Dive· Raiatea· French Polynesia — Society Islands
Nordby Wreck Dive (Uturoa)
16° 43.5′ S · 151° 25.3′ W
Raiatea's only wreck dive: the three-masted Nordby, dating from 1900, lies on the sand in the lagoon off Uturoa, home to surgeonfish, angelfish and jacks.
Practical
Tahiti Tourisme gives a lagoon wreck dive at 8–24 m, suitable for all levels and even better at night; some operators quote the deepest part at about 29 m. Dive with a local centre: Hemisphère Sub at Apooiti (87 72 19 52) or Te Mara Nui Plongée at Marina Uturoa. Scuba diving is banned inside ZMR anchorages. Position from the Tahiti Tourisme listing.
Best for
A wreck dive or night dive
Nearby
- Teavapiti Pass Dive0.7 NM away
- Snack Tonoi1.1 NM away
- Zone de Motu Aito Sud (PAP moorings)1.1 NM away
- Bon Apetahi Bakery (Uturoa)1.2 NM away
- Jenny's Food (Uturoa centre)1.2 NM away
- Nautisport & Chandleries (Uturoa)1.2 NM away
- Raiatea Tourism Office (Uturoa ferry terminal)1.2 NM away
- Uturoa Municipal Market1.2 NM away