Hemisphere Sub - Bora Bora
Hemisphere Sub in Bora Bora offers a solid PADI foundation for those looking to get certified or simply enjoy the lagoon’s calmer waters. We’ve found them particularly good for newer divers or families wanting a relaxed introduction to French Polynesia’s underwater world, away from the stronger currents of the outer reefs. While we generally prefer independent centres, Hemisphere Sub’s consistent PADI standards mean you know what you’re getting. They’re a reliable choice if you’re staying close to the main island and want hassle-free diving with knowledgeable local guides. Expect pleasant drifts past healthy coral heads and a good chance of spotting blacktip reef sharks cruising through the shallows.
- Location
- Bora Bora, French Polynesia, Central & South Pacific
- Coordinates
- -16.728485, -151.477110
- Website
- https://travel.padi.com/dive-center/french-polynesia/hemisphere-sub/
- Certification Agencies
- ["PADI"]
- Courses
- PADI Resort [padi:6473]
- Address
- Raiatea, French Polynesia
Dive Sites Near Hemisphere Sub
Hemisphere Sub provides access to 15 dive sites in Bora Bora.
- Anau (cenote)
- Anau
- Aquarium (reef)
- Aquarium (reef)
- Avapeihi pass (drift)
- Cite corail (reef)
- Coral Garden (reef)
- Eagle-rays station
- Eleuthera Bora Diving Center
- Fafapiti
- Haapiti (wall)
- Iriru
- L'Aquarium
- Le Nordby (wreck)
- Les rairas
Other Dive Centres in Bora Bora
Best Time to Dive in Bora Bora
The warmest water temperatures in Bora Bora occur in April, averaging 29.3°C. The coolest conditions are in September at 26.8°C.
Monthly Water Temperatures
- January: 28.4°C
- February: 28.6°C
- March: 29.3°C
- April: 29.3°C
- May: 28.9°C
- June: 28.1°C
- July: 27.2°C
- August: 26.9°C
- September: 26.8°C
- October: 27.2°C
- November: 27.8°C
- December: 28.1°C
Marine Life in Bora Bora
Home to 141 recorded species including 121 reef fish, 7 sea snails & nudibranchs, 4 hard corals, 3 whales & dolphins, 2 sharks & rays, 1 other.
Notable Marine Life
- Lemon Peel (Centropyge flavissima) - Reef Fish
- Six-line wrasse (Pseudocheilinus hexataenia) - Reef Fish
- Banded Goatfish (Parupeneus multifasciatus) - Reef Fish
- Orange-lined Triggerfish (Balistapus undulatus) - Reef Fish
- Arc-eye Hawkfish (Paracirrhites arcatus) - Reef Fish
- Flea Cone (Conus pulicarius) - Sea Snails & Nudibranchs
- Argus Grouper (Cephalopholis argus) - Reef Fish
- Dot and dash Butterflyfish (Chaetodon pelewensis) - Reef Fish
- Citron Butterfly (Chaetodon citrinellus) - Reef Fish
- Spotted Toby (Canthigaster solandri) - Reef Fish
Recommended Packing List for Bora Bora
Based on average water temperature of 28.0°C, currents 6 cm/s.
- Shorty or Rashguard - warm 28°C water needs minimal exposure protection
- Mask - essential for every dive
- Fins
- BCD - buoyancy compensator
- Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
- Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
- Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
- Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
- Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories