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L’ile bleue/Blue Island
Moorea blue-water peak dive with sharks, jacks, and turtles.
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A visibility-dependent Moorea swim-in that rewards clear conditions with a coral canyon and strong reef-and-pelagic life.
About L’ile bleue/Blue Island
L’ile bleue/Blue Island is an isolated Moorea peak near Cook’s Bay where a blue-water swim leads into a coral canyon with anemones, sharks, jacks, and turtles.
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Research Estimate At L’ile bleue/Blue Island
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CurrentNo current
SurgeFlat calm
Where Is L’ile bleue/Blue Island?
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L’ile bleue/Blue Island Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
25m - 30m
Depth Note
White-tip sharks are reported around 25-30 m at the canyon ascent.
Best Season
Year-round, but only on days with clear visibility and stable water.
Typical Conditions
Open-water swim-in, a coral canyon finish, and a route that depends heavily on visibility.
Safety & Access At L’ile bleue/Blue Island
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Dangerous wildlife
Safety Notes
Only attempt the swim-in on good-visibility days and stay conservative in the coral canyon.
Access Restrictions
Use a guide and plan the dive on good-visibility days; this is not a casual unsupervised shore hop.
Legal Notes
Follow local marine and access rules; no special public restrictions were surfaced.
Local Intel For L’ile bleue/Blue Island
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A classic Moorea blue-water swim-in that leads to a coral canyon, with sharks and jacks in the mix.
Freediving
Not an ideal freedive target; the swim-in and deeper canyon are better handled on scuba.
Snorkeling
A short shallow-edge snorkel may be possible, but the site is really a scuba swim-in to the canyon.
Wildlife at L’ile bleue/Blue Island
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At L’ile bleue/Blue Island
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At L’ile bleue/Blue Island
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility20m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
