First Dive with Manta Rays or in the Tuheiava Pass at Tikehau

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From 2 hrs to 4 hrs

Occasionally sporty

From 8 years-old and up

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Make your very first scuba dive an exceptional experience by taking your first dive at Tikehau!

First Dive with Manta Rays

From€42

2 hrs

Occasionally sporty

From 8 years-old and up

First Dive with Manta Rays

From€42

2 hrs

Occasionally sporty

From 8 years-old and up

Practical information

A first dive at Tikehau with manta rays at their cleaning station in the lagoon.

Dive time of around 30 minutes
Maximum depth of 6 metres, in water hovering around 27°C all year round
Manta rays can be seen all year round, but with a greater chance of sightings between April and October

Course of events

Please allow up to 2 hours for the whole experience.

Pick-up from your accommodation in the main village of Tikehau by car or from your hotel/boarding house by boat (excluding accommodation too far away)
Welcome to the dive centre, where there are toilets, changing rooms and showers
Distribution of diving gear and equipment
Briefing on the activity and safety instructions
Boarding the boat
Sail to the manta ray cleaning station (approx. 10 minutes)
Finalising your diving equipment and getting into the water with your dive master (1 instructor for 1 to 2 divers maximum)
Immersion for around 30 minutes, to a maximum depth of 6 metres
Back on board the boat, enjoy a hot drink and a light snack
Navigation back to the dive centre (approx. 10 minutes)
De-equipping and debriefing of the experience on the terrace with the reception of your first dive certificate
Transfer back to your accommodation in Tikehau and end of the activity

Activity requirements

You do not need to know how to swim to participate in this activity.

Written parental authorisation is required for minors to participate in this activity.

You must not have any medical contraindications to taking part in this activity (asthma, heart disease, etc.).

Special terms

Since wildlife is unpredictable, their presence is never guaranteed.

This activity is not accessible to pregnant people or people with reduced mobility.

Once your booking has been confirmed, please contact the instructor directly to organise the pick-up point and time. Please note that the transfer from Hakamanu Lodge is not included and costs 5,000 xpf per person.

Pets are not permitted to join in this activity.

Anyone wishing to accompany the divers on board without taking part in the activity can reserve their place as a "Spectator".

Meeting point:

Pick-up from your accommodation in Tikehau to be arranged with the instructor

Spoken languages:

French, English, German

Included

Instructor
All the scuba diving equipment (mask, fins, snorkel, buoyancy compensator, wetsuit, regulator, tank)
First dive certificate
Snack (doughnuts, fresh coconut)
Water
Tea
Round-trip transfer between your accommodation in Tikehau and the dive centre

Do not forget to bring

Swimwear
Towel
Environmentally-friendly sunscreen
Sunglasses
Hat / Cap

From€42

First Dive in the Tuheiava Pass

From€42

3 hrs

Occasionally sporty

From 8 years-old and up

First Dive in the Tuheiava Pass

From€42

3 hrs

Occasionally sporty

From 8 years-old and up

Practical information

A first dive at Tikehau in the Tuheiava Pass, rich in tropical underwater flora and fauna.

Dive time of around 30 minutes
Maximum depth of 6 metres, in water hovering around 27°C all year round
Presence of numerous tropical underwater species: corals, turtles, reef fish of all kinds, humphead wrasse, etc.

Course of events

Please allow up to 3 hours for the whole experience.

Pick-up from your accommodation in the main village of Tikehau by car or from your hotel/boarding house by boat (excluding accommodation too far away)
Welcome to the dive centre, where there are toilets, changing rooms and showers
Distribution of diving gear and equipment
Briefing on the activity and safety instructions
Boarding the boat
Sail to the Tuheiava Pass (approx. 30 minutes)
Finalising your diving equipment and getting into the water with your dive master (1 instructor for 1 to 2 divers maximum)
Immersion for around 30 minutes, to a maximum depth of 6 metres
Back on board the boat, enjoy a hot drink and a light snack
Navigation back to the dive centre (approx. 30 minutes)
De-equipping and debriefing of the experience on the terrace with the reception of your first dive certificate
Transfer back to your accommodation in Tikehau and end of the activity

Activity requirements

You do not need to know how to swim to participate in this activity.

Written parental authorisation is required for minors to participate in this activity.

You must not have any medical contraindications to taking part in this activity (asthma, heart disease, etc.).

Special terms

Since wildlife is unpredictable, their presence is never guaranteed.

This activity is not accessible to pregnant people or people with reduced mobility.

Pets are not permitted to join in this activity.

Anyone wishing to accompany the divers on board without taking part in the activity can reserve their place as a "Spectator".

Meeting point:

Pick-up from your accommodation in Tikehau to be arranged with the instructor

Spoken languages:

French, English, German

Included

Instructor
All the scuba diving equipment (mask, fins, snorkel, buoyancy compensator, wetsuit, regulator, tank)
First dive certificate
Snack (doughnuts, fresh coconut)
Water
Tea
Round-trip transfer between your accommodation in Tikehau and the dive centre

Do not forget to bring

Swimwear
Towel
Environmentally-friendly sunscreen
Sunglasses
Hat / Cap

From€42

First Dive with Manta Rays + Snorkelling in the Tuheiava Pass

From€42

4 hrs

Occasionally sporty

From 8 years-old and up

First Dive with Manta Rays + Snorkelling in the Tuheiava Pass

From€42

4 hrs

Occasionally sporty

From 8 years-old and up

Practical information

A first dive at Tikehau with manta rays at their cleaning station in the lagoon, followed by a snorkelling session in the Tuheiava Pass.

Dive time of around 30 minutes, followed by a snorkelling session lasting 30 minutes to 1 hour
Maximum depth of 6 metres, in water hovering around 27°C all year round
Manta rays can be seen all year round, but with a greater chance of sightings between April and October

Course of events

Please allow up to 4 hours for the whole experience.

Pick-up from your accommodation in the main village of Tikehau by car or from your hotel/boarding house by boat (excluding accommodation too far away)
Welcome to the dive centre, where there are toilets, changing rooms and showers
Distribution of diving gear and equipment
Briefing on the activity and safety instructions
Boarding the boat
Sail to the manta ray cleaning station (approx. 10 minutes)
Finalising your diving equipment and getting into the water with your dive master (1 instructor for 1 to 2 divers maximum)
Immersion for around 30 minutes, to a maximum depth of 6 metres
Back on board the boat, enjoy a hot drink and a light snack
Sail to Tuheiava Pass (approximately 30 minutes)
Launch for 30 minutes to 1 hour of snorkelling in the pass, independently around the boat
Navigation back to the dive centre (approx. 30 minutes)
De-equipping and debriefing of the experience on the terrace with the reception of your first dive certificate
Transfer back to your accommodation in Tikehau and end of the activity

Activity requirements

All participants must know how to swim to take part in this activity.

Written parental authorisation is required for minors to participate in this activity.

You must not have any medical contraindications to taking part in this activity (asthma, heart disease, etc.).

Special terms

Since wildlife is unpredictable, their presence is never guaranteed.

This activity is not accessible to pregnant people or people with reduced mobility.

Pets are not permitted to join in this activity.

Anyone wishing to accompany the divers on board without taking part in the activity can reserve their place as a "Spectator".

Meeting point:

Pick-up from your accommodation in Tikehau to be arranged with the instructor

Spoken languages:

French, English, German

Included

Instructor
All the scuba diving equipment (mask, fins, snorkel, buoyancy compensator, wetsuit, regulator, tank)
Snorkelling equipment (fins, mask and snorkel)
First dive certificate
Snack (doughnuts, fresh coconut)
Water
Tea
Round-trip transfer between your accommodation in Tikehau and the dive centre

Do not forget to bring

Swimwear
Towel
Environmentally-friendly sunscreen
Sunglasses
Hat / Cap

From€42

First Dive in the Tuheiava Pass + Snorkelling in the Tuheiava Pass

From€42

4 hrs

Occasionally sporty

From 8 years-old and up

First Dive in the Tuheiava Pass + Snorkelling in the Tuheiava Pass

From€42

4 hrs

Occasionally sporty

From 8 years-old and up

Practical information

A first dive at Tikehau in the Tuheiava Pass, rich in tropical underwater flora and fauna, followed by a snorkelling session.

Dive time of around 30 minutes, followed by a snorkelling session lasting 30 minutes to 1 hour
Maximum depth of 6 metres, in water hovering around 27°C all year round
Presence of numerous tropical underwater species: corals, turtles, reef fish of all kinds, humphead wrasse, etc.

Course of events

Please allow up to 4 hours for the whole experience.

Pick-up from your accommodation in the main village of Tikehau by car or from your hotel/boarding house by boat (excluding accommodation too far away)
Welcome to the dive centre, where there are toilets, changing rooms and showers
Distribution of diving gear and equipment
Briefing on the activity and safety instructions
Boarding the boat
Sail to the Tuheiava Pass (approx. 30 minutes)
Finalising your diving equipment and getting into the water with your dive master (1 instructor for 1 to 2 divers maximum)
Immersion for around 30 minutes, to a maximum depth of 6 metres
Back on board the boat, enjoy a hot drink and a light snack
Launch for 30 minutes to 1 hour of snorkelling in the pass, independently around the boat
Navigation back to the dive centre (approx. 30 minutes)
De-equipping and debriefing of the experience on the terrace with the reception of your first dive certificate
Transfer back to your accommodation in Tikehau and end of the activity

Activity requirements

All participants must know how to swim to take part in this activity.

Written parental authorisation is required for minors to participate in this activity.

You must not have any medical contraindications to taking part in this activity (asthma, heart disease, etc.).

Special terms

Since wildlife is unpredictable, their presence is never guaranteed.

This activity is not accessible to pregnant people or people with reduced mobility.

Pets are not permitted to join in this activity.

Anyone wishing to accompany the divers on board without taking part in the activity can reserve their place as a "Spectator".

Meeting point:

Pick-up from your accommodation in Tikehau to be arranged with the instructor

Spoken languages:

French, English, German

Included

Instructor
All the scuba diving equipment (mask, fins, snorkel, buoyancy compensator, wetsuit, regulator, tank)
Snorkelling equipment (fins, mask and snorkel)
First dive certificate
Snack (doughnuts, fresh coconut)
Water
Tea
Round-trip transfer between your accommodation in Tikehau and the dive centre

Do not forget to bring

Swimwear
Towel
Environmentally-friendly sunscreen
Sunglasses
Hat / Cap

From€42

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Meeting point:

Pick-up from your accommodation in Tikehau to be arranged with the instructor

Spoken languages:

French, English, German

Cancellation: Flexible

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About the activity

To the west of Rangiroa in the Tuamotu archipelago, Tikehau is one of the most famous atolls for its diving sites, home to an incredible wealth of underwater flora and fauna. So it is a highly recommended spot for your very first scuba dive, not least because of its clear, warm waters (27°C on average all year round). There are 2 options: a first dive with the manta rays of Tikehau or a first dive in the Tuheiava Pass. The experience with the manta rays is one of the most unusual, taking place at their cleaning station in the lagoon, where they are regularly seen, alongside black-tip sharks, turtles and triggerfish; whereas the experience in the Tuheiava Pass allows you to observe a greater diversity of species: reef fish, turtles, humphead wrasses, etc.

For this first dive at Tikehau, you will be immersed for around 30 minutes, to a depth of 6 metres. Each instructor will accompany a maximum of 1 to 2 divers, the ideal way to get personalised supervision in complete safety. You will discover the surprising sensations of scuba diving, from the absence of gravity to the silence beneath the surface and breathing through a regulator. All this in the superb underwater setting of Tikehau, which you will be able to enjoy to the full once you are comfortable in this new environment.

Whether you opt for a first dive with manta rays or a first dive in the Tuheiava Pass, your experience will provide you with unforgettable memories of the underwater world of French Polynesia. So why not take to the water with Raie Manta Diving in Tikehau?

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First Dive with Manta Rays or in the Tuheiava Pass at Tikehau

Make your very first scuba dive an exceptional experience by taking your first dive at Tikehau!

First Dive with Manta Rays

Practical information

Course of events

Activity requirements

Special terms

Meeting point:

Spoken languages:

Included

Do not forget to bring

First Dive in the Tuheiava Pass

Practical information

Course of events

Activity requirements

Special terms

Meeting point:

Spoken languages:

Included

Do not forget to bring

First Dive with Manta Rays + Snorkelling in the Tuheiava Pass

Practical information

Course of events

Activity requirements

Special terms

Meeting point:

Spoken languages:

Included

Do not forget to bring

First Dive in the Tuheiava Pass + Snorkelling in the Tuheiava Pass

Practical information

Course of events

Activity requirements

Special terms

Meeting point:

Spoken languages:

Included

Do not forget to bring

Is this a gift?

Practical information

Meeting point:

Spoken languages:

Cancellation: Flexible

Weather guarantee:

100% Secure payment:

A team of experts:

About the activity

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