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

Dive Sites

Dive Centres

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the typical water temperatures and visibility like when diving in Taveuni and Somosomo Strait?
While the provided data highlights the vibrant soft corals of the Taveuni and Somosomo Strait, specific details on typical water temperatures and visibility are not available. Divers planning a trip to this region should consult local dive operators for the most current conditions. You can find contact information for the two local dive centres on our site.
What kind of marine life can divers expect to see in the Somosomo Strait, especially regarding soft corals and larger pelagic species?
Divers exploring the Somosomo Strait can expect to be mesmerized by the 'Rainbow Reef' and 'Great White Wall,' renowned for their brilliant soft corals in every imaginable color. While the data emphasizes these stunning coral formations, specific details on larger pelagic species are not provided. For more information on marine life, you can explore our comprehensive wildlife database.
Which are considered the best dive sites in the Taveuni and Somosomo Strait region, and what makes them stand out?
The Taveuni and Somosomo Strait region is celebrated for iconic features like the Rainbow Reef and Great White Wall, known for their brilliant soft corals. With 233 dive sites, divers can explore numerous intermediate reef dives such as Bumi Stump, Vuna Reef, and Rekareka. There are also unique cave dives like Brown Trousers and Yellow Tunnel, offering diverse underwater experiences.
Is the diving in Somosomo Strait suitable for beginner divers, or is it primarily for more experienced divers due to currents?
Based on the provided data, all listed dive sites in the Somosomo Strait, such as Bumi Stump and Vuna Reef, are categorized as 'intermediate' difficulty. This suggests that while it may not be ideal for absolute beginners, divers with some experience will find the conditions suitable. It's always recommended for divers to assess their skill level and consult with one of the two local dive centres.
What are the seasonal variations for diving in Taveuni and Somosomo Strait, and when is the best time to visit for optimal conditions?
The provided data does not include information on seasonal variations for diving in Taveuni and Somosomo Strait, nor does it specify the best time to visit for optimal conditions. For insights into general diving seasons and conditions, you might find our When to Dive guide helpful. We recommend contacting local dive centres for the most up-to-date seasonal advice.
How strong are the currents typically in the Somosomo Strait, and how do they affect the diving experience?
While the provided data does not specify the typical strength of currents in the Somosomo Strait, the presence of a 'drift' dive site like Barracuda Drift indicates that currents are a feature of the diving experience. All listed dive sites are categorized as intermediate, suggesting divers should be comfortable with varying conditions. For detailed information on current conditions and their impact, it's best to consult with local dive centres.
What are the main ways to get to Taveuni for a diving trip?
Information regarding the main ways to get to Taveuni for a diving trip is not included in the provided data. We recommend checking travel guides or contacting one of the two local dive centres directly for logistical advice. They can provide the most current information on transportation options to this beautiful Fijian sub-region.
Beyond soft corals, what other unique or notable underwater features can divers explore in the Somosomo Strait?
Beyond the renowned brilliant soft corals of the Rainbow Reef and Great White Wall, divers in the Somosomo Strait can explore other unique underwater features. The region offers several fascinating cave dives, such as Brown Trousers and Yellow Tunnel, providing a different kind of exploration. Additionally, sites like Barracuda Drift offer exciting drift diving experiences.