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Tupai-specific private-boat access, depth, and whale-season info.
Dive Spot Guide•
Tupai
Remote Tupai ocean dive with sharks, rays, and clear water.
Local operator required
Private-boat only access and the special-permission rule make a local operator the normal way in.
Private-boat ocean dive off Bora Bora with pelagic life, clear water, and special-permission access to a remote atoll.
About Tupai
Tupai is a remote ocean dive off Bora Bora, reached by a long boat run to a private atoll with clear water and coral gardens breaking into walls. It is a strong pelagic site, with sharks, rays, tuna, and seasonal humpback whale encounters standing out more than reef scenery. The trip is remote and permission-based, so it fits best as a guided excursion rather than a casual add-on.
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Research Estimate At Tupai
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 30m
AccessChallenging entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CurrentLight current
Where Is Tupai?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Tupai Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
12m - 40m
Depth Note
Published dive descriptions give Tupai a 130 ft maximum and describe coral gardens and undersea walls; the working depth varies by run rather than staying on one fixed reef band.
Best Season
Year-round; August through November adds humpback whale season.
Typical Conditions
Crystal-clear open water with very light current and a remote, permission-based boat approach.
Safety & Access At Tupai
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Dangerous wildlifeRestricted access
Safety Notes
Remote open-water access and a long boat run mean weather windows and return timing matter. Keep standard blue-water awareness around sharks, rays, and other pelagics.
Access Restrictions
Private boat only; special permission required to visit Tupai.
Legal Notes
Tupai is uninhabited and visitor access is controlled, so plan the trip through an operator that can arrange permission.
Local Intel For Tupai
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Best as a private-boat ocean dive with coral gardens, undersea walls, and pelagic encounters.
Freediving
The atoll lagoon is the better free-diving environment, but the ocean dive itself is built for scuba.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling makes more sense in Tupai's lagoon than on the ocean dive; the ocean site is the scuba-first option.
Wildlife at Tupai
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Tupai
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Tupai
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility30m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
