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SCUBA Toopua – DSD Dive/Beginners (Part 3)

Port: Bora Bora, Society Islands
Duration: 2 Hours

Beginner divers signed up on our Discover scuba diving program won’t want to miss this unique opportunity to explore Bora Bora’s extraordinary undersea beauty during a memorable SCUBA tour. Depart the marina platform for the boat ride to the dive site. Located at the edge of a submerged crater, this dive site features an abundance of tropical fish and large coral formations that form an ideal habitat for many invertebrates. The maximum depth for this dive is around 30 feet, an easy descent in 15 feet of water makes this a good site for beginner divers. Upon entering the water, you could be greeted by inquisitive butterflyfish and angelfish. This site has steep coral slopes dotted with mushroom-like coral formations, or porites, where tropical fish hide and feed. While admiring the imbedded Polynesian clams, you may even see a gigantic Javanese moray eel make an appearance. You might also see big triggerfish, clownfish, sea anemones, and octopus. Following your dive, you will be returned to the marina platform.This dive is also available for divers with a PADI SCUBA DIVER certification or JUNIOR OPEN WATER DIVER below the age of 12.

For more information about our dive program, visit www.pgcruises.com/scuba. Available for advance booking 60 days prior to sailing; capacity is limited.

Excursion Code: BRB-1995

SCUBA Toopua – Certified Divers

SCUBA Toopua – Certified Divers

Port: Bora Bora, Society Islands
Duration: 2 Hours

Experienced divers won’t want to miss this unique opportunity to explore Bora Bora’s extraordinary undersea beauty during a memorable SCUBA tour.

Depart the marina platform for a boat ride to the dive site. Located inside the lagoon at the edge of a submerged crater, this site features an abundance of fish and large coral formations that form an ideal habitat for many invertebrates. Upon entering the water, you may be greeted by inquisitive butterfly fish and angelfish. This site has steep coral slopes dotted with mushroom-like coral formations, or porites, where tropical fish hide and feed. At 50 feet, you will discover a white sandy valley over which eagle rays fly. While admiring the imbedded Polynesian clams, you may even see a gigantic Javanese moray eel make an appearance. You might also see big trigger fish, clown fish, sea anemones, and octopus. Following your dive, you will be returned to the marina platform.

Available for advance booking 60 days prior to sailing; capacity is limited. For more information about our dive program, visit our SCUBA page

Excursion Code: BRB-5841

SCUBA The Ledges – Certified Divers

SCUBA The Ledges – Certified Divers

Port: Moorea, Society Islands
Duration: 2 Hours

Embrace Moorea’s exquisite undersea beauty during this picturesque SCUBA adventure along the ledges of a coral reef.

Depart the marina platform aboard a Zodiac® boat for the ride to the ledges of a coral reef. Resembling fingers on a hand, these narrow points of coral were formed by thousands of years of surging water and extend from the reef for more than 200 feet. The fingers start at a depth of 30 feet and extend to 120 feet or more. The sides and top of each extension are rich in hard coral of various species. Upon arrival, your guide will outfit you with your equipment, provide you with your safety and diving instructions, then lead you into the crystal-clear waters.

Sharks, Javanese moray eels, Sea turtles and multicolored tropical fish abound inside this reef and are constantly moving about in search of food. Also, you can enjoy Hawksbill and green sea turtles resting on the coral formations. However, your dive will take place outside of the reef, where the clearest water and some of Polynesia’s finest coral formations can be found. The maximum depth of your dive will not exceed 70 feet (20 meters).

Following your dive, you will be returned to the marina platform.

Available for advance booking 60 days prior to sailing; capacity is limited. For more information about our dive program, visit our SCUBA page

Excursion Code: MOO-1998

SCUBA The Canyons – Certified Divers

SCUBA The Canyons – Certified Divers

Port: Moorea, Society Islands
Duration: 2 Hours

Meet your dive instructors at the ship’s marina platform and receive your safety briefing before riding the dive boat to the dive site located outside the reef of Opunohu Bay. Upon arrival at the dive site you will be greeted by the black tip reef sharks that you will be able to observe during the whole dive among also some lemon sharks, schools of fish and maybe a nice sea turtle. The maximum depth of this dive will be around 70 feet (20 meters). Following your dive, you will be returned to the marina platform. Approximated duration is 2 hours.

Available for advance booking 60 days prior to sailing; capacity is limited. For more information about our dive program, visit www.pgcruises.com/scuba

Excursion Code: MOO-1997

SCUBA Tapu – Certified Divers

Port: Bora Bora, Society Islands
Duration: 2 Hours

Certified divers are invited to experience what lies outside Bora Bora’s lagoon during this memorable clear-water dive. Depart the marina platform for the brief transfer to the dive site. After receiving your safety and diving instructions, you will be outfitted with diving equipment and join your guide for a memorable dive over the hard coral floor. As you journey through the coral garden, you may see an abundance of reef fish, impressive Javanese moray eels, black-tip sharks, and one of the largest shark species, lemon sharks. This dive will take place at a maximum depth of 60 feet. Following your dive, you will be transferred back to the marina platform.

For more information about our dive program, visit our SCUBA page

Available for advance booking 60 days prior to sailing; capacity is limited.

Excursion Code: BRB-2616

SCUBA Shark Gallery – DSD Dive/Beginners (Part 4)

SCUBA Shark Gallery – DSD Dive/Beginners (Part 4)

Port: Moorea, Society Islands
Duration: 2 Hours

Don’t miss a unique opportunity to observe the behavior of sharks in their natural habitat during an exciting and educational shark dive that is suitable for beginners.

Depart the marina platform aboard a Zodiac® boat for the ride to the SCUBA Shark Gallery. Upon arrival, your guide will provide you with your safety and diving instructions, then lead you into the water for an exciting and educational shark dive. You will observe the behavior of sharks in their natural habitat and discover why their bad reputation is not deserved. The black-tipped sharks that live here will likely come near the surface to welcome you and be present throughout the dive. At times, a larger lemon shark may make an appearance. The maximum depth of your dive will not exceed 40 feet (12 meters).

Following your dive, you will be returned to the marina platform.

Available for advance booking 60 days prior to sailing; capacity is limited. For more information about our dive program, visit our SCUBA page.

Excursion Code: MOO-1999

SCUBA Shark Gallery – DSD Dive/Beginners (Part 4)

SCUBA Shark Gallery – Certified Divers

Port: Moorea, Society Islands
Duration: 2 Hours

Observe the behavior of sharks in their natural habitat, and discover why their reputation is undeserved during this memorable and educational shark dive.

Depart the marina platform for the brief ride to the dive site. After receiving your safety and diving instructions, you will join your dive master in the crystal-clear water to observe sharks in their natural habitat. The black-tipped sharks that thrive in the area will swim near the surface to welcome you and will likely remain there throughout your dive. You will even learn to distinguish the males from the females. At times, a larger lemon shark might make an appearance. Following your dive, you will be transferred back to the pier.

Available for advance booking 60 days prior to sailing; capacity is limited. For more information about our dive program, visit our SCUBA page.

Excursion Code: MOO-5842

SCUBA Rotui – DSD Dive/Beginners (Part 4)

SCUBA Rotui – DSD Dive/Beginners (Part 4)

Port: Moorea, Society Islands
Duration: 2 Hours

Beginning divers are offered another opportunity to dive outside the reef. During this shallow dive not exceeding 40 ft (12 meters), you will discover the beauty of Moorea’s coral reef, harboring a wide variety of fish ranging from Paddletail Snappers, Starry Pufferfish to juvenile Angelfish. Most of the time, Rotui will welcome you with its limpid water and easy diving conditions, making this dive perfect for novices. Lemon and Blacktip Reef Sharks are often times seen during this underwater adventure. Many different overhangs are also part of this wonderful landscape, home to Soldierfish and Squirrelfish.

Available for advance booking 60 days prior to sailing; capacity is limited. For more information about our dive program, visit our SCUBA page.

Excursion Code: MOO-1996

SCUBA Rotui – DSD Dive/Beginners (Part 4)

SCUBA Rotui – Certified Divers

Port: Moorea, Society Islands
Duration: 2 Hours

On the outer reef of Moorea, this dive is located at mid-distance between Opunohu’s and Cook’s Bay. Since this site is far away from any murky passes, water here is usually very clear. Lemon Sharks and Blacktip Reef Sharks are often seen during this dive, and it’s not rare to also observe big Starry Pufferfish and schools of Paddletail Snappers. Many different overhangs are also part of this wonderful landscape, home to Soldierfish, Squirrelfish and juvenile Angelfish. On top of that, sleeping Hawksbill Turtles can be spotted among coral formations.

Available for advance booking 60 days prior to sailing; capacity is limited. For more information about our dive program, visit our SCUBA page.

Excursion Code: MOO-1995

SCUBA Refresher Course – Huahine

SCUBA Refresher Course – Huahine

Port: Huahine, Society Islands
Duration: 2 Hours

Brush up on your SCUBA diving techniques in preparation for the diving opportunities that lie ahead during two informative sessions.

Meet your PADI-certified dive instructor by the ship’s pool on deck 8 for a complete briefing on the use of the SCUBA gear, the laws of SCUBA, and a description of some important underwater skills. Your instructor will demonstrate these skills during the second session in the ship’s pool.

For more information about our dive program, visit our SCUBA page. Available for advance booking 60 days prior to sailing; capacity is limited.

Excursion Code: HHN-1000

SCUBA Refresh

Port: Aitutaki, Cook Islands
Duration: 2 Hours

Brush up on your SCUBA diving techniques in preparation for the divingopportunities that lie ahead during two informative sessions. Meet your PADI-certified dive instructor by the ship’s pool on deck 8 for a complete briefing on the use of the SCUBA gear, the laws of SCUBA, and a description of some important underwater skills. Your instructor will demonstrate these skills during the second session in the ship’s pool.Each of the two sessions is approximately an hour long.

Available for advance booking 60 days prior to sailing; capacity is limited.

Excursion Code: AIT-1000

SCUBA Rangiroa Outer Reef – Experienced Certified Divers with Outside Operator

SCUBA Rangiroa Outer Reef – Experienced Certified Divers with Outside Operator

Port: Rangiroa, Tuamotus
Duration: 2 Hours

Experienced certified divers won’t want to miss this rare opportunity to explore Polynesia’s undersea beauty during this picturesque SCUBA adventure at Rangiroa’s outer-reef.

Meet your dive instructors at the marina platform where you will receive your safety and diving instructions then you will board into Zodiac® for the ride to the dive site at Rangiroa’s outer reef. The whole group will gear up and roll in the water together. As the current exits the pass, it brings a lot of the nutrients for which fish and coral hungrily compete. You will view the hard coral that covers the ocean bottom and swim among large Napoleon wrasse, barracudas, and tropical fish. Eagle and manta rays, sharks of various types, and an occasional dolphin are often seen here, too. You will finish the dive with a deep-blue water ascent.

Following your tour, you will be transferred back to the marina platform.

This dive requires a minimum of 50 logged dives and 10 dives within the last 12 months. Available for onboard booking only, cannot pre-reserve, please visit the Dive Desk once onboard. For more information about our dive programs, visit www.pgcruises.com/scuba.

Excursion Code: RGI-1989

SCUBA Rangiroa 2 Tank – Active Advanced Certified Divers with Outside Operator

SCUBA Rangiroa 2 Tank – Active Advanced Certified Divers with Outside Operator

Port: Rangiroa, Tuamotus
Duration: 4 Hours

Experienced certified divers only. This program is offered through an outside operator and requires a minimum of 50 logged dives and 10 dives within the last 12 months.

Rangiroa offers some of the best dives in the world in and around the Tiputa Pass. Experienced divers won’t want to miss this opportunity to explore this prime diving site.

During austral summer (December-March), great hammerhead sharks and manta rays populate this area, and sedentary common bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) regularly play in group in the pass or on the outer reef. Because of its large size and the existence of only two passes, each high tide creates a strong incoming current, while each low tide creates a strong outgoing current in those two passes. When the current is flowing inward through Tiputa Pass, about 100 shark specimens gather at its entrance, at 150 feet (50meters) deep. Led by the strong current, sharks can remain motionless, allowing divers to observe them without any difficulty. The dive sites will be decided depending of the tide. Maximum depth on some dives in Rangiroa can be 100 feet (30meters).

Available for onboard booking only, cannot pre-reserve, please visit the Dive Desk once onboard, capacity is limited. For more information about our dive program, visit www.pgcruises.com/scuba.

Excursion Code: RGI-1991

SCUBA Motu Nuhi Nuhi – DSD Dive/Beginners (Part 4)

SCUBA Motu Nuhi Nuhi – DSD Dive/Beginners (Part 4)

Port: Rangiroa, Tuamotus
Duration: 2 Hours

Explore Rangiroa’s extraordinary fish and coral marine life during a scenic underwater journey that’s ideally-suited to beginner divers.

Meet your dive instructors at the marina platform and receive your safety briefing. You will then ride in the dive boat to an uninhabited islet, or motu, located on the lagoon side at the entrance to the famous Tiputa Pass. Upon arrival, you will be helped to gear up, then enter the water. Led by your dive master, you will observe spectacular coral formations and fish that include snappers, moray eels, lion fish, clown fish, triggerfish, butterfly fish, and angelfish. At times a shark might swim by or you may surprise a white tip reef shark resting on the bottom.

Available for advance booking 60 days prior to sailing; capacity is limited. For more information about our dive program, visit www.pgcruises.com/scuba.

Excursion Code: RGI-1988

SCUBA Intro Dive

SCUBA Intro Dive

Port: Taha’a, Society Islands
Duration: 2 Hours

You will meet your onboard dive instructors either at the ship’s marina platform for the morning departure or from the private Motu Mahana for the afternoon departure. There you will receive your safety briefing and then board the dive boats to the dive site situated inside of the lagoon of Taha’a. This dive is for guests that have never SCUBA dived before and are wishing to discover underwater beauty with SCUBA equipment in a shallow, protected and a very convenient area. The maximum depth of this dive will be 18 feet (6 meters).

Available for onboard booking only, cannot pre-reserve, please visit the Dive Desk once onboard, capacity is limited. For more information about our dive program, visit our SCUBA page

Excursion Code: TAM-5840

SCUBA Hapatoni – Active Advanced Certified Divers with Deep Diver Specialty

SCUBA Hapatoni – Active Advanced Certified Divers with Deep Diver Specialty

Port: Hapatoni, Tahuata, Marquesas Islands
Duration: 2 Hours

Diving in the Marquesas Island is like jumping in the middle of the underwater wilderness. This dive is a unique opportunity to dive along rocky point where a massive concentration and variety of marine species gather to grab the nutrient brought along by the currents. You may have the chance to see eagle rays, manta, impressive schools of fish dancing in rhythm to avoid being caught by predators such as different kind of sharks and big jack fishes swimming like rockets. You will embark into the dive boat from the gangway and receive your safety briefing on the way to the dive site. The boat ride is about 15 minutes. Upon arriving on the site you will gear up and roll into the water as a group. There is no reference line to descend, and the current and the swell can be strong so this dive is offered only to very experienced divers with at least 50 dives and holding the Advanced Diver Certification plus Deep Diver Specialty. This specialty course is available onboard for $99.

The maximum depth of this dive will be around 100 feet. After the dive, you will be transferred back to the gangway.

Available for onboard booking only, cannot pre-reserve, please visit the Dive Desk once onboard, capacity is limited. For more information about our dive program, visit our SCUBA page

Excursion Code: HPT-2075

SCUBA Hammerhead Sentry Point – Active Advanced Certified Divers

SCUBA Hammerhead Sentry Point – Active Advanced Certified Divers

Port: Taiohae, Nuku Hiva, Marquesas Islands
Duration: 2 Hours

This dive has the unique opportunity to dive with scalloped hammerhead sharks – they usually gather around a big rock at the entrance of the bay among jack fish, tunas, manta rays and more. Therefore they are very shy and there is no guarantee to observe them and due to the richness of the water in terms of plankton the visibility is limited and sometimes reaches only 20 feet (6 meters).You will embark into the dive boat from the gangway and receive your safety briefing on the way to the dive site. The boat ride is about 10 minutes. Upon arriving on the site you will gear up and roll into the water as a group. There is no reference line to descend, and the current and the swell can be strong so this dive is offered only to very experienced divers with at least 50 dives, recent diving experience and holding the advanced diver certification.

The maximum depth of this dive will be around 100 feet. After the dive, you will be transferred back to the gangway.

Available for onboard booking only, cannot pre-reserve, please visit the Dive Desk once onboard, capacity is limited. For more information about our dive program, visit our SCUBA page

Excursion Code: NHT-5965

SCUBA Fatu Hiva – Active Advanced Certified Divers with Deep Diver Specialty

SCUBA Fatu Hiva – Active Advanced Certified Divers with Deep Diver Specialty

Port: Omoa, Fatu Hiva, Marquesas Islands
Duration: 2 Hours

Board the dive boat at the gangway to sail in direction of the dive site located approximately 20 minutes away from the ship with a very nice scenic ride along the coast passing by the Bay of Virgins. You will receive your safety briefing on the way. Once arrived at the dive site you will be helped to gear up and you will follow the instructors signal to roll into the water. The maximum depth of this dive is around 100 feet. You may have the chance to observe scorpion fish, endemic moray eels, schools of fish, pelagic and lobsters in a small cave.

This dive is for Advanced Certified Divers with Deep Diver Specialty only due to the condition (depth, surge, current and reduced visibility). There is no reference line to descend and divers should have a minimum of 50 logged dives to sign up and recent diving experience. (The Deep Diver Specialty certification is available onboard for $99.)

Available for onboard booking only, cannot pre-reserve, please visit the Dive Desk once onboard, capacity is limited. For more information about our dive program, visit our SCUBA page

Excursion Code: FHT-2075

SCUBA Fakarava Outer Reef Experienced Certified Divers

SCUBA Fakarava Outer Reef Experienced Certified Divers

Port: Fakarava, Tuamotus
Duration: 2 Hours

Depart the marina platform aboard a zodiac where you will receive your safety briefing during the 20-minute ride to the outside reef of the Garuae Pass of Fakarava.

Once on site, you will be helped to gear up and when the whole group is ready, you will enter the water and admire immediately the untouched beauty of the reef protected by UNESCO. You will dive along the edge of the drop off among the big schools of fish, grey reef sharks, tunas and may have the chance to spot a manta ray of a turtle feeding quietly. The maximum depth of this dive will be around 70 feet (20 meters). After the dive, you will be transferred back to the marina platform.

Please note: Guests must present a dive certification card and proof that they have dived several times within the last year. Wear a swimsuit under a cover-up, and bring a hat, sunglasses, and a towel from the ship. This tour is for guests in good physical condition and experienced divers with a minimum of 50 dives and recent diving experience. The surface condition can be rough and there is no mooring line to go down so you will need to feel confident clearing your ears. Depending on your experience, you may be asked by the dive instructors to do one dive in Bora-Bora prior to dive in Fakarava.

Available for onboard booking only, cannot pre-reserve due to special dive conditions. Please visit the Dive Desk once onboard. For more information about our dive program, visit www.pgcruises.com/scuba.

Excursion Code: FAK-6733

SCUBA Dive – One Tank (Savusavu)

SCUBA Dive – One Tank (Savusavu)

Port: Savusavu, Vanua Levu, Fiji
Duration: 2 Hours

Described by Jean-Michel Cousteau as the “Soft Coral Capital of the World,” Fiji offers some of the world’s best SCUBA diving, with a comprehensive range of excellent dive locations. Shortly after the ship’s arrival, you’ll be transferred to the Sonaisali Resort marina, focal point for 25 spectacular dive sites. Spectacular hard and soft corals; caves and grottos; amazingly diverse marine life that includes sharks, turtles, tuna, and fish of all hues and sizes; and internationally certified dive operators all ensure your dive experience will be a memorable one. For the underwater explorer and photographer, the crystal waters of Fiji’s virgin reefs and magnificent lagoons very often offer unmatched visibility.

Available for onboard booking only, cannot pre-reserve, please visit the Dive Desk once onboard. For more information about our dive program, visit our SCUBA page

Excursion Code: SVU-3868

SCUBA Discover Scuba Diving Theory and Pool (Part 1 & 2) Huahine

Port: Huahine, Society Islands
Duration: 2 Hours

Learn the basics of one of the most rewarding activities in French Polynesia – SCUBA diving – during this session with The Gauguin’s own onboard experts.

Meet your PADI-certified dive master instructor, who will introduce you to the equipment, discuss some basic SCUBA diving principles, and provide you with a practice session in the safety of the ship’s pool. Even if you have never been SCUBA diving, you can learn the basics in just 2 hours. Completion of this course qualifies you for one or two dives in the Society Islands: SCUBA Toopua – Beginner Divers (in Bora Bora, BRB-1995) and SCUBA Shark Gallery – Beginner Divers (in Moorea, MOO-1999).

Available for advance booking 60 days prior to sailing; capacity is limited. For more information about our dive program, visit our SCUBA page

Excursion Code: HHN-6739

SCUBA Discover Diving Theory & Pool (Part 1 & 2) – Aitutaki

Port: Aitutaki, Cook Islands
Duration: 2 Hours

Learn the basics of one of the most rewarding activities in French Polynesia – SCUBA diving – during this session with The Gauguin’s own onboard experts. Meet your PADI-certified dive master, who will introduce you to the equipment, discuss some basic SCUBA diving principles, and provide you with a practice session in the safety of the ship’s pool. Even if you have never been SCUBA diving, you can learn the basics in just 2 hours. Completion of this course qualifies you forone of two dives in the Society Islands: SCUBA Toopua – Beginner Divers (in Bora Bora, BRB-1995) and SCUBA Shark Gallery – Beginner Divers (in Moorea, MOO-1999).

For more information about our dive program, visit our SCUBA page

Available for advance booking 60 days prior to sailing; capacity is limited.

Excursion Code: AIT-6739

SCUBA Arutanga Passage – Certified Divers – with Outside Operator

SCUBA Arutanga Passage – Certified Divers – with Outside Operator

Port: Aitutaki, Cook Islands
Duration: 2 Hours

You will meet at the ship`s marina to pick-up your fins and wetsuits before taking the tender to shore. Once there, you will suit up and gear check before boarding the local dive boat and get ready to head to the dive site that is only five minutes away from the pier. There, you will be helped with the equipment and do a back roll entry before heading down towards the canyons where you can observe huge green sea turtle resting on the bottom, occasional passage of spotted eagle rays, napoleon wrasse, and emperor angel fish. At about 90 feet a small family of resident white tips are hiding under an outcropping rock. This site only features hard corals.

Available for onboard booking only, cannot pre-reserve, please visit the Dive Desk once onboard, capacity is limited. For more information about our dive program, visit our SCUBA page

Excursion Code: AIT-002

SCUBA The Canyons – Certified Divers

SCUBA 2 Tanks Hiva-Oa w/outside operator – Active Advanced Certified Divers w/ Deep Diver Specialty

Port: Atuona, Hiva Oa, Marquesas Islands
Duration: 5 Hours

This dive is operated by an outside operator. Please meet at the lobby with one of the marina staff that will escort you on the tender to shore where you will meet the local dive staff. After a very short walk to the pier, you will board the dive boat (a large aluminum covered diving boat) and will be asked to check your SCUBA gear.

After a brief welcoming ceremony, you will proceed to the first dive located along the Hanake Rock just behind The Gauguin`s anchoring position. On this first drift dive, the maximum depth will be around 100 feet and you will follow the drop off. The water is very rich in plankton can affect the visibility. You will most likely have the chance to see manta rays, endemic stingrays, octopus and big pelagic fishes.

During the surface interval, you will move to the second dive site. Fruits, biscuits, tea and lemonade will be available between dives. The second location will take you all the way down to 80 feet. Follow the shoreline to reach a pinnacle where you can spot schools of little fish, endemic dragon moray eel, pelagic fishes and rays. After the second dive, you will be sailing back to the pier and take the tender back to the ship.

Please visit the Dive Desk on Deck 4 for more information. Not available for pre-reserve.

Excursion Code: HOA-2595-O

SCUBA 2 Tanks dives with outside operator

SCUBA 2 Tanks dives with outside operator

Port: Taha’a, Society Islands
Duration: 5 Hours

Depart the marina platform aboard a local dive boat where you will receive your safety briefing during the 30 minutes ride to the pass of Tiva between Tahaa and Raiatea.

Once on the site you will be helped to gear up and when the whole group will be ready you will entry in the water and dive along the side of the pass where you will be looking into the blue for pelagic fish, rays and possibly sharks. The maximum depth of this dive will be around 70 feet (20 meters).

Between the two dives you will stay on the boat for approximately one hour surface interval while moving to the second dive site called Miri-Miri. The second dive will take place on the outer reef of the lagoon of Raiatea. During this dive you will glide along the reef surrounded by friendly black-tip reef sharks and may have the chance to spot a big Napoleon wrasse among the reef fish. The maximum depth of this second dive will be maximum 70 feet (20 meters).

After the second dive you will be transferred back to Motu Mahana where you will enjoy the complimentary barbecue served to all Paul Gauguin Cruises’ guests. Please note that dives sites may change depending on the weather condition.

Available for onboard booking only, cannot pre-reserve, please visit the Dive Desk once onboard, capacity is limited. For more information about our dive program, visit our SCUBA page.

This dive is not offered on our 7 night Society Islands itinerary.

Excursion Code: TAM-2610

SCUBA 2 Tanks Atua Tane – Certified Divers with Outside Operator

SCUBA 2 Tanks Atua Tane – Certified Divers with Outside Operator

Port: Aitutaki, Cook Islands
Duration: 4 Hours

For this 2-tank dive, you will be tendering to shore to meet the dive master of Aitutaki diving. You will board the dive boat and sail to your first dive spot where you will dive along the barrier reef and enjoy the nice visibility and architecture of Aitutaki. There, you may spot some hump head wrasses, spotted eagle rays and barracudas.

Before the dive you, will receive your safety briefing. The depth of the dives is about 100 feet.

In between the two dives, you will be able to enjoy some local fresh fruit, coconut water, and regular water. You will sail to your second dive location where you can expect to spot some giant sea turtles (green or hawksbill). After the two dives, you will sail back to the pier.

Available for onboard booking only, cannot pre-reserve, please visit the Dive Desk once onboard, capacity is limited. For more information about our dive programs, visit our SCUBA page.

Excursion Code: AIT-033

SCUBA 2 Tanks – Sea Fans & Split Rock

SCUBA 2 Tanks – Sea Fans & Split Rock

Port: Vava’u, Tonga
Duration: 5 Hours

Enjoy stunning underwater views as you make your way to the outer reefs of Vava’u. Vava’u offers a vast array of year-round diving for all levels of experience. Topographically, the islands of Vava’u offer magnificent underwater caverns and cave systems, where divers can surface in different chambers and encounter the marine life that inhabits these areas. Soft coral walls and large sea fans can be found on many of the dive sites, Your surface interval may be spent making your way to the second dive site or enjoying some of the many shallow reefs nearby.

For more information about our dive program, visit our SCUBA page.

Excursion Code: VAV-3865

SCUBA 2 Tank – Mystery Reef & Goldilocks

SCUBA 2 Tank – Mystery Reef & Goldilocks

Port: Savusavu, Vanua Levu, Fiji
Duration: 4 Hours

Described by Jean-Michel Cousteau as the “Soft Coral Capital of the World,” Fiji offers some of the world’s best SCUBA diving, with a comprehensive range of excellent dive locations. Spectacular hard and soft corals; caves and grottos; amazingly diverse marine life that includes sharks, turtles, tuna, and fish of all hues and sizes; and internationally certified dive operators all ensure your dive experience will be a memorable one. You will be diving with the famous dive shop “L’aventure Jean-Michel Cousteau”. You will meet at the marina platform where the outside contractor will pick you up.For your interval surface after your first dive you will be transferred to their dive shop, don’t forget your money if you want to keep a “souvenir” of this wonderful experience.After your second dive you will be transferred directly back to the marina platfrom.

This dive is handled by a local dive center and is suitable for advanced divers as well as certified divers with little experience. For more information about our dive program, visit our SCUBA page

Price is subject to change.

Excursion Code: SVU-12

SCUBA 1 Tank – Sea Fans or Split Rock

SCUBA 1 Tank – Sea Fans or Split Rock

Port: Vava’u, Tonga
Duration: 2 Hours

Divers will meet the local dive masters at the ship`s marina platform and board their dive boat before enjoying a very nice scenic ride along the coast and mushroom shaped coral islets and the way to the dive site. The dive site will be determined on the spot depending on divers` experience and sea condition. You will enjoy the very clear water of Vava`u and the topography including underwater caverns and cave systems, where divers can surface in different chambers and encounter the marine life that inhabits these areas. Large sea fans and feather stars can be found on many of the dive sites. Dives are guided by a local dive master and there is no reference line going down. This dive is suitable for certified divers with some experience as depth can be around 90 feet.

For more information about our dive program, visit our SCUBA page.

Excursion Code: VAV-3866

SCUBA 1 Tank – Mystery Reef or Goldilocks

SCUBA 1 Tank – Mystery Reef or Goldilocks

Port: Savusavu, Vanua Levu, Fiji
Duration: 2 Hours

Described by Jean-Michel Cousteau as the “Soft Coral Capital of the World,” Fiji offers some of the world’s best SCUBA diving, with a comprehensive range of excellent dive locations. Spectacular hard and soft corals; caves and grottos; amazingly diverse marine life that includes sharks, turtles, tuna, and fish of all hues and sizes; and internationally certified dive operators all ensure your dive experience will be a memorable one. You will be diving with the famous dive shop “L’aventure Jean-michel Cousteau”, they will pick you up from the marina platform then you will go for a short boat ride about 15 minutes before diving into with wonderful underwater world. After your dive you will be transferred back to the marina platform.

This dive is handled by a local dive center and is suitable for advanced divers as well as certified divers with little experience.For more information about our dive program, visit our SCUBA page

Excursion Code: SVU-11

SCUBA – Certified Divers – Anau

SCUBA – Certified Divers – Anau

Port: Bora Bora, Society Islands
Duration: 2 Hours

Depart the marina platform for a boat ride to the dive site located inside the lagoon of Bora Bora on the other side of the island compared to where the ship is anchored.

This dive will take place in a very nice and well preserved coral garden with rose coral where manta rays often gather as they enjoy this area using it as a cleaning station. Enjoy these giant rays gliding slowly around coral heads while receiving the delicate treatment of the cleaner wrasses.The depth for this dive is around 60 feet (18 meters). Following your dive, you will be returned to the marina platform. Please note that the visibility on this dive may be lower than other spots.

Available for onboard booking only, cannot pre-reserve, please visit the Dive Desk once onboard, capacity is limited. For more information about our dive program, visit our SCUBA page.

Excursion Code: BRB-5870