The 8 Best Diving Trips in the Pacific Islands

1.Aqua Safari Introductory Helmet Dive (Underwater Walk)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 428 reviews · from $158Our pick

After a safety briefing, you’ll walk for about 30 minutes on Bora Bora’s lagoon floor at roughly 10 feet deep. Guides such as Tama, JP, Rémi, and Sébastien help you descend, point out fish and coral, and take underwater photos. No swimming, snorkeling, or scuba experience is required.

“I was scared of being underwater and when I was about to go down another person was ready to come up which didn’t ease the nerves. But I did it & it was amazing the guides were very helpful.”

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2.Aquablue Moorea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 281 reviews · from $111

Aquablue Moorea takes you by boat to a calm lagoon site, where a professional instructor guides you along the seabed in a clear yellow helmet. You need not know how to swim, and children from age six can join. Vincent, Anthony, and Olivier are praised for patient instruction, close support, and memorable encounters with fish and stingrays.

“Great introduction to being under the sea. The Rays were friendly and encouraged us to pet them. We saw a lot of little fish. There is nothing to be afraid of with this experience. The man in charge was super.”

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3.2 Dives in the morning for certified divers in Bora Bora

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 263 reviews · from $235

Spend four morning hours exploring two Bora Bora sites with a certified instructor. Groups are limited to five divers, with one site usually in the lagoon and one beyond the reef. Guides such as Pascal, Niki, and Flo have led trips featuring manta rays, black-tip sharks, eels, turtles, and tropical fish.

“Dive instructors were friendly and super helpful. And can't beat the convenience of being picked up right at your resort. We went out on two different dives that were unique to one another but both amazing. We were able to spot numerous giant manta rays as well as endless tropical fish. Would recommend this company!”

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4.Introductory Dive in Bora Bora (afternoon)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 138 reviews · from $136

Spend about two hours at Bora Diving Center by Eleuthera, with hotel pickup, a safety lesson, full scuba gear, and an instructor-led underwater session for no more than two beginners per instructor. Look for coral gardens, tropical fish, rays, eels, and perhaps a manta. Afternoon departures run from Matira Beach.

“Simply amazing. Thank you to JP and the team for an incredible experience. We saw and learnt so much. Alberto”

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5.Certified Scuba Diving with Whitetip Marine Adventures team

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · from $221

Depart Denarau at 9:00am for two guided scuba sessions around Fiji’s Mamanuca Islands. Expect coral reefs, the Salamander wreck, clear water, and possible turtles, reef sharks, rays, eels, and colorful fish. Equipment, bottled water, biscuits, and small-group guidance are included. Instructor Wise is praised for calm, attentive teaching.

“The owner had us picked up at our hotel, met us at the boat dock and was exceptionally friendly. The crew that took us out was experienced. We did two dives and saw turtles, black tip reef sharks, sting rays and eels.”

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6.Guam’s Best Beach Diving! Beginner and Advanced Dives

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · from $90Best value

Join Guam Ocean Adventures for one or two beach-based scuba sessions at Dogleg Reef. First-timers learn with instructors such as Bob or Luis in water no deeper than 20 feet, while certified guests can explore WWII artifacts at 75 to 80 feet. Gear, water, showers, and changing rooms are provided.

“Amazing scuba diving with Luis! He was so kind and gentle. So we can enjoy our diving with feeling of comfortable and safe. We highly recommend others to make your memoriable activity with Guam Ocean Adventure!”

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7.Romantic dive in the lagoon of Bora Bora. Private instructor on a shared boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · from $479

You and your partner take a shared boat into Bora Bora’s lagoon for a private scuba session with an instructor such as Rémi, Jeanne, Nicholas, or Ben. The team supplies equipment, towels, water, and a professionally filmed and edited video. You also uncover a black pearl to keep as a romantic gift.

“Remi was the perfect dive guide! He was energy filled, fun, and kind. He was sure that we were diving at our level - in case the current got too strong. We lived our whole experience! The video they provided afterwards was great. And the black pearl you get on the dive is also really awesome! Well done! Can't wait to dive with them again!”

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8.Aquablue Helmet Underwater Walking Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 53 reviews · 2h 30m · from $103

You’ll meet Aquablue Moorea’s instructor team, including Vincent, at the InterContinental Moorea Resort & Spa, then take a 10-minute boat ride to Motu Fareone or Papetoaï. With a supplied-air helmet, you’ll spend about 30 minutes walking at 12 feet among fish, coral, and stingrays. No scuba certification is required.

“J’étais avec mes trois enfants, tout s’est très bien passé pour tout le monde ils étaient super content et on a passé un très bon moment malgré la pluie. Je remercie toute l’équipe avec leur gentillesse et ils te mettent super Alezes Je le recommande”

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