With over 300 islands to explore, diving in Fiji is simply the best. A true underwater paradise, scuba diving here is an amazing experience that is not only fun, but extremely rewarding as well. This because aside from the fantastic underwater visibility and warm water temperatures; the marine life in Fiji is simply stunning. Home to a plethora of multicolored fish, Fiji’s waters are not only full of beautiful corals, but many whale and dolphin species as well. Turtles, rays, sea cucumbers, sponges, urchins, starfish, mollusks, and a variety crustaceans, are also found off Fiji’s coast.

A first-rate dive destination, what makes scuba diving in Fiji so exciting is that each site is different. This means that what you often see in one place, you will not find in the next. Also with so many sites to go diving in, no one dive zone is ever overcrowded. Another great advantage of diving in Fiji is that there are plenty of certified dive operators to choose from. If you do not know how to dive, PADI and NAUI courses are also on hand. Aside from the certified dive operators, many hotels and resorts in Fiji hire independent dive companies to run on their premises as well. The best time to go diving in Fiji is between May and October, with dive conditions at their best in the morning.

Main Dive Zones

The Mamanuca Group is one of the best places to go diving in. Easily accessible from Nadi, you will find a number of popular dive sites located here. The Supermarket and the Circus are two great dive zones, while exciting dives can also be made at the Namotu and Malolo Passages. Additionally most resorts in the Mamanucas have their own dive zones, with the Beachcomber Island Resort and the

Musket Cove Resort offering some wonderful dives. Diving around the islands of Vomo, Monuriki and Tokoriki is also very good.

The Yasawa Group also has some wonderful dive opportunities with the reefs here quite spectacular. There are a number of underwater caves in the area as well which are great for exploring. The islands of Tavewa, Wayasewa and Waya offer some good dive zones
On the main island of Viti Levu, diving is best at the Coral Coast, the Beqa Lagoon and the Nananu-i-Ra. Divers can expect to see plenty of brightly colored tropical fish out here as well as dolphins, turtles and whales.

In the Lomaiviti Group, there are plenty of dive sites to choose from. An excellent place for beginner divers, you can spot plenty of fish, sharks and rays here gracefully swimming by.

On Kadavu, the Astrolabe and the Soso are topnotch dive spots. Beautiful and relatively secluded, there are many superb dive opportunities found here.

For some great diving, you can also head out to Taveuni and Vanua Levu. Home to a number of coral reefs, you can find two of Fiji’s most famous dive sites located here. The Rainbow Reef and the Great White Wall are amazing places to go diving in. If you are a more experienced diver then head to the Somosomo Strait for some drift diving. Just 30 minutes north of Vanua Levu is the Great Sea Reef, the third largest barrier reef on the planet. Home to a vast array of marine life, diving here is truly superb.

If you do plan on going diving in Fiji it is important to note that no dives should be done 24 hours prior to flying.

Dive The World Fiji - diving Taveuni and Kadavu - Diving in Fiji with resorts and liveaboards in Kadavu, Taveuni, Vanua Levu, Savusavu, Viti Levu, Beqa Island Lagoon and Bligh Water in the Koro Sea.