The safety of our guests is our top priority. Our team is focused on water safety and reassures that each guest feels comfortable while on tour with us.

Tours are operated within a low tide window and only during favourable water conditions. One of our guides will check the conditions of the passage before guests enter for their turtle experience.

On tour, we operate with small group numbers to ensure a safe and quality experience. Tour groups are allocated at a respectable ratio of 4 guests to 1 tour guide. Our guides will assess the swimming ability of each guest before swimming into the passage, especially for those who have limited snorkelling experience.

It is well advised to always swim in Avaavaroa Passage with a well experienced local guide who has knowledge of the area and its conditions. Unfortunately, this passage has been notoriously known for claiming the lives of several people who had ignorantly swum or paddled into this passage without knowledge of the area or either ignored the warning signs on the beach. Strong currents in the passage can tend to be unseen and unpredictable. An experienced guide will always monitor and check the conditions of the passage before allowing guests to enter.

We are most fortunate and grateful to be able to observe and swim alongside our resident turtle species, such as the Green Sea turtle and the critically endangered Hawksbill turtle. Over the years of tour operations in Avaavaroa Passage, these turtles are well accustomed to daily visitors. However, as visitors, we must show the utmost care and respect towards these creatures and their habitat. So it is important that guests do not to touch turtles while on tour and also, keep a respectable distance from turtles to avoid causing any stress or harm.

To maintain the health of our coral landscape, we prohibit the use of sunscreen containing chemicals like oxybenzone and octinoxate. Even at small concentrations, coral suffers from the toxicity of these harsh chemicals, causing them to bleach and ultimately die off.

The coral life is essential to the longevity of ocean biodiversity. Touching, stepping on or walking on coral is also extremely harmful to its structure and vitality.