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Where is Tahiti located?
The islands of Tahiti (French Polynesia) are located south of Hawaii, east of Australia and west of South America.

How long are the flights to Tahiti?
From Los Angeles, it takes 8½ hours to get to Tahiti. Air Tahiti Nui offers non-stop flights from LAX to Tahiti. From New York, your travel time may be closer to 16 hours including stopovers.

What currency do they use?
They use the French Pacific Franc (XPF).

What language do they speak?
French and Tahitian are the official languages used. English is widely spoken and understood in tourist areas.

Do I need a passport?
U.S. citizens who are staying for less than 30 days in Tahiti do not need a visa. However, you will need a valid passport and an onward/return ticket.

There is no U.S. Embassy in Tahiti. The U.S. Consular Agent is available for general information and can be contacted at:

Centre Tamanu Iti
1er etage
Punaauia, B.P. 10765
98711 Paea, Polynesie Francaise
Tel: (689) 42 65 35
Fax: (689) 50 80 96
Email: usconsul@mail.pf

There is a U.S. Embassy in Suva, Fiji, which oversees the U.S. Consular Agent in French Polynesia. It is located at:

31 Loftus Street
P.O. Box 218
Tel: 679-331-4-466
Fax: 679-3302-267

Do I need shots/immunizations?
For legal reasons, we cannot make official recommendations regarding shots or immunizations. Please consult with your physician or visit www.cdc.gov for more information.

What’s the electricity?
They use 110 or 220 volts depending on your location. It is advised that you carry your own converter or adaptor.

What are the luggage restrictions?
Please consult with your airlines regarding luggage requirements and restrictions.

What airlines fly to Tahiti?
Air Tahiti Nui offers non-stop flights from Los Angeles to Papeete, Tahiti. Qantas airlines offers comfortable direct JFK-LAX, LAX-Papeete, Tahiti flights. Air Tahiti services the inter-island, domestic flights.

Will someone pick us up at the airport?
It depends on the hotel/resort that you choose to stay at. However, when it comes to your diving transfers, the dive centers provide roundtrip hotel/dive center transfers.

What’s the diving like?
Lagoons, oceanic drop-offs and passes. Black and white tip sharks, lemon and grey sharks, multitudes of colorful reef fishes, dolphins, mantas, giant Napoleon wrasses, and schools of jack, tuna, barracuda and snapper.

When will my dive day start and end?
First dive boats usually leave around 8am. Second dive boats depart after lunch. The end of your dive day depends on whether you have a third or night dive scheduled.

What thickness wetsuit do you recommend?
We recommend wearing a 3mm wetsuit. While the water can get warm enough to go without, we recommend wearing one for protection.

What’s not included?
Terminal fees, departure fees, rental equipment

When will I receive my documents?
E-tickets and vouchers are sent approximately 3 weeks prior to your departure.