Plongée à Moorea — French Polynesia

Moorea offers some of French Polynesia's most accessible shark diving — lemon sharks and blacktips congregate at feeding sites, stingrays glide through the lagoon shallows, and humpback whales visit from July to November. Just a 30-minute ferry from Tahiti, it combines world-class diving with Polynesian luxury.

Score
58.7
Visibilité
12–30m
Température
25–29°C
Meilleurs mois
April, May, June
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Intermediate
Moorea
French PolynesiaPacific
58.7

SCORE

-17.5333°N

-149.8333°E

Moorea offers some of French Polynesia's most accessible shark diving — lemon sharks and blacktips congregate at feeding sites, stingrays glide through the lagoon shallows, and humpback whales visit from July to November. Just a 30-minute ferry from Tahiti, it combines world-class diving with Polynesian luxury.

French Polynesia's Shark & Ray Feeding Grounds

Visibility12–30 m
Temperature25–29°C
Max Depth30 m
Currentmoderate
2-Tank Dive$90
Best MonthsApril, May, June, July
CertificationOpen WaterIntermediate

Score Breakdown

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ML26.0CH71.0VIS76.0SV50.0TMP71.0DA56.0OP73.0TS64.0GT68.0VAL56.0CRD57.0SP54.0

Marine Life

26.0

Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.

Species Diversity
16
Megafauna Encounters
28
Reef Fish Abundance
58
Macro Life
0
Endemic Species
25
Marine Life Diversity
26.0
Coral & Reef Health
71.0
Visibility & Conditions
76.0
Dive Site Variety
50.0
Water Temperature
71.0
Depth & Access
56.0
Operator Quality
73.0
Topside Experience
64.0
Getting There
68.0
Value & Cost
56.0
Crowding
57.0
Social Proof
54.0

Key Species

Dive Types

reefdriftpelagic

Traveling with Non-Divers?

Your non-diving travel companions will find plenty to enjoy topside while you're underwater. Here are some activities to consider.

Activities for Non-Divers

Belvedere Lookout hikepineapple plantation tourATV excursionsstingray & shark snorkelingjet ski lagoon tourPolynesian dance show

Nearby Cultural Sites

  • Tiki Village Theatre
  • Marae Titiroa archaeological site
  • Kellum Stop botanical garden

Non-Diver Score

9/10

Excellent for non-divers — they'll love it here.

Family FriendlyYes
Restaurants & Nightlifemoderate

Safety & Emergency

Dive Insurance

DAN recommends dive insurance for all divers.

Learn more at DAN.org
Hyperbaric Chamber30 km — Centre Hospitalier de la Polynésie Française Chamber, Tahiti
Nearest Hospital5 km

Ferry to Tahiti (30 min) for chamber; good clinic on Moorea

Skill LevelIntermediate
Current Strengthmoderate

Top Operators

Moorea Blue Diving

PADI

4.7
210 reviewsNITROX

Top Dive Moorea

PADI

4.6
160 reviewsNITROX