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Aquarium

The Aquarium in Bora Bora is one of those sites we always make time for, even if we’ve been to the island a dozen times. It’s a gentle dip into the lagoon, maxing out at a comfortable 12m, making it perfect for a relaxed start to a trip or for introducing new divers to the reef. We love just hovering above the patches of staghorn coral, watching the silver-streaked rainbowfish shimmer and scatter as we drift past. It’s an easy, colourful dive, a real visual feast without the need for advanced skills. The sandy bottom between the coral bommies often has orange-lined triggerfish pottering about, and we’ve spotted green turtles gliding by on more than one occasion. The visibility here is usually excellent, around 18m, making everything feel incredibly vibrant. If you’re a photographer, this is a fantastic spot for close-up reef shots, especially mid-morning when the light really makes the dot and dash butterflyfish pop against the coral.