Dive Guide for Fiji

Fiji is one of the world's premier scuba diving destinations, famous for vibrant soft coral reefs, thrilling shark dives, colorful drift diving, and warm tropical waters. With diving spread across several island groups, Fiji offers everything from relaxed resort diving to exciting current-swept reefs for experienced divers.

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Fiji's marine life includes reef sharks, bull sharks, manta rays, sea turtles, barracuda, schools of reef fish, colorful soft corals, nudibranchs, and countless tropical reef species. Healthy coral reefs and excellent visibility make Fiji one of the South Pacific's top diving destinations.

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Types of dives in Fiji

Boat Deep (80ft/24.5m) Salt water Drift Wall Swim through Cavern Snorkel site Current Wreck

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Fiji offers incredible diving across several island groups, and choosing the right region can have a bigger impact on your trip than many divers realize.

• Shark diving, soft coral reefs, resort diving, and drift diving are concentrated in different parts of Fiji.
• Choosing the right dive region is often more important than choosing the right dive operator.

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When to dive in Fiji

Fiji offers excellent diving year-round thanks to its warm tropical climate. The dry season (May through October) generally provides the calmest conditions, best visibility, and most reliable weather, while the wet season (November through April) often brings warmer water, fewer visitors, and excellent diving despite a greater chance of rain.