This untouched land offers divers a rich ecosystem of underwater topography, thrilling pass dives, and a huge variety of marine life.
The lagoon is the second largest after Rangiroa and stretches over 37 miles with pass dives at both the northern and southern end. This Tuamotu Atoll is also home to the northern pass of Garuae, the largest pass in French Polynesia.
Species most commonly encountered include Napoleon wrasse, seapikes, damselfish, bigeyes, marbled groupers, manta rays, and sharks.
Some of the established
dive sites around Fakarava include:
Tumakohua Pass
Pass dive 40-140 feet
Garuae Pass
Pass dive 40-140 feet
Sharks Hole
Lagoon dive 60 feet
The Dive Operators are located
in and near the White Sand Beach Resort Fakarava. A live-aboard charter
also embarks from Fakarava. |
