Plongée à Taveuni — Fiji

Taveuni's Somosomo Strait channels nutrient-rich currents past Rainbow Reef and the Great White Wall — named for the blanket of white soft coral that covers the wall from 15m down. The soft coral diversity and density here is arguably the best in the world, earning Fiji its reputation as the 'Soft Coral Capital of the World.'

Score
58.4
Visibilité
9–30m
Température
25–29°C
Meilleurs mois
April, May, June
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Taveuni
FijiPacific
58.4

SCORE

-16.8500°N

-179.9000°E

Taveuni's Somosomo Strait channels nutrient-rich currents past Rainbow Reef and the Great White Wall — named for the blanket of white soft coral that covers the wall from 15m down. The soft coral diversity and density here is arguably the best in the world, earning Fiji its reputation as the 'Soft Coral Capital of the World.'

Fiji's Soft Coral Capital

Visibility9–30 m
Temperature25–29°C
Max Depth40 m
Currentmoderate
2-Tank Dive$100
Best MonthsApril, May, June, July
CertificationOpen WaterIntermediate

Score Breakdown

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ML47.0CH41.0VIS70.0SV56.0TMP71.0DA62.0OP73.0TS64.0GT68.0VAL54.0CRD57.0SP57.0

Marine Life

47.0

Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.

Species Diversity
48
Megafauna Encounters
56
Reef Fish Abundance
74
Macro Life
0
Endemic Species
35
Marine Life Diversity
47.0
Coral & Reef Health
41.0
Visibility & Conditions
70.0
Dive Site Variety
56.0
Water Temperature
71.0
Depth & Access
62.0
Operator Quality
73.0
Topside Experience
64.0
Getting There
68.0
Value & Cost
54.0
Crowding
57.0
Social Proof
57.0

Dive Types

wallcavepelagic

Traveling with Non-Divers?

Your non-diving travel companions will find plenty to enjoy topside while you're underwater. Here are some activities to consider.

Activities for Non-Divers

Bouma National Heritage Park waterfallsLavena Coastal WalkTavoro Waterfalls swimmingbirdwatching (orange dove)International Date Line marker

Nearby Cultural Sites

  • Waitavala Water Slide (natural)
  • International Date Line sign
  • Wairiki Catholic Mission

Non-Diver Score

7/10

Good topside options for non-diving companions.

Family FriendlyYes
Restaurants & Nightlifebasic

Safety & Emergency

Dive Insurance

DAN recommends dive insurance for all divers.

Learn more at DAN.org
Hyperbaric Chamber300 km — CWM Hospital Hyperbaric Unit, Suva
Nearest Hospital10 km

Small hospital on Taveuni; flight to Suva for chamber (1 hr); inter-island flights available

Skill LevelIntermediate
Current Strengthmoderate

Top Operators

Paradise Taveuni Dive

PADI

4.7
140 reviewsNITROX

Taveuni Dive Resort

PADI

4.6
100 reviewsNITROX