Our base, on the beach

Y AKA Plongée is set on the beach, on the edge of the lagoon, between the Kia Ora hotel and Rangiroa's public beach. The dive sites are a few minutes away by boat: we come back to shore between every dive, for a tea or coffee break, a rest in the hammock or on a deckchair.

The center is open 7 days a week, all year round, from 7 am to 5 pm.

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The Y AKA Plongée base under the coconut trees

The terrace and deckchairs facing the lagoon

The path to the center, through the coconut grove

The Y AKA Plongée team preparing the dive

The team

Stéphane, Hiti, Thibault, Natuanui and Alexis welcome you at the center. We take the time to get to know you, and your instructor adapts every dive to your level and wishes.

Divers getting ready in front of the dive shop

Equipment and boats

All equipment is provided: regulator, BCD, mask, fins and wetsuit, by SCUBAPRO. Tanks are 15-litre aluminium for longer dives, and 12-litre for discovery dives and shallow dives. Transfers between your hotel or guesthouse and the center are free.

The boats: a Mark 5 zodiac (Yamaha 60 hp engine) and two Apex boats (Mercury 90 hp engines).

One of the center's boats and its skipper

The center's boats at anchor in the lagoon

Safety and insurance

We follow all the safety rules that apply in French Polynesia, including oxygen and a first aid kit on board. In French Polynesia, diving is regulated by deliberation no. 92-176 of 20 October 1992 (in French).

Y AKA Plongée and its staff hold third-party liability insurance; we strongly recommend individual dive insurance.