Diving

Rakiraki sits on Viti Levu's northern coast and offers world-class Bligh Water diving, access to Nananu-i-Ra island, hot springs, and village life that most Fiji visitors never see. This guide covers how to get there, where to stay, and why you should make the detour.

The complete accommodation guide to Pacific Harbour, Fiji's hub for shark diving, river rafting, and adventure activities. Covers every property from budget to resort, dining options, and why this underrated stretch of coast deserves a place on your Fiji itinerary.

Kadavu is Fiji's fourth largest island and home to the Great Astrolabe Reef — one of the world's largest barrier reefs and a world-class diving destination that few tourists discover.

A detailed guide to underwater photography in Fiji, covering the best dive sites for shooters, equipment from GoPro to housing systems, working with photo-friendly dive operators, seasonal conditions, and protecting your gear in tropical waters.

Barefoot Kuata Island sits on a white sandy beach on Kuata Island in the southern Yasawas, and it holds a genuine claim to fame — it is the only place in the world where non-certified divers can get in the water with bull sharks. The dive centre is exceptional. The beach is real. The food safety record has a serious blemish that any prospective guest should know about before booking.

Coconut Beach Resort sits on a former copra plantation on Tavewa Island in the Yasawa chain, facing the Blue Lagoon with just 11 guest bures and a staff that inspires a loyalty bordering on devotion. It holds a TripAdvisor rating of 4.9 out of 5 from 438 reviews — including one guest on their twelfth visit and another on their seventh — which tells you more than any marketing copy could.

Lalati Resort & Spa is a 14-villa all-inclusive adults-only property on Beqa Island, accessible by a 30-40 minute boat from Pacific Harbour, sitting on the edge of a protected bay with direct access to Beqa Lagoon — one of the world's most celebrated shark dive destinations. It holds a 4.4/5 TripAdvisor rating from 473 reviews and is ranked the number one all-inclusive resort on the island.

Maravu Taveuni Lodge is a 21-cottage property built on a former copra plantation near Matei, rated 4.3 out of 5 from 425 reviews. With nightly kava ceremonies, The Divas Kitchen, and access to Rainbow Reef and the Bouma National Heritage Park, it offers a genuinely immersive, community-oriented stay on one of Fiji's most rewarding islands — at a fraction of what most Taveuni resorts charge.

Matava is Fiji's premier eco-adventure resort, set on Kadavu Island where volcanic rainforest drops to the Great Astrolabe Barrier Reef. It holds a 4.6/5 TripAdvisor rating from 347 reviews and is ranked #1 of 1 resort on Kadavu. There is no air conditioning, no road access, no swimming directly at the property, and no electricity beyond basic lighting — and the guests who go knowing all of that tend to call it one of the most memorable stays of their lives.

Nakia Resort & Dive is a family-owned eco resort on Taveuni Island with a 4.9 out of 5 rating from 396 reviews — the highest-rated resort on the island and one of the highest-rated dive resorts in all of Fiji. With just four bures, its own organic farm, artesian spring water, and direct access to Rainbow Reef, it delivers a rare combination of environmental integrity and outright excellence in hospitality.

Ratu Kini Backpackers and Dive Resort sits on the south end of Mana Island in the Mamanuca Islands — a PADI dive resort with beachfront bungalows, dorm rooms, and nightly live music. It is the budget option on an island otherwise dominated by the large Mana Island Resort and Spa, and the experience you get depends significantly on how many other guests are there when you arrive.

Safari Island Lodge is Fiji's dedicated kitesurf, windsurf, and diving base on Nananu-i-Ra Island off the north coast of Viti Levu. A remote, solar-powered eco property for committed wind-sport riders — with world-class conditions and equally sharp trade-offs that every prospective guest should understand before booking.

Taveuni Island Resort & Spa was founded in 1974 by Ric Cammick, the man who discovered Rainbow Reef and established Fiji's reputation as the Soft Coral Capital of the World. With a 4.8 out of 5 rating from nearly 450 reviews and a manager in Storm who sets the bar for genuine hospitality, this is one of the most distinctive and personal resort experiences on the island.

Waidroka Bay Resort is a small, boutique surf and dive resort on the Coral Coast of Viti Levu, positioned where tropical rainforest meets the Pacific Ocean on a private lagoon roughly two hours from Nadi. It holds a 4.5/5 TripAdvisor rating from 481 reviews and is the primary reason serious surfers and divers make the detour off the Queens Road into the Korovisilou area.

Yasawa Island Resort sits at the far northern tip of the Yasawa archipelago — the only resort on the entire island — offering traditional thatched bures, a working house reef, and the kind of remoteness that most Fiji resorts only approximate. It is one of the most isolated places you can stay in the country, accessed by a 30-minute scenic flight from Nadi and surrounded by reefs that repeat visitors describe as among the healthiest they have seen anywhere.

Night diving transforms Fiji's reefs — hunting octopus, sleeping parrotfish, mandarin fish, and bioluminescence. Here's everything you need to know.

Beqa Island sits just off Pacific Harbour and offers world-class shark diving, firewalking traditions, and beautiful beaches with no crowds.