aururab Posted October 30, 2019 #1 Share Posted October 30, 2019 I am diving on the 7 day Tahiti Iti cruise on Feb 8, and I need to know the times of the dives so that I can schedule some excursions with outside companies. While I know that it could change between sailings, could anyone that has access to their excursions tell me the times for each dive in Bora Bora and Moorea? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlightMedic555 Posted October 30, 2019 #2 Share Posted October 30, 2019 I did a single tank dive in both Bora Bora and Moorea. Both left from the marina at 8:00 am. Those doing a 2 tank dive came back with us to the ship, had their tanks changed, and went back out at about 10:00 am for the second dive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aururab Posted October 30, 2019 Author #3 Share Posted October 30, 2019 Thanks! This is a long shot, but you wouldn't happen to know the names of the dive sites at 8:00 versus 10:00? Or, what was the name of the 8:00 dive you did? 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sita Posted October 30, 2019 #4 Share Posted October 30, 2019 Aurab - No one is going to be able to confirm this for you with any certainty. If you make your outside excursions for the afternoon you should be fine. Although you may be able to confirm certain dives and times on PG before you cruise, the schedule is fluid and may change based upon now many new divers on board, dive conditions, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aururab Posted November 1, 2019 Author #5 Share Posted November 1, 2019 I know, I was more just curious what dive sites are currently or have previously been offered each day. Will probably do two dives one morning, and a snorkeling tour the other morning and it is a bit of a challenge to figure out without the times/days listed for each excursion. Obviously with changing conditions that could be rearranged, just looking to see what is typical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlightMedic555 Posted November 1, 2019 #6 Share Posted November 1, 2019 Bora Bora was just outside of the lagoon and they call it Tapu. It was a great dive site. Moorea was also outside of the lagoon but I don’t remember what they called that dive site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sita Posted November 1, 2019 #7 Share Posted November 1, 2019 Unless they have changed the timing, specific dives and times are available for booking 60 days out so in about a month for you. Again, times and dates may change by the time you are on board but if you have reserved you’re clear. You can always cancel without penalty( ask when you call but I believe within 24 hours.) Looks like your itinerary has only one day in moorea; although 4 dives are described the sites are all within apx 500 meters of each other; some difference in formations but same pelegics/fish etc. if whatever you were wanting to do was there; just reserve whichever is the 8am dive that day (assuming you’re not flying home Fri night per pressure table). Bora bora is more complicated. 3 completely different dives. Toopua inside reef... like an aquarium.. tapu outside and Anau which is inside but on the other side of the Mt. the manta rays kept their distance from us (see some spectacular vid on YouTube where the flocked around divers) but the ride around the island added to the fun. If choosing 1 would do Tapu. You’re in BB for 2 days; don’t miss the motu there. hope this helps, let me know if you have any questions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aururab Posted November 2, 2019 Author #8 Share Posted November 2, 2019 Sita - would you both snorkel and dive in Bora Bora - or just dive both mornings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sita Posted November 3, 2019 #9 Share Posted November 3, 2019 Dive both days and spend an afternoon at the Borabora motu with my snorkel gear. The are several coral heads there. Also bring your gear to tahaa motu picnic. See TBKs previous posts with aerial showing best spots. We have done all sorts of snorkel excursions in BB; nothing beats diving. Happy planning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlightMedic555 Posted November 4, 2019 #10 Share Posted November 4, 2019 Have to slightly disagree with Sita. I would dive one day and snorkel the other. Seeing the entire lagoon from the snorkel excursion is spectacular. If you only dive you will see very little of the lagoon. Pure Snorkeling has a great trip which I recommend. I guess you could dive in the morning and do a snorkel excursion in the afternoon as another option. while the motu on Bora Bora is gorgeous the lack of shade and the lack of chairs, for us, meant a short visit. The snorkeling there is mediocre as compared to other sites in the lagoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aururab Posted November 4, 2019 Author #11 Share Posted November 4, 2019 FlightMedic555, I was leaning that way as well, my challenge is planning which morning to do the snorkeling tour in advance of knowing which dives are scheduled on each day. While they could change, I was just curious if anyone could tell me the names of the dives on each day for another schedule. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlightMedic555 Posted November 4, 2019 #12 Share Posted November 4, 2019 This is from out 11 night cruise this past August. Day 1 Bora Bora 8:00 am dive called Tapu - outer reef Day 1 Bora Bora 10:00 am dive called Toopua - eagle Taylor Day 2 Bora Bora 8:00 am dive called Tapu - outer reef Day 2 Bora Bora 10:00 am dive called Anau - manta Ray Day 1 Moorea 8:00 am dive called The Ledges - turtles, black tip sharks Day 1 Moorea 10:00 am dive called Shark Gallery - black tip sharks Day 2 Moorea 8:00 am dive called The Canyons - lemon shark, black tip sharks Day 2 Moorea 10:00 am dive called Rotui - black tip sharks i did Tapu on Bora Bora and The Ledges in Moorea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aururab Posted November 4, 2019 Author #13 Share Posted November 4, 2019 Flightmedic55! Thanks! That is exactly what I needed! If you had to pick just Tapu/Toopua, or Tapu/Anau would you pick the later? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlightMedic555 Posted November 4, 2019 #14 Share Posted November 4, 2019 I would not do the manta dive. The water is not Crystal clear, relatively shallow, and no guarantee that you will see the mantas. I would do a snorkel with Pure Snorkeling which stops in the same location to see the mantas. I have gone with them 7 times and have seen the mantas 4 times. Their other snorkel stops are great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aururab Posted November 5, 2019 Author #15 Share Posted November 5, 2019 Thanks for the great advice. I was thinking the Manta Dive should be at the top of my list! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlightMedic555 Posted November 5, 2019 #16 Share Posted November 5, 2019 I agree that seeing the mantas is the top of our list as well. Snorkeling above them is very similar to being on the bottom and watching them (the divers have to stay on the bottom and observe). Diving negative is that they may not be present during your dive. The snorkel gave us the opportunity to both see the mantas (at least we saw them 4 out of 7 times) and also to circumnavigate the lagoon with multiple other snorkel stops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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