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Nitrox DivingFree nitrox available, which means you benefit from the many advantages of nitrox diving at no extra charge. The benefits include extended bottom times so you can spend longer on each dive.
Dietary Requirements Catered ForThe onboard chefs will cater for specific dietary requirements, e.g. food allergies like gluten or lactose intolerance, and religious beliefs. This means you can enjoy the onboard meals. You are advised to add any dietary requirements to your special requests at step 2 of the booking form, but limit these requests to religious beliefs or food allergies.
Diving CoursesThis liveaboard offers diving courses, which means you benefit from being able to advance your diving skills. These training courses are an extra charge.
Scuba Gear RentalYou can rent scuba gear on this dive boat so you benefit from being able travel light and simply rent all your scuba equipment once onboard.
InternetPaid WIFI and internet on this liveaboard, so you can get online with your phone or laptop for an extra charge.
Ensuite CabinsThis liveaboard does not have ensuite cabins, which means you have to share bathroom facilities.
Aircon CabinsEach cabin has air-conditioning, which means you can choose your own cabin temperature for personal comfort and a good nights sleep.
Private CharterThis liveaboard does not offer private charters.
DIN AdaptersThis liveaboard does not have DIN adapters.
Relaxing between dives
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Liveaboard Review Introduction
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Liveaboard Know Before You Go
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Booking tipsBefore you book and pay for your flights, you first need your itinerary dates confirmed for your Aqua Tiki III liveaboard trip. 8 steps to follow: 1. Select an itinerary; 2. Choose your cabin; 3. Select number of people in your party; 4. Enter your email address and confirm; 5. Your trip will be held by the liveaboard operator until your dates are confirmed. 6. You'll receive a booking confirmation by email allowing you 2-3 days before payment is due; 7. Book your flights to Polynesia; 8. Pay for your Aqua Tiki III liveaboard trip. Congratulations, you are about to embark on an amazing adventure!
Liveaboard Quick ReviewThe Aqua Tiki III Liveaboard is a 20m (66f) Polynesia Fakarava boat for up to 10 guests enjoying 5 cabins and 5 bathrooms. This Polynesia liveaboard has not yet been reviewed out of 10 and is not rated (SDE Lux Rating 62%*).
* SDE Lux Rating - See Below*SDE Lux Rating 62% - See Liveaboard Luxury Features Review section below.
Liveaboard Review TipsIf you are looking for a Polynesia liveaboard diving safari, you might like to choose the Aqua Tiki III diving liveaboard. Here's our quick 7 review tips of why you might like to book this Polynesia diving liveaboard boat:
1. Customer RatingThe Aqua Tiki III liveaboard has not yet been reviewed out of 10, and and customers have rated the Aqua Tiki III Liveaboard "Not rated".
2. Scuba Diving Earth Luxury Rating SummaryDiver Benefits: 5 out of 9, Liveaboard Design: 8 out of 9, Cabin Luxury: 4 out of 7, Onboard Comfort: 3 out of 7, Food Luxury: 5 out of 11, Drink Luxury: 7 out of 9. This makes an average Total SDE Lux Rating of 32 out of 52, or 62% (see below under "Liveaboard Luxury Features Review" for more details).
3. Cost Per DayThe Polynesia Aqua Tiki III Liveaboard costs from £356 per day ($434/€406)* .
4. ProsA quick list of the main pros of the Aqua Tiki III Liveaboard include: aircon cabins, caters for dietary requirements, flexible booking, diving courses, free nitrox, paid internet, scuba gear rental.
5. ConsA quick list of the main cons of the Aqua Tiki III Liveaboard include: no Ensuite Cabins, not available for charter.
6. Liveaboard CapacityThe Aqua Tiki III liveaboard is 20 metres (66 feet) long, has 5 cabins and 5 bathrooms, which means it can accommodate up to 10 guests/divers.
7. Booking ItinerariesThe booking itineraries for the Aqua Tiki III Liveaboard include: 5 Days/4 Nights, 6 Days/5 Nights, 7 Days/6 Nights, 8 Days/7 Nights, 9 Days/8 Nights, 10 Days/9 Nights, 11 Days/10 Nights, 12 Days/11 Nights, 13 Days/12 Nights, 14 Days/13 Nights, 15 Days/14 Nights, 16 Days/15 Nights, 17 Days/16 Nights. (But it's worth checking if more diving itineraries by clicking here: Aqua Tiki III).
More about liveaboard discountsIf you want to find out more about how liveaboard discounts work, and in particular about discounted liveaboard trips for the Aqua Tiki III Liveaboard, please scroll to the Liveaboard Discount section below.
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* NoteThe above cost per day was correct at the time of producing this article. Also, the exchange rate used for GBP to USD is 1.22 and for GBP to Euro is 1.14. For an up-to-date cost for the Aqua Tiki III Liveaboard, please visit this link: Aqua Tiki III.
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Last Minute Liveaboard DealsBefore reading more about the Polynesia Aqua Tiki III liveaboard, please take a moment to check any discounts or last minute deals in the list below. (Note: if no liveaboard discounts are listed below, unfortunately this means there are no current deals or discounts available for the Aqua Tiki III dive boat). Please bookmark this page and check back another time. Alternatively, please check this article here: Discounted Liveaboards Offers & Last Minute Deals.
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Liveaboard DiscountsIf you're looking for a discounted liveaboard trip on the Aqua Tiki III, it's possible to find liveaboard discounts in excess of 25%. If no discounts appear above, you may find last minute deals in the itinerary section marked as "X% Special Discount", as per the above image here: Aqua Tiki III.
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Liveaboard Luxury Features Review
Liveaboard Luxury FeaturesThe 'Liveaboard Luxury Rating' or "SDE Lux Rating" concept is to help you choose the right diving liveaboard for your Polynesia dive trip. This means you can compare this liveaboard with other liveaboards on a like-for-like basis, and makes choosing the right liveaboard much easier.
SDE Luxury Rating Total (Max 52/52=100%)The Aqua Tiki III Liveaboard has 32 out of a total of 52 (SDE Lux Rating 62%) possible benefits and features. This total of 62% is made up of the following benefits and features:
Diver Benefits (Max 9/9=100%)The Aqua Tiki III liveaboard has 5 out of 9 'Diver Benefits' (56%), and include: DIN Adapters: NO; Dive Courses: YES; Dive Deck: NO: Gear Rental: YES; Nitrox Onboard: YES; Private Dive Guide: NO; Rinse Hoses: YES; Shaded Dive Area: NO; Tenders For Diving: YES.
Liveaboard Design (Max 9/9=100%)The Aqua Tiki III liveaboard has 8 out of 9 'Boat Design Features' (89%) and include: Airconditioned Saloon: NO; Charging Stations: YES; Custom Built For Diving: YES; Indoor Saloon: YES; Leisure Deck: YES; Observation Deck: YES; Outside Showers: YES; Sun Deck: YES; Warm Showers: YES.
Cabin Luxury (Max 7/7=100%)The Aqua Tiki III liveaboard has 4 out of 7 'Cabin Features' (57%) and include: Air-Conditioned Cabins: YES; Cabin Balconies: NO; Daily Housekeeping: NO; Ensuite cabins: NO; Non-smoking Cabins: YES; Seaview cabins available: YES; TV In Cabin: YES.
Onboard Comfort (Max 7/7=100%)The Aqua Tiki III liveaboard has 3 out of 7 'Onboard Comfort' (43%) features, and include: Beach Towels: NO, Cabin Towels: YES; Complimentary Toiletries: NO; Deck Towels: YES; Internet: YES; Laundry Service: NO; Nearly 1 to 1 Crew-to-Guest Ratio: NO.
Food Luxury (Max 11/11=100%)The Aqua Tiki III liveaboard has 5 out of 11 'Food Features' (45%) and include: BBQ Area: YES; Beach BBQ: NO; Buffet Style: NO; Dietary Requirements Catered For: YES; Fine Cuisine: NO; Local Food: YES; Outdoor Dining: YES; Snacks All Day: NO; Vegan Options: NO; Vegetarian Options: NO; Western Style Food: YES; (Meal options include: Al Fresco Dining, Full-board Option).
Drink Luxury (Max 9/9=100%)The Aqua Tiki III liveaboard has 7 out of 9 'Drink Features' (78%) and include: Bar: YES; Beer Available: YES; Drinking Water: YES; Fine Wines: YES; Free Soft Drinks: NO; Free Wine With Dinner: NO; Soft Drinks: YES; Tea And Coffee: YES; Wine Available: YES.
Example of Cabins
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Customer Reviews of Liveaboard
Customer ReviewsThe Aqua Tiki III liveaboard has yet to receive a customer review, and as soon as it does this article will be updated.
Customer Review
Customer Review Byfrom: scored the Aqua Tiki III out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for more reviews and information click here: Aqua Tiki III.
Customer Review Byfrom: scored the Aqua Tiki III out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for more reviews and information click here: Aqua Tiki III.
Liveaboard Itinerary
Liveaboard Departure-Arrival LocationThe Aqua Tiki III Liveaboard departs and returns from the port none selected. Please click here: Aqua Tiki III to find out how to get from to join the Aqua Tiki III Liveaboard's departure port none selected.
Itinerary and videosThe itineraries below for the Aqua Tiki III liveaboard don't necessarily tie in with the videos directly below the itinerary heading. The itineraries are examples of dive trips offered by this liveaboard, and the videos are examples of videos taken when diving from the Aqua Tiki III dive boat.
Itinerary Option 19 NIGHTS TUAMOTU NORTH (Fakarava - Fakarava)
Number of Dives On TripYou will be able to dive up to 30 times in total on the Aqua Tiki III liveaboard diving trips. The number of times you dive will depend on the itinerary you select.
Your Diver Certification LevelIf you choose the Aqua Tiki III liveaboard for your scuba diving trip to Polynesia, make sure you select the right itinerary for your diver certification level. Different itineraries include the following alternative PADI certification levels (or equivalent): No Scuba Diving Certification Needed: NO; Open Water Diver: NO; Advanced Open Water Diver: YES.
Your Logged DivesWhen choosing the Aqua Tiki III liveaboard for your dive trip to Polynesia, make sure you select the right itinerary for how many logged dives you've done. Itineraries on the Aqua Tiki III liveaboard include the following alternatives: No minimum logged dives: NO; 3-5 logged dives: NO; 10 logged dives: NO; 20 logged dives: NO; 30 logged dives: NO; 40 logged dives: NO; 50 logged dives or more: YES; Minimum 60 logged dives: NO; Minimum 80 logged dives: NO; Minimum 100 logged dives: NO.
Type of DivingThe type of diving experienced from the Aqua Tiki III Liveaboard includes: Coral Gardens, Deep Dives, Drift Diving, Marine Life, Night Dives, Pinnacles, Wall Diving, Warm Water Diving, Wreck Diving, Swim-Through's and Caverns.
Marine Life SpeciesThe sea life you might see on your Polynesia liveaboard dive trip depends on the time of year you choose to dive, and on which Polynesia liveaboard and liveaboard itinerary you book. But ultimately the sea creatures you see when scuba diving is always down to nature itself. With these parameters in mind, the marine life you may spot when scuba diving on the Aqua Tiki III Liveaboard in Polynesia might include:
SharksYou may see the following sharks species: Blacktip Reef Sharks, Bull Sharks, Grey Reef Sharks, Leopard Shark, Nurse Sharks, Scalloped Hammerhead Sharks, Silver Tip Sharks, Tiger Sharks, Whale Sharks, Whitetip Reef Sharks.
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Ray SpeciesYou may see the following rays species: Manta Rays, Spotted Eagle Rays.
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Fish SpeciesYou may also see the following fish species: Barracudas, Clownfish (Anemonefish), Dogtooth Tuna, Giant Trevallies, Ghost Fish, Glassfish, Groupers, Jack Schools, Moray Eels, Napoleon Wrasse, Red Snappers, Reef Fish, Sea Horses, Surgeonfish, Trigger Fish.
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Other Marine Life & Bird SpeciesYou may see the following marine and bird life: Barrel Sponges, Crabs, Cuttlefish, Hard Corals, Jellyfish, Lobsters, Mantis Shrimp, Nudibranchs, Octopus, Sea Snakes, Soft Corals, Starfish, Turtles.
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Marine Mammal SpeciesYou might encounter the following mammals: Dolphins, Humpback Whales.
Included In The PriceThe price that starts at £356/Day ($434/€406) for booking the Aqua Tiki III liveaboard includes: Airport Transfer, Cabin Towels, Deck Towels, Diving Package, Drinking Water, Fishing, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Kayaks, Land Excursions, Nitrox, Nitrox Course, Rental Gear, Snorkel Equipment, Snorkelling Guide, Stand-up Paddle Boards, Tea & Coffee, Welcome Cocktails.
Paid For Optional ExtrasThe following are optional extras when you book the Aqua Tiki III liveaboard: Alcoholic Beverages, Alcoholic Drinks at Dinner, Extra Dives, Gratuities, Hotel Transfer, Internet, Local Flights, Night Dives, Scuba Diving Courses, Soft Drinks, Soft Drinks at Meal Times, Wakeboarding, Water Skiing, Wine with Dinner.
Paid For Required ExtrasThe following are required extras when you book the Aqua Tiki III liveaboard: .
Boat Capacity
Boat Length20 metres (66 feet).
Maximum Guests10
Cabins and BathroomsThe Aqua Tiki III dive boat has 5 cabins and 5 bathrooms.
Cabin TypesThe Aqua Tiki III has the following cabin types: double cabins, twin cabins.
Family cabins onboardFamily cabins onboard: YES.
Advanced Divers
Advanced Diver Benefits (Max 3)The Aqua Tiki III liveaboard has 0 out of 3 (i.e. 0%) 'Advanced Diver Benefits', which include: Rebreather Support: NO; Sidemount Diving NO; Tech Diving: NO.
Underwater Photographers
Underwater Photographer Benefits (Max 3)The Aqua Tiki III liveaboard has 0 out of 3 (i.e. 0%) 'Underwater Photographer Benefits', which include: Camera Room: NO; Camera Station: NO; Separate Rinse For U/W Cameras: NO.
Non-Diver Activities
Non-Diving Activities (Max 17)The Aqua Tiki III liveaboard has 7 out of 17 (i.e. 41%) 'Non-Diving Activities', which include: Fishing: YES; Glass Bottom Boat: NO; Jacuzzi/Hot Tub: NO; Jet Skiing: NO; Kayaks: YES; Land Excursions: YES; Massage: NO; Naturalist Itineraries: [naturalist_Itineraries]; Naturalist Guide: NO; Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly: YES, Sauna: NO; Snorkel Equipment: NO; Spa: NO; Stand Up Paddle Boards: YES; Wakeboarding: YES; Water Skiing: YES; Yoga: NO.
Onboard Entertainment (Max 2)The Aqua Tiki III liveaboard has 2 out of 2 (i.e. 100%) 'Entertainment Features': Audio And Entertainment: YES; Library: YES.
Traveller Benefits
Travel Benefits (Max 6)The Aqua Tiki III liveaboard has 3 out of 6 (i.e. 50%) 'Traveller Benefits', which include: Airport Transfer: YES; Available For Charter: NO, Budget Friendly: NO, Dedicated Local & International Crew: NO; Hotel Transfer: YES; Welcome Cocktails; YES.
Languages Spoken OnboardThe crew onboard the Aqua Tiki III liveaboard are able to speak the following languages: English, French.
Liveaboard Summary
ConclusionAll-inclusive trip with up to 30 dives on the Aqua Tiki III Polynesia liveaboard from £356/day ($434/€406) & rated 0 + SDE Lux Rated 62%. Up to 10 divers on a 20m 66f dive boat with 5 cabins, 5 bathrooms + aircon cabins, caters for dietary requirements, flexible booking, dive courses, free nitrox, paid internet, scuba gear rental. Click Aqua Tiki III for more information.
More InformationTo discover more about the Aqua Tiki III diving liveaboard or to check availability for your dive trip to Polynesia you can do this here: Aqua Tiki III. But if you want to compare this Polynesia liveaboard with one of the other liveaboards from Polynesia, please take a look at the table below.
* NoteThe above cost per day was correct at the time of producing this article. Also, the exchange rate used for GBP to USD is 1.22 and for GBP to Euro is 1.14. For an up-to-date cost for the Aqua Tiki III Liveaboard, please visit this link: Aqua Tiki III.
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Comments or QuestionsIf you have more questions either about snorkelling or scuba diving (or specifically about the Aqua Tiki III Polynesia Liveaboard), please comment below with your questions.
Please SharePlease share details about the experience you had on the Aqua Tiki III Liveaboard. Tell us about the dive sites you dived, the time of year of your trip, what marine life you saw, the visibility, the weather and any currents you experienced. Your comments will add to this Aqua Tiki III Liveaboard review, and they will help other scuba divers decide if this is the right Polynesia liveaboard for them.
Have Fun & Be SafeThere will also be many more pages and articles about scuba diving and scuba diving safety tips (and on snorkelling too) for you to read and learn about this fabulous sport. Please don't forget to rate the Aqua Tiki III liveaboard above if you've already dived in Polynesia from this dive boat, but also make sure you have fun and be safe.
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Article written by Russell Bowyer who has been a scuba diver since diving on the Great Barrier Reef in Australia in 1989. After his first dive he trained as a BSAC diver in the UK. He attained his Diver Leader certification with BSAC. He then went on to become a scuba diving instructor, teaching others how to dive and was voted as Diving Officer and Treasurer for the Saffron Walden BSAC club too. Russell has dived all over the world, including the UK, on liveaboards in the Red Sea, the Caribbean, South Africa and the USA. Russell is experienced in all dive types, including drift diving, deep dives that involved decompression stops and recreational dives too.
