Dive sites in Fakarava
17–100 m · 12 signature species
9 dive sites in Fakarava, from the most talked-about to the most confidential.↓ Map of dive sites in Fakarava
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Passe de Garuae →
Garuae Pass is French Polynesia's widest pass, offering a dynamic drift dive through a vibrant pelagic ecosystem and intricate coral canyons.
Max. depth · 30 m
Maiuru →
Descend onto a channelled reef-flat at Maiuru, exploring its diverse coral structures before reaching an abrupt, current-swept drop-off.
Max. depth · 20 m
Pufana →
Pufana offers a tranquil lagoon dive within Fakarava's North Pass, where extensive coral gardens host diverse reef life and frequent shark encounters in calm, clear conditions.
Max. depth · 17 m
Ohotu reef →
Ohotu Reef offers a dynamic encounter with Fakarava's rich pelagic life and vibrant coral ecosystems within the legendary Garuae Pass.
Max. depth · 100 m
Passe de Tumakohua →
Dive into the vibrant heart of Fakarava's southern atoll, where a renowned grey shark wall and thriving coral gardens await in a uniquely calm drift experience.
Maiuru et Ohutu →
Discover the vibrant plateaus of Maiuru and Ohutu, a thriving coral landscape rich with pelagic life just outside Fakarava's renowned North Pass.
Pufana reef →
Pufana Reef offers a tranquil and luminous dive experience within Fakarava's lagoon, perfect for calm exploration and consistent shark encounters.
Max. depth · 50 m
Garuae pass →
Descend into Garuae Pass, Fakarava's northern gateway, and encounter schools of Raira (grey reef sharks) navigating a vibrant marine environment.
Max. depth · 70 m
Tumakohua pass →
Descend into Tumakohua Pass, Fakarava, a narrower channel offering drift dives brimming with life, yet with notably calmer currents than its northern counterpart.
