Diving in Taveuni & Somosomo Strait

Explore 89 dive sites in Taveuni & Somosomo Strait, Fiji. Ocean conditions, marine species, and dive centres.

Marine Protected Areas in Taveuni & Somosomo Strait

  • Vuo Island - Nature Reserve (IUCN Category Ia)
  • Yadua Taba Crested Iguana Sanctuary - Iguana Sanctuary (IUCN Category IV)
  • Namenalala Island Resort - Nature Reserve and Marine Reserve (IUCN Category II)
  • Vanua Moturiki-Daku/Niubasaga/Uluibau - Locally Managed Marine Area (IUCN Category VI)
  • Vanua Galoa/Wailevu - Locally Managed Marine Area (IUCN Category VI)
  • Vanua Sawaieke-Vadravadra/Somosomo/Sawaieke/Nukuloa - Locally Managed Marine Area (IUCN Category VI)
  • Vanua Vanuaso-Lamiti-Malawai/Lekanai/Nacavanadi/Naovuka/Vanuaso - Locally Managed Marine Area (IUCN Category VI)
  • Vanua Ono - Locally Managed Marine Area (IUCN Category VI)
  • Vanua Malolo/Vanua Malolo-Yaro - Locally Managed Marine Area (IUCN Category VI)
  • Vanua Namuka/Dogotuki-Visoqo, Ravuka, Cawadevo/Rauriko/Qelewara, Naur/Naduru/Nabubu, Lakeba, Nasovivi/Kedra, Lagi/Gevo Island/Druadrua Island - Locally Managed Marine Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Yavusa Qalivakabau and Lovoniwai-Nabobo/Levuka/Natokalau/Naikorokoro/Nasinu/Tokou/Visoto/Drabia - Locally Managed Marine Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Tikina Cuvu - Locally Managed Marine Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Vanua Dawasamu-Dawasamu/Nasinu/Natacileka/Natale-i-ra/Silana - Locally Managed Marine Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Vanua Nakasaleka - Locally Managed Marine Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Vanua Nasavusavu-Nagigi/Waivunia/Vivili/Nukubalavu/Yaroi - Locally Managed Marine Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Yavusa Davutukia - Locally Managed Marine Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Vanua Komave - Locally Managed Marine Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Vanua Nabukelevu/Vanua Kabariki - Locally Managed Marine Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Yavusa Mokoisa - Locally Managed Marine Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Vanua Tavuki - Locally Managed Marine Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Vanua Naweni-Dromoninuku/Naweni-Naweni/Naweni-Tacilevu - Locally Managed Marine Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Muainuku - Locally Managed Marine Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Birdland Island - Locally Managed Marine Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Manuku - Locally Managed Marine Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Vanua Rakiraki, Ra - Locally Managed Marine Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Vanua Yanuca - Locally Managed Marine Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Vanua Serua - Locally Managed Marine Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Namaqumaqua - Locally Managed Marine Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Yavusa Navutulevu - Locally Managed Marine Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Vanua Navukailagi - Locally Managed Marine Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Yavusa Matanimudu - Locally Managed Marine Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Yavusa Nakodu, Qalitu and Wailevu - Locally Managed Marine Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Yavusa Ulunivuaka - Locally Managed Marine Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Yavusa Werelevu and Nagusu - Locally Managed Marine Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Yavusa Nasau - Locally Managed Marine Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Yavusa Loto - Locally Managed Marine Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Yavusa Manukuicake - Locally Managed Marine Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Yavusa Bucabuca - Locally Managed Marine Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Yavusa Nabuna - Locally Managed Marine Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Yavusa Cawalevu - Locally Managed Marine Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Yavusa Nakaukilagi - Locally Managed Marine Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Yavusa Cibaciba - Locally Managed Marine Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Yavusa Kade - Locally Managed Marine Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Vanua Cokovata Nakorotubu - Locally Managed Marine Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Vanua Raviravi - Locally Managed Marine Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Vanua Sawau - Locally Managed Marine Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Yavusa Navakavu - Locally Managed Marine Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Vanua Naviti-Gunu - Locally Managed Marine Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Vanua Navatu-Leya - Locally Managed Marine Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Vanua Vaturova - Locally Managed Marine Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Saqani - Locally Managed Marine Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Biaugunu/Lakeba/Natuvu/Vuniwai - Locally Managed Marine Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Yavusa Nautosolo/ Vunivatu - Locally Managed Marine Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Vanua Tawake - Locally Managed Marine Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Vanua Wainikeli - Locally Managed Marine Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Vanua Verata - Locally Managed Marine Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Vanua Verata-Kumi/Naivuruvuru/Naloto/Navunimono/Sawa/Ucunivanua - Locally Managed Marine Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Tikina Voua - Locally Managed Marine Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Vanua Conua - Locally Managed Marine Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Vanua Tabanivonolevu - Locally Managed Marine Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Vanua Namalata - Locally Managed Marine Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Nuku - Locally Managed Marine Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Vanua Muani - Locally Managed Marine Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Namanusa - Locally Managed Marine Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Yavusa Matanuku - Locally Managed Marine Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Yavusa Solovola-Burelevu - Locally Managed Marine Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Yavusa Nasegai - Locally Managed Marine Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Levuka - Locally Managed Marine Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Vanua Yauwe - Locally Managed Marine Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Yavusa Namalata/Namuana - Locally Managed Marine Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Yavusa Nawaimalua - Locally Managed Marine Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Yavusa Nawaimalua - Locally Managed Marine Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Vanua Naioconivonu - Locally Managed Marine Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Yavusa Naivakarauniniu - Locally Managed Marine Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Daku - Locally Managed Marine Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Yavusa Kadavu - Locally Managed Marine Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Vanua Nacomoto - Locally Managed Marine Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Vanua Joma - Locally Managed Marine Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Vanua Soso - Locally Managed Marine Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Vanua Naivibati - Locally Managed Marine Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Vanua Naivibati - Locally Managed Marine Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Yavusa Natusara - Locally Managed Marine Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Vanua Kubulau - Locally Managed Marine Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Vanua of Macuata/ Dreketi/ Sasa/ Mali and Nabekavu - Locally Managed Marine Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Vanua Navatu-Navakaka - Locally Managed Marine Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Vanua Vanuavou - Locally Managed Marine Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Vanua Dawato-Malake/Navetau/Yasawa - Locally Managed Marine Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Vanua Tavua - Locally Managed Marine Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Vanua Votua - Locally Managed Marine Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Boitaci - Locally Managed Marine Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Dakuilomaloma - Locally Managed Marine Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Namuana - Locally Managed Marine Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Muamua - Locally Managed Marine Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Daliconi - Locally Managed Marine Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Vanua Wai - Locally Managed Marine Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Yavusa Nabukebuke-Arovudi/Levuka Vakaviti/Naqaliduna/Nauouo/Nukutocia/Rukuruku/Taviya/Vagadaci/Vatukalo/Waitovu - Locally Managed Marine Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Vanua Nairai-Lawaki/Natoloa/Tovu lailai/Vutuna/Waitoga - Locally Managed Marine Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Vanua Batiki-Mua/Naigani/Yavu - Locally Managed Marine Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Koula mai Wai - Locally Managed Marine Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Vanua Navolau - Locally Managed Marine Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Vuna - Locally Managed Marine Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Yadua Taba - Locally Managed Marine Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Vanua Naboutini - Locally Managed Marine Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Qoliqoli Cokovata - Wetland of International Importance (Ramsar Site) (IUCN Category IV)
  • Nanuku Islet - Faunal Reserve (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Nukutolu Islets - Faunal Reserve (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Taveuni - Forest Reserve (IUCN Category VI)
  • Fulaga - Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category VI)
  • Great Astrolobe Lagoon - Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category VI)
  • Manava Island - Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category VI)
  • Bukatatanoa Barrier Reef - Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category VI)
  • Vuata Ono - Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category VI)
  • Snake island (Labuco) - Not Reported (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Susui - Not Reported (IUCN Category VI)
  • Tavarua Island - Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category VI)
  • Vuna (Waitabu) - Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category VI)
  • Turtle Island MPA - Recreation Reserve (IUCN Category V)
  • Namenalala Resort Marine Reserve - Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category II)
  • Vanua Cevai - Locally Managed Marine Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Yavusa Nabukebuke-Vuna - Locally Managed Marine Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Vanua Verata-Uluiloli - Locally Managed Marine Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)

Getting to Taveuni & Somosomo Strait - Nearest Airports

  • Normanton Airport (NTN), Normanton - 315 km away, approx 359 min travel time
  • Mount Isa Airport (ISA), Mount Isa - 402 km away, approx 453 min travel time
  • Groote Eylandt Airport (GTE), Groote Eylandt - 410 km away, approx 462 min travel time

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