Clown fish city

Best months: Jan–Dec

Protected Area

'Utungake SMA

Why dive here

With 312+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, giant moray eels, humpback whales, sperm whales and whitetip reef sharks - Clown fish city offers some of Vava'u Group's richest diving. Water sits around 28°C.

Marine lifeBarracuda, Giant Moray Eels, Humpback Whales, Sperm Whales and Whitetip Reef Sharks · 312+ species recorded

Water28°C · warmest January, February, March

StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

Green Turtle, a quick 20-minute boat ride from the dive centre, often gets overlooked for some of the flashier sites further afield. But that’s a mistake, in our opinion. This spot, with a maximum depth of 22m, is a fantastic, chilled-out dive that we think suits divers who appreciate the smaller details. We love dropping down here, settling onto the sandy patches between the corals, and just observing. You’ll see plenty of butterflyfish flitting about – the Citron and Saddleback are particularly common – but our favourite finds are often nestled a little deeper. Keep an eye out for the Red-streaked Blenny poking its head from sandy holes, or the more reclusive Barred Blenny. We’ve had great luck spotting curious Snakehead Cowries inching their way across the stony coral. Visibility averages around 17m, which is decent enough for macro photography, and we'd suggest bringing a good torch to really bring out the colours of the gorgonians and hydroids. It’s a gentle drift, usually, making it a relaxing dive where you can truly focus on the smaller, often overlooked inhabitants.