

Best for beginner divers, 1-4m, boat entry, mild current.
Motu Fareone Channel in Opunohu Bay offers a shallow, sheltered environment ideal for beginners and snorkellers. The site features a sandy bottom interspersed with coral clumps, reaching depths of 1 to 4 metres with an average of 3 metres. Divers and snorkellers frequently encounter pink whiprays resting on the sand, alongside wrasses, orangestripe triggerfish, lagoon triggerfish, and elongate clams. Other species include Pacific doublesaddle butterflyfish, ornate butterflyfish, and bluefin trevally. Conditions are generally mild with visibility ranging from 10 to 25 metres. Access is by boat only. Hazards include jellyfish, sharks, sharp coral, and stonefish. A cafe is available nearby for post-activity refreshments.
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Pink whiprays gather whenever a boat enters the channel because some guides feed them.
Reach the site by renting a kayak from Hotel Les Tipaniers, booking a boat tour, or booking a lunch at Coco Beach restaurant which provides boat transfers.
Recorded at this site
Depth
Up to 4m
Visibility
10-25m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
27-29°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
You can expect to see pink whiprays, wrasses, orangestripe triggerfish, lagoon triggerfish, and elongate clams. Other species present include Pacific doublesaddle butterflyfish, ornate butterflyfish, and bluefin trevally.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners due to the shallow depths and mild currents.
The depth ranges from 1 to 4 metres, with an average depth of 3 metres.
Access to Motu Fareone Channel is by boat only.
Yes, this site is primarily used for snorkelling and holds a rating of 4 out of 5.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Motu Fareone Channel in Moorea. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 29°C.
Divers at Motu Fareone Channel in Moorea should be aware of jellyfish, stonefish, sharks. These encounters are generally rare and avoidable with proper awareness. Follow local safety guidance and maintain a respectful distance from all marine life.
Motu Fareone Channel in Moorea typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Motu Fareone Channel in Moorea typically ranges from 10 metres to 25 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.