Snorkel & Dive Fiji

We have included a range of accommodation styles in different areas of the Fiji islands. There is plenty to offer active relaxers, snorkellers, vacation diver or seasoned pro divers. Diving is optional and an additional cost unless specified in package inclusions.

Option 1: Beqa Lagoon & Taveuni Island

Stay in Pacific Harbour on Fiji’s main island, with access to explore Beqa Lagoon where a variety of dive experiences are available from vibrant coral reefs, soft corals, wrecks and shark diving including up to 8 species of shark. There is also a number of other adventures available in the area.

Your second stop after a short flight to northern Fiji is Taveuni Island, know as ‘the Garden Island’. This region is one of Fijis best known dive destinations with underwater landscapes ranging from deep wall drop offs to shallow drift dives, plenty of incredible soft corals and excellent visibility. Two of the most famous dive sites in Fiji are here – Rainbow Reef and the Great White Wall and days on land can be enjoyed hiking, birdwatching or simply picnicking on a beach.

• Good for: Bucketlist worthy dives of shark dive at The Bistro (Beqa Lagoon) soft corals and incredible walls (Somosomo Strait)

Option 2: Sun Coast & The Mamanuca Islands

The first few nights you’ll stay in Rakiraki, on Fiji’s sun coast at an award-winning Fiji dive resort!  Perched on the edge of the stunning turquoise waters, the resort is surrounded by around 80+ dive sites including the famous Bligh Waters and Vatu-i-Ra Passage. Guests can also take advantage of the onsite dive training facility. As a bonus the area is also known for great hiking, deep sea fishing plus seasonal kiteboarding and windsurfing

Your second island is idyllic Matamanoa – a boutique secluded private island resort in the Mamanuca Island group for adults only. This quiet little island is paradise. Spend days relaxing on the beach, at the spa, sipping cocktails and snorkelling. If you are interested, the onsite PADI 5-star dive operator explores the 20+ dive sites to choose from in the area that include reefs, pinnacles, walls, shark encounters, wrecks and night diving.

• Good for: Diving the Bligh Water (Rakiraki) The Supermarket (Mamanucas) and for couples who enjoy some diving while on vacation, beginner divers or for two people travelling together when one is a diver

Option 3: Nalamu Beach & Yasawa Islands

Start your time in Fiji with beach stay on the main island, where you can explore the local town, visit local markets and Garden of the Sleeping Giant.  Then travel north to the beautiful Yasawa islands.  This region has fewer dive boats that some other parts of Fiji and over 40 dive sites within reach of your resort that is surrounded by stunning coral reefs.  Here there are dive sites for any level of expertise from novice divers and snorkellers to those with a complete SSI Dive qualification. This chain of ancient volcanic islands offers excellent corals, colourful seafans, pristine reefs, good visibility and some great topside backdrops. Dive attractions include a huge range of fish species, caves, walls, caverns, pinnacles, coral gardens, drift dives, night dives and many more.

• Good for:  Snorkelling and diving with Manta Rays (May-Oct) and Fiji’s only accredited freediving operation

Interested in diving in the islands of Tahiti? Check out our Divers Dream package to explore pristine Rangiroa, Tiputa Pass and the Tuamotu islands. Or you may like to take a small ship cruise through the Fijian islands and do some diving along the way, see our Blue Lagoons package.