Diving Fiji

Frequently Asked Questions

• Liveaboard FAQs

Which season has the best diving in Fiji?

The main dive season is April to October but you can dive here all year round. Visibility is best during the winter months from July to September when the surface can be a little choppy and potentially as cool as 22°C. The rainy season runs through the summer from November to March, when the water temperature can reach 30°C. However, there are regional variations so it's a good idea to review our dive site descriptions for details on the specific Fiji destinations in which you are interested.

What type of wetsuit should I bring?

As mentioned above, water temperatures can be as low as 22°C in the Fijian summer and 26°C in the winter. We recommend at least a 3mm full length wetsuit, and possibly a 5mm full length wetsuit if you are susceptible to cold.

Which destinations are best for beginners?

Most of our Fiji dive destinations such as Taveuni, Beqa Lagoon and Kadavu are suitable for inexperienced divers and dived from resorts. You can also complete scuba certification courses and learn to dive in Taveuni or Kadavu. However, our liveaboard cruises to Bligh Water in the Koro Sea are best suited to intermediate divers as currents can be quite strong. The exhilarating shark feed dive at Shark Reef in Viti Levu is not suitable for novices. The first dive is to thirty metres depth and you must have at least ten logged dives under your belt.

What about the passport and visa requirements?

Fiji welcomes visitors and to facilitate easy entry, everything has been done to make the process as pleasant as possible. A valid passport for at least six months beyond the intended period of stay and a ticket for return or onward travel is required. Entry visas are granted on arrival for a stay of up to 120 days for nationals of most countries. It is necessary, however, to have an onward or return ticket and sufficient funds.

Can you arrange accommodation for me in Fiji?

Our affiliated hotel reservation agents Agoda.com have a variety of accommodations throughout the Fijian Islands, especially in Viti Levu. Browse the choices on their website, use their live chat to ask your questions, and then simply use your credit card to make your reservation.

From top-of-the range international beach resorts to cheap one-star lodges, there's something to suit everyone's taste and needs. And you can be sure that whatever option you go for, it will be backed up with their 'Low Price Guarantee', so you will always get top-dollar value for money.

Why don't we sell more diving in Viti Levu?

On our fact-finding trip we found that the quality of the dive sites is really poor. Except for the excellent shark feeding dives at Pacific Harbour, we recommend that our guests leave this administrative and not-too-pretty main island to seek out the best diving in Fiji elsewhere. If you are going all the way to Fiji just to for the diving, you may as well go that last extra mile to get to the best quality. There are many big resorts along the Coral Coast but these tend to cater for American and Australian families on package beach holidays, not divers or nature lovers.

And what about Yasawas?

The diving in Yasawas just isn't as good as elsewhere. Beachcomber Island appeals to travellers who are very unlikely to book in advance. That said there are some good quality resorts in the area and maybe in the future we may look to expand our services there.

What about diving Fiji at all those islands in the East?

Well there probably is a lot of good scuba diving out there but the resorts and liveaboard coverage is limited. So, for the time being we have limited our dive destinations to those that involve getting away from the main island to see the best of the diving and of the Fijian islands themselves.