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East-coast reef boats, Tibarama snorkelling and Kanak valley experiences
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Poindimie is a land-based, boat-diving gateway to the reef of New Caledonia's north-east coast. Tieti Diving operates from Hotel Tieti and advertises guided two-tank mornings and SSI/FFESSM training. The named Pascaline dive site is described by New Caledonia Tourism for its gorgonian fans, fissures, arches, canyons and smaller reef life. Tibarama also appears in official visitor material as a venue for introductory dives, but no current introductory boat departure or specific site assignment has been confirmed. This is a local operator and day-boat experience, not a documented liveaboard destination.
Pascaline
An official named Poindimie dive featuring gorgonians, coral, rifts, arches, canyons, nudibranchs and other smaller fish.
Poindimie barrier reef
The broad operator-supported boat-diving area off Poindimie; ask the center for its current site list, exact location and diver-level requirements.
Tibarama islet area
Tourism material describes introductory scuba near Tibarama.
Operator Checklist
Contact Tieti Diving directly with dates, numbers, certifications and recent dive history. Its posted two-tank rate is 14,000 CFP, plus a 2,000 XPF surcharge for a BCD, regulator and wetsuit; quotes and minimum numbers should be rechecked. Carry C-card and logbook, disclose relevant health issues, and arrange any needed certificate. If you plan to fly or cross high mountain roads after diving, use conservative surface intervals and ask your dive physician/operator about the itinerary. Do not book a technical, decompression, overhead or rebreather dive merely because the shop lists compatible consumables.
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