Diving in Fiji

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.

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.

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Featured places to go in Fiji

Viti Levu

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

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

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

Kadavu is the perfect place to get immersed in the Fijian culture.

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Yasawa Islands

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

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

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

The adventure capital of Fiji, Pacific Harbour, awaits you.

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Suva

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

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

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

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

One of the most picturesque of the Yasawa Islands is Barefoot Kuata island.

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Barefoot Manta Island

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

Travel Information for Fiji

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I

Currency

 

FJD

Language

 

en, fj

Electricity

 

240 V / 50 Hz

Timezone

 

UTC+12:00

Network Provider

 

DigiCell, Vodafone

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