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Best rated spots in the Tuamotu Islands

Tetamanu/Fakarava South Pass

Shallow reef and deep pass with sharks and Maori wrasse

Level: Resort nearby

Rangiroa Aquarium

Coral reef with a vibrant marine life

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Rangiroa Blue Lagoon

Drop-off and shallow lagoon with blacktip and lemon sharks

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Tiputa Pass

Drift snorkeling in a deep pass visited by sharks, rays and dolphins

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Avatoru Pass

Drift snorkeling in a deep pass visited by sharks, rays and turtles

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Bird Island

Steep drop off with coral, reef fish and sharks

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French Polynesia
Tahiti and the Society Islands
(23 spots online)
In 1768, the day he got close to Tahiti for the first time, French explorer Bougainville is quoted as saying, "This is heaven on earth!”. One thing is very true; French Polynesia is an underwater paradise. With its 14 exotic islands Tahiti, Moorea and Bora Bora being the most well-known, the Societ (...)
Western Polynesia
Cook Islands
(1 spot online)
Right in the heart of the South Pacific lies the Cook Islands, some of the most scenic and unspoiled of the subregion, comprising 15 islands and atolls. Most of visitors to the Cook Islands choose to stay in Rarotonga and Aitutaki. These two islands are perfect for snorkeling in clam, shallow lagoon (...)
Melanesia
Fiji
(5 spots online)
Known as the “soft coral capital of the world” Fiji is home to healthy and thriving reefs, found almost everywhere around its more than 300 tropical islands. There, shallow coral gardens showcase an incredible diversity of reef fish, including angelfish, clownfish, butterflyfish, but also big marine (...)
Hawaii
Big Island
(6 spots online)
Where else could you meet turtles and schools of tropical fish in healthy coral reefs, snorkel at night with huge manta rays, or get face-to-face with a pod of spinner dolphins in shallow, clear blue water? The Big Island is full of surprises and delights - maybe the best snorkeling destination in H (...)
South America
Easter Island
(1 spot online)
Although Easter Island (also called Rapa Nui) is not a leading snorkeling destination, this tiny island located seemingly at the end of the world, at the foot of the moai, offers unforgettable snorkeling experiences. In the absence of coral reefs, there are few snorkeling spots on the island- that c (...)
Hawaii
Maui
(5 spots online)
Maui is the second biggest island in Hawaii and one of the most visited. Along with Big Island, it is one of the best snorkeling destinations in the archipelago. Its 120 miles of coastline are home to dozens of snorkeling sites for all levels, most of them with free shore access. Maui is certainly t (...)
Hawaii
Oahu
(5 spots online)
Oahu is the most visited of the Hawaiian islands. Its sheltered waters and easy-to-access beaches make Oahu a good option for shore snorkeling. Hanauma Bay, a gorgeous turquoise bay located only a few minutes drive from Honolulu, is by far the most visited snorkeling spot in Oahu, but there some oth (...)
Hawaii
Kauai
(3 spots online)
With its canyons, breathtaking cliffs beaten by the ocean and luxuriant vegetation, Kauai truly deserves its nickname, the Garden Island. For many people, Kauai is one of the most beautiful islands in the world. Snorkeling in Kauai is not considered the best in the Hawaiian archipelago, but the isla (...)

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- Aroa Marine Reserve

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- Silfra

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- Jellyfish Lake

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