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The exploration dive

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

For all certified divers

All recognised certifications are accepted. A Level 1 diver or equivalent dives guided, down to 20 metres; to make the most of the passes, Level 2 and the PE40 are recommended.

Full equipment is included: 15-litre buoyancy-compensated aluminium tanks, and 12-litre tanks are also available. Nitrox is offered to certified divers.

A grey reef shark in front of divers
A school of barracudas
A barracuda and a jack just below the surface
A large school of silver fish
A hammerhead shark skimming the bottom

A guided dive

Every exploration dive is led by one of the club’s instructors, whatever your level. The site is chosen in the morning according to the current, and a skipper stays on board to pick up the group when it surfaces.

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A day at the club

8 am
First departure
Briefing at the club, then off by boat to the pass or site chosen that morning, according to the current.
10 am
Second departure
2 pm
Afternoon departure
4 pm
The sunset dive
The time when night-time activity begins and many species start spawning on the reef.
On request
The night dive
For Level 2 divers with at least 50 logged dives.
Seven days a week. Each diver can do up to three dives a day, with a surface interval at the club between trips. Transfers are included: one round trip a day from your accommodation, with the pick-up time confirmed when you book.

Frequently asked questions

Which levels and certifications do you accept?

All levels are welcome, and all recognised certifications are accepted: PADI, SSI, CMAS, ANMP, TDI, NAUI… (Open Water, Advanced, levels 1 to 3, PE40, Rescue, Divemaster). A level 1 diver or equivalent dives with a guide, down to 20 metres. To make the most of the passes, level 2 and PE40 are recommended.

Do I need to show my certification card?

Yes: please bring your certification card and, if you have one, your logbook. This is what allows us to choose with you the dives that suit your level.

Can I dive without a guide?

No. All exploration dives are guided by one of the club's instructors, whatever your level. This is what makes it possible to dive the passes of Rangiroa with peace of mind.

Which tanks do you use?

The club dives with 15-litre aluminium tanks, buoyancy-compensated, and 12-litre tanks are also available.

Do you offer nitrox?

Yes, nitrox is available to nitrox-certified divers, as a per-dive supplement. Please show your certification when you register; if you are not certified, the nitrox course can be taken on site. Nitrox is most useful on days with several dives in a row.

Book

Tell us your dates, the number of people, your levels and the date of your last dive: we will reply with availability.

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