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Diving in Fiji *

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Fiji, an archipelago of 333 islands in the South Pacific Ocean. The two most significant and most popular islands of Fiji are Viti Levu and Vanua Levu. This archipelago is a history-rich place that gained its independence from England in 1970. Every year thousands of couples travel to this country for romantic getaways on luxurious private islands, as well as to enjoy beautiful all-inclusive resorts, and world-class surfing and diving.

Diving in Fiji

The archipelago of Fiji is known by many as the Soft Coral Capital of the World, for its 80 different soft coral species that can be found here by divers from all over the world. Not only the waters surrounding Fiji have over 330 different species of hard corals, making Fiji home to 42% of all known coral species in the world. The waters of this paradise have healthy reefs of every color of the rainbow. Liveaboard diving is very popular here, and it will allow you to explore much of Fiji’s incredible underwater world.

Travel Information for Fiji

Power Plug Type:I
Payment Method:VISA, MC, AMEX
Currency:FJD
Dial Code:+679
Language:en, fj
Electricity:240 V / 50 Hz
Timezone:UTC+12:00
Network Provider:DigiCell, Vodafone

Popular Destinations

Viti Levu © Shutterstock/Radek-Borovka

Viti Levu

122 Dive Sites • 11 Centers Pristine white sand beaches and seemingly untouched, crystal clear waters, make of Viti Levu the getaway destination for honeymooners and families alike.
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Taveuni © iStock/joebelanger

Taveuni

The third-largest island in Fiji, after Viti Levu and Vanua Levu, is Taveuni, also known as the “Garden Island” for its abundance of lush plant life.
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Mamanuca Islands © Mamanuca_Islands/iStock-avresa

Mamanuca Islands

5 Dive Sites A small, condensed volcanic archipelago lying just west of Fiji’s main island, Viti Levu, makes up The Mamanuca Islands.
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Popular Destinations

Viti Levu © Shutterstock/Radek-Borovka

Viti Levu

122 Dive Sites • 11 Centers Pristine white sand beaches and seemingly untouched, crystal clear waters, make of Viti Levu the getaway destination for honeymooners and families alike.
Fiji
Taveuni © iStock/joebelanger

Taveuni

The third-largest island in Fiji, after Viti Levu and Vanua Levu, is Taveuni, also known as the “Garden Island” for its abundance of lush plant life.
Fiji
Mamanuca Islands © Mamanuca_Islands/iStock-avresa

Mamanuca Islands

5 Dive Sites A small, condensed volcanic archipelago lying just west of Fiji’s main island, Viti Levu, makes up The Mamanuca Islands.
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Kadavu © Shutterstock/Bell-Davey Photography

Kadavu

Kadavu is the perfect place to get immersed in the Fijian culture.
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Yasawa Islands © Yasawa_Islands/iStock-Jay Topping

Yasawa Islands

42 Dive Sites • 4 Centers A chain of 20 dramatic looking ancient volcanic islands, the Yasawa Islands, can be seen north of Viti Levu, and stretching over 80 kilometers towards the east.
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Rakiraki © Scubapro

Rakiraki

80 Dive Sites • 1 Centers Located on the north side of the island you will find Rakiraki that is fast becoming one of the most desired diving locations in Fiji.
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Coral Coast © Scubapro

Coral Coast

22 Dive Sites • 2 Centers On the south-west corner of Viti Levu, you will find the Coral Coast, which takes its name after the fringing coral reef that runs just offshore.
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Pacific Harbour © Scubapro

Pacific Harbour

3 Dive Sites • 2 Centers The adventure capital of Fiji, Pacific Harbour, awaits you.
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Suva © Aqualung

Suva

1 Centers The capital of the paradisiac country of Fiji is Suva, where divers from all over the world come to scuba dive.
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Somosomo Strait © Aqualung

Somosomo Strait

Running between Taveuni Island and Vanua Levu, you will find The Somosomo Strait, Fiji’s best-known diving destination.
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Malolo Island © Mares

Malolo Island

5 Dive Sites Expect to see caves, pinnacles, walls, shipwrecks, amazing shark encounters, and even a B26 Bomber from WWII at Malolo Island.
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The Great Astrolabe Reef © Mares

The Great Astrolabe Reef

Scuba dive in the 4th largest barrier reef in the world, which you will find sitting just off Kadavu’s southern shore.
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Barefoot Kuata Island © Mares

Barefoot Kuata Island

4 Dive Sites • 1 Centers One of the most picturesque of the Yasawa Islands is Barefoot Kuata island.
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Barefoot Manta Island © Mares

Barefoot Manta Island

5 Dive Sites • 1 Centers Barefoot Manta Island, also known as Drawaqa Island, is named after the numerous manta rays that congregate here to feed in the channel off Manta-Ray Beach.
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Dive Sites in Fiji

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