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What are the best snorkeling spots in Tuamotu?

Discussion started by Rastad on 2026-05-07

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What are the best snorkeling spots in Tuamotu?

Rastad · 2026-05-07

hi I wanted to know the best snorkeling spots in Tuamotu since I unfortunately don’t have enough time to do everything—I’ll have to pick and choose. Thanks in advance for your help!

What are the best snorkeling spots in Tuamotu?

Unjourjiraia · 2026-05-09

Hi there! Great question—the Tuamotus are a snorkeling paradise, but with limited time, here’s the essential: Rangiroa: Don’t miss the excursion to the Blue Lagoon, where you’ll swim among blacktip and lemon sharks. It’s the most iconic spot in the archipelago. Fakarava: A UNESCO biosphere reserve, it’s probably the best atoll if you could only visit one. The edges of the South Pass (Tetamanu) are incredible, with sharks, almost tame Napoleon fish, and amazing coral. You can even spot sleeping sharks from the village shore! Tikehau: The Coral Garden and the old pearl farm (for morning manta rays) are the two must-dos for guided snorkeling. A Tuamotu specialty you absolutely have to try: drift snorkeling in the passes, where the current gently carries you through schools of fish. A unique experience. To plan your trip, you’ll find tons of info on the Tuamotus at infotahiti.fr: www.infotahiti.fr And if you want tips from travelers who’ve been there, the Facebook group "Un jour j'irai à Tahiti" (150,000 members) is a goldmine: Un jour j'irai à Tahiti Happy snorkeling! 🐠

What are the best snorkeling spots in Tuamotu?

Rastad · 2026-05-09

Thanks! 😉

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