French Polynesia · Channel between Hiva Oa and Tahuata

Kui Point

Best time to dive

January to December; July to September

What you might see

  • DolphinPossible
  • Hammerhead sharkPossible
  • Manta rayReliably seen

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

Certification & difficulty

Advanced Open Water - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.

Snorkelling

Not a snorkel site - Not typically offered - deeper channel/point dive with current

Safety notes

Low visibility, channel current, remote location with only one dive operator on the islands, no chamber facility locally

Permits & fees

No specific permit found; standard per-dive fee via Marquises Diving

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Atuona, Hiva Oa

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