French Polynesia · North/west of Motu Mute

Haapiti (Bora Bora)

Also known as: Haapiti Pass, Haapiti Shark Canyon

Best time to dive

May to October

What you might see

  • Grey reef sharkLikely
  • Manta rayReliably seen
  • Napoleon wrasseReliably seen

Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.

Certification & difficulty

Open Water

Snorkelling

Not a snorkel site

Safety notes

Rough surface conditions possible even when underwater is calm

Permits & fees

- (no dive tax/marine-park fee found; bundled into commercial dive pricing)

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Bora Bora

This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.