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Diving in Rangiroa

Four departures a day, seven days a week, all year round: the two passes and the lagoon, for all levels.
A pod of dolphins
A great hammerhead shark
Dozens of grey sharks in the deep

Extraordinary encounters

Among others
A dolphin in the blue

Bottlenose dolphins

A hammerhead shark skimming the bottom

Great hammerhead sharks

Grey reef sharks during the breeding season

Grey reef sharks

A manta ray glides over the divers

Manta rays

A school of barracudas in open water

Barracudas

A squadron of spotted eagle rays in open water

Spotted eagle rays

When to see what

Themed dives

The theme of each dive departure follows the tide and the moon.
Two bottlenose dolphins

On the incoming current

We go and meet the dolphins and the reef life.
A school of grey reef sharks in open water

On the outgoing current

We dive in front of the wall of grey reef sharks and the big predators.
Sunset over the lagoon, a boat in the distance

At 4 pm, at sunset

Night-time activity begins and spawning starts on the reef.
The club's boat at the dock, at night

The night dive

On request, for Level 2 divers with at least 50 logged dives.

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Two divers above the reef

The exploration dive

The Tiputa and Avatoru passes and the lagoon, guided by an instructor, for all certified divers.
A coral head and butterflyfish

The introductory dive

Your first dive, with an instructor, at the Aquarium: a calm site in the lagoon, away from the passes.
A colourful reef

The refresher

Haven't dived for more than a year? One dive with an instructor to get your bearings back before exploring.
Pitou gives the briefing

Training

PADI, CMAS, ANMP, SSI and TDI: from the first level to the higher levels, all year round.
A dolphin and a diver in the blue

Private diving

An instructor or a boat just for you, for 1 to 4 passengers.
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CMAS logo
PADI logo
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Four departures a day

The boats leave at 8 am, 10 am, 2 pm and 4 pm, every day of the year. Each diver can do up to three dives a day, as the regulations require, with a surface interval at the club between trips.

The site is chosen that same morning, according to the current and the conditions. The club has four boats.

The Avatoru and Tiputa passes seen from space
A manta ray
Bannerfish and a diver
A Napoleon wrasse
A hawksbill turtle
Barracudas forming an arc
A school of jacks
The day in detail

Frequently asked questions

How does a day go, and how many dives can I do?

The club runs four departures a day, seven days a week, at 8 am, 10 am, 2 pm and 4 pm. Each diver can do up to three dives a day, as the regulations require, with a surface interval at the club between two trips.

What is a themed dive?

The theme of each departure follows the tide and the moon. On an incoming current, we go to meet the dolphins and the reef life; on an outgoing current, we dive in front of the wall of grey sharks and the big predators; at 4 pm, the sunset dive. Themes change from one day to the next: there is no fixed schedule.

Can I dive at sunset, or at night?

Yes. The 4 pm departure is the sunset dive: it is when night-time activity begins and many species start spawning on the reef. Night dives are available on request, for level 2 divers with at least 50 logged dives.

Do I need to bring my own equipment?

No. Full equipment is provided and included in every dive. You are of course welcome to bring your own; the club does not rent out equipment separately.

Are there any dangers underwater in Rangiroa?

There are no sea snakes in French Polynesia, and the most venomous fish are stonefish (Synanceia verrucosa) and some species of scorpionfish (Scorpaenidae family). Some cone shells can be very dangerous to humans, but only if you pick them up in your hand. As for sharks, remember that you scare them far more than they scare you. The best way to protect yourself is to touch nothing underwater: by simply observing, you protect the marine environment, and you protect yourself.

How many boats does the club have?

The club has four boats, which allows it to run the four daily departures and to head for the pass or site that best suits each group.

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