What are the schedules?
Dive schedules are decided on a day-to-day basis depending on the tides, and even if possible depending on the arrival of your flight.
How long does the dive last?
Dives last from 45 to 60 minutes depending on your breathing.
Introductory dive last between 30 and 35 minutes.
Introductory dive last between 30 and 35 minutes.
Do you provide equipment?
Yes, all branded equipment is made available to divers free of charge.
Safety: where is the nearest decompression chamber?
All our boats are equipped with an oxygen therapy kit. All monitors are trained in first aid and are retrained each year. The closest decompression chamber is in Papeete.
Do you need a medical certificate to dive?
A medical certificate is not mandatory for introductory dive. It is no longer required for exploration dives, but we strongly recommend it.
The medical certificate is mandatory for training and certifications. A medical questionnaire will be required to be filled in before your first dive with us (Download here).
The medical certificate is mandatory for training and certifications. A medical questionnaire will be required to be filled in before your first dive with us (Download here).
Is Civil Liability Insurance mandatory?
"Coco Dive Tikehau" covers you when you dive or snorkel in our establishment. But we encourage you to take an individual liability insurance. diveassure.
What level is required to dive in Tikehau?
Level 1 or Open Water is sufficient to discover Tikehau's diving sites. The dives are relatively easy and are perfect to regain to dive. For more experienced divers, the groups are adapted and more committed dives are possible.
What is the water temperature?
In Polynesia we dive all year round. The southern summer from November/December to April/May brings temperatures around 29°C. The rest of the year our coldest temperature is 26 ° C!
When can we observe manta rays?
We are fortunate to see manta rays all year round at a "cleaning station". But without us knowing why, they can disappear for several days.
When can we observe tiger sharks?
Tiger sharks can be seen year round.
Hammers are mostly seen during the austral summer, between November and April.
Tiger sharks can be seen year round.
Rates
of Coco Dive Tikehau and Pension Hotu services
Pension Hotu prices
Accommodation
XPF 12,500 per person per night with half board (tourist tax, VAT, and airport transfers included).
Half-price for children aged 3 to 12 years old.
We only offer half-board.
Excursion
XPF 12,500 per adult
Half-price for children aged 3 to 12 years old.
Coco Dive Tikehau prices
Coco Dive Tikehau services
| Services | Prices XPF | Resident Prices XPF |
|---|---|---|
| Double dive | 18,000 | 16,000 |
| 3 dives in a day: 1 double + 1 sunset | 28,000 | 27,000 |
| 3 double dives /person | 51,000 (8,500/dive) | 47,000 (7,800/dive) |
| 5 double dives /person | 80,000 (8,000/dive) | 75,000 (7,500/dive) |
| Sunset dive (min. 4 people) | 12,000 | 11,000 |
| Single dive - Manta Rays (Lagoon) | 10,000 | 9,000 |
| Snorkeling (half-day) | 8,500 | 7,500 |
| Snorkeling with Manta Rays or in the Pass (approx. 2 hours) | 6,000 | 5,000 |
| Accompanying person pass | 5,000 |
| Training | Prices XPF |
|---|---|
| Baptism + snorkeling Pass | 14,000 |
| Initiation (baptism + 1 training dive) | 28,000 |
| Training dive (technical, refresh) | 13,000/dive |
| French certification + logbook | 5,000 |
| Level 1 Training - 5 dives / certification included | 70,000 |
| PE40m Training - 4 dives / certification included | 57,000 |
| Level 2 Training - 10 dives / certification included | 135,000 |
| SSI Scuba Diver - 3 dives / SSI Kit included | 51,000 |
| SSI OW / OW Junior from 10 years - 5 dives / SSI Kit included | 77,000 |
| SSI Deep Diver 40m - 4 dives / SSI Kit included | 64,000 |
| SSI Kit | 12,000 |
| Private Dive | Prices XPF |
|---|---|
| Single private dive with the instructor (max 2 people) | 48,000 |
| Double private dive with the instructor (max 2 people) | 72,000 |
| Private boat double dive (max 4 people) | 120,000 |
| Private boat single dive (max 4 people) | 70,000 |