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Fakarava
French Polynesia
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5 Dive Sites
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Explore Fakarava, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in the Tuamotus, renowned for its exceptionally healthy coral reefs and abundant marine life. The famous North and South Passes offer unparalleled opportunities to witness dense schools of grey reef sharks and a thriving underwater ecosystem.
Best Time to Dive
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Peak Season
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August
Jan
Abundant shark populations in the passes
Feb
Excellent shark diving
Mar
Good chance of seeing manta rays
Apr
Manta ray season
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May
Manta ray season
Jun
Excellent visibility for shark encounters
Jul
Abundant marine life in the passes
Aug
Good shark sightings
Sep
Manta rays may still be present
Oct
Shark populations are consistent
Nov
Good for drift diving in the passes
Dec
Shark diving remains excellent
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Garuae Pass
Garuae Pass in Fakarava is a legendary drift diving destination, celebrated as the largest pass in F...
36m
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Tumakohua Pass
Tumakohua Pass, also known as South Pass, is a world-renowned dive site in Fakarava, famous for its...
30m
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Ohotu Cliff
Ohotu Cliff, a dramatic wall dive on Fakarava's north pass, plunges into the deep blue, attracting a...
40m
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Maiuru
Maiuru offers a more intimate Fakarava experience, characterized by its intriguing coral pinnacles t...
30m
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Pufana
Pufana, a gentle dive near Rotoava, showcases Fakarava's beauty in its shallow, accessible coral gar...
15m
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