Passe de Boulari
Also known as: Boulari Pass
Best time to dive
April to November
What you might see
- Grey reef sharkReliably seen
- 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 - no - current too strong and site too deep
Safety notes
strong/unpredictable current, possible down-currents at the pass edges, boat traffic, requires drift-dive experience and tide-timing
Permits & fees
within the UNESCO World Heritage marine zone; no specific per-dive fee documented - standard no-take/no-anchoring park rules likely apply, VERIFY
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Noumea/Amédée
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.