A divers paradise….With its natural beauty and rich marine environment, French Polynesia is a stunning holiday destination. We are delighted to offer liveaboard diving holidays aboard the superb M/V French Polynesia Master to show you the best diving that French Polynesia has to offer. Made up of 118 islands and atolls, French Polynesia spans an area roughly the same size as Europe. This expanse of islands and atolls are split into five groups: the Austral, Gambier, Marquesas, Society and Tuamotu archipelagos. Of these five, the Society archipelago is unquestionably the most famous, and home to the legendary islands of Bora Bora and Tahiti.

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Destination: French Polynesia

Diving in French PolynesiaThe varied topography and plethora of marine sites ensure that diving in French Polynesia stands out as a truly spectacular destination.French Polynesia encompasses 118 islands, with a number of diving hot spots. The warm waters and sheltered lagoons have combined to create an ideal environment for the varied marine life that calls these waters home. Common sights include colorful fish, to manta rays, moray eels, sea turtles and sharks.

The Tuamoto Archipelago of Fakarava Island are a true diving paradise. Enjoy drift diving through the passes that support a flourishing marine environment, where white tip and black tip sharks are frequently spotted. For lucky individuals, diving with humpback whales is possible during the humpback whale season from July to October.Your scuba diving holiday in French Polynesia will leave you with unforgettable memories and breathtaking experiences. It is undoutedly one of the top diving destinations around the world, and one where divers of all levels can jump in and enjoy the fantastic underwater marine environment.

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The Vessel...

The M/V French Polynesia Master is the newest vessel in the Master fleet. Built by divers, for divers. Enjoy some of the top dive sites in French Polynesia on board this stunning liveaboard vessel.The M/V French Polynesia Master welcomes a total of 25 divers on each liveaboard trip, maximizing safety and comfort for all guests on board. Both 7 and 10 night diving safaris are offered on board this stunning vessel. Guests will be able to choose between standard and premium twin/double cabins on the lower, mid and upper deck. Cabins feature en-suite facilities and individual air conditioning units alongside ample storage room for your personal belongings. For your added convenience and flexibility, the M/V French Polynesia Master offers cabins that can be used either as a twin or as a double bedded room.

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Diving Highlights:

Rangiroa IslandTiputa Pass - Dropping in at the outer edge divers can hook into the reef wall and watch the amazing shark display. Hammerheads, tiger shark and huge schools of grey reef shark are the main draw. Drift on the incoming tide through The Canyons, where schools of big eyes hang out and mantas can be seen hanging in the cross current. End the dive at Shark Cave where white tips typically come to rest. Other common fish species are grouper and Napoleon wrasse.Tiputa Reef -- On the ocean side of the pass the reef plateaus out at 20m into a magnificent coral garden. Schools of barracuda, turtles, white tip sharks, small wrasse and many colourful reef fish species can be seen. Mantas put in an occasional appearance, bottle nose dolphins too.Deep Blue -- Or simply ‘‘The Blue’’ is the deep water on the ocean side of Tiputa Pass. Here we drop divers directly from the boat to descend to 20m and hang in the blue as the sharks are tempted up to the shallower depths by dropping stones. Expect to see grey reef, silky and silver tip sharks as well as bottlenose dolphins. Nuhi Nuhi -- A shallow coral garden where angel fish, butterfly fish, anthias and all manner of small creatures can be spotted. Look out for leaf fish.Mypristis -- The coral reef acts as a nursery for grey reef sharks in season. Typically divers can see large numbers of marbled grouper and many anemones with resident clown fish.Avaturo Pass -- Strong currents are to be expected but bring forth a wide range of pelagic species from reef sharks to tuna and the occasional sailfish.

Apataki Island

Tehere Pass -- The strong currents through the pass mean divers can literally hang like a flag in the breeze! Reef hooks are essential if you want to stay and enjoy the hundreds of grey reef sharks hunting on fusiliers. Tuna, dolphins and swordfish can also be seen. The seabed and wall is more rubble than coral reef so simply drift in the current and enjoy the large pelagics.Pakaka Pass -- A more gentle drift than the Tehere Pass brings you through a pristine coral garden with table and staghorn corals. Silver tip and black tip reef sharks are seen darting in about the shallow corals, whilst numerous eagle rays are frequently sighted.

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And more……

Toau IslandOtugi Pass -- The 400m wide channel is best dived on an incoming tide for the schools of grey reef sharks and silvertips.Teahuroa -- The outer reef wall is where huge schools of snapper congregate. Reef sharks, Napoleon wrasse, barracuda, surgeon fish and big eyes join them, whilst manta ray sightings are possible too.

Fakarava NorthGaraue Pass -- The northernmost channel of Fakarava Island and arguably the best site in the region for consistent shark sightings. The pass itself is 1600m wide and should only be dived at slack water due to the very strong currents. Starting at the outer wall we encounter the huge ‘‘wall of sharks’’ where hundreds of greys congregate. Black tip, white tip, hammerhead, tiger, silky and oceanic white tip are amongst the other species seen. Napoleon wrasse, surgeon fish and the typical schools of big eyes and yellow snapper swarm over the reefs, joined by turtles, morays and lionfish. In June and July, large numbers of grouper aggregate to spawn, a truly spectacular sight. Manta rays also visit.Maiuru -- A submerged plateau on the outer edge of the pass, levels out at 18m into a lovely hard coral garden. At the ‘drop off’ you can encounter shark activity, whilst over the reef paddletail snapper and barracuda form large schools. Manta rays and eagle rays come by for cleaning and a quick meal and there are plenty of smaller creatures including nudibranchs and crabs to spot amongst the corals and sponges.Ohutu -- The second plateau starts at 12m and drops to 30m with vibrant corals. This is a superb place to watch manta rays. Restaurant Pier -- This shallow site is perfect for an afternoon dive where schools of snapper, black tip reef sharks and Napoleon wrasse are common, with a stunning atmosphere for photography.

Date 8th -15th November 2019Destination French Polynesia -Tuamotu Archipelago (7 nights)Liveaboard M/V French Polynesia Master

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Tel: 031 - 773 99 11Included in the price

➔ Transfers➔ 7 nights full board onboard M/V French Polynesia Master➔ Upto 3dives per day➔ 12ltr aluminium cylinder, air fills & weights

Not included in the price➔ Flights➔ Marine park fees 70 USD➔ Additional activities, dive equipment/gases and meals/drinks not specified above➔ Tips for guides and crew (recommended, but not a must)➔ Cancelation & dive insurance ➔ Land extensions and hotels

Price per person standard cabin 39995 SEKHow can I pay for my trip?Via bankgiro, bank transfer or via online payment with Visa and MasterCard.How much do I pay and when?When you have accepted the offer from Scuba Travel Scandinavia, you will receive a booking confirmation within one to two workdays. To confirm your spot, an initial deposit of 6000 SEK is required within 7 days from the booking date. We will then advise you of a further deposit of 6000 SEK May 8th 2018. Final payment is due 35 days before departure.This is a trip with a scheduled flight, you will need to pay the total flight cost for us to be able to confirm your flight. Before this has been done flight cost and availability can change. Flights will be available ten months before your trip departure. We will also offer land extensions which will require payment and we will advise you of this with the offer.

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French Polynesia

Visas French Polynesia is an Overseas Collective (Collectivité d'Outre-Mer) of France. Passport holders of the UK, EU, and most Western and Asian countries do not need a visa for stays of up to 90 days. Other passport holders should check the current entry requirements on the website of the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and if necessary confirm with the nearest French Diplomatic mission

Passport Validity Your passport should be valid for at least 3-6 months beyond the period you intend to stay in French Polynesia, depending on your nationality.

Yellow Fever vaccination certificate requirements Check whether you need a yellow fever vaccination certificate by visiting the National Travel Health Network and Centre’s TravelHealthPro website at http://travelhealthpro.org.uk/country/83/french-polynesia-including-tahiti#Vaccine_recommendations. Proof of vaccination is required if you are arriving from certain countries in South American and Africa.

Currency and Money The local currency in French Polynesia is the French Pacific Franc (CFP or XPF). You can exchange EUR or USD for a commission at the exchange office located outside the arrival hall of Papeete international airport or at exchange offices located on the main islands (Tahiti, Bora Bora and Moorea). Large international chain hotels also provide this service for a commission. Banks do not provide this service. Most of the main islands will have working ATMs in case you want to withdraw cash.

Most of the remote atolls (Tuamotu, the Austral and Gambier group, etc.) have few banking facilities, no exchange service and very few ATMs. Hotels, pensions, restaurants and shops also rarely accept credit/debit card payments and cash payments in any other currency than XPF. Therefore, we recommend bringing cash (USD, Euro, etc.) and changing at the airport to cash XFP or alternatively withdrawing the cash you may need for your stay in the remote islands when possible. Banks do not provide this service. Most of the main islands will have working ATMs in case you want to withdraw cash.

Most of the remote atolls (Tuamotu, the Austral and Gambier group, etc.) have few banking facilities, no exchange service and very few ATMs. Hotels, pensions, restaurants and shops also rarely accept credit/debit card payments and cash payments in any other currency than XPF. Therefore, we recommend bringing cash (USD, Euro, etc.) and changing at the airport to cash XFP or alternatively withdrawing the cash you may need for your stay in the remote islands when possible

French Polynesia

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Important Information About Your Liveaboard Holiday

Inclusions & ExclusionsThe above package includes - certain transfers*, full board accommodation based on double occupancy, tea, fresh coffee from our espresso machine, fruit juice & soft drinks, land excursions, up to 3 dives daily, single 12ltr (DIN/INT) cylinder with air fills, and lead weights.

*Transfers

The following local transfers are included free of charge:

• between the domestic airport of Rangiroa RGI and the liveaboard docked in Rangiroa

• between the domestic airport of Fakarava FAV and the liveaboard docked in Fakarava

• between the domestic airport of Hiva Oa AUQ, or local hotels, and the liveaboard docked in Marquesas

Transfers between Papeete PPT international or domestic airports, or Papeete hotels, and the liveaboard docked in Marina Taina port of Papeete, will incur a small cost. Please inquire for more details if you require one of these transfers.

*As of October 2017, most Tuamotu Archipelago itineraries will use Papeete Port instead of Rangiroa. While this saves the cost of a domestic flight which is usually at least 200 USD, there is a mandatory fuel surcharge of 175 USD due to the increased sailing distance. This must be pre-paid with your final balance.

Upgrades & Extras

Extensions - Why not extend your stay in French Polynesia and include additional nights in a hotel?

Please note that all hotels and guest houses in Fakarava and Marquesas require a 2-night minimum stay.

Dietary & Special Requirements - Please inform us about any dietary or special requirements you may have throughout your week. We can cater for most diets as long as we are pre-informed.

When you book, you accept Scuba Travel Scandinavia Travel Terms and Conditions If costs increase for Scuba Travel are reached after the agreement has become binding on the parties, the organiser may raise the price for the trip with an amount corresponding to cost increases if due to changes in transportation costs, flights, taxes & fees and changes in exchange rates. Specified content regarding excursions that Scuba Travel Scandinavia states in its information, such as Travel content, number of dives, diving at a particular location, are indicated for optimal conditions. Unpredictable circumstances, such as Political decisions or government decisions, weather etc may affect the trip, and the responsible leader or captain always has the right to change the itinerary of the trip if the person considers that the circumstances could endanger the safety of the traveler or the ship. In such a change, the traveler is not entitled to compensation or any refund.

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