Aqua Tiki II, Polynesia

Name: Tuamotu North (Fakarava - Fakarava)
Start: 2027-05-04
End: 2027-05-11
Location: Polynesia

9.2 Superb

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

from $ 558 / 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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28 Mar

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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.

Optional Extras: Local Flights, Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks (€4), Night Dives (€100 / activity), Wakeboarding (€25), Water Ski (€25), WiFi internet (€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

9.2 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
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

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

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

10 Exceptional
Anna Maria B
Italy

Wonderful experience
Perfect organization till the very last moment of the trip, perfect schedule of dives and activities (on land too), crew super professional and engaging
Recommended for
Crew, dive sites, comfort
11 Oct, 2023

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

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

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

10 Exceptional
Mellita I
Australia

Incredible diving experience
A wonderful trip. The crew were amazing. The diving was fabulous. We saw so much marine life. I enjoyed having the option of non-diving excursions too.
Recommended for
The crew. The amazing diving. non diving excursions included.
08 Aug, 2026

43 reviews

9.2 Superb
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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
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

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

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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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

9.6 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

9.6 Exceptional
Zoran B
United States

It was great
Great hammerhead.
Recommended for
Sharks, fish and coral
02 May, 2023

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

9.2 Superb
Borut F
Slovakia

Relaxing diving in a shark heaven
Definitely one of the best places to see tons of sharks without feeding in blue water with visibility up to 50 m! The crew was professional and friendly, the food was excellent, we were all treated as one big family. Definitely recommended!
Recommended for
Dive sites with walls of sharks, Friendliness of the crew, Relaxing atmosfere
08 Sep, 2021

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

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

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

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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

8.4 Very good
Fiona H
United Kingdom

Excellent diving & a fantastic crew
We had a great time on Aqua Tiki II. We have been on 10+ liveaboards around the world ... Captain Greg was by far the best captain we've had ... he is the absolute backbone of the Aqua Tiki experience. The rest of the crew (Tika, Leah, Jeremy & Guillaume) were all fantastic too. The diving was excellent (constant sharks, lots of manta encounters, great drifts) and all well planned and very safe. Food was plentiful and good. Greg took us on some nice little side trips to different motus. We were lucky with the weather (very calm) but the trips between atolls can be rough - take sea sickness tablets. Things to note ... There is no Nitrox - it is all Air diving. There is no AC, but we found the fan and open hatches sufficiently cool. Being a catamaran, the rooms are tiny and the beds are not the comfiest, all rooms are ensuite though, with good showers. Bring ear plugs the electric toilets / waterpump can be noisy if used in the night! We really enjoyed our trip and would definitely recommend this liveaboard. Just be aware that, if you are used to some of the very luxurious liveaboards in the Maldives and South-East Asia, this is a different type of liveaboard - it's lots of fun, fab diving, great service but it's a much smaller boat. But we would definitely come again.
Recommended for
The crew were FANTASTIC. The diving was excellent. Side trips were enjoyable.
11 Aug, 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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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

9.6 Exceptional
Louise L
Canada

Unforgettable experience
Every day!!
Recommended for
The diving, the staff, the conviviality
11 Nov, 2023

9.6 Exceptional
Christopher L
United States

A lot of fun on a nice boat.
Visiting the villages close to where we were moored was fun. Diving was good and visibility was generally very good - not particularly memorable diving compared to other destinations. The ship prepared meals were excellent and hostess was very friendly. Having whales and dolphins swimming around the pass we were moored in was cool. Captain was friendly and accommodating. Excellent trip, even for my non-diving wife. We will book another trip with the Aqua Tiki company in the future.
Recommended for
location, crew, weather
08 Oct, 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

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