This untouched land features offers divers a rich ecosystem of underwater topography, thrilling pass dives, and huge variety of marine life. The lagoon is the second largest after Rangiroa and stretches over 37 miles with pass dives at both the northern and southern end. Species most commonly encountered include Napoleon wrasse, seapikes, damselfish, bigeyes, marbled groupers, manta rays, and sharks.

Some of the established dive sites around Fakarava include:

Tumakohua Pass : Pass dive 40-140 feet

Garuae Pass : Pass dive 40-140 feet

Sharks Hole : Lagoon dive 60 feet

Dive Centers : - Fakarava Diving Center - Te Ava Nui - Tetamanu Diving Center

Live-Aboards : - Aggressor Fleet

Tahiti - Moorea - Bora Bora - Rangiroa - Huahine - Manihi - Raiatea
Taha’a - Tikehau - Fakarava - Niku Hiva