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The Aquarium

Moorea, French Polynesia
★ 4.0 (1 review)
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All levels

Shallow, calm coral garden teeming with tropical fish life.

Boat Access
8m Avg Depth
15m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is aptly named for its incredible density and variety of colorful reef fish within a protected, shallow lagoon. It's a stunning coral garden with sandy bottoms, making it feel like you are swimming in a natural aquarium. Perfect for photographers and beginner divers, it offers a relaxing and visually rich experience.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Famousness Well Known

Plan Your Visit

coral reefsharkturtlebeginner friendlywide anglesnorkelingfreedivingfrench polynesiamoorea

Marine Life

Blacktip reef sharkHawksbill turtleGreen sea turtleClownfishButterflyfishParrotfishTriggerfishHard corals

Things to Note

Difficulty:

All levels

Shallow depth, minimal current, and clear visibility make it ideal for all, especially beginners.

Hazards:
boat traffic
Current Strength:

Mild

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