Hanga Roa Bay

Best time to dive

January to December; October to April

What you might see

• Sea turtleLikely

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

Certification & difficulty

Open Water

Snorkelling

Snorkel-friendly - Yes - calm bay, good for snorkeling with turtles over the coral head

Safety notes

No decompression chamber on the island (nearest is 5hrs flight to mainland Chile); harbor boat traffic; occasional surge

Permits & fees

No dedicated marine dive-site fee found; unrelated to the Rapa Nui National Park land-site ticket (~US$100 adult/US$40 child, effective Oct 2025, covers Rano Raraku/Orongo) - VERIFY if any charge applies to bay dives

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Hanga Roa