Snorkelling and Diving in Bora Bora

RAYS OF LIGHT, POLYNESIAN DANCES, THE LIFE BENEATH THE WAVES

Giant wings of a manta flutter gracefully through the water of the lagoon. Corals burst with colour. Schools of fish dance in unison – black and white stripes rising, falling, swerving, dipping. Your first foray into the waters of Bora Bora.

Three types of dives form the mainstay of Bora Bora – lagoon, ocean wall, pass.

The expansive lagoon of Bora Bora is alive with brightest colours of the ocean. World-famous for its rays, the lagoon is home not only to manta rays – the elegant giants who ply the waters here year-round – but also bat, eagle and leopard rays, among other species. Unlike many reefs, the lagoon here is also home to deep canyons. Within the canyons, you find a wide variety of sea life from mantas to morays.

Just beyond the reef, divers can explore ocean walls plied by the stars of the ocean – giant Napoleons, dolphins, sharks, jackfish, barracuda, turtles. Shark life includes black and whites, greys and lemons. From August to October, you may also have the chance to encounter humpback whales as they pass by on their annual migration route.

The Teavanui Pass is the superhighway of Bora Bora. The only channel between the lagoon and the open ocean, it hosts a continuous flow of immense splendour. The flow of water brings a constant supply of nutrients – and with it, vast schools of fish.

Nemo’s World, the PADI dive centre at Sofitel Bora Bora Beach Resort, allows you to explore the ocean riches. Expert dive masters guide you in discovering the must-see spectacles of Bora Bora’s lagoon, ocean and pass.