15 Scuba Diving in French Polynesia That Earn the Boat Ride

1.2 Dives in the morning for certified divers in Bora Bora

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

Join a maximum of five certified divers for two guided morning scuba sessions at different Bora Bora sites, often one inside the lagoon and one beyond the reef. Guides such as Pascal, Niki, Arthur, and Flo match the pace to your experience. Pickup, equipment, snacks, and free Nitrox for qualified users are included.

“We had an amazing experience! The instructors were very skilled, patient, professional and nice.They showed us the best of the best you can find in this breathtaking lagoon and ocean! Pascal, our instructor was fanthastic, it was a real pleasure scubadiving with him. The boat was super organized in every detail,every dive we did. The whole stuff was punctual, professional and friendly! I strongly reccomend joying this special group of people, to have one of the best scubadiving experience to remember forever!”

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2.Introductory Dive in Bora Bora (afternoon)

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

Spend about two hours learning scuba basics at Bora Diving Center on Matira Beach, then explore a coral garden with an instructor. Guides such as Manu, Amaury, Pascal, and Dan are praised for calm, careful coaching. Pickup and equipment are included, with no more than two people per instructor underwater.

“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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3.Romantic dive in the lagoon of Bora Bora. Private instructor on a shared boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · from $479

At 2 pm, you’ll take a shared boat into Bora Bora’s lagoon for a private scuba session with your partner and instructor. Find a black pearl, keep it as a gift, and receive an edited film of the experience. Past instructors include Remi, Nicholas, Jane, Ben, and Rémi.

“I don’t know how to swim, I had trouble breathing. Our instructor was excellent and patient, I still can’t believe how I was able to accomplish scuba diving. We had an awesome time!”

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4.Diving day

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

Spend about four hours exploring two Tahiti underwater sites with Eleuthera Tahiti Diving Center. Certified scuba participants may visit reefs, wrecks, walls, springs, or submerged valleys, with guides such as Leticia, Jeremy, and Rome handling gear, safety, and marine-life spotting.

“Amazing diving in three wrecks and three (underwater) mountains. We visited the island for only a day off our cruise ship and these guys picked us up in new A/C can and helped us see the best of place. Lots of fish, turtles, eel, and some surfers being pulled into huge waves nearby”

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5.Diving initiation

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

Meet at C97P+J5J in Puna'auia at 10:30 am for a two-hour beginner scuba lesson with Eleuthera Tahiti Diving Center. You’ll learn safety and equipment basics before exploring Tahiti’s fish, coral reefs, and underwater wrecks in a group limited to two people.

“High-quality equipment, transport and communication. Naia kept us informed of the status of the transportation, Nicolas picked us up near the cruise ship pier and it was a pleasant drive to the marina. All equipment was clean and ready and tRead more”

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6.Bora Bora: Introductory Dive

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

Spend two hours learning scuba skills, then enter Bora Bora’s lagoon for about 30 minutes underwater with an instructor. Small groups of up to eight, full equipment, hotel pickup, and English or French guidance are included. Shanka, Dan, Amaury, and Jenny are among the named staff connected with the experience.

“Fantastique expérience de plongée avec ce club. Un grand merci à Dan, Amaury et Jenny pour leur bons conseils, gentillesse, et bienveillance. Je recommande à 100%”

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7.1 Afternoon Dive for Certified Divers in Bora Bora

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

Spend about two hours exploring a Bora Bora lagoon or reef site with a certified guide such as Nicholas, David, Flo, or Pascal. Groups cap at five divers per instructor, gear and pickup are included, and Nitrox is free for certified users. Your morning and evening remain open.

“Had an excellent dive with Nicholas! Eagle rays galore! Jenny in the shop was very helpful. Great experience all around!”

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8.Romantic Dive for beginners in Bora Bora (2 people) with Video

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews

Spend about two hours learning scuba basics with an instructor at Eleuthera Bora Diving Center in Bora Bora. Pickup and return are included, and a cameraman films you above and below the water. You also take home a Polynesian black pearl.

“Amazing experience the staff were kind and made sure your safety came first! Fun and interactive I highly recommend this excursion to any first timers!”

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9.Combo Diving and Snorkeling Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews

Spend about seven hours with H2O Bora Bora, starting with two scuba dives suited to your experience, then snorkeling among lagoon reefs. Guides including David, Max, Fred, and Hiro offer patient instruction. Pickup, equipment, towels, drinks, and a motu lunch stop are part of the day, though lunch details should be confirmed.

“We had a diving and snorkeling combo day tour a few days ago. Such an amazing trip!!! It was our first time to dive and Max is super nice and patient. We went to two different sites and saw so many fishes. Rudolf then took us to a motu to Read more”

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10.Combo Diving and Snorkeling Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews

Spend 3.5 hours on Bora Bora’s water with David and the H2O team. You’ll take part in a one-tank scuba session, introductory or certified, then visit two snorkeling spots. Hotel pickup, gear, towels, bottled water, and a light snack are included.

“My husband and I first experienced H20 Bora bora Snorkeling Tours in 2020 and were so impressed with how David the divemaster handled our time together, that we chose to use his company again to celebrate our 10th Wedding AnniversRead more”

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11.Bora Bora: Morning 2 tank dive for certified divers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 4 hours · from $227

You’ll join Bora Diving Center for a four-hour morning outing with two underwater sessions, one in the lagoon and one beyond the reef. Expect a maximum of five certified divers per instructor, prepared equipment, hotel pickup, fresh water, hot tea, and cookies between sessions.

“Super! Two dives with all the material alredy prepared. Que could see Mantarrayas and dive outside de reef”

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12.Baptism diving in the turquoise waters of Tahiti

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $157

Meet at the InterContinental Tahiti at 2 pm for a two-hour first underwater session with certified instructors from ACTIVISEAS. Learn the basics, get comfortable with modern equipment, and explore among colorful fish in a group limited to two people. Caroline may be your guide.

“Amazing first dive! The guide was so helpful and patient with me and the dive site is incredible! I only wish they offered pictures since I don’t have a GoPro but I did get some pictures taken on the boat.”

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13.Double Diving Adventure Exploration for Certified Divers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $240

Meet Activiseas at 8:00 am near the InterContinental Tahiti Resort for two consecutive ocean or lagoon outings. Certified participants get maintained equipment, personal guidance, and the chance to see turtles, colorful fish, rays, and reef life in a small group of no more than five.

“Did three dives with these guys - a refresher and two open water sessions.”

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14.Private Tour: Aqua Safari Scuba Diving

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews

In Bora Bora’s clear lagoon, you’ll wear a supplied helmet, breathe normally, and walk three meters below the surface for 30 minutes. A qualified instructor guides your private group of up to two through a coral garden with tropical fish, stingrays, and possible turtles. Transfers, towels, and water are included.

“A descent into crystal clear and turquoise waters amidst the coral potatoes inhabited by a multitude of multicolored fish, in the company of Christelle who introduced us to Coco Channel, a very affectionate pastenague skate... An unforgettablRead moreAuto-translated”

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15.Rangiroa 2-tank Certified Scuba Dive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $201

Join TOPDIVE in Rangiroa for a four-hour, two-tank outing reserved for certified divers. Local and international instructors, including Monica and Manu, explain drift conditions, provide all equipment, and guide you toward sharks, dolphins, turtles, moray eels, and colorful reef fish.

“The day before we were in Fakarava and did a two tank dive with this same operator (Top Dive) and it was crazy fantastic. Well this one was equally awesome. Playful dolphins, sharks everywhere and lots of colorful fish. Just wish we could stay for even more days of diving!!! You’ll LOVE this dive operation and the diving!!”

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