Bora Bora
SCUBA DIVING in BORA BORA
Many believe Bora Bora has the most beautiful lagoon in the world. Because it also happens to be home to the large manta ray, this island is also quite popular with divers. To swim within arms reach of these majestic beauties is reason alone to visit this island. Yet mantas aren't the only sea life in Bora Bora. You will also see gray sharks, lemon sharks, moray eels, turtles and barracuda. There is virtually no current in Bora Bora, so scuba divers of all levels will have an easy time diving on their vacation here.
DIVE SITES in BORA BORA
Tapu
Ocean dive: 20min boat ride
Maximum depth: 130 feet
View: Coral drop-off, Black tip sharks, Napoleon Wrasse, Moray Eels, Turtles
Difficulty: All dive levels
Maximum depth: 130 feet
View: Coral drop-off, Black tip sharks, Napoleon Wrasse, Moray Eels, Turtles
Difficulty: All dive levels
Toopua
Ocean dive: 25min boat ride
Maximum depth: 100 feet
View: Tropical fish, Eagle Rays, Sting Rays
Difficulty: All dive levels
Maximum depth: 100 feet
View: Tropical fish, Eagle Rays, Sting Rays
Difficulty: All dive levels
Tupai
Ocean dive: 60min boat ride (private boat only)
Maximum depth: 130 feet
View: Private Island, coral gardens, walls, Humpback Whales in season
Difficulty: All dive levels
Maximum depth: 130 feet
View: Private Island, coral gardens, walls, Humpback Whales in season
Difficulty: All dive levels
Muri Muri
Ocean dive: 30min boat ride
Maximum depth: 130 feet
View: Large plateau, Gardener Morays, Jackfish, Heller’s Barracuda, Turtles, Giant Barracuda
Difficulty: All dive levels
Maximum depth: 130 feet
View: Large plateau, Gardener Morays, Jackfish, Heller’s Barracuda, Turtles, Giant Barracuda
Difficulty: All dive levels
The Aquarium
Ocean dive: 5min boat ride
Maximum depth: 16 feet
View: Multicolored fish, beautiful coral heads
Difficulty: Ideal for beginners
Maximum depth: 16 feet
View: Multicolored fish, beautiful coral heads
Difficulty: Ideal for beginners
Haapiti
Ocean dive: 25min boat ride
Maximum depth: 100 feet
View: Gentle drop-off, shallow craters, canyons, Black Tip Sharks, Lemon Sharks
Difficulty: All dive levels
Maximum depth: 100 feet
View: Gentle drop-off, shallow craters, canyons, Black Tip Sharks, Lemon Sharks
Difficulty: All dive levels
Anna
Ocean dive: 5min boat ride
Maximum depth: 82 feet
View: Rose Coral, Manta Rays
Difficulty: All dive levels
Maximum depth: 82 feet
View: Rose Coral, Manta Rays
Difficulty: All dive levels
Teavanui Pass
Ocean dive: 20min boat ride
Maximum depth: 98 feet
View: Black Tip Sharks, White Tip Sharks, Scads, Barracuda, Tuna, Manta Rays
Difficulty: All dive levels
Maximum depth: 98 feet
View: Black Tip Sharks, White Tip Sharks, Scads, Barracuda, Tuna, Manta Rays
Difficulty: All dive levels
Tupitiiti
Ocean dive: 40min boat ride (private boat only)
Maximum depth: 130 feet
View: Outstanding visibility, coral boulders, grotto & canyon, a multitude of fish
Difficulty: All dive levels
Maximum depth: 130 feet
View: Outstanding visibility, coral boulders, grotto & canyon, a multitude of fish
Difficulty: All dive levels