Islands Visited on the Paul Gauguin Cruise Ship

Tuamotus

The island of Tuamotus is known around the world for their unique diving encounters. Scuba divers from all around the world flock to this island to experience the unpredictable adventure of swimming with the unknown. Tuamotus is a very remote island, near a calm lagoon, surrounded by extremely deep ocean waters, steep drop-offs and cliffs. Calm waters in the lagoon help with the clarity of the water leaving divers the ability to see 20-30 meters deep. Known for the unique and diverse diving experience the island offers, you will encounter a diverse array of fish species. Things to look forward to when diving include:

• Largest schools of fish anywhere on the planet
• Black tipped sharks, lemon sharks, nurse sharks, and gray reef sharks
• Barracuda
• Tuna
• Red Snapper
• Napoleon Fish
• Surgeon Fish
• Huge Moray Eels
• Sting Rays
• Sea Turtles
• Brightly colored and smaller tropical fish species
• Whalesharks

Rangiroa, Tuamotus: The Endless Lagoon

Off the coast of Rangiroa, you can expect to swim with one of the most favored marine species, the dolphin. Another beloved to see is the Manta Ray. Manta Rays are the largest rays in the world, and feed on plankton, which is why you typically see them hanging out in the lagoon at Rangiroa. Seeing the beloved marine animals in the wild in their natural habitats is always a trilling experience for everyone.

Fakarava, Tuamotus: The Island of Dreams

Fakarava, is an untouched world where nesting birds and marine life live in perfect harmony with the land and water. The rich ecosystem is home to rare birds, plants, and crustaceans offering explorers unbelievable opportunities for sight-seeing. The environment of the island is very pure and designated by UNESCO  Biosphere Reserve for the preservation of rare species.

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