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Dive Review of Dive Spirit in
French Polynesia/Fakarava

Dive Spirit, Jun, 2014,

by Michael N. Hofman, CA, US (Sr. Contributor Sr. Contributor 25 reports with 11 Helpful votes). Report 7634.

No photos available at this time

Ratings and Overall Comments 1 (worst) - 5 (best):

Accommodations N/A Food N/A
Service and Attitude N/A Environmental Sensitivity N/A
Dive Operation 3 stars Shore Diving 1 stars
Snorkeling N/A
Value for $$ 3 stars
Beginners 4 stars
Advanced 3 stars
Comments Fakarava is known as a shark destination. This dive operation is based near the north passage where most of the fish action is. The operation is run by a couple (Arienne and Matias) who opened the operation several years ago. It is very professionally run and the dives are quite interesting. However, be aware that the guides organize the dives very strictly, and dive times, profiles and even how one approaches the dive boat are strictly enforced. I felt like I was back in diving elementary school again to an extent. Dive times (including safety stops) averaged about 50-53 minutes.
However, seeing all the sharks (in one dive we saw a school of maybe 50 to 100 white tips) was super, and also saw schools of many other fish in the pass.
Websites Dive Spirit   

Reporter and Travel

Dive Experience Over 1000 dives
Where else diving Palau, Indonesia, Caribbean, PNG,
Closest Airport Getting There

Dive Conditions

Weather sunny Seas choppy
Water Temp 82-86°F / 28-30°C Wetsuit Thickness 5
Water Visibility 40-80 Ft/ 12-24 M

Dive Policy

Dive own profile no
Enforced diving restrictions very enforced dive times and safety stops
Liveaboard? no Nitrox Available? no

What I Saw

Sharks Lots Mantas 1 or 2
Dolphins None Whale Sharks None
Turtles 1 or 2 Whales None
Corals 3 stars Tropical Fish 3 stars
Small Critters 2 stars Large Fish 3 stars
Large Pelagics 4 stars

Underwater Photography 1 (worst) - 5 (best):

Subject Matter 3 stars Boat Facilities 2 stars
Overall rating for UWP's 3 stars Shore Facilities 3 stars
UW Photo Comments There is a chance to take some great shark photos.
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