FNS LATUI - Kadavu & Great Astrolabe Reef

The FNS Latui isn’t the biggest wreck you’ll ever dive, but it’s certainly one of the most charming. This old patrol boat, purposely sunk by the Fijian Navy, sits upright at 40 metres, perfectly posed for exploration. We love how the Latui feels like a complete ship, not just a broken hull. You can swim through the wheelhouse, imagining the old captain at the helm, then drop down into the engine room, a tight but rewarding squeeze. Our favourite part is the resident school of batfish, often numbering in the hundreds, swirling around the mast like a silver tornado. Look closer and you'll spot nudibranchs clinging to the superstructure, their colours popping against the dark metal. We’d suggest going early in the morning for the best light penetration into the interior, making the gauges and controls more visible. There can be a bit of current, so be prepared for a drift descent, but it generally calms down once you’re on the deck. This is a brilliant dive for those who appreciate wreck integrity and the way marine life reclaims man-made structures.

Location

Kadavu & Great Astrolabe Reef, Fiji, Central & South Pacific

Coordinates

-18.292500, 178.106670

Type

wreck

Maximum Depth

40m

Marine Protected Area: Vanua Sawau