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Discover Scuba Diving in Rangiroa

Your first dive, at your own pace, with an instructor just for you.

Your first dive

Your very first dive, at your own pace, with an instructor who is there just for you. Y AKA Plongée introduces you to the underwater world of Rangiroa at Motu Nuhi Nuhi, a sheltered site in the Tiputa Pass, surrounded by the coral reef life of the lagoon.

Two divers among butterflyfish

How your discovery dive works

A short briefing to get to know the equipment, a few comfort and safety tips, then a 40-minute dive between 0 and 6 metres. No rush: you take your first breaths underwater at your own pace, with your instructor by your side.

Discovery dives are available every day, at flexible times depending on how the day is organised and on when you are free. They are open from age 8, with parental consent. You do not need to be able to swim, and no medical certificate is required: you simply fill in a medical questionnaire.

All equipment is provided, and transfers between your hotel or guesthouse and the center are free.

Discovery dive

14'000
Divers on board Y AKA Plongée's boat, setting off across the turquoise lagoon
Green turtle swimming in the blue
Divers next to a coral head
Napoleon wrasse facing the camera above the coral
Diver along a wall covered with red fish
Diver with bottlenose dolphins in the Tiputa Pass

What next: the Baptême+ (Try Scuba)

Enjoyed it? The Baptême+ takes it further: one training dive after the discovery dive, with a few skills at the end of it, plus the logbook and the SSI Try Scuba certification. You can then dive down to 12 metres with an instructor. The Baptême+ is open from age 12.

Baptême+ (Try Scuba)

28'000
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Frequently asked questions

From what age can you try scuba diving?

From 8 years old, with parental consent, down to 6 metres. From 12 years old, the Baptême+ (Try Scuba) takes you down to 12 metres on the second dive.

Do I need a medical certificate for a discovery dive?

No, a medical certificate is not required for a discovery dive. You will be asked to fill in a medical questionnaire: you can read its questions on the French Polynesia Youth and Sports department website (in French).

How does a discovery dive work?

After a short briefing to get to know the equipment, with a few comfort and safety tips, you dive for 40 minutes between 0 and 6 metres, with an instructor who is there for you alone. Everything goes at your own pace.

Where does the discovery dive take place?

At Motu Nuhi Nuhi, in the Tiputa Pass: a sheltered site, ideal for beginners, surrounded by the coral reef life of the lagoon.

Do I need to know how to swim?

It is not compulsory. Being able to swim, or having already tried snorkeling, will simply help you enjoy the dive more.

When can I do my discovery dive?

Every day, at flexible times depending on how the day is organised and on when you are available.

What comes after the discovery dive?

You can carry on with the Baptême+ (Try Scuba) package: one training dive after the discovery dive, with a few skills at the end of it, plus the logbook and the certification. You can then dive down to 12 metres with an instructor.

Book your discovery dive

Choose your day and time online. For any question, write to us from the Contact page.

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