Fakarava, French Polynesia
    Atoll de Fakarava

    Garuae Pass

    Protected Area

    Atoll de Fakarava

    Why dive here

    With 197+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blacktip reef sharks, dolphins, giant moray eels and grey reef sharks - Garuae Pass offers some of Fakarava's richest drift diving.

    Marine lifeBarracuda, Blacktip Reef Sharks, Dolphins, Giant Moray Eels and Grey Reef Sharks · 197+ species recorded
    CharacterDrift dive
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Dropping into Garuae Pass means riding the incoming current, a drift that can feel like flying. You’re looking for grey reef sharks, lots of them, often schooling in the hundreds at the mouth of the pass. Keep an eye out for mantas and eagle rays gliding by too. It’s a site best suited for experienced divers comfortable with strong currents and navigating open water.

    Safety Notes

    Drift dive - carry a surface marker buoy (SMB) and stay with your group. Brief the current direction before entry.

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