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.

Courses and Events

Enriched Air Nitrox (40%)

As a Nitrox diver, you can increase your bottom times and safety margins, plus shorten your surface intervals - so you can spend more time diving and less time waiting! In this program, you will learn new skills and increase your diving knowledge whilst learning how to safely plan and dive with enriched air mixtures of up to 40% oxygen. Upon completion, you will earn an SSI Enriched Air Nitrox 32% or 40% certification.

29 March +1 More
€96.57
FJD 250.00

Advanced Open Water Diver

If you cannot decide which specialty programs are the best choice for you, join the SSI Advanced Open Water Diver program! With this program, you can try a variety of specialties before committing to full specialty programs. It is a great way to experience what advanced diver training is all about and how valuable it can be to your diving adventures. During the Advanced Open Water Diver Program, you will try out 5 different specialties. You will complete one open water training dive per specialty after a comprehensive briefing with your SSI Instructor. With this trial program in specialty diving, you will have total freedom to explore. You can complete the full specialty programs any time in the future and credit your Advanced Open Water Diver training towards them.

30 March +11 More
€96.57
FJD 250.00

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.

15 April +3 More
€482.84
FJD 1,250.00

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.

17 April
€482.84
FJD 1,250.00

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!

01 May
€193.13
FJD 500.00

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!

09 May
€193.13
FJD 500.00

Stress & Rescue

The SSI Diver Stress and Rescue specialty program teaches you the skills you need to protect yourself and other divers. You will learn how to identify stress, how to prevent accidents and be taught practical techniques to conduct rescues and provide emergency care. With a combination of pool and open water practice sessions, you will become well prepared and confident at handling emergency and rescue situations. Upon completion, you will earn the SSI Diver Stress and Rescue Specialty certification.

10 May
€96.57
FJD 250.00

Science Of Diving

Join the SSI Science of Diving specialty and you will develop a complete understanding of the underwater world and its effects on the human body. This specialty is required training for most SSI Professional programs, as well as some Extended Range programs, and is an essential way to expand your dive knowledge. Available online, you can earn your SSI Science of Diving specialty certification from home and get ready to begin your dive professional career. Upon completion, you will be halfway to earning the coveted SSI Divemaster rating and earn the SSI Science of Diving specialty certification.

01 June
€289.70
FJD 750.00

Science of Diving

Join the SSI Science of Diving specialty and you will develop a complete understanding of the underwater world and its effects on the human body. This specialty is required training for most SSI Professional programs, as well as some Extended Range programs, and is an essential way to expand your dive knowledge. Available online, you can earn your SSI Science of Diving specialty certification from home and get ready to begin your dive professional career. Upon completion, you will be halfway to earning the coveted SSI Divemaster rating and earn the SSI Science of Diving specialty certification.

01 June
€193.13
FJD 500.00

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: 600

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Wrasse
127 Sightings
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15
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6
M
2
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M
12
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15
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28
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13
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Total number of species: 200

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Moray Eel
77 Sightings
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12
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5
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5
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7
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7
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14
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9
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6
O
4
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6

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Total number of species: 27

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Barracuda
30 Sightings
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3
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2
M
7
A
10
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0
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6
J
0
A
2
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0
O
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Total number of species: 28

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Clownfish
499 Sightings
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41
F
101
M
38
A
31
M
27
J
41
J
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A
31
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30
O
21
N
12
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48

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Total number of species: 90

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Angelfish
379 Sightings
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38
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78
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28
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25
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18
J
26
J
52
A
23
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20
O
17
N
9
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45

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Total number of species: 100

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Parrotfish
332 Sightings
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33
F
59
M
29
A
16
M
22
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30
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22
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17
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10
N
8
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37

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Total number of species: 40

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Triggerfish
234 Sightings
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30
F
48
M
14
A
2
M
10
J
19
J
40
A
14
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11
O
4
N
6
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36

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Total number of species: 350

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Damselfish
219 Sightings
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23
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20
M
2
A
11
M
15
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27
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43
A
18
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14
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11
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5
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30

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Total number of species: 90

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Goatfish
207 Sightings
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25
F
30
M
13
A
9
M
19
J
13
J
32
A
19
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13
O
6
N
6
D
22

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Total number of species: 3400

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Shrimp
202 Sightings
J
27
F
28
M
10
A
13
M
15
J
16
J
22
A
16
S
18
O
16
N
4
D
17
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Total number of species: 130

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Butterfly Fish
199 Sightings
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23
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39
M
16
A
11
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6
J
14
J
36
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15
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11
O
3
N
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22
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Common Seahorse
188 Sightings
J
22
F
30
M
18
A
19
M
14
J
10
J
16
A
10
S
10
O
11
N
5
D
23

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Total number of species: 3000

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Nudibranch
173 Sightings
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34
F
35
M
10
A
10
M
7
J
6
J
20
A
10
S
11
O
5
N
4
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21

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Total number of species: 8

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Bannerfish
171 Sightings
J
16
F
39
M
13
A
11
M
6
J
14
J
24
A
9
S
9
O
3
N
5
D
22

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Total number of species: 130

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Pipefish
169 Sightings
J
13
F
24
M
17
A
24
M
12
J
7
J
22
A
13
S
8
O
9
N
1
D
19

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Total number of species: 130

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

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Total number of species: 7000

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Crab
135 Sightings
J
17
F
10
M
2
A
7
M
18
J
16
J
19
A
13
S
12
O
8
N
4
D
9

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Total number of species: 150

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Sweetlips and Grunts
134 Sightings
J
17
F
23
M
8
A
8
M
9
J
10
J
20
A
8
S
7
O
2
N
2
D
20

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Total number of species: 85

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Surgeonfish
133 Sightings
J
19
F
15
M
8
A
1
M
3
J
12
J
29
A
6
S
8
O
0
N
4
D
28

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Total number of species: 60

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Soldierfish
107 Sightings
J
13
F
15
M
2
A
2
M
2
J
10
J
20
A
12
S
6
O
3
N
1
D
21

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Total number of species: 60

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Spiny Lobster
88 Sightings
J
14
F
9
M
2
A
2
M
4
J
4
J
17
A
9
S
11
O
4
N
3
D
9

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Total number of species: 12

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Lionfish
80 Sightings
J
12
F
4
M
0
A
5
M
5
J
9
J
14
A
8
S
11
O
3
N
3
D
6

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Total number of species: 40

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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

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Total number of species: 120

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Flounder
76 Sightings
J
21
F
7
M
3
A
1
M
6
J
5
J
4
A
6
S
7
O
5
N
1
D
10

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Total number of species: 110

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Snapper
70 Sightings
J
9
F
6
M
6
A
2
M
3
J
13
J
17
A
5
S
3
O
0
N
1
D
5

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Total number of species: 60

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

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Total number of species: 80

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Stingrays
63 Sightings
J
7
F
7
M
4
A
9
M
2
J
5
J
11
A
8
S
4
O
0
N
3
D
3
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Spiny Seahorse
63 Sightings
J
7
F
12
M
4
A
13
M
4
J
7
J
3
A
3
S
1
O
0
N
2
D
7

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Total number of species: 250

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

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Total number of species: 55

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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
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Moon Jellyfish
34 Sightings
J
9
F
7
M
10
A
0
M
0
J
0
J
8
A
0
S
0
O
0
N
0
D
0

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Total number of species: 80

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

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Total number of species: 250

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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

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Total number of species: 25

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

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Total number of species: 250

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

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

Volivoli Circular Road, 0000 Rakiraki, Fiji

Dive Sites

RA DIVERS, 0000 Rakiraki

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 (★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 (★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 (★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 (★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 (★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.