© Shutterstock/Mark and Anna Photography Diving in New Caledonia Sitting in the Coral Sea between Australia and Fiji, New Caledonia is a French collectivity consisting of a small group of islands. During your holiday here, the landscape’s beauty and diversity will captivate you. Enjoy surrounding yourself with rich cultural heritage, kind, multi-ethnic locals, and a never-ending range of activities. Diving, snorkeling, hiking, and lounging on the beach make for an unforgettable getaway. The small island of New Caledonia enjoys a subtropical climate tempered by the ocean. Trade winds from the southeast make diving here pleasant year-round. The island is surrounded by one of the most extensive barrier reefs in the world, forming the world’s largest lagoon. This diverse underwater topography is full of swim-throughs, caves, and drop-offs with no shortage of shipwrecks to explore. The country’s marine life will keep divers coming back for more. Colorful, healthy coral is everywhere and home to a rich variety of life from rays, sharks, and turtles, to multicolored reef fish, dolphins, and dugongs. Plan your diving holiday in New Caledonia between July and September to hear the mystical song of the humpback whales. Featured Training Centers IATOK DIVING PARADISE This data is provided from the logbook information in the MySSI app Featured places to go in New Caledonia © MaresNoumeaDiving in Noumea is ideal for beginners, training, or relaxed exploring.Learn more © MaresBourailBourail dive sites are enjoyable year-round since this area is sheltered from the trade winds.Learn more © MaresKoumacDiving in Koumac offers pleasant underwater surprises suitable for all levels of divers.Learn more © ScubaproHienghèneBoth on land and underwater, the beauty and hospitality that Hienghène offers will leave you with fabulous memories.Learn more © ScubaproPoindimiéDiving Poindimié, on the central east coast, is a must for all divers vacationing in New Caledonia.Learn more © ScubaproLoyalty IslandsSitting 190 km northeast of New Caledonia’s mainland, the island of Lifou is the most famous island for its colorful and wild divesLearn more © AqualungIles des PinsThe gin-clear waters surrounding the Isle of Pines will dazzle the most experienced diver with diversity.Learn more Dive Sites to visit in New Caledonia Facts about New Caledonia Power Plug Type FCurrency XPFLanguage frElectricity 220V/50HzTimezone UTC+07:00 - UTC+09:00 Discover the Wonders of the Deep with SSI's Blog Join us on an exciting journey of discovery and learn more about exhilarating diving adventures, dedicated conservation initiatives, and innovative educational opportunities that will help you illuminate the extraordinary beauty of the underwater world. Let's explore the underwater world together and delve into the hidden wonders beneath the gentle waves. The descriptions provided here are intended as general information and personal experiences related to specific dive sites and locations and should not be construed as definitive advice or recommendations. Before diving, please confirm that diving is permitted at your chosen location, and comply with all relevant local laws, regulations, and posted signage. The responsibility for verifying the legality of the dive and assessing any associated risks rests entirely with you.