Fakarava Grouper Spawning Trip June 2028
June 02 - June 09 , 2028
Pelagic Encounters
Nitrox Included
Off the Beaten Track
Shark Encounters
Why Join This Trip- Inclusions & Exclusions
- Trip Type
- Trip Overview
- Accommodations
- How to Get There
- Payment Schedule
Why join this Trip?
Havaiki Lodge & Motu Aito
Ocean viewFanEn Suite BathroomDaily housekeepingDouble Occupancy
$4,599 per personSingle Occupancy
$1 per person
OptionalLand Extensions
Inclusions
Exclusions
Trip type
Group Trip
Led by an experienced Bluewater trip leader who will manage the trip logistics and ensure your needs are met throughout. While this trip is designed to optimize your photography opportunities, it is not led by one of our photo instructors and so meaningful photography advice from your trip leader should not be expected.
Read more about the trip
Trip Overview
Trip Overview
Every year, the Grouper Spawning occurs in Fakarava Atoll, where numerous groupers of different species come together. The primary gathering spot for these groupers is the southern pass, which connects the lagoon to the open ocean. During this event, female groupers release millions of eggs, and the males release clouds of sperm, ensuring successful fertilization.
This spawning event is essential for sustaining grouper populations and also attracts various marine predators and scavengers. Sharks, barracudas, and other predatory fish often gather in large numbers to capitalize on the abundant food available during the spawning season.
Our Bluewater trip has been planned to coincide with the predicted date of the grouper spawning in 2028. Please note that this will occur overnight and night diving is not permitted in Fakarava, however, in the days before and after the grouper spawning we can expect to see huge aggregations of grouper and sharks. We will also plan a dive very early in morning on the day after the grouper spawning to catch the final stages of the event.
This remarkable occurrence offers a unique and unforgettable experience for those lucky enough to witness this spectacular event.
Check out this amazing video of thousands of groupers in Fakarava!
Read our full 2025 Fakarava Grouper Spawning Trip Recap, and check out Scott Gietler's photo essay from our past grouper spawning trip. There's more than just sharks in French Polynesia!
Itinerary
- Day 1: Arrival in Fakarava (FAV) and transfer to Havaiki Lodge to check in
- Day 2: 3 dives in Fakarava North Pass
- Day 3 3 dives in Fakarava North Pass
- Day 4: 2 dives in Fakarava North Pass and transfer to Motu Aito to check in
- Day 5: 3 dives in Fakarava South Pass
- Day 6: Expected day of grouper spawning -3 dives in Fakarava South Pass
- Day 7: 3 dives in Fakarava South Pass
- Day 8: Check out of Motu Aito and transfer to Fakarava airport (FAV)
See what to expect during this trip, with our video recap from our 2024 Fakarava Grouper spawning trip:
Video recap of Bluewater Travel's 2024 Fakarava Grouper Spawning Trip
Accommodations
About Havaiki Lodge
The Havaiki team, welcoming guests with warm Polynesian smiles, ensures a rich stay at the Havaiki Lodge. Located in Fakarava, Havaiki Lodge welcomes guests to enjoy their ammenities on the lagoon or in the heart of the garden. Complete with kayaks, canoes, and bikes, the resort is the perfect place for guests to discover the most beautiful places such as the well-known pink sand atolls. While here, guests are welcome to enjoy the cocktails and the refined cuisine of local and European inspiration.
About Motu Aito
Motu Aito is considered a “pension” in French Polynesia, which is a local Tahitian guesthouse and is not in the same category as a resort or hotel. The accommodation options range from large ocean facing bungalows with up to 4 beds to small over water bungalows with a small queen bed for a couple. All bungalows are built of wood in traditional Tahitian style. While they do not have air conditioning, each of the bungalows faces the ocean and the fresh sea breeze flows through large windows. Some bungalows do not have doors, instead, a curtain hangs in the doorway for privacy. Beds are equipped with sheets and mosquito nets to keep insects out. Most bungalows have an ensuite shower and toilet in a separate room, however, Suite Rai, Lagoon Bungalow Kaha, and Lagoon Bungalow Teanuanua contains the ensuite within the main room and is separated by only a curtain. Therefore, we recommend these for only solo travelers or companions who are comfortable with an extra layer of “closeness”. The ensuites are equipped with Western-style sit-down flush toilets and a basic shower consisting of a hose attached to a spicket. While there is no hot water, the cool shower water is pleasant in the hot weather.
How to Get There
Flight Information
Guests should fly internationally to Tahiti (PPT), arriving in the evening of Jun 1 or early morning of Jun 2. Direct flights are available from LAX and SFO with United, Air Tahiti Nui, Delta, French Bee, and Qantas. You should then book a domestic flight from PPT to FAV on Jun 2 with Air Tahiti. We recommend booking domestic flights early as they book up well in advance.
Flight Package
Our group trips attract guests from all over the globe and many of our customers prefer to book their own flights to take advantage of mileage points or credit card discounts. For these reasons, flights are not included in our group trip packages.
However, we are more than happy to work with you to find the best travel itinerary for your trip and will gladly give suggestions and advice, even if you make the final booking. We will check through your travel reservations at any time to ensure they fit with the trip schedule and can give recommendations on transit hotels and day tours where needed.
If you would like us to book flights and transit hotels for domestic and/or international travel on your behalf, we are also happy to arrange this. Contact Us for more information.
Payment Schedule
Deposit: $1,000 to book your spot
Second Payment: $2,000 due 1 September 2027
Balance: due 1 February 2028
Fakarava Grouper Spawning Trip June 2028
Book now and experience adventure
