Blue Wall - Taveuni & Somosomo Strait

The Somosomo Strait is famous for current, and the Blue Wall is where we consistently find that current at its best. It’s a site that just pulls you in, literally, as you drift past a vertical canvas of soft corals and sponges. We love dropping in on an outgoing tide, letting the water carry us along. The sheer scale of the wall dropping into the deep blue is something you feel more than just see, a genuine sense of being suspended over the abyss. Keep an eye out for the schooling fusiliers, sometimes so dense they look like a shimmering, living curtain. We’ve seen giant trevally cruise past, eyeing the smaller fish, and the flashes of yellowfin tuna are always a good sign of healthy water. Look closer at the wall itself, tucked amongst the soft corals, for the more intricate stuff: Freckled Anglerfish are a rare treat if you have a good guide, and we always spot a few Hayashi's Cardinalfish sheltering in crevices. This dive is for those who appreciate the dynamic beauty of a drift and don't mind a bit of a ride.

Location

Taveuni & Somosomo Strait, Fiji, Central & South Pacific

Coordinates

-17.184100, 178.033600

Type

wall

Marine Protected Area: Vanua Rakiraki, Ra