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KEARSAINT

The Kearsaint, Moorea, isn't your typical reef dive. It’s a proper wreck, sunk deliberately in 1923, and resting upright in the sandy shallows. We love how accessible it is, sitting in only about 10 meters of water, making it fantastic for extended bottom times and even snorkelers can get a good look from above on a calm day. It’s an older wreck, so much of the superstructure has long since collapsed, but the hull is still surprisingly intact, offering plenty of nooks and crannies to peer into. Look for the massive anchor chain draped over the bow – it’s a favourite hangout for schools of juvenile snapper and the occasional reef shark cruising by. You'll often spot moray eels tucked into the darker recesses, and we’ve seen eagle rays glide past on the outer edges of the sandy patch. It’s not a deep dive for big pelagics, but the sheer history and the way the marine life has completely reclaimed it makes the Kearsaint a truly special spot. We'd suggest going in the morning; the light filtering through the water onto the wreck is just beautiful.