Aqua Tiki II, Polynesia

Name: Christmas Cruise / Croisiere Noel (Fakarava - Fakarava)
Start: 2026-12-14
End: 2026-12-25
Location: Polynesia

9.2 Superb

En-Suite bathrooms
Aircon Cabins
Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
Warm Water Showers

from $ 570 / day Check dates

“Greg is truly the most multi-talented captain you can imagine – navigating, fixing things, making cocktails, DJ-ing, even towing t…”
Ye Wen T, France

Highlights

Explore Fakarava & Taumotu Atolls
Sharks, manta rays & dolphins
Free equipment rental
Nitrox available on board

Launched in 2011, the Aqua Tiki 2 catamaran offers intimate dive safaris in French Polynesia. Explore the beautiful Fakarava and Taumotu Atolls to see sharks, manta rays, dolphins, tuna, and barracuda, all with outstanding visibility year-round. Days are filled with amazing dives, stunning beach walks, watersport activities, and meeting the locals for an unforgettable adventure. Equipment rental is free of charge, and Nitrox is available on the safety stop at EANX50 for an extra cost.

Topside the modern Aqua Tiki II liveaboard caters to just 8 guests in 4 en-suite cabins. There is one twin cabin, 2 doubles, plus one double VIP cabin with a TV, DVD & music player. Social areas include an indoor lounge, cocktail bar, dining area, library, a large outdoor covered lounge/dining area, grill, and 2 coveted trampolines. Freshly prepared meals on board will satisfy the hungriest of divers and include homemade brioche, pancakes, and yogurt recipes. Sailing is done in the early morning to ensure a good night's sleep.

Join the Aqua Tiki II catamaran for an amazing dive adventure in French Polynesia. Book online today to reserve your space.

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24 Jul

9 Days / 8 Nights

$ 5,676

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19 Aug

11 Days / 10 Nights

$ 7,095

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31 Aug

10 Days / 9 Nights

$ 6,385

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20 Sep

9 Days / 8 Nights

$ 5,676

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12 Oct

12 Days / 11 Nights

$ 7,804

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25 Oct

9 Days / 8 Nights

$ 5,676

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04 Nov

11 Days / 10 Nights

$ 6,523

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16 Nov

9 Days / 8 Nights

$ 5,218

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26 Nov

9 Days / 8 Nights

$ 5,218

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06 Dec

9 Days / 8 Nights

$ 5,218

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14 Dec

12 Days / 11 Nights

$ 7,804

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27 Dec

9 Days / 8 Nights

$ 5,676

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Included: VAT, Airport Transfer, Hotel Transfer, Drinking Water, Tea & Coffee, Welcome Cocktails, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Diving Package, Rental Gear, Fishing, Kayaks, Land Excursions, Snorkel Gear, Cabin Towels.

Required Extras: WiFi internet (€25).

Optional Extras: Local Flights, Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks (€4), Night Dives (€100 / activity), Nitrox (€50 / tank), Nitrox Course (€100 / activity), Wakeboarding (€25), Water Ski (€25).

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Boat features

En-Suite bathrooms
Aircon Cabins
Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
Warm Water Showers
Kayaks On-Board
Paid Internet
Non-Smoking Rooms
Custom built for diving
Indoor Saloon
Library
Outdoor Dining
Audio & video entertainment
Fishing
BBQ Area
Available for Charter
Snorkeling Equipment
Outside Showers
Bar

Food & Drinks

Vegetarian Options
Beer available
Full-board Option
Fine Wines Selection
Welcome Cocktails
Western Food
Local Food

If you have any specific dietary requirements whilst on-board your cruise, you can add this to your special requests on step 2 of the booking form. We advise limiting these requests to religious beliefs or food allergies.

Diving

DIN Adaptors
Rinse Hoses
Tenders for diving

Languages Spoken

The crew speaks English and French.

Gear Rental

Equipment is available for rent on this boat. Please provide your rental needs on the booking form. If the rental gear is not included in the price, you will need to pay for it on board the boat. Show prices

Drawings & Vessel Layouts

Cabin Types

Boat Specifications

Year built: 2011

Length: 18 meters

Beam: 8.5 meters

Engines: 2 x 38 HP

Max guests: 8

Number of cabins: 4

Number of bathrooms: 5

Water capacity: more than 800 liters

Fuel capacity: more than 500 liters

Freshwater maker: 190 liters per hour

Boat navigation and safety

Radar
Depth Sounder
GPS
Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
E.P.I.R.B. Distress System
Emergency Rafts
Life Vests
Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers
Oxygen
First Aid Kits
Satellite & mobile phones
Bilge pump alarm
Search light

Aqua Tiki II Reviews

9.2 Superb

Vessel

9.0
Crew

9.2
Food

9.6
Diving

9.6
Value

8.6

9.6 Exceptional
Jeffrey W
United States

Superb!
It was fantastic! Fakarava is beautiful and secluded. No other boats anywhere on outer atolls. Humidity was low in June, temperature was pleasant, water was flat, just amazing!
Recommended for
Off the beaten path. Amazing shark dives. Ripping fast drift dives over beautiful scenery.
14 Jun, 2026

10 Exceptional
Stephanie M
Switzerland

An absolutely awesome experience!
This was an unforgettable trip, and this was at the very top of the line thanks to the excellent team at Aqua Tiki II, who spared no effort to make us feel comfortable, make our stay as easy as possible and make this trip an absolutely great experience. The welcome and service on board was excellent, the dives prepared and carried out with great professionalism and in a very pleasant atmosphere, and the navigation and the stay easy thanks to an absolute mastery of the sea and navigation conditions. This is not my first liveaboard, but by far the best I have done so far, and I can only warmly recommend this boat and this team!
Recommended for
The crew very welcoming, professional and committed. The conditions on the boat, very comfortable. The program perfectly tailored to make the experience enjoyable and unforgettable.
05 Feb, 2026

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9.6 Exceptional
Joy H
United States

Had a great time. Loved the staff and the other divers on board
The wonderful stories told by the divers on board. The rays, the current dives were pure fun. The whole trip was fun, relaxing and just plained spoiled me
Recommended for
The people, the comfort, and the schools of fish.
05 Aug, 2022

10 Exceptional
Alfredo N
Italy

You can' t miss it
Great team, very well organized, extremely nice and available- Top diving, great snorkeling, delicious food-
Recommended for
The staff. The diving plan. The food.
12 Aug, 2024

10 Exceptional
Baptiste D
France

5/5 - would do it again
Once in a lifetime experience Amazing dives Fantastic crew Tasty food adapted to your diet Confortable rooms
Recommended for
The dives. The crew. The food.
06 Jan, 2025

10 Exceptional
Rafael G
Spain

Exceptional Life on Board
A Dream to share these days in a Wonderful Landscape and with an excellent team accompanying you on Divine Dives.Mauru'uru
Recommended for
Cleaning. Attention. Great team.
28 Oct, 2024

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10 Exceptional
Azzurra C
Italy

Unique experience- book it!!!
The combination of a beautiful catamaran and the possibility of diving in a really special area for sharks lovers- plus a the most professional and nice staff made this trip unforgettable! We would love to come back! Capitan Greg is a real perfect capitan that makes you feel comfortable always and Tom is one of the best diving guide that we have ever had :) and Poe is very sweet and helpful!
Recommended for
Unbelievable Diving. Superb staff. Amazing Catamaran.
24 Feb, 2025

9.6 Exceptional
John T
United Kingdom

Great diving great food great crew
We have been on many dive boats this was one of the best we have been on My only issue was there was to many sharks 😀😀🤣😀
Recommended for
Lots of sharks. The captain and all his staff. Going to the south islands.
07 Oct, 2024

10 Exceptional
Daniel B
United States

Great trip on a beautiful boat with friendly and capable crew in spectacular French Polynesia.
Unforgettable experience on a wonderful boat, with superb staff and in spectacular French Polynesia. Could not have wished for a better experience. Drift diving in heavy current is challenging, but very competent guides made it much more comfortable. Lots of sharks! We loved it all!
Recommended for
Superb staff. Lovely comfortable accommodations. Challenging but rewarding diving.
05 Aug, 2025

8.8 Fabulous
Philip P
United States

Exceptional diving. Great crew.
The trip was very good with excellent diving. The crew was very friendly and helpful throughout the trip.
Recommended for
The crew was very nice and helpful.. The diving was exceptional with very good visibility.. We were very lucky and saw whales while diving..
26 Aug, 2025

41 reviews

9.2 Superb
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9.2 Superb
Jessica P
United States

Great week with new friends
My husband and I spent a week in Oct/Nov 2025 aboard the Aqua Tiki II. The crew; Captain Greg, 1st Mate and DM Marie Charlotte, Hostess Poi, went above and beyond to make the trip enjoyable and safe. The food was wonderful and Poi is so kind. MC is one of the best DMs I've been diving with; she knew the dive sites amazingly well and made sure we were safe while having a good time. This diving is NOT for beginners. We dove on the full moon and the currents were ripping! Captain Greg was excited to be sailing the boat and was more than accommodating with anything we needed.
Recommended for
Great diving; all the sharks, manta, tuna, etc.... Outstanding crew; friendly, competent, excited. Relaxed schedule.
09 Nov, 2025

9.6 Exceptional
Brandi P
United States

Epic diving in the most beautiful setting with an outstanding crew.
Southern pass dives, wall of sharks, night dive with hunting sharks, seeing whales and dolphins, delicious food, excellent crew.
Recommended for
Small and personal, the diving and scenery, the crew
30 Sep, 2019

8.4 Very good
Petter Kvinge T
Norway

Shark Capital of The World
Diving the passes of Fakarava with the walls of sharks is an experience out of this world. In addition, meeting a great hammer head on the last dive, made the diving our beat experience ever.
Recommended for
Hundreds of sharks, astonishing scenery above water as well as underwater
28 Dec, 2022

7.6 Good
Benjamin H
United Kingdom

Excellent diving with a great crew!
Overall fantastic wild diving in Polynesia. Dive sites were in great condition with lots of pelagic action. Crew were excellent and it was very enjoyable! Downsides must be stated though: - only 2 dives a day is a bit of a shame - no AC in the cabins meant it was uncomfortable sleeping for the trip
Recommended for
South Pass Fakarava. North Pass Fakarava. All the diving!!.
31 Mar, 2026

10 Exceptional
Yee Wan L
Hong Kong

The best way to explore the dive sites in French Polynesia
Perfect visibility, enjoyable drift dives, different sizes of tank to accommodate diver’s need, well managed one hour dive, optional nitrox available for decompression stop to ensure safety and comfort. Personally, cataraman is my favorite as it avoids the smell from gasoline. Many free time available for snorkeling around and there’re lots to see. Additional credit given to the beautiful Milky Way at night!
Recommended for
Small group, attentive crew and lots of fresh fruit
03 Apr, 2019

9.6 Exceptional
Nicholas A
Australia

Trip of a lifetime
Everything we hoped for and more. This is a great expedition with some exceptional diving. Lots and lots of sharks, napoleon wrasse, big schools of barracuda and Jack fish. The underwater topography adds to the experience with a mix of drift dives in the passes and reefs. The crew were excellent and the boat is very comfortable. Sailing between atolls in 25kts of wind was a real treat.
Recommended for
Amazing crew, spectacular diving and nice variety
23 Jul, 2023

9.6 Exceptional
Sue P
France

Unforgettable Dives and Landscapes
The southern and northern passes of Fakarava and the Otugi pass.
Recommended for
Sharks. Passing, a unique experience. Conviviality on board.
20 Oct, 2020

8.8 Fabulous
Tamyko Y
Spain

Sensational diving experience. Don't expect whales in August
Excellent crew - they do their best to meet the needs. Very small group, which is then divided into two guided dive groups. Two dives a day, maximum 60 minutes. Most of them drifting. Very nice dives: hundreds of grey sharks, manta rays, tarapacan rays, a tiger shark, oceanic black tip, white tips, nurse sharks, dolphins, huge schools, reefs full of life. That combine well with nature visits on small islands. It's a diving trip, not a whale experience, at least in August.
Recommended for
The professionalism of the crew, and their attitude. The quality of the dives: visibility, water temperature, variety. Almost always alone at the dive site. Wall of Sharks, Fakarava North Pass, Toau atoll.
14 Sep, 2024

10 Exceptional
Jacqueline H
United States

Remarkable trip/dive safari.
They know the currents and are very experienced. I have a large camera setup so they advised me of the current situation prior to each dive. One area near unesco site had thousands of fish and was the most remarkable site. We saw plenty of mantas in relatively clear water for nice photographs. Chef was very good lots of tuna sashimi and tartare, yoghurt, fresh fruits, fresh bread, eggs for breakfast. Diving from the zodiac was easy.
Recommended for
The diving was remote and remarkably beautiful. There’s some good currents so this is for an experienced diver. Lots of beautiful fish. Several species of butterfly fish seen everywhere in large groups. Many many sharks as. Small group. 4 guests and 3 crew.
10 May, 2026

9.2 Superb
Octavian Cornel D
Germany

excellent food, friendly staff and diving in pristine areas
i had an amazing time on Aqua Tikki 2. Octavie our cook made delicious food all the time and not repetitive. Jeremi our Divemaster found the best scuba diving spots. we saw the famous "shark wall", many Mantas and very abundent marine life in general. Greg, our Captain and RIB driver sailed us safely all over the tuamotu. also land trips were done which made for me a difference than a only diving liveaboard. 2 dives a day, but more then enough to feel the thrill. i would highly recommend AQUA tiki 2 and the crew. many thanks again
Recommended for
Food. the staff. diving spots.
18 Jun, 2026

10 Exceptional
Christian S
Germany

A journey that stays in the heart! One Family at Aqua Tiki!
From the very first step on board, it was clear that this trip would be special. Greg, Victor and Poe are the kind of crew you could wish for: warm, attentive, humorous and full of passion for what they do. From the first moment there was an open, relaxed atmosphere in which you simply feel comfortable.The dives were simply spectacular. Whether in the middle of huge Schools of Fish, surrounded by sharks, elegant manta rays and impressive Napoleons, every moment underwater was pure fascination. And Remoras regularly came by to say 😉 hello for a moment. Each dive was intense and different, full of energy and life.An unforgettable moment was in Fakarava South. After a dive, Greg spotted a group of dolphins at the pick-up. A short time later we sat in the dinghy and spent a lot of time with a large dolphin family. It was a special experience to experience these animals so closely, without any hurry, just in the moment.Kauehi was also a highlight. The lagoon, the light, the silence and the dive spots had a special atmosphere that is difficult to put into words. Together with Fakarava North and South, the result was a perfect combination of adventure, nature and proximity to the sea.Even though we couldn't head for Toau because of the weather, the route was just perfect and every minute was an adventure.Between dives, there was always time for what really makes a safari: eating together, laughing, talking and enjoying. Evenings with sunset and a cocktail on deck were just as much a part of it as the many small moments in between that you don't plan but that remain.This liveaboard was coherent in every way – personal, close and genuine. Greg, Victor and Poe have made a home out of a boat on the Pacific. A big thank you for that.One Family. One Ocean. One unforgettable experience. 🌺🌊🤿
Recommended for
The crew! Greg, Victor & Poe were just amazing!. The exciting dive spots were also incredible!. One Family! This liveaboard was just personal, close, real!.
02 Feb, 2026

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10 Exceptional
Nicholas E
Australia

Excellent trip
My wife and I took the Aqua tiki for our honeymoon. Diving: As above challenging exciting diving, x2 per day with steel tanks so duration was ~1 hour each. We saw so many sharks reefs, black tips, nurses and lemons, mantas, rays. A real "big stuff" location rather than macro. Most dives were drift dives. Confident dive team, one guide, one additional staff member diving and the skipper up top in the boat. Water temp 28C in May. Vis ~30m each day. Location: like a postcard, visited x4 atolls, this boat actually sails between atolls, not motoring everywhere Food: really good. French/Polynesian. Crew: exceptional, great English, really made an effort.
Recommended for
Challenging exciting diving, awesome french mixed with local food, friendly crew.
04 Jun, 2018

6.8 Review score
Marc D
Belgium

Aging boat and disappointing dives
Good and hearty meal prepared by Manou, exceptional evening of the last day organized by Manou, conviviality and availability at all times of the crew.
Recommended for
Abundant wildlife on the sites visited but at the exorbitant price of dives, I would have preferred to visit 12 different sites rather than 6 sites visited twice.
28 Sep, 2020

9.6 Exceptional
Yevgeniya M
United Kingdom

Great trip with technical dives
I’ve had a great time on this liveaboard. The dives, although quite technical, were fantastic but I also really enjoyed the extra activities we got to do between the dives. The crew were great. Tika, our hostess, was great with meals(even special last minute requests) and fun chats in between. Greg, the captain, done everything humanly possible to ensure we’ve had a good time. Nothing was too much. The highlight of the trip for me was Marie, our dive instructor. She is one of the very best (if not THE best) dive guides I’ve had a privilege to dive with, sharing her immense technical knowledge with us during dive briefings. I’ve left the trip with new diving skills and improved confidence.
Recommended for
The dives. Crew’s helpfulness. Cabin comfort.
08 Oct, 2025

9.6 Exceptional
Rika P
United States

Alot of everything!
Sharks, Eagle Rays, Manta...good visibility, & lots & lots !
Recommended for
Sharks, Manta, crew
18 Oct, 2023

10 Exceptional
Monika L
Poland

Aquatiki 2 - Rekomended for diving and nice time on the best beaches near Fakarava, with turquoise water, white sand, palms and happiness of life.
We have 6 diving on Fakarava and Tuamotu. For me was most beautiful places to dive. I saw a lot of sharks on each dive, a lot of fish, mantas, snails, parotfishes, napoleons so big, not one, a couple, three together, it was really nice. Corals are hard, smaller soft corals. But it is not for beginners divers, because there's are carents and a lot of shark's, if you are afraid. But staff were excellent and each dive was safe and very good well prepare. They take a lot about equipment an were very carefully about safe on the bout, on the water when we go jumping and after when we are finishes diving to very fast catches us from carent. Amaizing, really.
Recommended for
Places to dive. Very safe diving with sharks, mantas and a lot of animals ander water. Excellent staff. Activities extra in the beautiful places.. Food - every say was something new with desert.. We know plan's before next day with hours. It was very helpful to be very well organised. We have got a lot of fun after diving..
02 Apr, 2025

7.2 Good
Alexis R
United States

A pleasant Sailing Cruise around the stunning Islands of Fakarava enjoying the abundance of Marine Life.
The Crew was very accommodating. The scenery of Fakarava is stunning. The Marine Life was abundant.
Recommended for
The Crew. Scenery. Marine Life.
22 Apr, 2025

10 Exceptional
Trisha S
Canada

Amazing crew, diving and boat. Loved every momment.
Amazing... I can't say enough how awesome the crew and diving was. Greg was such a good captain and super hard working. He has everything so organized and goes out of his way to make sure everyone is enjoying themselves. (He even cleaned all the oyster shells that everyone wanted to take home... very labor intensive!) Daisy was an AMAZING cook, and our dive guide, Tom, was super chill and seemed to attract all the fish. I can't say enough about how awesome this crew was, and how much their teamwork made our trip. MC was not our guide, but she also was awesome.
Recommended for
The Crew. The Diving. The Food.
12 Aug, 2024

9.2 Superb
Ye Wen T
France

Wish I stayed longer on board !
An unforgettable trip aboard Aqua Tiki II! Greg is truly the most multi-talented captain you can imagine – navigating, fixing things, making cocktails, DJ-ing, even towing the dinghy under water. Alix, our dive master, was incredibly attentive, always planning and adjusting dives to match the best conditions and making an art piece per day. Tika, our hostess, took care of us from breakfast to bedtime, making sure we were clean, well-fed, and happy – even throwing in cooking lessons! Altogether, a dream team that puts safety and comfort first, both on board and underwater. Can’t recommend it enough!
Recommended for
Impressive dives. Scenery. Crew.
23 Jul, 2025

10 Exceptional
LILING Y
China

very wonderful
We are saw so many many shark &manta.kayak is very fantastic. Board s server is very good! Diving guide is very responsible.ice cream is very good!
Recommended for
We are saw so many manta &shark
02 Dec, 2023