Iaora Diving
Dive Center
🌏 French Polynesia – Temae, Moorea
🌊 Activities : Scuba diving certifications, exploration dives, leisure training, environmental awareness programs, 'Big 5' encounters
🤿 Instructor languages : French, English, Spanish
📞 Reservation languages : French, English, Spanish, Italian
🧑🧑🧒🧒 Group accepted : Yes
👌 Affiliation : PADI, FFESSM
✅ Structure : Professional centre
Ia Ora Diving – PADI 5 Star Dive Resort at Moorea
Located on the beach of the Sofitel Kia Ora Moorea Beach Resort, Ia Ora Diving is a human-sized PADI 5 Star Dive Resort, recognized for the quality of its instruction, its dives in small groups and its professional and responsible approach to scuba diving.
The exploration dives take place in the morning in the ocean, on the emblematic sites of Moorea :
spectacular drops, dynamic passes, reefs rich in life, rays, turtles, sharks and, in season, encounters with humpback whales.
The permanent presence of a dedicated captain and surface safety allows for the exploration of passes and more committed sites in optimal conditions of safety, comfort and fluidity on the surface.
The baptisms and PADI training take place in the afternoon in the lagoon, an ideal environment for learning and discovery in a gentle way.
Our multilingual team (French / English) prioritizes attentive and personalized instruction, with deliberately limited groups, in order to adapt each dive to the level, the rhythm and the expectations of each individual.
Committed to a responsible diving approach, without feeding, Ia Ora Diving collaborates with local actors in protection and scientific research.
Beginners, certified divers or enthusiasts, Ia Ora Diving invites you to discover Moorea underwater in the spirit of PADI 5 Star :
safety, professionalism and respect for the ocean.
Accommodation
Accommodation
Stay on site :
We are located directly on the beach of the Sofitel Kia Ora Moorea Beach Resort, offering immediate access to the dive center from the hotel. Divers staying on site benefit from a high-end setting and particularly comfortable logistics, with the boat departing from the beach.
We can take care of your accommodation bookings :
Guests staying at the Sofitel Kia Ora Moorea Beach Resort benefit from the hotel's concierge service, which can organize the entire stay and activities.
Good to Know
Important note
Safety information :
A defibrillator is available within the Sofitel Kia Ora Moorea Beach Resort premises, and the nearest decompression chamber is located in Tahiti, with evacuation procedures planned in case of need.
Other activities offered by the centre :
In addition to scuba diving, we offer freediving activities with PADI Freediver training, AIDA, as well as whale-watching excursions in season, in accordance with regulations and animal welfare.
Opening and annual closure days :
We are open every day of the year, from 7:30 am to 5:00 pm, except for December 25 and January 1.
Google Reviews
Jackie Malm
★★★★★
We were so lucky to be able to get 2 last minute bookings with Ia Ora diving for whale swims!! When it comes to wildlife, everything is unpredictable so being able to do this more than once helped improve our odds for amazing encounters!! Ia Ora was so helpful and communicative in getting us booked. And then our tours were absolutely amazing seeing awesome whale activity both from the boat and in the water! The guide and captain were excellent and took really great care of us as guests!! So very highly recommend!!!
A V
★★★★★
Great experience with Ia Ora Na Diving! Located inside the Sofitel grouds, you'll find the staff here are incredibly friendly, professional, and welcoming from the moment you arrive. A quick tip: highly recommend showing up a bit early so you can grab a coffee at the Sofitel’s beach bar right next door. Perfect way to start the morning before heading out on the boat. Highly recommended!
Chad Gumm
★★★★★
My son and I did our 5th & 6th dives with La Ora Diving. The dive team was very helpful and professional. We had a great time despite the windy conditions and strong currents. We never felt at risk. Would highly recommend La Ora Diving if visiting Moorea.
Tash
★★★★★
100% recommend the AIDA freedive course with Arthur. I loved my experience, I felt safe and supported and will be back for more training in the future
Tom Tannieres
★★★★★
We had a great diving initiation with David. He made us feel secure in a chill atmosphere. The center is located right in the middle of the Sofitel. If you’re a guest there it’s really convenient.