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Toopua

Toopua, for us, is all about the rays. We’ve seen other sites boast about eagle ray sightings, but this one delivers. We’re talking about schools of them, sometimes over a hundred individuals, gliding in formation along the wall. It’s a hypnotic sight, the way they move with such effortless grace against the blue. The dive starts on a gentle wall, dropping to 17 meters, where you’ll spot clownfish peeking from their anemone homes and a scattering of butterflyfish. But keep your eyes peeled for the main event. We typically follow the wall down to a sandy bottom where the eagle rays congregate. Leopard rays often join the party too, sifting through the sand for a snack. It’s best to hit this site in the mid-morning, just as the sun brightens the sand, making it easier to spot the rays from a distance. The dive finishes over a pleasant coral garden, a nice calm contrast to the excitement of the ray show. Toopua is a great pick for divers who appreciate a consistent chance at seeing big pelagics in numbers.