Fingers

Best months: Apr–Jul

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 - Fingers offers some of Vava'u Group's richest cave diving. Water ranges 25-29°C, warmest January, February, March.

Best timeApr–Jul

WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit

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

Water25-29°C · warmest January, February, March

CharacterCave dive

StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

Fingers is one of those Vava'u sites we always try to squeeze in, especially for newer divers or when we just want a relaxed, vibrant dive. It’s an easy run down to 18 metres, following the coral formations that give the site its name, fingers of reef pushing out from the main wall. We love dropping in here mid-morning, when the sun really lights up the coral – the pinks and purples of the soft corals shimmer, and you’ll see schools of Bicolor Chromis darting in and out of the hard coral heads. Keep an eye out for the Trumpetfish hovering vertically, trying to blend in. Our favourite part is the small swim-throughs; they're not tight, more like arches, and sometimes you’ll find a sleepy Undulated Moray tucked away inside. Visibility here is usually great, a comfortable 20 metres most days. We've often seen turtles glide past, and the occasional Napoleon wrasse will cruise by, unbothered. It's a proper healthy reef, full of fish, and really suits anyone looking for an unhurried dive with plenty to see without battling current.