Vanua Levu Diving

Dive Sites of Savusavu

Savusavu is home to the type of diving for which Fiji is famous: fabulous wall, caves and overhangs festooned with all manner of hard and soft corals, a great variety of reef fish as well as jaw-dropping encounters with mighty pelagics. Unlike some other areas in Fiji however, Savusavu diving has such a variety of sites that there is enough to keep all levels of diver happy during their trip.

Within the relatively sheltered confines of the enormous Savusavu Bay the sites are less demanding but far from uninteresting, whereas beyond, in the currents that sweep up through the Somosomo Strait, can increase the dramatic intensity to levels of fever pitch. So it provides a range to suit all levels, pleasing beginner and adrenaline junky alike.

Savusavu is a town located on the shore of a magnificent harbour on Fiji's second largest island of Vanua Levu and is only a short flight away from Nadi or Suva. Those who come here will find high quality resorts, plenty of Fijian character as well as no shortage of topside activities. It is of course, the diving which is of the highest importance and with such variety, Savusavu cannot fail to impress.

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Diving Season

The main Savusavu scuba diving season is from April to October. The months of November, December and January see the most rainfall, with the rainy season extending into March. Visibility is best during Fiji's winter months of July to September when the surface is sometimes choppy and can be as cool as 22°C. During the summer months of November to April water temperature reach 30°C.

Dive Savusavu Reef Basics

Great for: Large animals, reef life and health, visibility
Not so great for: Snorkelling
Depth: 10 - >40m
Visibility: 15 - 40m
Currents: Normally gentle in the bay but very strong in the Strait
Surface Conditions: Calm but can be choppy further from shore
Water Temperature: normally 26 - 30°C
Experience Level: Beginner - advanced
Number of dive sites: 10
Access: Savusavu diving resorts
Recommended length of stay: 7 - 10 days

Dive Sites

More detailed information on Savusavu dive sites:

Dive The World Recommendations: Dreamhouse and Nasonisoni Passage

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