Tahiti
The islands of French Polynesia are considered by many to be the most beautiful on earth. Sheer cliffs rise from turquoise lagoons fringed by perfect white sand beaches with a myriad of tropical fish just below the surface. The islands have fringing reefs offshore that provide for calm, clear pools of water in every shade of blue one could imagine. Lush island valleys open up to spectacular bays making these islands a truly magical destination. Resort islands in French Polynesia include Moorea, Bora Bora, Huahine, and the Tuamotu Archipelago with the islands of Rangiroa and Manihi. Another group of islands are the Marquesas which provide a rare glimpse into Polynesia as it was a thousand years ago.

Moorea
Moorea is the gem of the Tahiti Islands and fulfills everyone's dream of a south sea paradise. Around every corner one finds an enchanting view of tropical cliffs falling into the cobalt sea. Moorea's beaches and lagoons are stunningly beautiful. Cascading waterfalls with mountain top views of the bays provide an enchanting setting. Take a bicycle ride to Cooks Bay or circle the island by motorized outrigger canoe. Paddle a canoe to uninhabited islands or visit the seldom seen interior on a land rover expedition. The snorkeling is phenomenal in all of Polynesia and Moorea is no exception. The SCUBA diving is excellent as well, and divers should not miss the shark feed, a truly adrenal event.

Trip Details

WHO:
Divers & Non-divers All ages!

WHEN:
TBA

WHERE:
Moorea, Tahiti
Add-on trips are available.

COST:
~$2,099 per person, double occupancy
~$2,319 per person, single occupancy
~$1,799 non-diver, double occupancy

COST INCLUDES:
• Round trip airfare from Oakland
• Airport/hotel transfers
• Hotel
- Beachfront rooms
- Pool
- Tennis courts
• Diving
- 5-day package (2-tank dives)
- Tanks & weight belt
- Shark dives
• Entertainment
- Midnight swims

HOW TO SIGN UP:
A non-refundable $500.00 deposit is required to hold your spot. Remaining due eight weeks prior to departure date.

TRIP NECESSITIES:
We recommend that you pack light and consider the following items:

• Dive gear (except tank & weight belt)
• Dive computer*
• Diveskin
• Bathing suit
• Towel
• Sunscreen
• Hat
• Sunglasses
• Mosquito repellant
• Party clothes for evening events
• Cool/comfortable clothing
• Walking shoes/sandals
• Camera
• Film

* Dive computers are not essential, but they are suggested because it will significantly increase your bottom time and diving flexibility. If your dive buddy is on computer, you must be also.

Tahiti and Moorea. SAMPLE Itinerary from a previous trip.

Nov 24: Depart Oakland on Corsair #901 at 10:00 pm, arriving Papeete, 4:30 am the next day

Nov 25: You will be met on arrival by Tahiti Nui representatives and escorted to the ferry terminal where you will board the Aremiti Ferry for the 12-mile crossing to Moorea.

On arrival in Moorea, you will be met and transferred to the Hotel Bali Hai for 6 nights in garden bungalow rooms.

Nov 26: Your dive package will commence today with a 10 dive package at Bathy’s next to the Beachcomber Parkroyal. Moorea offers incredible visibility with schools of tropicals as well as the finest shark diving on the planet. Moorea is home to several very friendly and large Napoleon Wrasse as well as a unique opportunity to see Humpback Whales close to the reef.

Dec 1: You will be transferred back to the ferry bound for Papeete where, on arrival, you will be transferred to the Hotel Le Mandarin, standard room for a 1-night stay.

Dec 2: You will be transferred to the airport where you will depart Corsair flight #902 at 7:00 am arriving into Oakland at 5:00 pm, same day.