Purple Reef
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 - Purple Reef offers some of Kadavu & Great Astrolabe Reef's richest reef diving.
Purple Reef is a gentle introduction to Kadavu's underwater world, a site we often suggest for newer divers or as a relaxed first dive. At its modest 18-meter depth, you'll find plenty of soft corals swaying gently, primarily those beautiful purplish hues that give the reef its name. Look closely and you'll spot resident clownfish darting amongst their anemones, and we've often seen graceful eagle rays cruising by in the deeper blue. It’s a pleasant, easy dive, perfect for getting comfortable and simply enjoying the scenery without any major challenges.
Typical Purple Reef Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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