Luxurious Accommodation at Te Moana Tahiti Resort
Exploring the Underwater World of French Polynesia
French Polynesia, a South Pacific archipelago, is renowned for its diverse marine life and geography, making it a paradise for scuba divers and snorkelers. The atolls of Fakarava, Rangiroa, Tikehau, Bora Bora, and Moorea offer world-class diving experiences suitable for both beginners and experts.
Fakarava, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, is particularly famous for its biodiversity and shark encounters. The South Pass (Tumakohua Pass) and Garuae Pass offer dramatic underwater topographies that attract large schools of fish and pelagic predators, including lemon sharks, whitetip sharks, hammerhead sharks, moray eels, jacks, groupers, and goatfish. The "wall of sharks" is a must-see dive experience here.
Rangiroa and Tikehau offer opportunities to swim with manta rays, sharks, and dolphins alongside drift diving in pristine waters. Tikehau has several well-reviewed dive operators and sites, appealing for both scuba diving and snorkeling.
Bora Bora is known for its clear lagoon and marine life encounters, including manta rays and sharks. Drift dives and calm waters make it excellent for snorkeling and beginner divers.
Moorea offers beautiful calm seas ideal for snorkeling and traditional outrigger canoe excursions paired with underwater experiences. It's also noted for encounters with humpback whales during their season and diverse coral reefs.
Across these sites, marine life highlights include various species of sharks, large schools of fish, manta rays, and an array of coral life. French Polynesia is one of the best locations in the world for shark diving, with at least 16 species of shark and a high shark population.
While exploring the underwater world, you can also enjoy the comfort and hospitality of the Te Moana Tahiti Resort. This resort offers 120 rooms, including standard rooms, studios, suites, and apartments. The Taapuna Bar offers signature cocktails and has opening hours from 9:30 am to 10 pm (Monday to Friday) and 9 am to 10 pm (Friday to Sunday and public holidays). The Taapuna Restaurant offers lunch or dinner and has opening hours from 12 pm to 2 pm (Monday to Friday), 12 pm to 3 pm (Saturday and Sunday), and 6:30 pm to 9 pm (Sunday to Thursday). The Vaitohi Restaurant at Te Moana Tahiti Resort offers a breakfast buffet and has opening hours from 6:30 am to 10 am (Monday to Friday), 6:30 am to 9 am (Saturday and Sunday), and 6:30 pm to 9 pm (Friday and Saturday).
Outside the resort, you can find the Taapuna Beach Bar, located on the motu Miki-Miki, offering signature cocktails, sports events, and has opening hours from 3 pm to 10 pm (Monday to Sunday).
French Polynesia is a unique destination where you can also watch dolphins near the passes of Tahiti throughout the year, except for whale season. Whales can be encountered around Tahiti every year, from August to October. During whale season, whale watching tours are also offered around Bora Bora.
In French Polynesia, both French and English are spoken, credit cards are accepted, and the electricity is 220V. The time zone in French Polynesia is UTC-10. One of the islands in French Polynesia, Mo'orea, is one of the three places on earth where humans can safely swim and snorkel among whales. No information about dive itineraries or packages was provided in the given paragraph.
- For an extraordinary diving experience, venture to Fakarava, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, known for its diverse marine life, shark encounters, and dramatic underwater topographies.
- Tikehau, another popular destination, offers opportunities to swim with manta rays, sharks, and dolphins during drift dives in pristine waters, making it appealing for both scuba diving and snorkeling.
- Beyond diving, Bora Bora offers encounters with manta rays and sharks in its clear lagoon, making it suitable for snorkeling and beginner divers as well.
- Moorea, with its calm seas, is the perfect spot for snorkeling, traditional outrigger canoe excursions, and underwater experiences, as well as encounters with humpback whales during their season and diverse coral reefs.
- After an exhilarating day of diving or snorkeling, relax at the Te Moana Tahiti Resort, offering comfortable accommodations, a Taapuna Bar with signature cocktails, and Taapuna and Vaitohi Restaurants with a variety of dining options.
- Outside the resort, the Taapuna Beach Bar on the motu Miki-Miki offers signature cocktails, sports events, and serves as a social spot for travelers seeking an active lifestyle amidst the beautiful marine life scenery of French Polynesia.
