South Pacific Management - Hotel Management Company
Manihi Pearl Beach Resort4starDownload factsheet
Diving Experience on 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 highlights of Manihi | Manihi Blue Nui Diving Center : |
| Hammerhead sharks : November through April | Ph/Fax :(689) 96 42 17 |
| Eagle Rays : November through April | General Manager : Stéphane Marseille |
| Manta Ray : July through October | E-mail : manihibluenui@mail.pf |
| Grey Sharks : May through June | Website : www.bluenui.com |
| Schools of barracuda, turtles, deep-water sharks and dolphins : All year round | |
| Water Temperature : 79-84 F° (26-29 C°) |
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 sites information |
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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.
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. |
Equipment of the Dive Center :
| General Equipment | Boat | Equipment | Tanks | Compressor |
| Navigation lights for night | Blue Nui II 1 Aluminium boat / hard top 2 remountable ladders in the back of the boat | 104 Sherwood brut regulators with console and octopus. DIN adaptors | 31 (12 litres) aluminium tanks (Catalina or Luxfer) | Verticus Bauer |
| Fixed unit Marine VHF radio. | 2 outboard motors 140 hp each. | 14 Genesis Cayman BCDs | 3 additional kgs weight | 13.5 m3/hr with 2 holding tanks of 50 litres each filled to 300 bars (4 500 psi) |
| Oxygen therapy equipment | 15 divers plus driver | 18 3mm shorty wet suits | Valves are not compatible with DIN connectors | Automatic stop and purge system |
| First aid kit | 16 tank holders | Assorted size of fins, masks and weight belts | Adaptors available | The Air quality is controlled regularly |
Dive rates 2010 in xpf :
| Description | Rates Tax inclusive |
| 1 Introductory dive | 8500 xpf |
| 1 Tank Fun dive (certified diver) | 7500 xpf |
| 2 Tank Fun dive (certified diver) | 15200 xpf |
| Night dive | 9000 xpf |
| 5 Fun dives package | 35000 xpf |
| 10 Fun dives package | 65000 xpf |
| Private Dive (2 tank dive for 2 pers.) | 80000 xpf |
| Private Dive (1 tank dive for 2 pers.) | 50000 xpf |
| Private Dive additional person | 30000 xpf |
| One diving course | 8500 xpf |
| ANMP/CEDIP 1* training "This training includes 5 lessons only (certificate & diving logbook not included) | 42500 xpf |
| PADI Open Water training "This training includes 4 lessons only (certificate & diving logbook not included) | 34000 xpf |
| 1 diving logbook | 2000 xpf |
These rates include all taxes and basic equipment (instructor, boat ride, tank, bcd, regulator, weight belt, fins, mask and shorty wetsuit).
* Packages are valid per person in the 4 scuba Blue Nui Diving centres : Bora Bora, Taha'a, Tikehau, Manihi and are non transferable neither refundable.
