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Tupai

Tupai, the heart-shaped motu, sits a little way off Bora Bora’s main lagoon. Getting there is part of the adventure, usually a longer boat ride, but it’s absolutely worth the effort for the change of pace. We love it because it feels genuinely wild. Drop in, and you’re immediately aware of the ocean’s pulse. The reef here, though not deep, is a dynamic place. We've seen grey reef sharks cruise by with a casual elegance that always makes the hairs stand up a bit, and blacktip reef sharks are often milling around the shallower sections. The real draw for us, though, is the chance to spot bigger pelagics. We’ve had incredible encounters with tuna slicing through the blue, and on a really lucky day, a hammerhead might ghost past in the distance. Visibility averages a solid 22m, giving you plenty of space to take it all in. This site suits divers who appreciate a more remote, less crowded experience and are keen to see larger marine life in a natural, less-frequented setting. You’re coming here for those exhilarating encounters with sharks and tuna, rather than intricate coral gardens. It’s a proper taste of open ocean diving.