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Three Ways to Experience the Magic
rench Polynesia is known as one of the best places to dive in the world. The water is a warm 79 to 84°F year round, and thanks to visibility of up to 150 feet, you’ll enjoy amazing views of
coral, wrecks, and sea life. Windstar has created a comprehensive program that will give you the best of underwater Tahiti.
HIG HL I G HTS O F O U R TA H I T I DI V E P R O G RAM • Bora Bora: Dive into the aquarium-like atmosphere of Bora Bora’s lagoon or explore just beyond the pass, encountering butterfly fish, parrotfish, and graceful rays of many species.
• Fakarava: Colorful coral, Napoleon wrasse, blue-fringed unicorn fish, and Picasso triggerfish are just a few of the residents you might see in the turquoise waters of the lagoon, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
• Moorea: Known for its spectacular ocean dives, Moorea is ideal for beginners thanks to its lack of strong currents. Novices can hover over anemones housing comical clown fish. More advanced divers can explore deep canyons where moray eels and other predators roam.
• Rangiroa: With the largest atoll in the Southern Hemisphere, Rangiroa is a diver’s paradise. The area is renowned for the abundance of radiant fish, rays, turtles, sharks, dolphins and reef life. In November you may see hammerhead sharks. In September you are likely to see manta rays. And year-round you have a variety of marine life possibilities. TA H I T I
• Raiatea: A favorite with divers, the lagoon offers a range of landscapes from sea mounts to drop-offs. Drift dive Teavapiti Pass with its bright colors and dense marine life.
Certified Dive Program Experienced and certified PADI SCUBA instructors are on board to help make your experience perfect. Note: Proof of Certification and Log Book required for Certified Dives.
Be g i n n i ng S C U B A ex p e r i e n ce s a re ava ila b le in:
Bora Bora
Moorea
Raiatea
O ne - or two-tan k d ive s are availab le in :
Bora Bora Fakarava
G u id e d sn or ke lin g opt i ons are availab le i n:
Moorea Raiatea
Rangiroa
Bora Bora Fakarava Huahine Moorea Raiatea Rangiroa Tahaa
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