Snorkelling
Guided Snorkelling Tour in Tikehau
(5)
Organized by Tikehau Diving
Tikehau, French Polynesia
1 half day
From€91
Snorkelling with Manta Rays at Tikehau
Experience an unforgettable adventure in the heart of the Tikehau lagoon on a snorkelling excursion with the manta rays, one of the atoll's must-sees!
Snorkelling with Manta Rays at Tikehau
From€42
2 hrs
Occasionally sporty
From 6 years-old and up
2 hrs
Occasionally sporty
From 6 years-old and up
Practical information
A snorkelling excursion at Tikehau, dedicated to observing manta rays at their cleaning station in the lagoon.
- Snorkelling time of 1 to 1.5 hours
- Swimming above a maximum depth of 10 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 snorkelling gear and equipment
- Briefing on the activity and safety instructions
- Boarding the boat
- Sail to the manta ray cleaning station (approx. 10 minutes)
- Launch for 1 to 1.5 hours of snorkelling
- 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
- 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.
A minimum number of 2 participants is required to run this activity.
Special terms
Since wildlife is unpredictable, their presence is never guaranteed.
This activity is not accessible to individuals who are less than 3 months pregnant (for those over 3 months, accessible with medical approval) 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".
Spoken languages:
French, English, GermanIncluded
- Guide
- All the snorkelling equipment (wetsuit, fins, mask and snorkel)
- 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
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Practical information
Meeting point:
Pick-up from your accommodation in Tikehau to be arranged with the instructor
Spoken languages:
French, English, GermanCancellation: Flexible
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Here to assist you 7/7About the activity
Frequently found in Tikehau lagoon, manta rays are one of the most incredible underwater species to be encountered in French Polynesia. With a wingspan of up to 5 metres, they never fail to impress divers who go underwater to meet them. And if you, too, would like to observe them, but without immersing yourself completely, you can take part in this snorkelling excursion with the manta rays in Tikehau! With the help of fins, a mask and a snorkel, all you will have to do is swim to the surface to admire these giants of the sea being pampered by labras, the small fish that rid them of parasites.
The professionals from Raie Manta Diving will be there to educate you and share lots of information about these animals throughout the adventure. In total, you will spend between 1 and 1.5 hours swimming with the manta rays at Tikehau, one of the most memorable experiences on the atoll. What's more, you are sure to come across other underwater species present in the area: tropical fish, black-tip sharks, turtles, etc. The stingray cleaning station, a former pearl farm, has plenty to offer! You can enjoy it in complete safety under the supervision of the guides, with buoyancy aids at your disposal if necessary.
Open to anyone who can swim from the age of 6, this snorkelling excursion with the manta rays at Tikehau will offer you magical moments with your family, your partner or your friends, flying over the superb marine animals that are emblematic of the Polynesian islands. So make the most of this opportunity now by booking your place with Raie Manta Diving!
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