Wilkes Passage
Protected Area
Tavarua Island
Why dive here
With 382+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, eagle rays, giant moray eels, humpback whales and sperm whales - Wilkes Passage offers some of Kadavu & Great Astrolabe Reef's richest drift diving.
Wilkes Passage is a mellow drift, a good entry point to the Astrolabe Reef’s gentle side. We've found it’s a straightforward ride, often with a slight push, making it perfect for newer divers looking to get comfortable with current. The corals here aren’t huge structures, more like extensive fields of the stuff, interspersed with sponges and anemones. Look out for the usual reef fish – damselfish, wrasse, and sometimes a passing white-tip cruising the bottom. It's a nice easy dive, a good warm-up for the day.
Typical Wilkes Passage 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 19m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
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.
Nearest Dive Centres to Wilkes Passage
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Subsurface Musket Cove Resort
Kaiwai Watersports at Six Senses Resort
Subsurface Malolo
Kaiwai Watersports at Fiji Marriott Resort
Castaway Island Resort
Barefoot Kuata Resort
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