Discover scuba diving in Moorea

Your first breath underwater, in the lagoon, with an instructor by your side.

The essentials

No certification or experience is needed to discover diving: the discover dive is done with a Scubapiti instructor, in the calm, clear water of the Moorea lagoon, a few minutes from Tipaniers beach.

From age 8

Children and adults alike, no previous experience needed.

6 metres maximum

In the lagoon, where the water is calm and bright.

11:30 am departure

Every day, all year round.

Gear included

Wetsuit, BCD, regulator, fins, mask and tank are provided.

How the discover dive works

Before getting in the water, your instructor explains the equipment and the few skills you need: breathing through the regulator, equalising your ears, communicating with hand signals.

Once in the water, your instructor stays by your side from start to finish. You go down at your own pace, to 6 metres at most, to discover the fish and corals of the lagoon.

You just need to be comfortable in the water. A health questionnaire is filled in before the dive; over 65, a medical certificate is required.

Discover scuba dive in the Moorea lagoon with a Scubapiti instructor

The lagoon, from the air

This is where your discover dive takes place: in the calm, clear water of the lagoon, a few minutes from Tipaniers beach, where the centre is.

What's next?

Enjoyed it? Children can continue with the bronze, silver and then gold diver from age 8, or the Junior Open Water from age 10: see kids & teens diving. Adults can take their first certification: French Level 1 or Open Water, from age 12.

All our agencies are on the Scuba courses page.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to be certified to dive with you?

No, not to discover diving: the discover dive is done with an instructor, with no certification or experience needed, from age 8. If you are already certified, fun dives leave at 7:30 am and 9:30 am.

How does a discover dive work?

Before getting in the water, your instructor explains the equipment and the few skills you need: breathing through the regulator, equalising your ears, communicating with hand signals. In the water, your instructor stays by your side from start to finish, and you go down at your own pace, to 6 metres at most, in the lagoon.

Do I need to be able to swim for a discover dive?

You just need to be comfortable in the water: your instructor stays by your side throughout the dive.

What is provided for the discover dive?

All the equipment: wetsuit, BCD, regulator, fins, mask and tank. Just bring a towel and reef-safe sun protection.

What can I do after a discover dive?

Children can continue with the bronze, silver and then gold diver from age 8, or the Junior Open Water from age 10. Adults can take their first certification, French Level 1 or Open Water, from age 12.

Book your discover dive

Book your discover dive through the contact form, or call us on (+689) 87 78 03 52 (WhatsApp too). The price is shown on the Rates page.

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