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Activity description
Discover the pleasure of scuba diving during a first dive in the lagoon of Raiatea, an incredible spot for a first dive!
The first dive is the experience not to be missed if you want to discover scuba diving, especially in French Polynesia. And for this, the lagoon of Raiatea and Taha'a is the ideal spot! It is in the Teavapiti pass, and more precisely at the level of the Napoleon drop-off, that you will have the pleasure to make your first dive at a maximum depth of 6 meters. You will dive in the pass with the current coming in, with the possibility of going back to the lagoon of Raiatea depending on the sea conditions.
You will leave from Uturoa marina for a 10 minutes navigation to the pass, close to the motu Ofetaro in the east of Raiatea. The Teavapiti pass is famous for being a diving site rich in underwater fauna and flora, which will make your first dive in Raiatea unforgettable! You will be able to meet among others clown fish and their anemones, butterfly fish and various other coral fish, as well as the impressive napoleon fish. It is also possible to see turtles!
With a qualified and experienced diving instructor by your side to accompany you throughout your first dive, your first experience of underwater immersion will take place in complete confidence and safety in the Teavapiti pass in Raiatea!
- Pick up 15 to 30 minutes (only within a 10 km radius of the diving center on Raiatea) before meeting at the diving center
- Presentation of the center and the activity, then distribution of the diving equipment (fins, mask, wetsuit and life jacket) before joining the boat
- Sailing for 10 minutes to the dive site: Teavapiti pass, the Napoleon drop off
- Briefing before launching and fitting the tank in the water (1 student at a time per instructor)
- Baptism dive with 25 to 30 minutes underwater depending on you
- Return to the boat with the possibility to swim and snorkel around while waiting for the other divers to pass
- End of the activity and return to the center after 10 minutes of navigation to un-equip and debrief with the instructor
Activity requirements
It is not mandatory to know how to swim, but if you cannot swim, please inform the instructor before the activity begins.
- Instructor
- All the scuba diving equipment
- Swimsuit and towel
- Sunscreens: sunglasses, hat and lycra (avoid sunscreen for corals protection)
- Tea
