10 Best Scuba Diving Spots in Bora Bora

Made up of 2 coral reefs split by a strip of soft sand, Anau is an ideal spot for marine life to hang out. And with depths ranging from 15 to 100 feet, there’s a whole lot of variety in what you can see. Black tip eel sharks, lazing turtles and tropical fish are just the start. 

But the most eye-catching inhabitant of Anau is, without a doubt, the manta ray. Bora Bora is known for its manta ray spotting opportunities, but Anau in particular is a ray hot spot. Be sure to get an up-close look at these friendly marine animals in the deeper, 100-foot-deep end of the lagoon.

Muri Muri, sometimes called the White Valley, is another one of Bora Bora’s incredible dive sites. And despite its nickname, Muri Muri’s corals, fish, eels and turtles create an underwater rainbow of sorts.

Unlike many of the other scuba diving spots in Bora Bora, Muri Muri is a drift dive spot. This means that the currents will take you on a usual path through the corals and sands with little effort on your part. You’ll end up covering a whole lot of ground, which means you’ll likely see even more sea life than on a traditional diving experience

Despite what the name may imply, Bora Bora’s Aquarium isn’t an artificial marine animal-filled building. It’s a completely natural section of a lagoon near the Sofitel Bora Bora private island that’s fantastic for scuba diving. The sheer number of fish that hang out here is the reason this diving spot got its unique name.

There are a few different ways to get to The Aquarium. While you can take a guided tour to make sure you end up in the right spot, you can also kayak from the Sofitel Bora Bora on your own.

Located just outside of the Teavanui Pass, Tapu is locally known as one of the best scuba diving spots in Bora Bora by far. After all, since it’s right next to a significant coral drop-off, Tapu is popular with all sorts of marine life.

Moray eels, lionfish and humphead maori wrasses are just a few of the animals you’ll see while scuba diving in Tapu. As a matter of fact, the most popular animal of all is the shark. Blacktip sharks and lemon sharks in particular like to call this part of Bora Bora home.

Toopua, also called Toopua Iti, is a scuba diving spot just off the island of the same name. Despite reaching a maximum of 100 feet deep, Toopua is home to all sorts of magical marine life. See clownfish hanging out in their anemone homes, stingrays swimming around the sandbank searching for food and tropical fish darting in and out of the colourful coral reefs.

Depending on the weather conditions, Toopua can be either a drift diving spot or an anchor diving spot.

Add another layer of excitement to your Bora Bora scuba diving adventure with a visit to Tupitipiti. This scuba spot is known for its underwater coral caves that are just waiting for you to explore them. Keep your eyes peeled for turtles and white tip reef sharks in particular at this dive site.

Since Tupitipiti is outside the protection of the reef, ocean and weather conditions can become rough. Your tour company may choose to reschedule your scuba diving adventure for your safety.

Aito is one of the more under-the-radar scuba diving spots in Bora Bora, so much so that it might be difficult to find a tour company that goes here. That said, if you do find one, it’ll be a treat.

Let the current pull you along on this ocean drift dive for an underwater experience to remember. As you go, adorable turtles, awe-inspiring sharks and massive barracuda might join you for the ride. Be sure to have your underwater camera ready.

Venture into the open ocean in Haapiti. One of just a few open ocean dive spots in Bora Bora, Haapiti is fantastic for deeper dives and larger marine life. While you’re more likely to see common sea friends like eels, turtles and sharks, there’s a chance that you’ll also get a glimpse of spinner dolphins and sperm whales.

Despite being in the open ocean, Haapiti is great for divers of all experience levels. On this drift dive, you’ll glide with the current through a slowly sloping landscape filled with coral caves and tunnels.

Teavanui Pass, sometimes called the Bora Bora Pass, is a special dive location. Situated between 2 large reefs, Teavanui Pass is sort of like an underwater ’highway‘ into the main, natural Bora Bora lagoon. It’s actually the lagoon’s only access point to the rest of the Pacific Ocean. And this means there are all sorts of marine animals hanging out here, big and small. Rays, eels, sharks, turtles and dolphins are just the beginning.

Given its location, Teavanui Pass can have some very strong currents. This particular dive spot may be best for advanced divers.

Most of the best scuba diving spots in Bora Bora are nestled in the by Bora Bora’s ring of islands. The Tupai ocean dive, however, is about a 60-minute boat ride away at the untouched island of Tupai, making it a one-of-a-kind experience.

Given the remote nature of the Tupai dive site, it should come as no surprise to find out that the water is as clear as ever and the marine life is abundant. And at 130 feet deep, there’s a whole lot of underwater landscapes to explore.