Rangiroa is the largest atoll in French Polynesia and the second largest in the world. The white-sand Motu that make up this atoll are flat and covered in coconut trees, and only two are inhabited. The people that live here make a livelihood out of pearl farming, fishing, copra (dried meat of the coconut) and tourism. 

Perhaps the most well-known feature of Rangiroa is its phenomenal lagoon, which is so massive that it has its own horizon! The waters are crystal clear, full of marine life and have a maximum depth of 35 metres. The biodiversity contained within this natural aquarium includes sharks, dolphins, rays, wrasse, tuna, barracuda, giant grouper, and an impressive array of reef fish, among many others. 

The calm conditions and shallow waters make diving in the lagoon perfect for beginners and refresher courses. Drift dives through the various passes of the lagoon and out past the outer reef are accessible and suitable for the more advanced diver. Drop-offs, caves, walls, and canyons are some of the underwater topographical features that you can look forward to exploring.

Fakarava is the second-largest atoll in French Polynesia and was declared a UNESCO heritage site in 2006, making this an island paradise of epic proportions. 

White and pink sand Motu (islets) are scattered around the island, and an aquamarine lagoon hugs the coastline. The island is flat, covered in coconut trees, and supports a community of 800 people that rely almost entirely on tourism and coconut or pearl farming to make a living. 

There are 48 species of birds that call this island home, as well as turtles, hammerheads, grey sharks, manta and eagle rays, groupers, loaches, dolphins, and much more. Flourishing coral gardens carpet the lagoon-bed and provide shelter for hundreds of marine creatures. As a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, Fakarava delivers some of the best diving experiences in the world. 

Quiet and relatively unknown, you will feel like you have the whole island to yourself. This beautiful atoll in the middle of the Pacific Ocean will leave you with memories and experiences that last a lifetime.