Iaora Diving
Dive Center
🌏 French Polynesia – Temae, Moorea
🌊 Activities : Scuba diving certifications, exploration dives, leisure training, environmental awareness programs, 'Big 5' encounters
🤿 Instructor languages : French, English, Spanish
📞 Reservation languages : French, English, Spanish, Italian
🧑🧑🧒🧒 Group accepted : Yes
👌 Affiliation : PADI, FFESSM
✅ Structure : Professional centre
Ia Ora Diving – PADI 5 Star Dive Resort at Moorea
Located on the beach of the Sofitel Kia Ora Moorea Beach Resort, Ia Ora Diving is a human-sized PADI 5 Star Dive Resort, recognized for the quality of its instruction, its dives in small groups and its professional and responsible approach to scuba diving.
The exploration dives take place in the morning in the ocean, on the emblematic sites of Moorea :
spectacular drops, dynamic passes, reefs rich in life, rays, turtles, sharks and, in season, encounters with humpback whales.
The permanent presence of a dedicated captain and surface safety allows for the exploration of passes and more committed sites in optimal conditions of safety, comfort and fluidity on the surface.
The baptisms and PADI training take place in the afternoon in the lagoon, an ideal environment for learning and discovery in a gentle way.
Our multilingual team (French / English) prioritizes attentive and personalized instruction, with deliberately limited groups, in order to adapt each dive to the level, the rhythm and the expectations of each individual.
Committed to a responsible diving approach, without feeding, Ia Ora Diving collaborates with local actors in protection and scientific research.
Beginners, certified divers or enthusiasts, Ia Ora Diving invites you to discover Moorea underwater in the spirit of PADI 5 Star :
safety, professionalism and respect for the ocean.
Accommodation
Accommodation
Stay on site :
We are located directly on the beach of the Sofitel Kia Ora Moorea Beach Resort, offering immediate access to the dive center from the hotel. Divers staying on site benefit from a high-end setting and particularly comfortable logistics, with the boat departing from the beach.
We can take care of your accommodation bookings :
Guests staying at the Sofitel Kia Ora Moorea Beach Resort benefit from the hotel's concierge service, which can organize the entire stay and activities.
Good to Know
Important note
Safety information :
A defibrillator is available within the Sofitel Kia Ora Moorea Beach Resort premises, and the nearest decompression chamber is located in Tahiti, with evacuation procedures planned in case of need.
Other activities offered by the centre :
In addition to scuba diving, we offer freediving activities with PADI Freediver training, AIDA, as well as whale-watching excursions in season, in accordance with regulations and animal welfare.
Opening and annual closure days :
We are open every day of the year, from 7:30 am to 5:00 pm, except for December 25 and January 1.
Google Reviews
A V
★★★★★
Great experience with Ia Ora Na Diving! Located inside the Sofitel grouds, you'll find the staff here are incredibly friendly, professional, and welcoming from the moment you arrive. A quick tip: highly recommend showing up a bit early so you can grab a coffee at the Sofitel’s beach bar right next door. Perfect way to start the morning before heading out on the boat. Highly recommended!
Chad Gumm
★★★★★
My son and I did our 5th & 6th dives with La Ora Diving. The dive team was very helpful and professional. We had a great time despite the windy conditions and strong currents. We never felt at risk. Would highly recommend La Ora Diving if visiting Moorea.
Maxime Veron
★★★★★
Great diving experience with Ia Ora diving. They are located inside the Sofitel hotel, right on the beach. Maybe 100 steps to the boat on the floating pier, and they carry the tanks, regulators and BCDs, which is fantastic. The crew is friendly, knowledgeable and professional. I worked with them over email before our stay since our whole family wanted to dive, but each with different levels, and they organized everything for us.
Carie Navio
★★★★★
Did my open water certification dives with David and he was great in ensuring safety but also fun! Saw so much sea life: reef sharks, turtles, and manta rays! Big thank you to David for guiding me along as I did my certification. Also thank you to Fanny who dove with my partner! He was able to have fun while being comfortable and got to see a lot of wildlife as well.
ALBERTO VALIENTE
★★★★★
We had an absolutely phenomenal experience diving with this center! We did two dives today and everything was perfect from start to finish. The team was incredibly professional, well-organized, and made us feel safe and comfortable at all times. A very special thank you to our instructor David, he was outstanding! Super knowledgeable, attentive, and made the whole experience smooth and enjoyable. His guidance and passion for diving truly made a difference. The marine life was simply spectacular. We were lucky enough to see dolphins, turtles, moray eels, grey reef sharks, blacktip reef sharks, and whitetip reef sharks – it was like a dream come true. We 100% recommend this dive center to anyone visiting the area. Whether you’re an experienced diver or a beginner, you’re in great hands. Can’t wait to come back!