3 Sisters - Taveuni & Somosomo Strait

The 3 Sisters site in the Somosomo Strait is a solid pick for a relaxed afternoon dive, especially if you’re keen on macro life without sacrificing pretty corals. It's essentially three distinct pinnacles, stacked in a row, with their tops starting around 5 metres. We love the swim-through on one of the middle sisters; it’s not a huge cavern, more of a cozy tunnel, but it adds a nice touch of exploration to the dive. You’ll find plenty of soft corals swaying gently here, and the hard corals are in decent shape too. We often spot big sea fans, their fronds catching the light as you drift by. Keep your eyes peeled for nudibranchs – this spot is reliable for them, especially if you take your time to scour the smaller coral heads. We’ve had good luck with bluestripe pipefish tucked into the nooks and crannies, and the sparse eviota are always worth a close look. The pinnacles connect via a ridge around 18 metres, eventually sloping to a sandy bottom at 23 metres. Visibility usually sits around 15 metres, which is perfectly adequate for enjoying the details here. We'd suggest this site for anyone who appreciates the smaller wonders, but still wants a backdrop of healthy reef.

Location

Taveuni & Somosomo Strait, Fiji, Central & South Pacific

Coordinates

-17.325300, 178.370100

Type

reef

Marine Protected Area: Vanua Cokovata Nakorotubu