

Best for beginner divers, 10-30m, boat entry, mild current.
The Catalina is a sunken wreck located 500 metres off the coast of Tahiti Nui, French Polynesia. Serving as an artificial reef, the site sits at depths ranging from 10 to 30 metres, with an average depth of 20 metres. It is accessible only by boat and is suitable for beginner divers. Conditions are generally manageable with mild currents and visibility between 10 and 30 metres. Water temperatures remain consistent throughout the year, ranging from 27 to 29 degrees Celsius. Divers should monitor their position closely due to potential current changes and maintain buoyancy to avoid contact with the structure and surrounding seafloor.
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Book your boat entry in advance and confirm current facility arrangements locally, as on-site services can vary. Because the site is diveable year-round, there is no single peak season to chase, but morning departures often give you the best visibility before any surface chop picks up.
10 minutes by boat from the Punaauia/Faa’a area.
Recorded at this site
Depth
10-30m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
27-29°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Yes, the site is considered suitable for beginner divers, offering an accessible introduction to wreck diving.
The site ranges from 10 to 30 metres in depth, with an average depth of 20 metres.
The Catalina is a boat dive located 500 metres from the shore.
Visibility typically ranges from 10 to 30 metres with mild currents. Water temperatures are stable between 27 and 29 degrees Celsius year-round.
Divers should watch for depth changes near the wall, maintain buoyancy to avoid contact with the wreck and rocks, and monitor their position due to moderate currents.
Diving at The Catalina in Faaa requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at The Catalina in Faaa. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 29°C.
The best months to visit The Catalina in Faaa are May, June, July, August, September, and October. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.