Snorkel· Makatea· French Polynesia: Tuamotus, Marquesas, Gambier & Australs
Makatea Caves Swimming Pools
15° 50.0′ S · 148° 15.0′ W
Freshwater pools deep inside limestone caves hung with stalactites, where you swim through narrow interconnecting passages by torchlight: the highlight of every cruiser's Makatea tour.
Practical
Coordinate is the 'Grotte d'eau douce' cave entrance in OpenStreetMap. Usually visited on the guided island tour; bring swimwear, mask and snorkel, a waterproof torch and a towel. Cave divers are still exploring the partially submerged system and have not found the bottom (Noonsite). Cool, fresh water: a welcome rinse after weeks of salt.
Best for
Swimming in a cave lit by torchlight
Nearby
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- Makatea Mairie Mooring Contact1.1 NM away
- Makatea Post Office (OPT)1.1 NM away
- Makatea Rock Climbing1.1 NM away
- Magasin Louela (Makatea)1.2 NM away
- Makatea Guided Island Tour1.2 NM away
- Vaitepaua Village (Makatea)1.2 NM away
- Temao Boat Basin Dinghy Landing (Makatea)1.5 NM away