Dive and Sea Tahiti
Dive Center
🌏 French Polynesia – Tahiti / Puna’auia
🌊 Activities : Scuba Diving Certification, Guided Recreational Diving, Recreational Diving Course, Self-Directed Diving, Environmental Programs
🤿 Instructor Languages : French, English
📞 Reservation Languages : French, English
🧑🧑🧒🧒 Accepted Groups : Yes
👌 Affiliation : FFESSM, SSI
✅ Structure : Professional Centre
Dive & Sea Tahiti is the nautical base of Puna’auia, on the west coast of Tahiti. From 3 piers, the center offers all your sea activities: scuba diving (baptisms, training and exploration dives), whale watching from July to November, snorkeling, freediving, kayak and paddle rental.
In 15 years of experience, Dive & Sea Tahiti has welcomed thousands of divers and adventurers in the lagoon with a 4.9/5 note on 258 Google reviews, Top 1 TripAdvisor Tahiti and winner of the Travelers’ Choice 2025 label. Certified FFESSM and SSI, approved DIREN for whale watching, equipped with Scubapro equipment and recent boats, the center also commits to the protection of the Polynesian lagoon. Manava !
Phone
📞 +689 87 73 64 66Website
🌐 diveandsea-tahiti.comAccommodation
Accommodation
Stay on site :
No on-site accommodation. The center is easily accessible from Papeete hotels and the west coast of Tahiti hotels (15 to 20 minutes by car).
Agreements or discounts with partner accommodations :
No official partnership with accommodations to date.
We can take care of your accommodation reservations :
No. The center can however direct you to the best located accommodations according to your preferences.
Good to Know
Important information
Safety information :
Defibrillator (AED) available on site. Oxygen and first aid kit on board each boat (VHF, first aid). Trained staff in first aid and diving accident management. Evacuation plan in case of an accident. The nearest hyperbaric chamber is at the Centre Hospitalier de Polynésie française in Papeete. Whale watching tours in compliance with DIREN regulations.
Other activities offered by the center :
Whale watching tours from July 20 to November 20 (from 5 years old), snorkeling, freediving with SSI Basic Freediver & Freediver certifications, kayak rental (2 people), paddle rental, Dive and Sea textile shop. Boat license soon available.
Opening hours and annual closure :
Open 7 days a week, all year round. Usual departures in the morning at 10:00 (sometimes 13:30 for snorkeling). Whale watching tours only from July 20 to November 20.
Parking nearby the nautical base. Equipment provided for all activities — simply bring your swimsuit. Sunscreen, towel, and camera recommended. Scuba diving baptism accessible from 8 years old, whale watching tours from 5 years old.
Google Reviews
John Byrne
★★★★★
I took a swim with whales excursion but I stayed on the boat(no longer a strong swimmer due to age). Friendly and professional crew was bilingual, and safety conscious. We saw a few backs of juvenile whales and some short “blows”. Those who went in and swam to the whale never saw it. They keep moving and the ocean is big. But a good time was had by all.
Jonny and Elise
★★★★★
Incredibly welcoming and knowledgeable instructors here, and what a location! We did 36 dives here between our family of 4, from baptême to completing our Level 1. Great staff and incredible experiences. Love the madeleines and tea after each dive!
Grant Griffin
★★★★★
Walked in. What a great place! Right off the off-shore break where the major surf competitions take place (the platform is no longer there). La source is one of the pinnacle dive sites! Sharks, turtles and plenty of clear visibility. Organized by ability and completely digital. Impressive! I was only around for a few days but I appreciated the camaraderie and conversation. Great people. Un vrai plaisir.
belinda laffey
★★★★☆
🐬🪸 Glorious diving, 10 minutes from centre. 'Aquarium' had ship & plane wrecks & corals. Friendly staff with one instructor for every 2 divers. Book in advance.
Thomas Yong
★★★★★
I booked 3 whale swimming trips over the course of 10 days. We had great encounters on 1 and 3. The second day we twice saw a mother and her calf but they swam away as we approached them. Dive and sea offers both masks, snorkel, fins as well as a combo wet suit which is very nice as being in the water will cool you down. Their rates are also competitive compared to Moorea. They are conveniently located with free parking. The entire crew is very friendly and knowledgeable. If you are prone to get seasick, take a tablet in advance as the zodiac will stop once the whales are spotted and then it will bounce and roll. I can warmly recommend them.