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Diving within the waters of the most beautiful lagoon in the world is on many divers’ “must do” list because of the abundance of large marine life.
It is common for divers to be joined by legions of gigantic manta rays gliding gracefully within arm’s reach while schools of black-tip reef sharks parade through the sunlit waters.
Some of the established
dive sites on Bora Bora include:
Aito
Ocean drift dive 3–60 feet
Glide through the water with turtles, sharks,
and barracuda.
Anau
Lagoon dive 15–100 feet
A classic manta ray "swarm site." Also
called “Manta Ray Channel” or "Manta
Ballroom" for its regular encounters with
these gentle giants. Snorkeling is also enjoyed
above the site.
Tapu
Ocean dive 30–120 feet
A classic shark dive with black tip reef and lemon
sharks joined by the giant wrasse, rainbow jack
fish, and moray eel.
Toopua/Toopua Iti
Lagoon dive 15–100 feet
Coral walls with giant clams small caves, swim-throughs,
and
legions of eagle rays. Snorkeling is also enjoyed
above the site.
Muri Muri
Ocean dive 60–120 feet
Marine life welcome divers such as grey reef sharks,
black-tip reef sharks, turtles, barracuda, and
dolphins. Also called the "White Valley."
Teavanui Pass
Pass dive 15–130 feet
The entrance to the lagoon is framed with purple
coral walls, where sharks, eels,
and giant wrasses await.
Tupitipiti
Ocean dive 20–150 feet
A steep drop-off with walls of blue and red branching
coral plus green and orange sponges, caves, tunnels,
corridors, and dramatic swim-throughs.
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