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Te Tuatiare

Te Tuatiare always feels like a treat, tucked away on Bora Bora's outer reef. Our favourite way to dive it is early morning, beating any boat traffic. The currents here can pick up, so we always brief for that, but it’s often a gentle drift along the coral wall. What we love about Te Tuatiare is the sheer variety of smaller stuff. You'll glide past fields of coral, keeping an eye out for Opossum Pipefish tucked into crevices and those bright Pink Squirrelfish darting between the bommies. We often spot Undulated Morays peeking from their holes, and the sheer number of Angelfish and Butterflyfish is impressive, just flitting everywhere. The deeper sections sometimes bring Oceanic Manta Rays into view, silently cruising by. It’s a fantastic site for photographers keen on macro subjects, but equally rewarding for anyone who appreciates a vibrant, healthy reef with plenty to explore without needing to fight a big current. We’d suggest this one for intermediate divers comfortable with drift diving, though on calmer days, even newer divers will enjoy the easy pace.