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Dive Review of
Moorea Fun Dive/Sheraton Hotel in
French Polynesia/Moorea

in March, 2005
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by
Art & Gerry Burke, TX, USA
Report Number 1781

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Reporter
Dive Experience
251-500 dives
Where else diving
Caymans, Belize, Bonaire, Grand Turk, Maldives, Seychelles

Dive Conditions

Weather
sunny, rainy  
Seas
calm, currents  
Water Temp
80   to 84    ° Fahrenheit  
Wetsuit Thickness
3
Water Visibility
50   to 75    Feet  
 
Dive Policy
Dive own profile
no  
 
Enforced diving restrictions  
All dives were DM lead although depth and time were based on ability of the
dive group - we had only 4 divers on each dive so it easy to pick place and
dive profile  
Liveaboard?
no 
Nitrox Available?
N/A 
What I saw
Sharks
Lots 
Mantas
None 
Dolphins
1 or 2 
Whale Sharks
None 
Turtles
1 or 2 
Whales
None 
Ratings 1 (worst)- 5 (best):
Corals
  5 stars
Tropical Fish
5 stars  
Small Critters
  4 stars
Large Fish
4 stars  
Large Pelagics
  5 stars
 
 
Underwater Photography  1 (worst)- 5 (best):
Subject Matter
5 stars  
Boat Facilities
2 stars
Overall rating for UWP's  
4 stars  
Shore Facilities  
4 stars  
Comments
The small fast boats did not have a camera table but DM very helpful in
assisting with camera in and out of water. Hotel had ample plugs for
charging batteries.  
Ratings and Overall Comments  1 (worst)- 5 (best):
Accommodations
5 stars
Food
5 stars
Service and Attitude
5 stars
Environmental Sensitivity  
N/A
Dive Operation
5 stars  
Shore Diving  
5 stars  
Snorkeling
N/A  
 
 

Overall Rating

Value for $$
N/A    
Beginners
4 stars   
Advanced
5 stars    
Comments  
Moorea Fun Dive is owned and operated by Edmee & Roland.  We learned of
Moorea Fun Dive through our travel agent Trip N Tour.  They were very
attentive to our needs and diving preferences.  Roland picked us up at the
hotel in morning and we did 2 tank dive.  They have small fast boats which
hold up to 6 divers.  They were very safety conscience with good dive
briefings and planned safety stops. All entries were back roll and easy
exit via ladder after removal of BCD and weights.  We did a combination of
free dives down the anchor line and drift dives.  The corals were excellent
with large amenities and lots of sharks.  They did not bait for sharks but
we saw many types ranging from Lemon, Black Tip and Silver Tip.  I had a
digital camera system which they assisted with in and out of the water –
the only negative was no camera table because the boat was small.  You
could leave your gear at the dive center overnight as they had lockers,
showers, etc to rinse and store gear.  Moorea Fun Dive was very
knowledgeable and gave excellent personal service.
The Sheraton Hotel was excellent. Moorea is a large island with many shops
and sights to see.  We had a beachfront bungalow which had a large porch
and easy access to the beach. We could walk out to the beach or to the pool
which was very large and shallow.  There was a wide assortment of food to
eat at the main restaurant or beach café.  The restaurant and bar
area was particularly nice because they were on the second floor with a
cool breeze and beautiful view of sunsets in the evening.  There were also
restaurants outside of the hotel.   The spa on the hotel premise was very
nice. There was also a room with a internet connection.  We rented a car to
tour the island and to purchase groceries such as snacks and bottled water
that were very expensive at the hotel.  The view from The Belvedere outlook
was excellent of the 2 inlets on Moorea island.  Overall we had a great
experience on Moorea. 
 
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