reef

Log This Dive

Les Roses de Matavai, Tahiti

Les Roses de Matavai, it’s all in the name really. Forget your typical reef structure; here, we’re talking about vast fields of rose-shaped corals, mostly plate acropora, that just keep going. You drop down, and at about 20 metres, they start appearing, then they spread out below like an underwater garden sculpted by some serious artist. It’s a calmer dive, usually without much current, which lets you really take your time admiring the sheer scale of the coral formations. We love watching how the light plays on them, creating these incredible shadows and highlights across the reef. Keep an eye out for the resident bluefin filefish darting between the plates, or the occasional humphead wrasse cruising by. This site is perfect if you’re looking for a peaceful, visually stunning dive where the corals are the main attraction. It’s a great spot for photographers too, especially on a bright day.