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    Dive passes in French Polynesia (Top Dive and Te Moana)

    The currents are absolutely ripping in the pass! You'll probably need to do at least one dive on the outer reef before you're allowed in the pass (this isn't a problem as you're still likely to see dolphins, eagle rays, schools of barracuda and sharks). Statistically they see dolphins on one out...
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    Dive passes in French Polynesia (Top Dive and Te Moana)

    I didn't use a pass in the end and haven't dived with Top Dive, but single tank dives were the norm with Rangiroa Diving Centre and Six Passengers. See Wingy's advice on the passes above if you're intending diving other islands. Also be aware that Top Dive seem a lot more expensive than the...
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    Dive passes in French Polynesia (Top Dive and Te Moana)

    Thank you so much for all the time and detail you put into your reply! I'm sorry I neglected to reply before we set sail- we've been finding your recommendations very useful, along with the Soggypaws compendium (thanks for those recommendations). The Tuamotus were incredible and we're now at...
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    Can you hire dive gear in the Line Islands, Kiribati?

    I've seen rumours about a dive shop/ gear hire on some of the tourist sites for the Line Islands, but haven't been able to find any concrete info. Does anyone know if such a thing actually exists? We'll be sailing through Kiritimati (Christmas) and Tabuaeran (Fanning) Islands later this year but...
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    Where to dive when sailing through Tuamotos and Society Islands?

    Thanks! I'll certainly be underwater with tanks as much as my budget allows (the rest of the time I'll be under water with a snorkel!). Hope you get back soon!
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    Dive passes in French Polynesia (Top Dive and Te Moana)

    Thank you for all the information- and good to know you had a decent experience diving with AOW! Also exciting to know about the extra shark opportunities round Moorea!
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    Where to dive when sailing through Tuamotos and Society Islands?

    Thank you- that's good to hear! At the very least, I can snorkel the Societies to my heart's content- and nice to know it won't be disappointing if I do save a dive or two
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    Dive passes in French Polynesia (Top Dive and Te Moana)

    Great to meet another sailor! Thank you for your help! We're on our own sail boat. We're coming from New Zealand, so first stop will be Raivavae, then to Fakarava. From there we'll work our way up to Toau, Rangiroa and Tikehau. Maybe Apataki (I haven't read up anchorages there yet). Then we'll...
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    Where to dive when sailing through Tuamotos and Society Islands?

    How should I balance my dives between the Tuamotos and Society Islands? Should I dive my heart out round Fakarava and Rangiroa, or are there 'must see' sites I should try to do round the Societies? I'm spending this year sailing from New Zealand to Canada, with French Polynesia as our first...
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    Dive passes in French Polynesia (Top Dive and Te Moana)

    Thank you for all the information- your write up is very useful! The only reason I've found for the difference between the two certs is that CMAS level 2 gets you to 49 metres, so PADI's 40 isn't deep enough (thought I agree- not sure how rescue gets you deeper!). I'll see what I can do about...
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    Dive passes in French Polynesia (Top Dive and Te Moana)

    Thank you for the info! I didn't know about the French opinion of OW- I'm currently AO, but don't think I'll be able to pull Rescue together before I leave in a few weeks. Worth knowing! I'll check with shops before I book but do briefings tend to be in French or is English available? My basic...
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    Dive passes in French Polynesia (Top Dive and Te Moana)

    My husband and I will be sailing through French Polynesia this year, and I'm trying to figure out our diving budget. We have limited personal gear so will need to use dive companies. I'm looking at the dive pass options- Top Pass and Te Moana. Te Moana seems quite a bit more economical and...
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    Has anyone taken a liveaboard trip with Divine Dive or Dive Komodo?

    Hi Matahari, Thank you very much for the information!
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    Komodo Liveaboard / Shore based Labuan Bajo operator

    Bajo Dive Club, Dive Komodo and Divine Diving all come in at around 145,000 rupiah per day for a 3 day liveaboard, with 3 dives per day. Great way of seeing a bit of the park; most provide the opportunity for a dragon walk on Rinca (this is extra). We enjoyed Bajo, though they had some boat...
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    Has anyone taken a liveaboard trip with Divine Dive or Dive Komodo?

    My husband and I are about to embark on a sailing trip through Indonesia and are looking forward to doing some diving on the way. When we reach Komodo we would like to join a liveaboard trip for a few days. We are on a budget and are looking for inexpensive but safe diving. I was wondering if...
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    Corrupt-a-Wish

    Granted; but Africa is still going to blazes. Wish my favourite socks did not have holes in.
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