The 5 best snorkeling spots in New Caledonia

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Want to experience the best snorkeling in the world? There’s no doubt that snorkeling is the most extraordinary experience to have in one’s life. Underwater gardens, coral, mesmerising marine life, and an out of the world experience, expect all of this and more when snorkeling in New Caledonia.
Surrounded by the world's largest enclosed lagoon, New Caledonia is undoubtfully one of the best snorkeling destination in the world. Still confidential and preserved, thousand of many iconic and threatened species can be found in New Caledonia's turquoise waters. Dugongs, sea turtles, manta rays, colourful fishes to name a few evolve peacefully in this safe heaven.
So to make sure that you make the most of this activity and indulge in it at the best place, here’s a list of the 5 most gorgeous Caledonian snorkeling spots.

1. Natural pool, Isle of Pines : a crystalline pool carved out of coral and fed by an underground saltwater passage.

2. Wabao Bay, Mare: a unique beach surrounded by a wild nature, steep cliffs and dense, dark forests with fine sand coves and impressive rocky headlands.

3. Bois de Fer Islet reef' Poindimie: The Mecca of Divers and snorkelers will give you access to endangered species of fish, hundreds types of corals, and more than 1000 varieties of fish. Surely a heaven for the marine life lover.

4. Dokin Bay, Lifou: The largest island of the loyalty islands is a raised coral atoll, where the internal lagoon has dried up due to the rise of the island. The coast is an alternation of coral cliffs that dominate the intense blue of the ocean and white sandy beaches from a height of over 40 meters. In this area, in the months between August and September, it is possible to observe the passage of whales.

5. Amedee lighthouse: Situated just 40 minutes by boat from Noumea most popular beach, Amedee lighthouse is known as one of the best places to snorkel in New Caledonia and, in fact, the South Pacific, to see green sea turtles in the wild. As well as great snorkelling opportunities, you’ll also find a variety of cultural experiences and the world’s tallest metallic lighthouse in the world, Amédée Lighthouse.