Dive sites in Rangiroa
9–60 m · 34 signature species
24 dive sites in Rangiroa, from the most talked-about to the most confidential.↓ Map of dive sites in Rangiroa
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Aquarium →
This sheltered lagoon-side reef offers dense concentrations of reef fish and sharks in shallow waters.
Max. depth · 9 m
The Corner →
Ride the tidal currents at the edge of the outer reef to encounter hammerhead sharks and grey reef sharks.
Max. depth · 40 m
Tiputa Pass →
Ride the powerful tidal currents through a deep oceanic channel to encounter resident shark populations and passing dolphins.
Max. depth · 46 m
Avatoru Pass →
Experience powerful tidal currents that funnel large schools of jacks and silvertip sharks through a north-west atoll channel.
Max. depth · 35 m
Shark Cave →
Experience a transition from stationary cavern observation to a high-energy drift through the Tiputa Pass channel.
Max. depth · 35 m
The Canyons →
Navigate a labyrinth of transverse canyons to encounter large aggregations of grey reef sharks in the Tiputa Pass.
Max. depth · 26 m
Windmill →
A calm alternative to the heavy drifts of Tiputa Pass, offering clear blue water encounters with dolphins and manta rays.
Max. depth · 26 m
Hammerhead Mesa →
A deep oceanic ledge at the edge of Tiputa Pass where great hammerhead sharks congregate seasonally.
Max. depth · 60 m
Motu Nuhi-Nuhi →
A sheltered coral garden located in the lee of the motu, offering calm conditions and frequent blacktip reef shark sightings.
Max. depth · 10 m
Giant Wrasses Shelf →
A wide coral shelf at 18 to 26 metres where large humphead wrasse congregate alongside passing pelagics.
Max. depth · 26 m
The Wall / The Fault →
A blue-water wall dive focusing on intricate reef structures and sudden oceanic drops.
Max. depth · 50 m
The Big Blue →
Suspended in a deep blue water column, you watch large pelagic species approach from the open ocean.
Max. depth · 30 m
Mahutu →
An open-ocean drift dive through a distinct underwater valley bordered by a productive coral wall.
Max. depth · 18 m
Small Pass →
A concentrated drift dive through a narrow channel that offers some of the most vibrant coral cover in the Rangiroa area.
Max. depth · 30 m
Le BLEU →
Descend into the open blue of Rangiroa's Tiputa Pass, where the outgoing current delivers encounters with oceanic sharks in their natural hunting grounds.
Max. depth · 55 m
La petite passe →
Descend into Rangiroa's Avatoru Pass and let the powerful inward current carry you through a vibrant channel sculpted with colourful caves.
Max. depth · 19 m
La mi-éolienne →
Dive La mi-éolienne by leveraging the reef's contours and counter-currents, offering a controlled drift into the vibrant life of Tiputa Pass.
Max. depth · 49 m
Les Canyons →
Drift through the natural canyons of Rangiroa's Tiputa Pass, where strong currents deliver consistent grey shark encounters.
Max. depth · 26 m
Avatoru sortie droite →
Drift the outer reef of Avatoru Pass, encountering large schools of bigeye trevally and numerous reef white-tip sharks where the ocean meets the atoll.
Max. depth · 20 m
L’angle →
Descend into the heart of Rangiroa's legendary Tiputa Pass, where the outgoing current sculpts an exhilarating dive profile and diverse marine encounters.
Max. depth · 45 m
La marche →
Descend into the heart of Rangiroa's Tiputa Pass, where the strong incoming current carries you into a world of powerful pelagics and an unparalleled opportunity to encounter the Great Hammerhead Shark.
Max. depth · 55 m
La traversée →
Navigate the inbound current through Rangiroa's Tiputa Pass, deep inside a vibrant living corridor known for its grey reef shark aggregations.
Max. depth · 50 m
La grotte aux requins →
Descend to 35 metres to observe grey sharks in their natural habitat before drifting into the vibrant lagon in a strong current.
Max. depth · 35 m
L’éolienne →
Begin your dive at L'éolienne on the oceanic reef slope, finding immediate shelter from the strong outgoing current of Tiputa Pass, before exploring the reef's edge with abundant marine life.
Max. depth · 26 m
