Motu Nui

Best time to dive

October to April

What you might see

• Moray eelLikely
• Sea turtleLikely

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 - Limited/conditions-dependent - mainly a dive-boat site, occasional calm-day snorkeling

Safety notes

Current and surge, remote/exposed location, protected sacred site - strict no-touch/no-disturbance rules

Permits & fees

Islet lies within Rapa Nui National Park; landing on Motu Nui itself is restricted; no confirmed separate dive permit fee for the surrounding water - VERIFY

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Hanga Roa