I was hoping to get some advice for diving in Bora Bora/Moora. Me and my fiancé are going on our honeymoon to both Bora Bora and Moora at the end of September. We are both certified but quite inexperienced in our diving ability. We are going to take a refresher next month to brush up. I worked in marine biology for years on boats and my fiancé grew up in Florida swimming a ton, so we are comfortable swimming and snorkeling but want something fun and as little worry free as possible being as inexperienced as we area. We can't pass up an opportunity to dive in the Tahitian islands though of course! Where are some good spots to go diving in this area that are easy, shallow, and a good chance of seeing wildlife? We would love to see some sharks and mantas! Thanks in advance for all your help and advice!
Easy dives in Bora Bora/Moorea suggestions?
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Wingy
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BB is all easy diving as is Moorea. Avoid Topdive unless you are into being treated like cattle and support shark feeding in a totally unnecessary environment. Moorea look for the guy at The Moorea Pearl resort (sorry am in Vanuatu atm and after climbing a volcano and cave diving in one day my memory is obviously still underwater!) - if you head down to the pier and ask Robyn the lady who does the cruise ship tour bookings she will call the other guy in Bora Bora for you. You will see plenty of Lemon Sharks and very likely the odd manta in BB, Moorea is similar - coral gardens is a nice dive site.
Brian D L
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Been to French Polynesia twice.
Stayed @ several resorts. I got an experience of a life time. The channel between Tahiti & Moorrea I swam with sea turtles, saw flying fish & dove alone side of a baby humpback whale & its mother. Her baby made me feel micro. Extremely humbling. In Moorrea white tip shark dives @ Cooks Bay. Can also snorkel & observe stingrays. Small blacktip sharks will intermingle. Not to worry. They are snooping for fishbait, not you. The One & only Bora Bora, great shallow dives. If the Instructor/ DM feel comfortable with skill levels, giant manta dives in the channel between the motu's & main island are a chance of a life time. A manta hot spot seemed to be near Le Meridien, where there was a deep break to the open ocean. Their shear size & gentle gracefulness is awe inspiring.
If you have time in Tahiti, make reservations for a sunset dinner @ The Belvedere. It's resided high on a mountain. Check out the sirloin tip fondue for two. It has changed ownership. Deteriorating road conditions had it closed in 2015. Hopefully the road has had attention.
Food rated very good, the ambiance & experience is worth it.
On Bora Bora dinner at Bloody Mary's not to be missed.
I have experienced both & made a French Polynesian photo album to look at often. I worked with Liberty Travel & became a Polynesian, Hawaii & Australia specialist. I'd go back in a moment, then hop to Fiji.
Best scuba advice, be open about your experience & comfort level. The dive operator will help both of you choose a fantastic experience. On Bora Bora see if Katie LaBatte is around. Started NemoWorld Dive Op. over 16 years ago. Nemo has changed names.
May you have a fabulous time. Best wishes to you both.
Brian D L
Stayed @ several resorts. I got an experience of a life time. The channel between Tahiti & Moorrea I swam with sea turtles, saw flying fish & dove alone side of a baby humpback whale & its mother. Her baby made me feel micro. Extremely humbling. In Moorrea white tip shark dives @ Cooks Bay. Can also snorkel & observe stingrays. Small blacktip sharks will intermingle. Not to worry. They are snooping for fishbait, not you. The One & only Bora Bora, great shallow dives. If the Instructor/ DM feel comfortable with skill levels, giant manta dives in the channel between the motu's & main island are a chance of a life time. A manta hot spot seemed to be near Le Meridien, where there was a deep break to the open ocean. Their shear size & gentle gracefulness is awe inspiring.
If you have time in Tahiti, make reservations for a sunset dinner @ The Belvedere. It's resided high on a mountain. Check out the sirloin tip fondue for two. It has changed ownership. Deteriorating road conditions had it closed in 2015. Hopefully the road has had attention.
Food rated very good, the ambiance & experience is worth it.
On Bora Bora dinner at Bloody Mary's not to be missed.
I have experienced both & made a French Polynesian photo album to look at often. I worked with Liberty Travel & became a Polynesian, Hawaii & Australia specialist. I'd go back in a moment, then hop to Fiji.
Best scuba advice, be open about your experience & comfort level. The dive operator will help both of you choose a fantastic experience. On Bora Bora see if Katie LaBatte is around. Started NemoWorld Dive Op. over 16 years ago. Nemo has changed names.
May you have a fabulous time. Best wishes to you both.
Brian D L
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my wife an I will be in bora bora for 2 days aboard the Paul Gagnon sometime around September 23-24 I will check out dates maybe we get together an get a dive in
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