Explore Volivoli

Starting with the Bligh waters, named after Captain Bligh of The Bounty, this stretch of sea separates Fiji's two main islands of Vanua Levu and Viti Levu. There are a few dive resorts and dive centers dotted around this region, though it’s mostly liveaboard territory. Nutrient-rich waters attract a myriad of species through the channels, that hosts life from the smallest of the small, to the big stuff. The Koro Sea that begins opposite Bligh Waters is also a diving haven, where liveaboards roam. 

Strong currents can limit many of the dive sites in Bligh Water and the Koro Sea to experienced divers, although there are some spots suitable for beginners, particularly around Volivoli’s resort and the Rakiraki coastline.

Within this area also lies the iconic Vatu-I-Ra Passage, which holds over 50 dive sites, including a large wreck. Divers are kept entertained for multiple days, exploring bommies, reefs, canyons, and walls, all offering some of Fiji’s most colorful corals and marine critters.

Overall, scuba diving in Volivoli and its nearby hotspots offers pristine conditions at uncrowded sites. The varied conditions, including walls, pinnacles, drop-offs, deep sites and strong currents can make for excellent training conditions for advanced dive courses.

Upcoming Events

    • Open Water Diver

    Open Water Diver

    This globally recognized certification program is the best way to begin your lifelong adventures as a certified scuba diver. Personalized training is combined with in-water practice sessions to ensure you have the skills and experience required to become truly comfortable underwater. You will earn the SSI Open Water Diver certification.

    RA DIVERS, Volivoli Circular Road, 0000, Rakiraki, FJI
    May 18, 2026 +10 More
    $572.29
    FJD 1,250.00
    Fiji Trip, June 11-20, 2026

    Fiji Trip, June 11-20, 2026

    Ready to escape the ordinary and dive into something unforgettable? We're heading to one of the world's most spectacular scuba diving destinations - Fiji -- and we want you to come with us! Whether you're a seasoned diver or just getting started, this group trip is all about adventure, connection and making memories that will last a lifetime. And it's not just about under the water. Fiji is a paradise above the surface, too. This is your chance to check off a bucket-list destination.  Our Hosts:  Volivoli Beach Resort & Ra Divers.  Round trip GROUP Nadi airport/resort transfers, 7 Night's Accomodation, 7 courses daily including 2 course breakfast, 2 course lunch & 3 course dinner daily, coffee, tea, and filtered water, Beach BBQ, Traditional Meke performance, Hosted group event on last night, free use of standup paddleboards, kayaks and participation in complimentary resort activities , dolphin safari, resort & government taxes, 3 days of 2 tank boat diving & 2 days of 3 tank boat diving- includes tanks, weights & dive guide.  Call us for more details. Just a few good spots left for this incredible trip. Taking deposits now. Underwater Treasures 318-324-0204

    Underwater Treasures Inc., 801 N 7th Street, 71291, West Monroe, LA, USA
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    Open Water Diver

    Open Water Diver

    This globally recognized certification program is the best way to begin your lifelong adventures as a certified scuba diver. Personalized training is combined with in-water practice sessions to ensure you have the skills and experience required to become truly comfortable underwater. You will earn the SSI Open Water Diver certification.

    RA DIVERS, Volivoli Circular Road, 0000, Rakiraki, FJI
    August 14, 2026
    $572.29
    FJD 1,250.00
    React Right - Course Combination (FA, CPR, AED, O2)

    React Right - Course Combination (FA, CPR, AED, O2)

    React Right is SSI’s emergency first response course and provides you with the training and knowledge you need to act as a first responder in a medical emergency. In this flexible dive program, you can choose which subjects you want to learn about, including primary assessment, first aid, CPR and primary stabilization techniques. You can also learn about oxygen administration in diving emergencies and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) basics. Using a combination of academic sessions and practical training scenarios, this program will give you the tools and confidence you need for emergency response. By the time you are certified, you will be able to act as an emergency first responder, provide first aid and CPR, administer oxygen and provide AED support in a medical emergency. Earn your SSI React Right specialty certification. Get started today!

    RA DIVERS, Volivoli Circular Road, 0000, Rakiraki, FJI
    June 1, 2026 +21 More
    $228.92
    FJD 500.00
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    Dive Activity

    Diving in Volivoli

    Sublime reef diving is popular along the coast, though the most popular dive sites typically involve drift diving, wall diving, deep diving and even cave diving in areas that are better suited to experienced divers.

    Top Wildlife Sightings in Volivoli

    “What can’t be seen?” – That’s a more realistic question. Indo-Pacific species abound, from reef fish, intense vibrant corals, adorable macro critters like nudibranch and shrimp, to schools of snapper and barracuda, turtles, rays, several species of reef shark and even manta rays. This region truly has it all in terms of abundance and diversity, and puts Fiji on the map.

    Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 600

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    Wrasse

    Wrasse
    129 Sightings
    J
    15
    F
    6
    M
    2
    A
    2
    M
    14
    J
    15
    J
    28
    A
    13
    S
    8
    O
    7
    N
    5
    D
    14

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 200

    Alamy-WaterFrame
    Moray Eel

    Moray Eel
    77 Sightings
    J
    12
    F
    5
    M
    0
    A
    5
    M
    7
    J
    7
    J
    14
    A
    9
    S
    6
    O
    4
    N
    2
    D
    6

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 27

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    Barracuda

    Barracuda
    28 Sightings
    J
    3
    F
    2
    M
    7
    A
    8
    M
    0
    J
    6
    J
    0
    A
    2
    S
    0
    O
    0
    N
    0
    D
    0

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 28

    Udo Kefrig
    Clownfish

    Clownfish
    531 Sightings
    J
    41
    F
    101
    M
    47
    A
    50
    M
    31
    J
    41
    J
    78
    A
    31
    S
    30
    O
    21
    N
    12
    D
    48

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 90

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    Angelfish

    Angelfish
    404 Sightings
    J
    38
    F
    78
    M
    34
    A
    39
    M
    23
    J
    26
    J
    52
    A
    23
    S
    20
    O
    17
    N
    9
    D
    45

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 100

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    Parrotfish

    Parrotfish
    353 Sightings
    J
    33
    F
    59
    M
    34
    A
    29
    M
    25
    J
    30
    J
    49
    A
    22
    S
    17
    O
    10
    N
    8
    D
    37

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 40

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    Triggerfish

    Triggerfish
    257 Sightings
    J
    30
    F
    48
    M
    18
    A
    18
    M
    13
    J
    19
    J
    40
    A
    14
    S
    11
    O
    4
    N
    6
    D
    36

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 90

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    Goatfish

    Goatfish
    217 Sightings
    J
    25
    F
    30
    M
    16
    A
    14
    M
    21
    J
    13
    J
    32
    A
    19
    S
    13
    O
    6
    N
    6
    D
    22

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 350

    Alamy-Andre Seal
    Damselfish

    Damselfish
    216 Sightings
    J
    23
    F
    20
    M
    3
    A
    8
    M
    14
    J
    27
    J
    43
    A
    18
    S
    14
    O
    11
    N
    5
    D
    30

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 130

    Shutterstock_Krzysztof Odziomek
    Butterfly Fish

    Butterfly Fish
    213 Sightings
    J
    23
    F
    39
    M
    19
    A
    19
    M
    9
    J
    14
    J
    36
    A
    15
    S
    11
    O
    3
    N
    3
    D
    22
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    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 3400

    Shutterstock-Shane Gross
    Shrimp

    Shrimp
    212 Sightings
    J
    27
    F
    28
    M
    11
    A
    20
    M
    17
    J
    16
    J
    22
    A
    16
    S
    18
    O
    16
    N
    4
    D
    17
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    Common Seahorse

    Common Seahorse
    197 Sightings
    J
    22
    F
    30
    M
    19
    A
    26
    M
    15
    J
    10
    J
    16
    A
    10
    S
    10
    O
    11
    N
    5
    D
    23

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 3000

    SSI-Peter-Schinck
    Nudibranch

    Nudibranch
    195 Sightings
    J
    34
    F
    35
    M
    12
    A
    25
    M
    12
    J
    6
    J
    20
    A
    10
    S
    11
    O
    5
    N
    4
    D
    21

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 8

    Alamy-Reinhard Dirscherl
    Bannerfish

    Bannerfish
    179 Sightings
    J
    16
    F
    39
    M
    15
    A
    19
    M
    4
    J
    14
    J
    24
    A
    9
    S
    9
    O
    3
    N
    5
    D
    22

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 130

    iStock-Christian von Mach
    Pipefish

    Pipefish
    178 Sightings
    J
    13
    F
    24
    M
    18
    A
    30
    M
    14
    J
    7
    J
    22
    A
    13
    S
    8
    O
    9
    N
    1
    D
    19

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 130

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    Pufferfish

    Pufferfish
    158 Sightings
    J
    20
    F
    23
    M
    15
    A
    10
    M
    3
    J
    11
    J
    24
    A
    7
    S
    12
    O
    10
    N
    0
    D
    23

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 150

    Shutterstock-aquapix
    Sweetlips and Grunts

    Sweetlips and Grunts
    145 Sightings
    J
    17
    F
    23
    M
    10
    A
    14
    M
    12
    J
    10
    J
    20
    A
    8
    S
    7
    O
    2
    N
    2
    D
    20

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 7000

    iStock-Michael Zeigler
    Crab

    Crab
    141 Sightings
    J
    17
    F
    10
    M
    3
    A
    13
    M
    17
    J
    16
    J
    19
    A
    13
    S
    12
    O
    8
    N
    4
    D
    9

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 85

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    Surgeonfish

    Surgeonfish
    133 Sightings
    J
    19
    F
    15
    M
    9
    A
    1
    M
    2
    J
    12
    J
    29
    A
    6
    S
    8
    O
    0
    N
    4
    D
    28

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 60

    iStock-Global_Pics
    Soldierfish

    Soldierfish
    111 Sightings
    J
    13
    F
    15
    M
    4
    A
    3
    M
    3
    J
    10
    J
    20
    A
    12
    S
    6
    O
    3
    N
    1
    D
    21

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 60

    iStock-Global_Pics
    Spiny Lobster

    Spiny Lobster
    93 Sightings
    J
    14
    F
    9
    M
    3
    A
    3
    M
    7
    J
    4
    J
    17
    A
    9
    S
    11
    O
    4
    N
    3
    D
    9

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 120

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    Flounder

    Flounder
    90 Sightings
    J
    21
    F
    7
    M
    4
    A
    12
    M
    8
    J
    5
    J
    4
    A
    6
    S
    7
    O
    5
    N
    1
    D
    10

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 12

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    Lionfish

    Lionfish
    82 Sightings
    J
    12
    F
    4
    M
    1
    A
    6
    M
    5
    J
    9
    J
    14
    A
    8
    S
    11
    O
    3
    N
    3
    D
    6

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 40

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    Jackfish

    Jackfish
    78 Sightings
    J
    13
    F
    8
    M
    5
    A
    1
    M
    1
    J
    11
    J
    8
    A
    6
    S
    4
    O
    3
    N
    0
    D
    18

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 60

    iStock-Global_Pics
    Squirrelfish

    Squirrelfish
    75 Sightings
    J
    14
    F
    7
    M
    4
    A
    3
    M
    6
    J
    7
    J
    12
    A
    6
    S
    8
    O
    1
    N
    2
    D
    5

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 110

    iStock-Rainer von Brandis
    Snapper

    Snapper
    71 Sightings
    J
    9
    F
    6
    M
    7
    A
    0
    M
    5
    J
    13
    J
    17
    A
    5
    S
    3
    O
    0
    N
    1
    D
    5

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 80

    iStock/Extreme-Photographer
    Stingrays

    Stingrays
    65 Sightings
    J
    7
    F
    7
    M
    4
    A
    9
    M
    4
    J
    5
    J
    11
    A
    8
    S
    4
    O
    0
    N
    3
    D
    3
    Alamy-WaterFrame
    Spiny Seahorse

    Spiny Seahorse
    64 Sightings
    J
    7
    F
    12
    M
    3
    A
    15
    M
    4
    J
    7
    J
    3
    A
    3
    S
    1
    O
    0
    N
    2
    D
    7

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 250

    Alamy-Nature Photographers Ltd
    Skate Fish

    Skate Fish
    42 Sightings
    J
    7
    F
    7
    M
    6
    A
    1
    M
    3
    J
    0
    J
    4
    A
    3
    S
    5
    O
    1
    N
    4
    D
    1

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 25

    AdobeStock_Vladimir Wrangel
    Boxfish

    Boxfish
    39 Sightings
    J
    2
    F
    5
    M
    7
    A
    2
    M
    4
    J
    2
    J
    4
    A
    7
    S
    2
    O
    0
    N
    3
    D
    1
    AdobeStock-_italo
    Moon Jellyfish

    Moon Jellyfish
    38 Sightings
    J
    9
    F
    7
    M
    13
    A
    1
    M
    0
    J
    0
    J
    8
    A
    0
    S
    0
    O
    0
    N
    0
    D
    0

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 80

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    Emperor

    Emperor
    37 Sightings
    J
    3
    F
    4
    M
    0
    A
    5
    M
    4
    J
    7
    J
    7
    A
    1
    S
    2
    O
    2
    N
    1
    D
    1

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 55

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    Lobster

    Lobster
    37 Sightings
    J
    1
    F
    0
    M
    0
    A
    3
    M
    9
    J
    6
    J
    8
    A
    2
    S
    2
    O
    4
    N
    2
    D
    0

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 250

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    Scorpionfish

    Scorpionfish
    33 Sightings
    J
    1
    F
    3
    M
    0
    A
    1
    M
    3
    J
    2
    J
    7
    A
    4
    S
    6
    O
    1
    N
    1
    D
    4

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 250

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    Grouper/Basslets

    Grouper/Basslets
    32 Sightings
    J
    9
    F
    0
    M
    0
    A
    1
    M
    2
    J
    6
    J
    6
    A
    3
    S
    4
    O
    0
    N
    1
    D
    0

    The best Months to Dive in Volivoli

    Divers enjoy Volivoli diving year-round thanks to the tropical climate. Visibility lingers between 20–40 meters, while waner temperatures vary between 27°C–29°C from October to March, which is the ideal diving season when surface conditions are calm, allowing liveaboard vessels to access the more remote dive sites. Plankton blooms may reduce visibility at times, though this attracts hungry pelagics like manta rays.

    Better visibility but cooler waters ranging between 22°C–26°C, can occur from April to September.

    Dive Centers

    RA DIVERS

    RA DIVERS

    Volivoli Circular Road, 0000 Rakiraki, Fiji

    Dive Sites

    RA DIVERS, 0000 Rakiraki
    House Reef EAST <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.1)</span>

    House Reef EAST (★4.1)

    Site starts in 1m & drops off to 14m, best diving is typically within the 5msw to 10msw range, visibility is typically low, can be dived 24/7 however incoming tide offers better visibility. Easy walk in shore entry or boat drop, excellent for macro lovers with a keen eye (bring a maginifying glass) & go slow.
    RA DIVERS, 0000 Rakiraki
    House Reef WEST <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★3.9)</span>

    House Reef WEST (★3.9)

    Easy entry either walk in from directly in front of resort or boat drop. Starts in 1msw with undulating drop off to 18msw however the best dive depths are typically 2msw to 12msw. Can be dived 24/7 however incoming tides provide cleaner water, visibility is never typically more than a few meters (macro diving)
    RA DIVERS, 0000 Rakiraki
    Block 24 <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.5)</span>

    Block 24 (★4.5)

    Another lovely shore dive with lots of fish life, it can also be done by a boat drop just 3 or 4-minutes (1km) from the resort, visibility is typically low at around 6m/20’ however excellent for searching for critters and can be dived 24-hours a day. This is best dived on an incoming tide. Enjoy!
    RA DIVERS, 0000 Rakiraki
    Navigation Ninja <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.2)</span>

    Navigation Ninja (★4.2)

    Purely a navigation specialty course training site or a test for experienced underwater navigators w/several way-points, compass headings & legs covering a combination of sandy/muddy reference void bottom, sloping sand, sea grass, reef structure, coral & moorings between 1msw to 16msw. Put yourself to the test!
    RA DIVERS, 0000 Rakiraki
    SY Fiji Siren mooring <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.7)</span>

    SY Fiji Siren mooring (★4.7)

    Heavy duty mooring for SY Fiji Siren starting at the surface & dropping to 19msw in heavy thick mud. Typically we dive this site for a NAVIGATION specialty course w/students setting compass bearing back to shore. Bottom is flat dark grey mud w/no visible refrences so this is ideal for ’trusting your equipment’.
    RA DIVERS, 0000 Rakiraki
    House Reef FRONT <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★3.4)</span>

    House Reef FRONT (★3.4)

    A super easy site directly in front of the resort, walk-in/walk-out entry/exit starts in 1msw & gradually slopes down to 18msw, best diving is typically 2msw to 10msw. Initially looks quite sparse however for the macro lover with a keen eye there is lots to see. Can be dived 24/7 however incoming tide is best.