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Discover Scuba Diving in Bora Bora

Your first dive in Bora Bora, from 8 years old, with an instructor by your side.

Your first dive

Never dived before? Your first dive in Bora Bora starts at the pontoon of your hotel: the boat leaves from the Four Seasons or the Westin with all the equipment on board, and your instructor takes care of the rest.

  • From 8 years old
  • Down to 6 meters
  • About 45 minutes underwater, 2 to 2.5 hours in total
  • 2 beginners per instructor at most
  • Full equipment included
  • Professional underwater video on request
The dive boat in front of the overwater bungalows

How the discover scuba dive works

On the boat, your instructor explains the basics: breathing, equalizing, hand signals. At the site, usually Anau in the lagoon, you get used to the equipment in shallow water, then explore at your own pace, among coral, colorful fish and, with a bit of luck, manta rays.

Beginner diver with an instructor in the Bora Bora lagoon
Clownfish in its anemone
Christmas tree worms on a lagoon coral
Eagle ray above the lagoon sand
Manta ray passing above a diver
Two beginner divers underwater, above the Bora Bora reef

Who is it for?

No experience needed, just being comfortable in the water. Children dive with an instructor who looks after them; if a child dives without a parent beside them in the water, we recommend a private instructor.

Instructor and beginner on the white sand of the lagoon
Two smiling divers on their discover scuba dive
Diver along a coral head
Diver above the reef in clear water

What next?

Enjoyed it? Your discover scuba dive is the first step towards the PADI Scuba Diver or Open Water course.

See our courses
Diver above the white sand, surrounded by lagoon fish

Frequently asked questions

Do I need any experience for a discover scuba dive?

No. The discover scuba dive is for people who have never dived. You just need to be comfortable in the water: your instructor explains everything on the boat before the dive.

What is the minimum age for a discover scuba dive?

8 years old. A signed parental consent is required for minors.

How deep does a discover scuba dive go?

Down to 6 meters, usually at Anau, a lagoon site 5 minutes from the hotel where you can see manta rays.

How long does a discover scuba dive take?

About 45 minutes underwater, and 2 to 2.5 hours in total, from departure to return, including the briefing and the boat ride. On request, we film your dive (professional underwater video).

How many people per instructor on a discover scuba dive?

Two beginners per instructor at most.

Can my child dive alone with an instructor?

Yes. If the child dives without a parent beside them in the water, we recommend a private instructor, at an extra cost, who looks after them only. If they dive with a parent, it is not necessary.

Book your discover scuba dive

Tell us your dates and how many of you would like to try.

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