The Nuku-Dive dive centre
Established in 2022, Nuku-Dive is a human-sized dive centre run by professionals passionate about the ocean and the underwater world. Ideally located on the small fishermen’s quay in the village of Taiohae, in the south of Nuku Hiva, our centre welcomes you every day in a friendly setting.
For our visitors’ comfort, we have a small, welcoming office, a shaded reception area for chatting and preparing the trips, a rinsing area, and restrooms with a toilet and a shower. A changing room is also available so that everyone can change and store their belongings in the best conditions.
Our goal is to share our passion for these preserved waters at the end of the world, in a safe and caring setting, to give every diver, beginner or experienced, an unforgettable experience.
Julie CHÉRAIS
DEJEPS (E4) diving instructor and SSI instructor.
After several years of experience in different archipelagos of French Polynesia, Julie fell in love with the Marquesas, and especially with Nuku Hiva and its exceptional waters. This is where she chose to build her life and develop Nuku-Dive, eager to share her passion for diving and to reveal the richness of the Marquesan marine world.
Day to day, Julie answers divers’ requests, welcomes them, makes sure the trips suit everyone and leads dives alongside Nuku-Dive’s other dive leaders.
Marie-Charlotte
DEJEPS (E4) diving instructor and SSI instructor.
Hugues
DEJEPS (E4) diving instructor and PADI instructor.
Alizée
Polynesian dive guide (GPPDP), TDI instructor and founder of Diatomée art.
Kipiri
Born in Nuku Hiva, Kipiri ensures that boat trips run smoothly, handles surface safety and assists the divers. A diver himself, he is attentive to everyone’s needs and has an in-depth knowledge of the Marquesan ocean.
Tapu
Also from the Marquesas, Tapu plays an active part in running the centre. A diver and captain, he is versatile and energetic. He handles most of the equipment, takes care of the centre’s logistics and helps welcome the divers.
Gaël
Gaël is in charge of the dive centre’s technical maintenance.
With extensive skills in mechanics, electricity, marine maintenance and underwater works, he founded and runs the local company Nuku Hiva Maintenance.
Captain, professional commercial diver, CRESSI technician, marine surveyor and level 4 dive guide, Gaël puts his expertise at Nuku-Dive’s service to guarantee the reliability and safety of the equipment used every day.
Our boat
MOANA III is an 8-metre NSI aluminium boat, powered by a 250 hp SUZUKI APX outboard engine.
Comfortable and perfectly suited to local sea conditions, she has a rack for up to 20 tanks, comfortable seating, a parrot ladder making it easy to climb back on board, and a sun canopy to protect passengers during the trips. A storage net under the canopy keeps your belongings sheltered and dry. Rain jackets are also available on board for optimal comfort whatever the weather.
To ensure everyone’s comfort and safety, the number of people on board is limited to 10 divers maximum, including 2 dive leaders, plus the captain.
Her design gives fast and safe access to Nuku Hiva’s various dive sites. Discover our trips
Our diving equipment
As a CRESSI partner, Nuku-Dive provides recent equipment suitable for everyone. Our equipment includes:
- AC2 Compact yoke regulators;
- BCDs;
- 3 mm and 5 mm full wetsuits (men’s, women’s and children’s);
- 2 mm shorties;
- full-foot and adjustable fins;
- masks;
- dive computers;
- Bigblue dive torches.
Our 12-litre and 15-litre buoyancy-compensated aluminium tanks are filled with air by a COLTRI compressor with a capacity of 27 m³ per hour, ensuring a reliable supply and fill quality suited to the demands of scuba diving.
Because your safety and comfort are our priorities, all the equipment is regularly checked, serviced and renewed to guarantee pleasant dives in the best conditions.
