Plongée à Tuvalu — Tuvalu

Tuvalu is one of the world's least-visited nations, a string of coral atolls in the central Pacific where diving the Funafuti Conservation Area means sharing pristine channel drifts with sharks and rays — and almost no other divers. Infrastructure is minimal, but the experience of diving a place that may not exist in decades due to sea level rise is profoundly moving.

Score
53.4
Visibilité
15–40m
Température
27–31°C
Meilleurs mois
April, May, June
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Tuvalu
TuvaluSouth Pacific
53.4

SCORE

-8.5211°N

179.1983°E

Tuvalu is one of the world's least-visited nations, a string of coral atolls in the central Pacific where diving the Funafuti Conservation Area means sharing pristine channel drifts with sharks and rays — and almost no other divers. Infrastructure is minimal, but the experience of diving a place that may not exist in decades due to sea level rise is profoundly moving.

Diving at the Edge of Climate Change

Visibility15–40 m
Temperature27–31°C
Max Depth35 m
Currentmoderate
2-Tank Dive$120
Best MonthsApril, May, June, July
CertificationOpen WaterIntermediate

Score Breakdown

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ML62.0CH60.0VIS72.0SV38.0TMP88.0DA52.0OP45.0TS38.0GT18.0VAL48.0CRD98.0SP22.0

Marine Life

62.0

Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.

Species Diversity
58
Megafauna Encounters
55
Reef Fish Abundance
65
Macro Life
52
Endemic Species
55
Marine Life Diversity
62.0
Coral & Reef Health
60.0
Visibility & Conditions
72.0
Dive Site Variety
38.0
Water Temperature
88.0
Depth & Access
52.0
Operator Quality
45.0
Topside Experience
38.0
Getting There
18.0
Value & Cost
48.0
Crowding
98.0
Social Proof
22.0

Traveling with Non-Divers?

Your non-diving travel companions will find plenty to enjoy topside while you're underwater. Here are some activities to consider.

Activities for Non-Divers

Funafuti Conservation AreaWWII airstrip historytraditional canoe buildinglagoon kayaking

Nearby Cultural Sites

  • Funafuti Old Church
  • Tuvalu Philatelic Bureau

Non-Diver Score

4/10

Limited topside — plan ahead for non-diving partners.

Family FriendlyNot recommended
Restaurants & Nightlifenone

Safety & Emergency

Dive Insurance

DAN recommends dive insurance for all divers.

Learn more at DAN.org
Hyperbaric Chamber1100 km — Colonial War Memorial Hospital Hyperbaric Unit, Suva, Fiji
Nearest Hospital2 km

One small hospital on Funafuti with no hyperbaric chamber; evacuation to Fiji (1,100 km) — very conservative dive profiles required

Skill LevelIntermediate
Current Strengthmoderate

Top Operators

Funafuti Dive Adventures

PADI

4.2
15 reviews