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
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