you return time and again to a place that welcomes you as an old friend, where you annually reconnect with the same dive guides who have watched your children grow and learn to dive as well? Or, do you methodically tick off bucket…
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Fiji vs. French Polynesia Diving: South Pacific Giants
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At first glance, Fiji and French Polynesia share many similarities. With postcard-perfect islands, coral-fringed lagoons and diving dreamscapes, both have long been considered the ultimate tropical escapes. However, dive a little deeper and you'll discover there are remarkable differences.…
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