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grande passe

Grande Passe is one of those spots that feels like a proper ocean gate. We often drop onto a plateau, maybe 10 or 12 metres down, before easing into the channel itself. The current here is the main event, and we go with it, not against it, so it's a drift dive. What we love about Grande Passe are the pinnacles, absolutely smothered in gorgonians, like purple and orange trees in an underwater forest. Keep an eye out for the Electric Flame Scallop, they’re truly striking. This is a site where you spend a lot of time looking out into the blue. We've seen blacktip and whitetip sharks cruising past, often grey sharks too. Schools of tuna, jacks, and barracuda frequently whip by. Our favourite time to dive it is on an incoming tide – the water tends to be clearer, and the bigger fish seem more active. The entry and exit can sometimes be a bit sporty, so you need to be comfortable with a bit of chop and current. Grande Passe is for divers who appreciate a good drift and the thrill of pelagic encounters rather than seeking out tiny critters.