Arorangi Passage
Best time to dive
January to December
What you might see
- Grey reef sharkLikely
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 - No - strong currents make this unsuitable for casual snorkeling despite shallow depth
Safety notes
Very strong passage currents; smallest and shallowest passage on the island, so current effects are pronounced; boat traffic through the dredged channel
Permits & fees
No government dive permit required; operators require proof of certification (C-card) and logbook
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Rarotonga
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.