Fakarava diving with TOPDIVE

Introduction

TOPDIVE Fakarava North dive center

A veritable undersea Garden of Eden. Fakarava has been classified as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve due to the rich diversity of its ecosystem. The undersea flora and fauna promises a richness in the myriad species you are likely to encounter.

The 2 passes that connect its lagoon to the ocean are GARUAE and TUMAKOHA. They offer among the best dives in Polynesia. The northern pass of GARUAE is the largest in the Tuamotu Islands and probably holds the highest density of fish with the most amazing pelagic encounters ever seen.

Our main dive center is situated on the northern side in the village of Rotoava. A main meeting point for divers before and after dives. Our second base, also located in the northern side is located in the hotel White Sand Beach Resort.

Regular dive expeditions to the southern pass are organized weekly through the northern side dive centers.

TOPDIVE Fakarava Nord

- Rotoava village

- White Sand Beach Resort

Tel. : +689 98 43 76

Mobile : +689 29 22 32

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Dive sites

Fakarava North dive sites

Scuba diving in Fakarava

1. Maiuru

To the left, leaving the pass, we have the superb reef-flat at 65 feet before reaching the sharp drop-off. Channelled reef-flat, variety of corals notably acroporas (table corals) and soft corals. With fewer fish than OHUTU we can enjoy this dive for its habitat and unexpected encounters all throughout the dive. Due to unexpected currents, this dive recommended is particularly for the experienced diver.

2. Garuae pass

The widest in Polynesia - about a mile long. World renowned for its biodiversity, it is famous for currents, sometimes strong. A dive in this north pass will be an unforgettable adventure. For reasons of security and visibility, dives are conducted in slack water or with inflowing currents in accord with the tides and with your diving experience. You never know what you might come across. Giant specimens can appear at any moment from beyond the fore-reef. In the pass entrance, you will likely run into the famous Raira (gray reef shark) cruising by the dozen in a haze of fish and color. Be prepared for the Ali Baba canyon where the fish gather to shelter from the currents! This dive is from around a 50-70 foot depth. It requires significant experience with strong currents and divers in full command of their buoyancy and ease of movements.

3. Ohotu reef

On the right side upon leaving the Garuae pass is the magnificent reef-flat at 40 feet, dipping gently to around 100 feet just before the drop-off wall. The dive will proceed along the wall and end back up on the coral gardens of the reef-flat. As well as exhibiting a profusion of vibrant and healthy coral specimens, the reef is a veritable hatching ground for fish. Along the drop-off, we usually come across grey and lagoon white-tip sharks, tuna, scads and manta rays. This dive is open to divers of all levels of experience.

4. Pufana reef

Located inside the lagoon, near the north pass, shallow (down to 50 feet), the dive is ideal for beginners, training or supplementary dives. It is also the dream place for photographers in search of luminosity (white sand) and calm scenes sheltered from the currents. A good proliferation of flora and fauna of the area. You will come across all kinds of sharks.

General information

Your dives in Fakarava North - General information

Dive schedule :

- 8h00 : Fun dives
- 10h30 : Introductory dives, certification dives (fun dives on request)
- 14h00 : Fun dives

- Sunset dives on request

Equipment :

AQUALUNG partner

115 tanks aluminium/steel, Air/nitrox (6L, 10L, 12L, 15L)
50 regulators (with emergency regulator and computer console)
60 upscale life jackets (Sea quest and Pro QD)
40 shorty wetsuits
30 integral wetsuits
40 sets of fins, mask and snorkel

Boats :

1 BWA semi-rigid dive boat 8,50 meters - 280 Cv in-board Volvo
1 MASTER semi-rigid dive boat 7,50 meters - 200 CV in-board Volvo
1 MASTER semi-rigid dive boat 7,50 meters - 245 Cv in-board Yamaha
1 NSI Aluminium dive boat 8,50 meters - 280 cv in-board Volvo
1 aluminium open dive boat 7 meters - 250 cv Yamaha out-board

Certifications :

FFESSM/CMAS - PADI - ANMP/CEDIP

Free pick-up :

By car, from all hotel/pensions on the North side of the atoll
By boat, from all hotel/pensions on the South side of the atoll

Specialities :

Drift dives

Reef dives

Diving day in the South

Nitrox dives

Private dives :

- Private diving instructor

- Private boat

- Services on Yacht

Staff

Staff TOPDIVE Fakarava North

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