Encountering the Rare with Diving in Moorea

11 miles from the island of Tahiti lies Moorea, theand grace of rays. Truly a sight worth seeing.
island inspiration which fueled James Michener to writeTaotoi
about "Bali Hai". With jagged peaks which give theUnderwater reefs and valleys could be followed in
island a unique profile, the island's lagoon is just asthis dive site. An ocean dive, Taotoi goes down from
famous as neighboring Bora Bora's.30-70 feet underwater. If encountering jack fish,
The beauty and marvel of Moorea's grandeurmoray eels and Napoleans is what you're after, this
extends down below its crystalline waters. Asite would make your diving in Moorea a memorable
preferred diving spot among the best of divers,dive.
Moorea's dive sites showcase infinite ranges ofTiki
canyons, promontories and chasms, providing diversAnother popular dive site for diving in Moorea, the
with adventures under the sea. Common in theTiki dive site is also an ocean dive that goes down
island's dive sites, fish feeding is quite popular, asfrom 30-70 feet underwater. It is popular for the
schools of small and large marine life are inevitable foractive fishes that can be encountered therein.
divers to encounter. Another "perk" when it comesBarracudas, black tip sharks, lemon sharks and grey
to diving in Moorea.sharks are commonly encountered, bidding their hellos
Diving in Moorea is perfect for amateurs andto divers.
professionals alike. Deeper dive sites attractCanyons of Opunohu
professionals, while shallower dive sites pave the wayThis ocean dive site goes down from 30-70 feet
for beginners, on their way to become pros.underwater, and is famous for triggerfish, eels,
Here are some of the dive sites that make diving insharks and sea turtles. It is also popular for the
Moorea worth any diver's, professional or amateur,underwater canyons divers get to see during dive
while.excursions.
The AquariumRose Garden
This particular dive site goes down 10-40 feet. TheAnother ocean dive, the Rose Garden dive site's main
lagoon dive is perfect for first timers, as theyhighlight would be the Montipora coral, a giant among
encounter schools of small tropical fish andcorals. The coral resembles that of rose petals, and is
magnificent coral gardens. The vivid colors of coraltruly magnificent. Going down from 70-140 feet
reefs truly makes the worth when it comes to divingunderwater, the Rose Garden dive site has attracted
in Moorea, in this particular dive site.professional divers all over the world.
Stingray WorldAs most travel agencies already have diving
Another popular dive site when it comes to diving inexcursions part of their vacation package, one
Moorea, Stringray World is not only suitable for scubawouldn't have problems when it comes to diving in
diving, but snorkeling as well. The lagoon dive goesMoorea. Probably the only problem would be having
down from 30-60 feet, and showcases the beautyto pack up and leave back home.