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Independent Moorea dive guide with site-specific depth and wildlife notes.
Mamaru
Mamaru is a beginner-friendly Moorea shark dive with shallow coral.
Scuba DivingSnorkelingBoatBeginner10m - 18m
Reef
Local operator required
Plan on a Moorea dive operator rather than a self-guided shore entry.
Plan Mamaru as a Moorea boat dive with shallow coral bommies, limited current and shark-and-turtle action.
About Mamaru
Mamaru is a shallow Moorea dive site where coral bommies, canyons and sand-slope terrain set the stage for easy shark-and-turtle encounters. It is a relaxed, photo-friendly dive with enough structure to keep beginners engaged and enough wildlife to interest returning divers. The site feels more like a calm reef excursion than a demanding current dive.
Safety & Access
Site Conditions
Restricted access
Safety Notes
Use a guide, keep a normal reef buoyancy profile and watch the reef when sharks or turtles are close by.
Access Restrictions
Boat access is the normal plan; shore access is limited.
Legal Notes
Follow Moorea operator guidance and local marine-area rules.
Where Is Mamaru?
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Local Intel For Mamaru
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Great for beginners and second dives, with coral bommies, canyons and shark sightings.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is possible in the shallow water on calm days.
Wildlife at Mamaru
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Research Estimate At Mamaru
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Avg. Visibility20m
Access3/5 · Moderate entry effort
Coral4/5 · Healthy coral
Aquatic Life5/5 · Exceptional variety
Facilities4/5 · Good facilities
Crowd / PopularityModerate
CurrentNo current
SurgeFlat calm
