Taylor’s Cross
Protected Area
Vanua Cokovata Nakorotubu
Why dive here
With 382+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, eagle rays, giant moray eels, humpback whales and sperm whales - Taylor’s Cross offers some of Kadavu & Great Astrolabe Reef's richest diving.
Taylor’s Cross is a good spot to get your fins wet on the Great Astrolabe. It’s a shallow dive, maxing out at 21m, which makes it an easy drift for beginners looking to relax into the rhythm of the reef. We’ve found the currents here are usually pretty gentle, carrying you past some healthy hard coral formations. Keep an eye out for a parade of parrotfish munching away, and sometimes a few reef sharks cruise by in the blue. It’s not an adrenaline rush, but a pleasant introduction to Kadavu’s underwater world.
Typical Taylor’s Cross Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 21m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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