The top 10 dive and snorkel sites in Leeward Islands, ranked by diver reviews, with maps and photos. Read the Leeward Islands guide
There is in fact two differet dive sites: Toopua and Toopua Iti. Usually, this is done in one single drift dive. There are many eagle-rays and colorfull reef fishes. Nice dive. SW side of Bora Bora lagoon. S of Toopua Iti motu. Toopua Iti is also known as Toopua.
Excellent dive ! Many sharks (black tip), some turtles, and fantastic corals (Roses shapes). One of the best dive of Raïatea. North from Rautoanui pass, on the West side of Raïatea.
Some sharks (white tip, grey, black tip), barracudas, napoleon fish, surgeonfishes, triggerfishes, etc. Teavapiti pass is located at the East side of Raïatea, SE from Uturoa.
Dive down the pass at 32 m deep, and find the long peak in the middle of the pass. Stay at the top en enjoy the view ! The reef at the bottom is not very interesting, only Yellow sylaster (hydroids) are coloured... This site is located into the Toahotu pass, at the east site of Taha island. The two small islands around around the pass, called motu in Tahitian, are absolutely fantastic.
This is a typical snorkeling dive. This spot is a sanctuary of eagle-rays. You can see and swim with many of them. Bottom is a sandy floor. SW of Bora Bora, in the S part of the lagoon.
Dive Manta rays at Anau! There are usually 5 to 10 manta rays in this channel. Don't touch them. Best period to dive with mantas is may to december. Into Bora-Bora lagoon. E of Fitiiu point, NE of Anau.
Many sharks in this area. Both because of the shark-feeding, and cos of the pass proximity. W side of Bora Bora. NW of the Tapu motu (outer reef). S of the Teavanui pass.
This is a great spot to dive with sharks. The wall starts around 30m. If you are lucky, you may also see some turtles. Take care of the current, it may be strong in this area. N side of Mute motu (Bora Bora airport). Paharire point. Muri Muri is also known as The white valley, Shark point.
It is not a deep trench but full of black tip sharks, big fish and butterfly fish. The dive is very calm although the ocean might be rough Access via boat to the ocean facing the Motu.
One of the best dive of Bora, but unfortunately a bit far. Great coral structures below 30m. Occasionaly, you may see Humpback whale (middle of august until september). SE of Bora Bora (outer reef). S of Piti Aau motu. It takes between 45 min and 1 hour to get there. That's why this dive is not often proposed. Tupitipiti is also known as The Wall, The labyrinth, Tupititi.
Zentacle lists 2 dive shops in the Leeward Islands. The top-rated are Eleuthera Bora Diving Center (4.8 from 133 reviews) and Hemisphere Sub (4.8 from 48 reviews).
