Papua Passage

Rarotonga, Cook Islands

Depth

18m

Visibility

5m - 15m

Entry

Boat

Experience Level

Advanced

About Papua Passage

Starting on the outside of the fringing reef, you follow a canyon with vertical walls, leading you into the lagoon. Exciting dive with great marine life. One of the best sites for turtle encounters on Rarotonga. If the currents are strong, this dive is only for experienced divers. This dive depends a lot on currents, which can vary from none to very strong. The stronger the current, the better the dive (but also harder).

Papua Passage Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Shark, Cave, Reef

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

18m

Visibility Range

5m – 15m

Experience Level

Advanced

Best Gas

21% – 50%

O₂

Marine Life

White Tip Reef Sharks
Stone Fish
Eels
Turtles
Jacks
Scorpion Fish
Eagle Rays
Puffer Fish
Shellfish

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