The Aquarium Faa'a Dive Site
A shallow, clear dive site featuring a plane wreck, ship, and diverse marine life, perfect for beginners and training.
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Good visibility, fewer crowds
The Aquarium Faa'a Dive Site
Best Time
Good visibility, fewer crowds
Highlights
Must-see attractions
A shallow, clear dive site featuring a plane wreck, ship, and diverse marine life, perfect for beginners and training.
"Great beginning/training spot with surprisingly good visibility and unique underwater features."
Ideal for New Divers
Perfect training spot with shallow depths and great visibility. :diving_mask:
Visibility is a Plus
Enjoy surprisingly clear water compared to other lagoon spots. 🌊
Quick Facts
Highlights
Discover the most iconic attractions and experiences
Underwater Plane Wreck
Shallow dive site
Discover a submerged plane, a unique feature adding an intriguing element to your dive.
Diverse Marine Life Encounters
Various spots within the dive site
Spot stingrays, stonefish, pufferfish, and common tropical fish in crystal-clear waters.
Artificial Reefs & Structures
Throughout the dive site
Explore coral formations, a computer desk, and a ship, creating an interesting artificial reef.
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Planning Your Visit
Best for Beginners & Training Dives
Manage Expectations for Advanced Divers
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Thoughts on aquarium dives?
So my local aquarium offers dives in the shark exhibit, only issue is it costs 300€ per dive, when a dive on my local center is about 40€. I'm a fairly experienced diver, but 99% of my dives have been local. Would you recommend it just to break up with the monotony, even if it's…
Ideal for New Divers
Perfect training spot with shallow depths and great visibility. :diving_mask:
Visibility is a Plus
Enjoy surprisingly clear water compared to other lagoon spots. 🌊
Georgia Aquarium Dive, is it worth it?
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Aquarium dives
Has anyone done an aquarium dive, or maybe volunteered for an aquarium dive team? Post your stories, because I'm highly interested. Edit: I'm already planning to dive in the GA aquarium (4 whale sharks!!!) and the Baltimore Harbor aquarium. I'm also considering attempting to…
Manage Expectations
Great for beginners, but advanced divers might find it less exciting. :thinking_face:
See Unique Features
Look for the plane wreck, ship, and other interesting structures. 🚢
Ocean Voyager, Georgia Aquarium
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Ideal for New Divers
Perfect training spot with shallow depths and great visibility. :diving_mask:
Visibility is a Plus
Enjoy surprisingly clear water compared to other lagoon spots. 🌊
Manage Expectations
Great for beginners, but advanced divers might find it less exciting. :thinking_face:
See Unique Features
Look for the plane wreck, ship, and other interesting structures. 🚢
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Visitors find The Aquarium Faa'a Dive Site to be an excellent spot for beginner divers and training due to its shallow depths and surprisingly clear visibility. While advanced divers might find it less challenging, the unique features like a plane wreck and ship, along with common marine life, make it an enjoyable and accessible dive experience for many.
"This is there good there is a coral, a plane, computer desk, a ship and stingray."
Kirill Vagin
"Went in mid-November Sunday afternoon around 2 pm.
No rain, The visibility is great.
Shallow dive, 43 feet max
Saw a stone fish, a puffer fish and 3 small wrecks. Also some other common tropical fishes.
After went to Palau, I can only give this spot 3 starts. Nothing really special here.
A great beginning/training spot.
Won’t recommend if you are an advance diver."
Ya-Ping Chen
"Surprisingly good visibility compared to the rest of the lagoon."
Michael Kobler
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Frequently Asked Questions
🚇 🗺️ Getting There
The Aquarium Faa'a Dive Site is typically accessed via boat tours or dive operators from nearby coastal areas. It's recommended to book with a local dive shop who can arrange transport and provide necessary equipment.
Parking is generally not available directly at the dive site as it's in the water. If you are arranging your own transport, inquire with your dive operator about meeting points.
Faa'a is a commune in French Polynesia, often associated with Tahiti. Access is usually via Tahiti Faa'a International Airport (PPT). From there, local transport or pre-arranged transfers will take you to your accommodation or dive operator.
🎫 🎫 Tickets & Entry
Entry to the dive site itself is usually included in the price of a dive tour or course. You'll need to book with a dive operator.
Dive tour operating hours vary by operator. Most offer morning and afternoon dives. It's best to check with your chosen dive company for their specific schedule.
While there might not be a direct entry fee for the dive site, lagoon access fees or marine park contributions can sometimes be part of tour packages. Confirm with your dive operator.
Yes, booking in advance is highly recommended, especially during peak tourist seasons, to secure your spot with a reputable dive operator.
🎫 🤿 Onsite Experience
You can expect to see stingrays, stonefish, pufferfish, and various common tropical fish. The site also features coral, a plane wreck, a computer desk, and a ship.
The maximum depth at The Aquarium Faa'a Dive Site is approximately 43 feet (around 13 meters), making it a shallow dive.
Absolutely! This site is considered a great beginning and training spot due to its shallow depth and good visibility.
Visibility is surprisingly good, often described as crystal-clear, especially compared to other parts of the lagoon.
Yes, the site is known for its artificial reef elements, including a submerged plane, a ship, and a computer desk, alongside natural coral formations.
📸 📸 Photography
The plane wreck, the ship, and the various marine life like stingrays and tropical fish offer excellent photo opportunities. The clear water enhances underwater photography.
Yes, the great visibility at this site makes it easier to capture clear and vibrant underwater photos.
A wide-angle lens is great for capturing the wrecks and larger marine life. For fish, a macro lens can be useful. Ensure your underwater housing is suitable for depths up to 43 feet.
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