Cook Islands · Rarotonga east coast
Avana Passage
Best time to dive
January to December; April to November
What you might see
- Moray eelLikely
Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.
Certification & difficulty
Technical - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.
Snorkelling
Not a snorkel site - No - passage entry starts around 10-14m, boat scuba dive only
Safety notes
Passage/drift currents; requires drift-diving awareness; boat entry only
Permits & fees
No dive-specific permit; diving only via licensed local PADI/SSI operator with valid certification card
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.