Nabaibai Passage
Protected Area
Tikina Cuvu
Why dive here
With 382+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, eagle rays, giant moray eels, humpback whales and sperm whales - Nabaibai Passage offers some of Kadavu & Great Astrolabe Reef's richest drift diving.
Drifting through Nabaibai Passage is a gentle way to experience the reef’s pulse. The current here is usually mild, just enough to carry you along without much effort, making it ideal for newer divers getting comfortable with drift diving. Keep an eye on the channel walls; we often spot white-tip reef sharks cruising in the deeper sections and large schools of snapper hovering in the calmer pockets. It’s a good spot to relax, go with the flow, and just soak in the reef’s daily rhythm, peaking at a comfortable 18 metres.
Typical Nabaibai Passage Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Drift dive - carry a surface marker buoy (SMB) and stay with your group. Brief the current direction before entry.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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