Easter Island Diving

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General information
Diving centers at Easter Island
Location Map

General information

Easter Island is an ideal place for diving and snorkeling, because the waters are so clear and transparent that visibility can reach up to 60 meters. This unique characteristic is due to the absence of plankton and mainly to the lack of contamination. On the other hand, the water temperature, ranging between 18 and 26 degrees, makes any diving experience on Easter Island unforgettable.

Although the flora and fauna are not as rich as in other islands in the Pacific, and there aren’t any large coral reefs, the few coral species have spectacular development, such as the “Porites lobata” which grows up to 5 meters in diameter and can be seen in the Hanga Roa Bay 18 meters deep. Another feature of these waters is that the fauna found here consists of 160 species, of which 26% are endemic to Easter Island (meaning they aren’t found anywhere else).

Immersing yourself in this part of the Pacific is certainly a fascinating adventure as it takes us through a stunning underwater volcanic landscape. The seabed is littered with caves, arches, cliffs and lava platforms. There’s even an underwater moai, although it was placed there in modern times.

Another one of the major attractions of this activity is to swim with sea turtles (Honu), which are usually near Hanga Roa Bay. In this area there’s also a great abundance of tropical fish.

Easter Island diving sea turtle — Sea turtle

Along with Hanga Roa Bay, some of the best places for diving in Easter Island are around Motu Nui, Motu Kao Kao and Motu Iti, where you can dive to different depths and best appreciate the water visibility.

There are diving centers in the cove of Hanga Piko, in the cove of Hanga Roa Otai and in the Mirador de Tahai. They all offer regular courses, baptisms, and dives with experienced divers.