French Polynesia Master

Dive Facilities

• Two SCUBA air compressors
• Nitrox available
• Scuba diving equipment - BCD, regulators, mask, fins, snorkel, 3mm shorty wetsuit, underwater torches, and computers for hire. Surface Marker Bouy, at no charge.
• Weights, weight belts, 12L (80 cu. Ft) aluminum tanks with standard yoke valves included ( some DIN available please request on booking)
• Personal Item Storage on dive deck
• Camera charging station - Both 220V and 110V (some US adapters are available but bring your own is recommended)
• Two separate camera rinse tanks & one for your equipment.
• Camera Tables - indoors and outdoors
• Three tender dinghies with outboard motors for scuba diving.

General Inclusions

Dive equipment - Surface Marker Bouy, 12L aluminium dive tank (yoke valves), weights & weight belt - all other equipment is available for hire.

Transfers to and from the airport to the departure marina, on day of embarkation or disembarkation only. (No transfers in Papeete included).

Accommodation based on two people sharing (twin or double cabin) or single use (at surcharge).

Several land excursions are available, this will depend on location & itinerary.

Local tax (on booking cost only)

Guided diving (no solo or buddy, non-guided diving allowed due to French regulations).

All meals - breakfast, lunch, dinner + snacks

Air-conditioned cabin with en-suite, towels, bathrobe & linen.

General Exclusions

No Visas (responsibility of traveller)

Marine Port & Park fees are paid directly on board

NOTE: French Polynesia has strict diving rules;maximum of THREE dives per day;Advanced Divers all have a maximum of 30 metres regardless if a Deep certification is held;no un-guided diving;certification cards must be carried;your guides will be strict as checks are regularly carried out by authorities.You should also have over 50 logged dives due to the conditions.

All rental diving equipment is for hire, no inclusions - BCD, regulator with Occy & pressure gauge, mask, fins, snorkel, dive computer, underwater torch - pre-book possible when booking, payment on board. All Aqualung products - make and model will vary.

No International or domestic flights are included

Crew & Guide gratuities - if you wish to tip you can do so, tips will be divided between crew and dive guides (an envelope will be passed around at the end of the trip, please take cash with you for this).

Any Extra Services which may include but not limited to: onboard calls, laundry,massage, special services

Any Optional Activities which may include but not limited to: Dive Courses, excursions

Satellite Internet/ Wifi is available, pre-book is available or pay on board. Other roaming facilities are not available. (Please be aware that this area is remote and the connection can be affected by the weather)

All alcohol is not included - local beer, wine, spirits & cocktails all at extra cost.

Papeete only: Transfers from the airport to the marina & vice versa, embarkation and disembarkation points, in Papeete, are not included. Make your own way for a 12.00pm afternoon, departing from, Port Autonome, at the waterfront.

Rates and local taxes subject to change.

Travel & Diving Insurance is for the traveller to organize before travel - Your diving insurance is mandatory & must cover all of your scuba diving & snorkelling activities, including the costs for recompression chamber treatment & emergency air evacuation,(must be shown on board).

PADI medical statement will need to be signed, any "yes" answers will need a medical certificate - any medical costs associated are to be covered by the traveller & should be done in your home country as there will not be a local dive doctor available + Master Liability release & express assumption of risk agreement, to be signed.