marly Posted January 15, 2005 #1 Share Posted January 15, 2005 We're interested in diving in Tahiti. We'll be in Papeete, Moorea and Bora Bora in May. I've read that manta rays are in Bora Bora, and sounds really interesting to me. Any suggestions which dive operation to book with in any of those places? We're also interested in doing a jet ski tour around one of the islands. Any info on that would be appreciated as well. Thanks! Marly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare WesW Posted January 15, 2005 #2 Share Posted January 15, 2005 Marly, we are going for 16 days in March, I highly recommend www.boradive.com in bora bora..Anne Condesse will answer promptly..they get great recommendations. Pls see review at www.brownandkeenetravel.com/Review_Tahiti_Ken_akaElquailo.htm or try this is that site gets blocked: http://groups.msn.com/TahitiSept2004 We are using them specifically to see the Giant Manta Rays..they also sponsor a night dive offered on our cruise ship, the Paul Gauguin. Have a blast. ps..Check for 10% off discount coupons with boradive and others. www.tahiticoupons.com/English/dream_idp.php?debut=10&ile=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare WesW Posted January 15, 2005 #3 Share Posted January 15, 2005 marly, the coupon site has info on jet ski's too..or email the contact below. $240 for one waverunner is what we're paying on the ship's excursion too. From: Reservations@TOPdive [mailto:reservation@topdive.com] Subject: RE: "Miki Miki Jetski" Hello, Thank you for your e-mail. Concerning your request the wave runner is a 2 hours guided tour with a stop of 30 minutes on the motu for a coconut show. There 2 departure 9:15 am or 1:15 pm – price for one wave is 20’500 XPF – USD approx 241. The pick up will on Vaitape dock via Land Rover To confirm we need Visa or Master card. Do not hesitate if you have other question Best regards, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Latitude 20 Posted January 16, 2005 #4 Share Posted January 16, 2005 We'd also recommend Bora Dive. You didn't say which ship you were going on but when we went, Bora Dive was the operator for Princess's ship's excursions. Although the operator was great, can't say as we thought the Manta ray dive was very good. The problem is if there are no rays (like when we dove) you're just basically doing a long swim over a sandy bottom and some pretty dead reefs. Much better were our dives the next day to Tapu and Toopua. Tapu featured sharks (reef and lemon). Toopua had an awesome reef, tons of reef fish, giant clams, eels and a Napoleon Wrasse the size of a small cow. He (she?) was easily the most impressive fish we've ever seen. Kathi & Leo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dabear Posted January 16, 2005 #5 Share Posted January 16, 2005 Top dive was great. we dove in Papeete, Bora Bora and Raitea last February. Manta rays abound, but especially in a nearby Motu in Moorea. Even my wife (who generally does not like this stuff) loved playing with the rays. Ps much better than Sting Ray city in caymans. enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gvre Posted January 16, 2005 #6 Share Posted January 16, 2005 We have done over 20 dives in French polynesia, We have used Top Dive for ALL of our dives on Bora Bora and Moorea. I would NOT use Bora Dive. The Tahitian Princess uses them and their boats are over crowded and junky. We have never had more than 6 divers on any of Top Dives dive boats, and have done a couple were there was just my wife and me. They are the BEST! www.topdive.com PS the coupon deal uses crappy dive operators. The ones that need the business. Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marly Posted January 16, 2005 Author #7 Share Posted January 16, 2005 thanks everybody for your help. I've e-mailed both dive centers. Marly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marly Posted January 24, 2005 Author #8 Share Posted January 24, 2005 I sent several e-mails to Top Dive, but so far they haven't responded. Boar Dive did respond but suggested I book them through the ship. Does anybody have a contact at Top Dive that I can e-mail directly? Thanks, Marly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare WesW Posted January 26, 2005 #9 Share Posted January 26, 2005 marly, got this email from Sportdiver, Padi's magazine; info@topdive.com.. hope this helps..r/wes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dabear Posted February 3, 2005 #10 Share Posted February 3, 2005 addendum: I was disappointed w Aquatica in Papeete. Stick w/ Topdive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare WesW Posted February 3, 2005 #11 Share Posted February 3, 2005 dabear, have one dive planned with them in March, would you share your experience so I can assess whether to canx or not, thanx..r/wes March 5th-19th, Paul Gauguin, Tahiti Sept 6,2006, Mariner, Alaska Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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