Per person for 7 nights — flights, hotel, dive ops, and gear-bag fees included. Typical trip lands around $2,425. Anyone can quote you a cheap flight; this is what the trip costs.
Prime months: Jan · Feb · Mar · Jun · Jul · Aug · Sep · Oct · Dec.
Warmest water (82–84°F), peak hammerhead season; rainy season but passes still deliver prolific shark and manta action.
Driest months, peak visibility (up to 130ft+) in Tiputa Pass, best consistent hammerhead sightings, comfortable 79°F water.
Humpback whales pass through open water (Aug–Oct), manta rays still active in passes, clear conditions, 79–81°F.
Boat/panga drift dives through Tiputa Pass and Avatoru Pass put divers alongside gray reef sharks, hammerheads, dolphins, eagle rays, and manta rays in 79–84°F water with visibility reaching 15–40 m (50–130 ft); suits beginners to advanced.
Also known for: Poisson cru — raw tuna marinated in lime juice and coconut cream; plus Rangiroa's own estate-grown lagoon-side wine
Tiputa Pass Dolphin Watching — Spinner dolphins ride the current through the pass daily, easy to spot from shore.
Avatoru Village Walk — Stroll the main village, browse local shops, and see everyday Polynesian atoll life.
Lagoon Snorkeling from Shore — The calm blue lagoon offers excellent snorkeling without any boat needed.
Pink Sand Beach Visit — Rangiroa has beaches with pale pink-tinged sand made from crushed coral and shells.
Local Poisson Cru Tasting — Try the national dish of raw fish marinated in lime and coconut milk at local spots.
The all-in above is the typical price. A few times a year, Rangiroa fares drop 25–50% below that. StokedFare watches dive destinations from your home airport 24/7 and pings you the second one crosses that line — free.