Discover Paea’s Mara'a lagoon on a near-private, small-group dive with Mobydick. This two-hour guided experience includes CRESSI gear and instruction for beginner baptisms and exploration dives near Tahiti’s west coast.
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The boat slips from the Paea shore and the lagoon opens like a held breath — warm, shallow turquoise that hums with fish life and coral ridges. In a boat with fewer than eight guests, your guide from Mobydick drops anchor where the reef shelves away, and the first bubbles rise: the sea dares you, the current teases, the reef welcomes.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
Basic swimming ability and comfort in open water; suitable for most fitness levels with guide support
Wildlife
History
Paea’s coast reflects Tahiti’s volcanic origins and centuries of Polynesian navigation; lagoons have long been central to local food and culture.
Conservation
Maraa lagoon is a managed marine area; divers are asked to avoid touching coral, use reef-safe products and follow guides to limit anchor and fin contact.
Reserve your spot on the Small group diving with Mobydick in Paea (Tahiti) today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring a certification card if you have one
Certified divers should carry proof of certification and recent dive logs to access deeper or independent segments.
Hydrate and avoid alcohol
Diving safely starts with good hydration and no alcohol 12–24 hours before your dive to reduce decompression risks.
Wear reef-safe sunscreen
Protect your skin and the coral by using reef-safe sunscreen or a long-sleeve rashguard to limit chemical exposure to the lagoon.
Check seasickness remedies
If you get queasy, take preventative medication before boarding and sit mid-boat where motion is least pronounced.
Mask and snorkel
Familiar mask fit helps you during surface intervals and if you want to snorkel around the boat.
Rashguard or wetskin
Protects from sun and light stings, and helps retain warmth during longer in-water times.
summer
Reef-safe sunscreen
Prevents sunburn and reduces chemical stress on coral and marine life.
summer
Small waterproof bag
Keeps essentials dry on the boat between dives and when returning to shore.