129 Logged Dives
Papa Whisky, Tahiti
This site has the shape of a vast amphitheatre created by the collapse of part of the underwater plateau. There are 2 ways to explore, one at the southern end of the arena and the other at the northern point.
The object of the trip to the south is a beautiful geographical defect covered with yellow gorgonians while the northern point is also rich in gorgonians.
DIVE TYPES
- Drift Diving
Level
- Advanced
- Expert
Programs
- Extended Range (XR)
- Scuba
Entry
- Boat
Body of Water
- Salt
currents
- no
- moderate
- medium
Maximum Depth
- 28m
Visibility
- 25m
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