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French Polynesia
Atoll passes, shark sanctuaries, whale season, and lagoon days across the South Pacific
Updated Apr 26, 2026 • 28 sources
Destination Hubs
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Fakarava
- Two world-class passes
- Shark encounters with ecological context
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Rangiroa
- Tide-powered pelagic diving
- Strong non-diver appeal
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Tahiti
- Gateway diving with real substance
- Beginner to advanced in one base
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Tikehau
- One pass, concentrated life
- Shallow manta access
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Signature Sites
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Visibility25 m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Marine LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CurrentStrong current
SurgeLight surge
Visibility27 m
AccessEasy entry
CoralPristine, vibrant coral
Marine LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CurrentNo current
SurgeFlat calm
AccessSimple entry
CoralSome damage
Marine LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CrowdQuite busy
CurrentVery strong current
SurgeLight surge
Visibility25 m
AccessModerate entry effort
Marine LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CrowdQuite busy
CurrentVery strong current
SurgeLight surge
Visibility40 m
AccessChallenging entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Marine LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CrowdFew visitors
CurrentModerate current
SurgeModerate surge
Visibility30 m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Marine LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CurrentVery strong current
SurgeLight surge