Dive-site story
Situated along the western coastline of Rapa Nui, Mana Vai features dramatic volcanic topography shaped by ancient lava flows. Underwater cliffs, rocky arches, and fields of endemic hard corals define the seafloor, illuminated by the exceptionally clear oceanic waters characteristic of the remote southeastern Pacific. The site accommodates a diverse array of localized reef fish and invertebrates adapted to life along rugged basalt structures.
Volcanic lava formations creating natural arches and swim-throughs
Remarkable underwater clarity typical of the remote Rapa Nui coastline
High concentration of endemic Pacific fish species found nowhere else
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Southern hemisphere summer offers calmer surface conditions and warmer water temperatures.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easter Island butterflyfishChaetodon litus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Rapa Nui damselfishChrysiptera rapanui | Common | ||||||||||||
| Easter Island wrassePseudolabrus fuentesi | Common | ||||||||||||
| Green sea turtleChelonia mydas | Common | ||||||||||||
| Lobed pore coralPorites lobata | Common |
Marine forecast
Book with DIVEROUT
