Snorkeling at motu Ofetaro in Raiatea, French Polynesia

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1 half day
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From 6 years-old and up
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Observe the rich underwater fauna and flora of the lagoon of Raiatea and Taha'a during a snorkeling trip at motu Ofetaro!

Observe the rich underwater fauna and flora of the lagoon of Raiatea and Taha'a during a snorkeling trip at motu Ofetaro!

Located in the lagoon near Uturoa, the motu Ofetaro is an ideal spot for snorkeling in Raiatea. With its clear waters and coral gardens teeming with life, it allows you to discover a large number of Polynesian fish, just like the Teavapiti pass located just below the motu!

From the Uturoa marina, you will leave by boat for a 45 minutes snorkeling trip in the Teavapiti pass. With a guide to introduce you to the fauna and flora under your eyes while ensuring your safety, you will swim at the level of the napoleon drop-off, a site allowing you to observe not only coral fish of all kinds, but also napoleon fish and turtles!

The rest of the day will be spent on the motu Ofetaro where you will be dropped off for the duration of your choice: whether it's only for an hour or for the whole day, you will be able to enjoy the paradise-like setting of the motu as much as you want! Between resting on the beach, picnicking at the water's edge, swimming and snorkeling around the motu Ofetaro, this outing in the lagoon of Raiatea will give you incredible memories with your loved ones.

With all the snorkeling equipment at your disposal (fins, mask and snorkel), you will spend an exceptional moment in the Teavapiti pass and on the motu Ofetaro thanks to this excursion from Uturoa, north of Raiatea!

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Practical information

Course of events

- Meeting at the dive center and presentation of the activity, then distribution of the snorkeling equipment (fins, mask and snorkel, wetsuit and life jacket if needed) before joining the boat

- Sailing for 10 minutes to the snorkeling site: Teavapiti pass at motu Ofetaro

- Launching for 45 minutes in the pass with a guide who will introduce you to the fishes observed

- Back on board the boat to debrief with the guide

- Drop off on motu Ofetaro to enjoy 1 hour or more of free time to rest on the beach, picnic, swim and continue snorkeling around the motu

- End of the activity at the time decided at the drop off on the motu and return to the center after 10 minutes of navigation

Activity requirements

Knowing how to swim is compulsory for this activity.

Special terms

If you choose to stay on the motu Ofetaro for lunch, you can choose a picnic at 2500 xpf before the beginning of the activity (to be paid on site).

Participants arriving by liner on the same day will take part in the snorkelling trip to the Taha'a coral garden.

Meeting point:
Te Mara Nui, Marina d'Uturoa Uturoa Raiatea, 98735, French Polynesia
Spoken languages:French, English
Included
  • All the snorkeling equipment
  • Wetsuit
  • Flotation jacket if needed
Excluded
  • Picnic lunch (available as an option for 2500 xpf)
Do not forget to bring
  • Swimsuit and towel
  • Sunscreens: sunglasses, hat and lycra (avoid sunscreen for corals protection)
  • Picnic lunch (available as an option for 2500 xpf)

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Peggy B., United States — 15/03/2024
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The Teavapiti pass snorkeing is outstanding. The coral is healthy, colorful and we saw an abundance of fish. The variety of terrain is really interesting and we wished we could have spent more time there.

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