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Aquarium

4.1 — based on 27 community signals
4.2 12 species 26 contributors

Aquarium is a year-round French dive site with 12 recorded species observations and 3 community videos.

⭐ Best for intermediate divers.

updated 4 months ago
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At a glance

Activity
dive
Best months
Year-round
Marine life
Green sea turtle, Nudibranch

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Conditions today

Conditions

Open-Meteo
Wind
8.2 kn
Wave
2.38 m
Water
26.3°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: S (38%)
Now: SSW (194°)
Tide (7 days)
range: 0.31m

Next: High at 00:00 (+0.63m)

+0.8 m+0.5 m
▲ 00:00 · +0.63m ▼ 06:00 · +0.55m ▲ 11:00 · +0.6m ▼ 17:00 · +0.53m Now +0.6m
Fri 18Sat 19Sun 20Mon 21Tue 22Wed 23Thu 24
UV8.6 · very high Air PM2.510 · good 05:50 17:53
Day Wind Wave UV Rain
09-18 9.5 2.56 9 0mm
09-19 3.6 2.18 7 0mm
09-20 4.9 1.66 6 4mm
09-21 5.9 1.3 7 2mm
09-22 5.6 1.38 9 7mm
09-23 3.9 2.16 9 11mm
09-24 4 2.18 9 13mm
⚠ Coral bleaching: Watch — favorable conditions

About this spot

Aquarium is a dive destination in France that draws interest from the broader diving community. With 12 documented species observations and 3 community videos available, the site has enough activity to suggest reliable marine life encounters. The spot sits outside a Marine Protected Area, which can mean fewer restrictions on access and activity. Divers planning a visit should check current conditions before booking, as specific data on depth, visibility, and water temperature aren't confirmed for this guide. The site is diveable year-round, offering flexibility for trip planning. Coral bleaching remains a consideration in the region, so checking recent reports closer to your travel dates is sensible. The presence of community video documentation suggests the site has enough appeal to attract returning divers and content creators. Local knowledge will matter most here—connecting with nearby dive operators or checking recent trip reports from the community will fill gaps on what to expect underwater.

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Best months

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Marine life

Green sea turtleNudibranch

Trip essentials

Everything you need before you pack — checklist, sun, logistics.

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 📜 C-card + dive insurance (DAN)
  • 📔 Dive logbook
  • 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
  • 🔌 Plug type C/E/F · 230V adapter
  • 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
  • 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact

Quick facts

  • 🌓 Moon First quarter · 47%
  • GPS
Sustainability disclosures
🌍 CO2 footprint LHR ↔ 15373km · ~3536kg · €64

FAQ

When is the best time to dive Aquarium?

Aquarium is diveable year-round, so timing is flexible. Check recent trip reports and local conditions before booking to confirm visibility and marine life activity for your specific travel dates.

What are the depth and difficulty levels?

Specific depth and difficulty data for Aquarium are not confirmed in available records. Contact local dive operators or check community reports to get accurate information for your skill level.

What marine life can I expect to see?

12 species observations have been recorded at Aquarium. Review the community video documentation available to see documented sightings and get a sense of what you might encounter.

Do I need permits or is there restricted access?

Aquarium sits outside a Marine Protected Area, so standard access restrictions are minimal. Always confirm local regulations with dive operators before your visit.

Operators near this spot

Dive centres, kite & surf schools within 10 km, sourced from OpenStreetMap.

Eleuthera Plongée

2.7 km
Dive centre
Hours: 07:00-17:30

Fluid Plongée

2.6 km
Dive centre
Hours: Mo-Su 07:15-17:30

Vallée des requins

2.7 km
Dive centre

Vallée aux Murènes

3 km
Dive centre

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See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

Diving FRENCH POLYNESIA - Tahiti - Underwater Video 4K - BLUE PARADISES (S01)

Fly&Dive
💬 3 top comments
  • the most beautiful underwater video I have ever seen

    @loqmanrustom6193 · 👍 5
  • I don't know what to say .... INCREDIBLE ...BEAUTIFUL

    @AlfredStoppels · 👍 3
  • wonderful video! bucket list destination for me now.

    @Scubabeat · 👍 3

Amazing Aquariums to Dive

Simply Scuba
💬 3 top comments
  • I forgot to say, I love the simply scuba channel.

    @joshuasmith7369 · 👍 2
  • I dove the epcot dive quest in 2010. 2 four foot tiger sharks were there that day. It is a great dive for beginner divers like myself.

    @joshuasmith7369 · 👍 2
  • So cool. Great video guys.

    @scubamarilu · 👍 1

Fish and Sharks of French Polynesia - Diving at Fakarava, in HD

Jacques Lalonde
💬 3 top comments
  • Absolutely the best video for identifying the fish we saw snorkeling in French Polynesian Thanks

    @lindahamman2695 · 👍 0
  • Everyone who reads this, we don't know each other and probably never will but I wish you all the best in life and all the luck in the world 💕

    @MellowMelody99 · 👍 0
  • Thank You So Much for the Dive and for the names and informations provided both in English and in French. I devoured this documentary with the eyes. Thank you for all the work that was carried out. Merci from Mauritius Island.

    @corinemoothoo8879 · 👍 0
Visibility (month-by-month)
Best: Oct (100/100) Worst: Feb (0/100) Now: Sep (78/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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