Top Snorkeling and Scuba Diving in Windward Islands
Ready to check out the best sites in Windward Islands for scuba diving, snorkeling, shore diving, free diving or other ocean activities? Zentacle has 6 dive sites, snorkel spots, beaches, and more. Discover hand-curated maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you.
No matter what you're looking for, you can find a diverse range of the best ocean activities in Windward Islands to suit your needs.
Northwest of Tahiti, out of Punaauia
The Spring is also known as Fresh Water Springs.
#2 - The Aquarium
French Polynesia, Society, Tahiti
beginner
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This is a very popular dive site. A Cesnas plane has been put there (7m deep), as well as two small boats (10m and 14m deep).
NW of Tahiti, into the lagoon. Just close to Tahiti international airport and Beachcomber hotel.
#3 - The Faults of Arue
French Polynesia, Society, Tahiti
intermediate
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Very nice cracks and roofs with a nice marine life (gorgonians, surgeonfishs, etc.). Take care of the swell the first 10 first meters...
Matavai bay
#4 - The cargo ship & The Catalina
French Polynesia, Society, Tahiti
intermediate
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Two wrecks for this dive site:
- The Cargo ship: A 30m long cargo, 25m deep max.
- The Catalina: A two engine aircraft, sunk in 1964 as an artificial reef.
NW of Tahiti island. Just beside of the airport.
There is a mooring buoy there.
#5 - St Etienne Drop-Off
French Polynesia, Society, Tahiti
intermediate
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Nice corals structures (around 15m deep). Reef species.
NW of Tahiti Island, out of Punuaaiua (N of Taipari pass, outer reef). Get Saint Etienne church as a landmark.
#6 - Radio Whisky
French Polynesia, Society, Tahiti
intermediate
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Gentle slope to 15m then a wall to 50m!
SW of Tahiti island. In the axis of the Faa Airport' landing strip. There is an airplane radio station named PW!