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Manihi Blue Nui Diving Center :
Ph/Fax : (689) 96 42 17
General Manager : Stéphane Marseille
E-mail : manihibluenui@mail.pf
Website : www.bluenui.com
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Diving spots :
The diving spots are concentrated around the pass at the southern (or south-western) end of the island.
Reef Passes : 1
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Diving site : The Crossing |
Ocean / max depth 18-75 ft
Diving: Ocean side in Manihi, a breathtaking wall falls from 3m (10ft.) to 1500m (5000ft.) deep. Abundantly rich with Napoleon wrasse, giant jackfish, impressive schools of snappers and barracudas, ocean fish such as tuna or Bonita. Once a year during the month of July, thousands of marbled grouper unite for the mating season; one of the most spectacular underwater events in Polynesia.
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Diving site : The Drop-Off |
Ocean / max depth 18-75
Diving: Ocean side in Manihi, a breathtaking wall falls from 3m (10ft.) to 1500m (5000ft.) deep. Abundantly rich with Napoleon wrasse, giant jackfish, impressive schools of snappers and barracudas, ocean fish such as tuna or bonita. Once a year during the month of July, thousands of marbled grouper unite for the mating season -- one of the most spectacular underwater events in Polynesia.
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Diving site : The Tairapa Pass |
Pass / max depth 60 ft
Diving: This living liquid highway connecting the ocean to the lagoon offers different itineraries which are the fabulous "drift dives" through the in-coming current accompanied by the boat which follows above.
Tuna, barracudas, sharks (grey, blacktip, whitetip, nurse), jack fish, sea bass, parrots, napoléon wrasse.
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Diving site : The Crack |
Ocean / max depth 18-75 ft
Diving: A large break in the reef on the ocean side where, in an amphitheatre of coral, you can quite safely be the spectator of an exciting shark feeding, which attracts a multitude of reef sharks including blacktip, whitetip, grey, and occasionally the larger deep water whitetip.
Groupers, jack fish, napoléon, wrasse, sea Bass.
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Diving site : West Point |
Ocean / max depth 18-150 ft
Diving: Depth range from 3m (10ft) to 45m (150ft). Ocean side, the incredibly clear water of this virginal atoll is the ideal habitat for coral of unusual forms. This site offers an amazing underwater seascape; rose-petal coral covers the slope at 30 to 45m (100-150ft). Visibility: 50m (150ft). This drift dive runs according to the currents.
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Diving site : The Circus |
Lagoon / max depth 18-25 ft
Diving: Situated just between the pass and the lagoon, populated by large Napoleon wrasse and black-tip sharks, it is the favorite meeting place of eagle rays and manta rays. Solitary or in groups the mantas especially appreciate coming here to feed all year long in about 30 feet of water.
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Manihi Blue Nui Diving Center |
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Dive center description :
Manihi Blue Nui is located right on the marina of the hotel.
Sign Up at the bar of the hotel everyday 18h30-19h
- One large open room makes conversation easy with the friendly dive staff.
- With a large stock of magazines, fish books and maps, it is easy to have all the information you need regarding the flora and fauna of our underwater world.
- Ventilated lockers are available to stock personal equipment, as well as closets to hang wetsuits.
- Large fresh -water tank for rinsing all equipment after each dive and one shower.
- Dive tanks are set up and loaded on the boat by dive staff.
- Lifting and carrying is limited.
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Dive center organisation :
Manihi Blue Nui is a
PADI Resort and CMAS Dive Center
The Diving Team :
- 1 Manager
- 1 PADI/CMAS instructor
- 1 Driver
For certified divers and Beginners:
Departures at 8h00, 10h00 and 15h00.
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Diving in Manihi
Manihi is a string of islets very famous for its black pearl farms.
It has earned an honored place in the international diving world.
Close sites of impressive seascapes with a large density and variety of species are the particulars that make this destination so special.
Moderate currents in the pass, the clarity of the water and dive sites protected from wings and waves make Manihi the ideal dive destination for experienced as well as beginner's divers.
It is a Paradise for underwater photography.
Diving highlits of Manihi :
Hammerhead sharks : November through April
Eagle Rays : November through April
Manta Ray : July through October
Grey Sharks : May through June
Schools of barracuda, turtles, deep-water sharks and dolphins : All year round
Water Temperature : 79-84 F° (26-29 C°)
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Dive Rates 2005 :
| Description |
Rate |
| First dive |
7 500 CFP |
| 1 Exploration diving |
6 700 CFP |
| 1 Night dive |
8 000 CFP |
| 1 "2 tank" dives |
13 000 CFP |
| 5 Exploration dives (*) |
31 000 CFP |
| 10 Exploration dives (*) |
59 000 CFP |
| Padi Openwater certification or Certification CMAS 1 * |
8 000 CFP |
| 1/2 day Private Dive (**) |
47 000 CFP |
| 1 diving course |
7 500 CFP |
| CMAS 1* training (5 lessons) |
37 500 CFP |
| PADI Open Water training (4 lessons) |
30 000 CFP |
| 1 diving logbook |
2 000 CFP |
These rates include all taxes and basic equipment (instructor, boat ride, tank, jacket, regulator, weight belt, fins, mask and shorty wetsuit).
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Packages are non transferable, per person and non refundable.
Available & usable in the 4 dive centers: Manihi, Bora Bora, Tikehau & Tahaa.
** : Private dive includes private boat up to 4 tanks (4 pers one tank, or 2 pers 2 tanks)
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