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L'Aquarium

Forget what you might have heard about Bora Bora's diving, L'Aquarium is a nice surprise, especially for those who appreciate the smaller details. It's not a deep dive, more of a leisurely drift or an easy mooring stop inside the lagoon, perfect if you’re looking for a relaxing second dive of the day. We’ve done it a few times and always come away with something new, whether it’s a tiny Hardshell shrimp scuttling across the sand or a Pinktail triggerfish darting between the coral heads. What we really like here is the sheer number of those colourful reef fish that seem to ignore you completely. You'll swim through clouds of Yellowtail Dascyllus, so dense you almost feel them brush past your mask, and watch Bicolor cleaner wrasse doing their diligent work on larger fish. Keep an eye out for the flashes of Redfin Butterflyfish and the striking patterns of Coral Beauties. It's an easy dive that lets you just float and observe, making it a solid choice for newer divers, but even experienced eyes will find plenty to appreciate in this busy, shallow world.