Scuba diving in Tikehau

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French Polynesia, a world diving sanctuary

French Polynesia is a scuba diving paradise, offering exceptional dive sites spread over several archipelagos. Hundreds of species of fish, including a wide variety of sharks, thrive in this ideal habitat and play a crucial role in the marine ecosystem. In 2006, French Polynesia established a shark sanctuary, helping to conserve sharks and protect marine biodiversity.

French Polynesia is renowned as a must-see diving destination, diving in Tuamotu is an unforgettable experience that combines adventure, natural beauty and encounters with exceptional marine life.

This group of islands, an hour's flight from Tahiti, offers some of the world's best dive sites thanks to its great marine biodiversity and magnificent coral reefs. The crystal-clear waters often offer 30 to 40-metre visibility, making diving even more impressive. The passes between the lagoons and the ocean are ideal for drift dives, offering thrills to experienced and novice divers alike.

Tikehau, Polynesia's new diving mecca

In recent years, diving in Rangiroa or Fakarava has become a must for divers. More recently, with the development of the atoll's tourist industry, the diving in Tikehau is becoming an increasingly sought-after stopover that has nothing to envy its two Tuamotu sister islands.

Tikehau Atoll, once recognized by Yves Coustaud as the world's most fish-rich atoll, is gradually opening up to tourism and diving enthusiasts. Its crystal-clear waters, exceptional marine biodiversity and breathtaking underwater scenery make it an increasingly sought-after destination for scuba diving enthusiasts.

Tikehau is renowned for its varied underwater topography, including passes, canyons, coral gardens and breathtaking drop-offs, offering a variety of experiences to suit all levels of diver.

"Tikehau, the fishiest atoll" according to Yves Coustaud

Tikehau's marine biodiversity is one of the richest in French Polynesia, with over 300 species of fish. The coral reefs are in excellent health.

Notable species include almost a dozen species of shark, including grey, whitetip, blacktip, nurse, silky, hammerhead and tiger sharks. But there are also rays: manta rays, leopard rays and stingrays, offshore fish: tuna, jacks, barracudas or reef fish: clownfish, angelfish, butterflyfish, moray eels, surgeonfish and many other species. Turtles and dolphins can also be seen.

Not to mention the many species of coral and other aquatic animals that line the seabed.

Scuba diving spots in Tikehau

Our diving partners in TIKEHAU

Scuba diving photos

Spending a family vacation in a secluded location in an exceptional area like Tikehau’s atoll can be a very attractive vacation project.
Fafarua Private Island is certainly the place.
On the private island, everything has been done to provide the necessary comfort for a pleasant stay in an environment that remains rather hostile to non-native people.

There are, however, certain realities to consider.

The concept of a secluded private island responds to the notion of enjoying an exceptional environment with peace, tranquility and respect for the place and its inhabitants.
We ask our guests to share these values. We appreciate good humor, music and general conviviality. However, we do not tolerate yelling, screaming, fighting or aggressive behavior, regardless of the age of the guests.

Parents are responsible for supervising their children, whether in the buildings, on the grounds, during unsupervised swimming, or on excursions.
In addition, the natural environment can present a number of hazards:
- Risk of injury from coral, which is omnipresent on an atoll,
- Numerous coconut trees with coconuts that can fall,
- Unsupervised swimming.

The remoteness of the island should be taken into account, as we are 30 minutes by boat (in calm seas) from the village clinic (there is no doctor on the island) and one hour by plane from the nearest hospital (in Tahiti).

The use of equipment such as paddleboards, kayaks, fins, masks and snorkels must be under the supervision and responsibility of parents.

The installations, furnishings and decorations of the lodge are the result of more than twenty years of work and are often difficult to repair or replace. Therefore, we ask that everyone be respectful and make appropriate use of the facilities, equipment and environment. The house as a whole, should not be considered a playground.

Rooms must be used according to their normal occupancy. For example, a room with a bathroom for 2 to 3 people cannot be used for 4 to 6 people. The 60 000 square meter motu and its beaches are available for physical exercise.

The remoteness of the atoll and the private island makes sourcing very complicated, forcing the chef to constantly adapt to what's available.
We give great preference to fresh local produce and our cuisine is based on fish in all its forms, caught locally and whenever we can.
It is very difficult to plan "special children's" meals and cater to everyone's specific tastes. We therefore recommend that you contact us prior to booking to find out how we can accommodate your needs.

Similarly, the isolated location of the private island and the need to be self-sufficient in water and electricity means that we have to consider the wise use of these two resources without wasting them.

For all these reasons, although we are happy to welcome children, we feel that Fafarua Private Island is not a "particularly suitable" structure for children, especially young ones.
That's why, after ten years of experience, we have decided not to accept children under the age of 12.
We would be happy to welcome children over the age of 12, and we ask families bringing children to understand that this will only be possible if they make an effort to adapt to what we offer and to the rules of conviviality on the motu.

Spending a family vacation in a secluded location in an exceptional area like Tikehau's atoll can be a very attractive vacation project.
Fafarua Private Island is certainly the place.
On the private island, everything has been done to provide the necessary comfort for a pleasant stay in an environment that remains rather hostile to non-native people.

There are, however, certain realities to consider.

The concept of a secluded private island responds to the notion of enjoying an exceptional environment with peace, tranquility and respect for the place and its inhabitants.
We ask our guests to share these values. We appreciate good humor, music and general conviviality. However, we do not tolerate yelling, screaming, fighting or aggressive behavior, regardless of the age of the guests.

Parents are responsible for supervising their children, whether in the buildings, on the grounds, during unsupervised swimming, or on excursions.
In addition, the natural environment can present a number of hazards:
- Risk of injury from coral, which is omnipresent on an atoll,
- Numerous coconut trees with coconuts that can fall,
- Unsupervised swimming.

The remoteness of the island should be taken into account, as we are 30 minutes by boat (in calm seas) from the village clinic (there is no doctor on the island) and one hour by plane from the nearest hospital (in Tahiti).

The use of equipment such as paddleboards, kayaks, fins, masks and snorkels must be under the supervision and responsibility of parents.

The installations, furnishings and decorations of the lodge are the result of more than twenty years of work and are often difficult to repair or replace. Therefore, we ask that everyone be respectful and make appropriate use of the facilities, equipment and environment. The house as a whole, should not be considered a playground.

Rooms must be used according to their normal occupancy. For example, a room with a bathroom for 2 to 3 people cannot be used for 4 to 6 people. The 60 000 square meter motu and its beaches are available for physical exercise.

The remoteness of the atoll and the private island makes sourcing very complicated, forcing the chef to constantly adapt to what's available.
We give great preference to fresh local produce and our cuisine is based on fish in all its forms, caught locally and whenever we can.
It is very difficult to plan "special children's" meals and cater to everyone's specific tastes. We therefore recommend that you contact us prior to booking to find out how we can accommodate your needs.

Similarly, the isolated location of the private island and the need to be self-sufficient in water and electricity means that we have to consider the wise use of these two resources without wasting them.

For all these reasons, although we are happy to welcome children, we feel that Fafarua Private Island is not a "particularly suitable" structure for children, especially young ones.
That's why, after ten years of experience, we have decided not to accept children under the age of 12.
We would be happy to welcome children over the age of 12, and we ask families bringing children to understand that this will only be possible if they make an effort to adapt to what we offer and to the rules of conviviality on the motu.

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