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Fausse passe de Uitoé

Fausse passe de Uitoé, tucked away in Prony Bay, is one of our favourite spots for a truly relaxed dive. Forget crazy currents here; it's mostly calm, which is ideal for soaking in the details. We usually kick off on a sandy plateau, maybe spotting a leopard shark if we're lucky – we’ve seen them cruising by the sand many times. Then you hit the drop-off, a jagged wall that gives you plenty to explore down to 26 metres. It’s not about huge pelagics every day, though we have seen tuna zip past on occasion. For us, it’s the smaller stuff that shines: look for those gorgeous bicolor nudibranchs crawling along the coral, or a dragonfish tucked into a crevice. We’ve spent whole safety stops just watching the little Sparse Eviota flit around. It’s a site that rewards patience, perfect for photographers or anyone who likes to take their time and really observe.