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Fiji

Divesites
180
Centers
16
Courses & Events
69
Wildlife
46
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Diving in Fiji

Fiji, often hailed as the soft coral capital of the world, is a premier diving destination that captivates with its vibrant marine life and diverse underwater environments. The archipelago comprises 333 islands, offering an array of dive sites, from stunning coral reefs to dramatic wall dives and intriguing wrecks. Divers of all levels can delight in the crystal-clear, warm waters that teem with life, including colorful tropical fish, whale sharks, and manta rays. Whether you're a shore diver or prefer the thrill of liveaboard adventures, Fiji promises a spectacular underwater experience. Diving in Fiji is an exploration of extremes, where you can glide along vibrant reefs or navigate through exciting swim-throughs and caverns. The country's dive environments cater to various styles, with land-based operators providing access to popular local sites, while liveaboards explore more remote, untouched areas. Known for its healthy and diverse marine ecosystems, Fiji offers something for everyone, from macro life enthusiasts to those seeking encounters with ocean giants. Seasonal highlights add to Fiji's allure as a dive destination. The annual migration of manta rays and the presence of numerous shark species make for thrilling dives, while soft corals in a dizzying array of colors provide a feast for the eyes. Recommended dive courses, such as underwater photography and drift diving, can enhance your experience, allowing you to capture the beauty of Fiji's vibrant reefs and navigate its exhilarating currents with ease. Whether you're drawn by the promise of vivid marine life or the thrill of exploration, Fiji's underwater world is a diver's paradise.

Power Plug Type
I
Payment Method
VISA, MC, AMEX
Tipping
No tipping / Service Staff / Tipping is not customary, but small gratuities are appreciated for exceptional service.
Currency
FJD
Dial Code
+679
Electricity
240V / 50Hz
Time
UTC+12

Dive Sites

Wildlife Sightings

Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content

Bull Shark

2.5k Sightings
J
152
F
115
M
130
A
200
M
219
J
210
J
211
A
232
S
295
O
294
N
196
D
233

Moray Eel

1.5k Sightings
J
90
F
74
M
85
A
130
M
169
J
150
J
151
A
188
S
135
O
107
N
77
D
105

Green Turtle

1.4k Sightings
J
86
F
70
M
89
A
112
M
116
J
102
J
117
A
203
S
159
O
125
N
96
D
111

Barracuda

1.2k Sightings
J
101
F
58
M
98
A
124
M
141
J
108
J
98
A
135
S
112
O
60
N
68
D
77

Wrasse

1.1k Sightings
J
101
F
49
M
64
A
76
M
132
J
74
J
174
A
109
S
115
O
80
N
64
D
73

Hawksbill Turtle

557 Sightings
J
23
F
26
M
26
A
28
M
49
J
54
J
56
A
97
S
56
O
62
N
40
D
40

Octopus

298 Sightings
J
8
F
12
M
15
A
17
M
24
J
39
J
42
A
37
S
40
O
19
N
19
D
26

Eagle Ray

205 Sightings
J
12
F
15
M
12
A
12
M
22
J
29
J
30
A
37
S
7
O
11
N
6
D
12

Clownfish

4k Sightings
J
249
F
259
M
289
A
417
M
448
J
338
J
458
A
358
S
421
O
298
N
224
D
272

Angelfish

3.4k Sightings
J
227
F
188
M
242
A
376
M
369
J
271
J
388
A
318
S
333
O
254
N
212
D
249

Butterfly Fish

3.3k Sightings
J
203
F
182
M
251
A
369
M
352
J
291
J
359
A
312
S
360
O
236
N
212
D
215

Parrotfish

3.2k Sightings
J
227
F
218
M
239
A
326
M
341
J
251
J
356
A
300
S
309
O
220
N
184
D
245

Whitetip Reef Shark

2.4k Sightings
J
188
F
143
M
173
A
217
M
223
J
186
J
225
A
282
S
216
O
189
N
164
D
185

Triggerfish

2.3k Sightings
J
188
F
145
M
167
A
225
M
234
J
160
J
253
A
196
S
238
O
141
N
139
D
180

Blacktip Reef Shark

2.1k Sightings
J
157
F
150
M
146
A
233
M
202
J
181
J
182
A
171
S
167
O
185
N
151
D
192

Damselfish

2k Sightings
J
155
F
97
M
119
A
203
M
249
J
175
J
233
A
184
S
196
O
120
N
120
D
134

Surgeonfish

1.9k Sightings
J
163
F
89
M
133
A
208
M
218
J
146
J
239
A
193
S
142
O
136
N
129
D
126

Bannerfish

1.9k Sightings
J
130
F
120
M
152
A
183
M
201
J
137
J
251
A
185
S
187
O
130
N
113
D
107

Sweetlips and Grunts

1.8k Sightings
J
140
F
104
M
164
A
194
M
185
J
116
J
183
A
182
S
164
O
130
N
91
D
99

Snapper

1.7k Sightings
J
117
F
103
M
131
A
192
M
191
J
165
J
211
A
152
S
147
O
130
N
102
D
106

Pufferfish

1.6k Sightings
J
139
F
91
M
144
A
151
M
167
J
137
J
192
A
154
S
142
O
118
N
93
D
100

Goatfish

1.4k Sightings
J
127
F
74
M
86
A
128
M
144
J
112
J
179
A
160
S
123
O
89
N
77
D
88

Soldierfish

1.4k Sightings
J
112
F
60
M
95
A
135
M
152
J
99
J
175
A
141
S
118
O
100
N
89
D
93

Nudibranch

1.2k Sightings
J
111
F
54
M
111
A
103
M
131
J
118
J
115
A
118
S
121
O
103
N
73
D
85

Grouper/Basslets

1.1k Sightings
J
97
F
54
M
100
A
94
M
100
J
111
J
117
A
134
S
124
O
98
N
54
D
60

Lionfish

1.1k Sightings
J
101
F
61
M
62
A
83
M
120
J
103
J
137
A
125
S
115
O
56
N
63
D
60

Trumpetfish

1.1k Sightings
J
86
F
42
M
101
A
67
M
148
J
101
J
118
A
101
S
82
O
69
N
79
D
66

Nurse Shark

1k Sightings
J
43
F
30
M
71
A
110
M
95
J
132
J
117
A
109
S
111
O
66
N
55
D
64

Jackfish

1k Sightings
J
92
F
48
M
64
A
69
M
134
J
71
J
120
A
106
S
92
O
79
N
51
D
77

Squirrelfish

983 Sightings
J
92
F
61
M
62
A
83
M
104
J
70
J
130
A
103
S
100
O
62
N
63
D
53

Grey Reef Shark

952 Sightings
J
55
F
29
M
37
A
139
M
116
J
127
J
100
A
65
S
81
O
82
N
55
D
66

Boxfish

801 Sightings
J
77
F
35
M
52
A
78
M
111
J
72
J
105
A
97
S
37
O
44
N
52
D
41

Emperor

744 Sightings
J
71
F
52
M
55
A
64
M
85
J
55
J
113
A
63
S
37
O
56
N
51
D
42

Scorpionfish

700 Sightings
J
55
F
32
M
38
A
57
M
93
J
93
J
85
A
99
S
49
O
35
N
25
D
39

Shrimp

618 Sightings
J
45
F
33
M
42
A
61
M
89
J
63
J
65
A
73
S
57
O
28
N
35
D
27

Lemon Shark

548 Sightings
J
19
F
25
M
65
A
93
M
69
J
42
J
32
A
57
S
32
O
34
N
19
D
61

Stingrays

528 Sightings
J
45
F
40
M
43
A
38
M
39
J
60
J
51
A
64
S
44
O
34
N
27
D
43

Crab

440 Sightings
J
41
F
16
M
19
A
38
M
89
J
49
J
46
A
58
S
34
O
21
N
11
D
18

Garibaldi Damselfish

391 Sightings
J
51
F
18
M
40
A
12
M
34
J
15
J
63
A
26
S
42
O
38
N
29
D
23

Moon Jellyfish

352 Sightings
J
27
F
15
M
63
A
35
M
66
J
38
J
58
A
24
S
19
O
0
N
2
D
5

Spiny Lobster

341 Sightings
J
29
F
21
M
9
A
16
M
62
J
39
J
48
A
37
S
39
O
12
N
9
D
20

Silvertip Shark

330 Sightings
J
18
F
3
M
9
A
43
M
43
J
40
J
23
A
66
S
7
O
16
N
29
D
33

Porcupinefish

323 Sightings
J
52
F
15
M
28
A
11
M
35
J
46
J
28
A
58
S
11
O
10
N
17
D
12

Garfish

320 Sightings
J
46
F
12
M
16
A
9
M
43
J
37
J
30
A
57
S
12
O
29
N
13
D
16

Pipefish

262 Sightings
J
25
F
11
M
27
A
24
M
20
J
22
J
39
A
31
S
12
O
10
N
11
D
30