Fiji is a premier scuba diving destination, earning the title "Soft Coral Capital of the World" for its vibrant, nutrient-fed soft corals that blanket its vast reef systems. Located in the heart of the South Pacific, the nation's 300-plus islands offer warm, clear waters and a diverse range of dive sites suitable for all experience levels, from adrenaline-pumping shark dives to calm coral gardens.
Spectacular marine life and topography
- Soft Coral Capital of the World: The strong, nutrient-rich currents flowing through Fiji's reefs provide the perfect environment for soft corals to thrive, creating an unmatched kaleidoscope of colors.
- Thilas and pinnacles: The underwater volcanic topography has created unique submerged coral formations, such as "thilas" and "bommies," which attract a huge variety of colorful reef fish.
- Whale sharks and manta rays: Plankton blooms during the warmer wet season (November to April) attract large filter-feeding species like manta rays and whale sharks.
- World-class shark diving: Fiji is known for some of the best shark diving on the planet, with guaranteed encounters with up to eight species of sharks in the Beqa Lagoon.
World-renowned dive sites
Beqa Lagoon
- : South of the main island of Viti Levu, this area is a mecca for shark enthusiasts. The
Shark Reef Marine Reserve
- within the lagoon offers encounters with bull, tiger, lemon, and nurse sharks.
Rainbow Reef
- : Located in the Somosomo Strait between Taveuni and Vanua Levu, Rainbow Reef is known for the Great White Wall, an impressive drift dive covered in stunning soft white corals.
Bligh Waters
- : Between Viti Levu and Vanua Levu, this area has nutrient-rich currents that draw schools of fish and pelagic species. Famous sites include
Cat's Meow
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Kadavu
- : Home to the Great Astrolabe Reef, the fourth-largest barrier reef in the world, Kadavu offers pristine, less-crowded diving with numerous manta ray cleaning stations.
Yasawa Islands
- : In the more remote northern part of Fiji, this chain of islands features sites like
Manta Ray Alley
- , known for its seasonal manta ray aggregations.
