French Polynesia offers a wide array of watersports for every enthusiast. Its crystal-clear lagoons, straight out of a postcard, create the perfect aquatic playground. Whether you’re exploring the seabed, deep-sea fishing, windsurfing, or enjoying any other water activity, you’ll find no better place than The Islands of Tahiti.
In the heart of the ocean
Riding the waves
Foil, the latest craze
French Polynesia enjoys fine weather and superb waves year-round, making it the perfect destination for all types of watersports. Whether above or below the waves, there’s truly no place like The Islands of Tahiti.
Paddleboarding
Explore the lagoons at your own pace on a paddleboard. Glide along the coast, taking in the stunning scenery and pausing at secluded coves and beaches. If you’ve never tried it before, don’t worry—it’s easy to learn. Essentially, if you can stand up without falling, you can paddle a board!
Introduction to sailing a va’a
Sail across the lagoon in a traditional Polynesian outrigger canoe and discover how our ancestors navigated the oceans without a compass or GPS.
Go a little further
The best islands for diving
The Islands of Tahiti offer an array of dive sites, each one unique and providing a magical, unforgettable experience. Explore the famed ‘wall of sharks’ in Fakarava, located in the Tuamotu Islands, an atoll designated as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. If you’re staying in the Society Islands, consider Moorea, just a 30-minute ferry ride from Tahiti, where you’ll find equally stunning dive spots. In The Islands of Tahiti, you’ll truly be spoilt for choice.
Holiday packages
Scuba diving and underwater activities
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Book a diving holiday and journey to a different world—the treasure-filled underwater paradise of The Islands of Tahiti.
16 days
Aranui 5 Cruise – Discover the Marquesas
Fakarava, Marquesas Islands, Other Tuamotu Islands, Rangiroa
14 days
Star Breeze – All Inclusive “Tahiti & the Tuamotu Islands” – 14 Nights
Bora Bora, Fakarava, Huahine, Moorea, Raiatea, Rangiroa, Tahaa, Tahiti
15 days
Society Islands & Tuamotus with Paul Gauguin – 14 nights
Bora Bora, Fakarava, Huahine, Moorea, Rangiroa, Tahaa, Tahiti
Not-to-be-missed
Explore the magnificent corals
Unsurprisingly, snorkelling is a hugely popular activity in The Islands of Tahiti. Discover a wealth of tropical fish and vibrant, multicoloured corals in the crystal-clear waters of our turquoise lagoons.
You’ll also enjoy
Deep sea fishing
Challenge yourself against the big fish—marlin, tuna, barracuda… Some of the largest catches ever recorded have been made in the waters of The Islands of Tahiti.
Be inspired
Experiences
The warm, clear waters of The Islands of Tahiti are unmatched anywhere else on earth for watersports.
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