Rainbow Reef in the Somosomo Strait is Fiji's most celebrated dive destination — extraordinary soft coral walls, the Great White Wall, and strong drift dives.
Taveuni is Fiji's third-largest island — the Garden Island — and home to Rainbow Reef, Bouma National Heritage Park, and some of the Pacific's most spectacular diving and hiking.
Dolphin Bay Divers Retreat is a boat-access-only dive resort on Rainbow Reef in Taveuni, Fiji, with 20+ dive sites including the Great White Wall. PADI courses available. Rated 4.6/5 from 146 TripAdvisor reviews. Read our complete guide.
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.
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.
Fiji's reefs are famous for their extraordinary soft coral density — more than anywhere else on Earth. Here's what makes them unique, where to see them, and why it matters.
A liveaboard is the best way to experience Fiji's remote dive sites — the Bligh Water, Wakaya, and the outer reefs. Here's a guide to the top boats and what to expect.