Dive Review of Six Passengers/Kia Ora in
French Polynesia/Rangiroa

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Six Passengers/Kia Ora, Dec, 2011, by Douglas C. Spencer, CA, US ( Reviewer 5 reports). Report 6387.
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Ratings and Overall Comments 1 (worst) - 5 (best):
Accommodations		Food
Service and Attitude		Environmental Sensitivity
Dive Operation		Shore Diving	N/A
Snorkeling
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Comments	6 Passengers- Dive operation is not affiliated with Kia Ora. They seem to push Top Dive which is affiliated with Kia Ora. The company who has planned our dive trips for the past 10 years (www.worldofdiving.com)recommended 6 passengers and my wife and I really enjoyed it. They pick you up at the Kia Ora about 30 minutes prior to a scheduled dive. They have 4 scheduled dives per day. The operators have been running their operation for almost 20 years. They are French and Italian however speak English fluently. Most of the other divers during our 10 days of diving were French. The routine was 5 minute Avon ride through the Tipatu Pass drop divers in the same spot and you would end the dive depending on the direction of the 'very' strong current. I used a steel tank and always came up with plenty of air. The staff was exceptionally courteous and managed all of our diving needs. The operation is low key and very relaxing. We thoroughly enjoyed diving with Fred/Helen/Sinbad and videographer and dive operation founder Ugo. They are experts with significant experience and adept at managing divers of all dive levels. Dolphins and Reef Sharks are everywhere. We saw Mantas, huge Napoleans, and some folks saw a hammerhead. On one dive I had a sneaking suspicion that something was following me and I turned around to encounter a large Whale Shark. Dive master Fred indicated that in 10 years and 9000 dives there he had only seen 3-4, so I was a very lucky diver that day. Currents can be strong, but fun. I did not wear a wet suit the entire time, but most folks donned a 3MM. I would repeat with 6 passengers. Kia Ora Just reopened. We stayed in an over the water bungalow. The place is really beautiful. The staff was responsive to our needs and after looking at the web site for 2 years planning our trip, I can honestly say that it exceeded our expecataions. We paid for an all inclusive meal plan and after 10 days, we tried everything on the menu. The food was incredible. One item to mention is that if you have a chance to go to Pink Sands, I would recommend it. It is a long 2 hour boat ride, but it is in the middle of nowhere and one of the most interesting geologic sites I have witnesses. We also snorkled with reef sharks, saw a booby bird preserve and had a great lunch on a derserted island. Folks alwasy mention the price of this place on reviews. It is expensive but worth every nickle to me. Happy diving!
Websites	Six Passengers Kia Ora
Reporter and Travel
Dive Experience	501-1000 dives
Where else diving	Carribean/Polynesia/South America/California
Closest Airport		Getting There
Dive Conditions
Weather	sunny	Seas	currents
Water Temp	81-83°F / 27-28°C	Wetsuit Thickness
Water Visibility	85-130 Ft/ 26-40 M
Dive Policy
Dive own profile	no
Enforced diving restrictions	Dive limits of 100 ft. were generally enforced
Liveaboard?	no	Nitrox Available?	yes
What I Saw
Sharks	Lots	Mantas	1 or 2
Dolphins	Schools	Whale Sharks	1 or 2
Turtles	> 2	Whales	None
Ratings 1(worst) - 5 (best):
Corals		Tropical Fish
Small Critters		Large Fish
Large Pelagics
Underwater Photography 1 (worst) - 5 (best):
Subject Matter		Boat Facilities
Overall rating for UWP's		Shore Facilities
UW Photo Comments	Camaras were handed to divers from Avon Rinse tank on shore

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Dive Review of Six Passengers/Kia Ora in French Polynesia/Rangiroa

Six Passengers/Kia Ora, Dec, 2011,

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Dive Review of Six Passengers/Kia Ora in
French Polynesia/Rangiroa