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Coral Garden

Coral Garden might be Bora Bora’s poster child for a reason. We love it because it’s exactly what you picture when someone says ‘French Polynesia’ – easy, bright, and full of curious fish. It’s a shallow drift over healthy coral bommies, often in less than 5 metres of water, so it's a perfect first dive or a leisurely second. The visibility is usually excellent, letting you spot those bluespotted stingrays tucked into the sand and the flash of orange-lined triggerfish zipping past. Our favourite time to go is mid-morning, just after the first boats have left and before the lunch rush. You’ll see schools of sickle butterflyfish and epaulette soldierfish weaving through the branching corals. Keep an eye out for the small giant clams, their mantles glowing electric blue or green. It’s a gentle introduction to Bora Bora's reefs, ideal for snorkelers too, or anyone wanting a relaxed, vibrant experience without any tricky currents.