Barefoot Manta

Kadavu & Great Astrolabe Reef, Fiji

Barefoot Manta, over on Kadavu’s Great Astrolabe Reef, is exactly what the name suggests. We’ve found they excel at putting divers in front of mantas, especially during the seasonal aggregations. If you’re here specifically for those gentle giants and don’t mind a slightly more rustic island vibe, it’s a solid pick. Their access to the inner reef channels means consistent encounters when the conditions are right.