Diving in Tuvalu

Funafuti Atoll

Funafuti Atoll. We’re talking about diving at the edge of the world here, and you really feel it. With no dive centres, this is proper expedition diving, the kind that demands a sturdy boat and a well-planned itinerary. We love the feeling of exploring genuinely virgin reefs, places where the fish haven't learned to be shy. The channels into the lagoon can be exhilarating, especially when the tide rips, pulling you past schools of Golden Trevally and patrolling reef sharks. Out on the outer reefs, the coral formations are simply immense. Think Montipora plates stretching further than you can see, and Staghorn coral thickets that feel like underwater forests. You'll spot Banded-tail Coral-cod tucked into crevices and parrotfish, like the Rivulated and Bicolour, constantly munching away. Keep an eye out for the smaller stuff too; Coral Blennies peering from their homes and the iridescent flash of a bluefin filefish. The wreck site is a fun bonus, often attracting schooling fusiliers and the occasional Red-flushed Cod. We’d suggest focusing on the morning dives for the best light penetration on the outer reef walls; the colours truly pop. Prepare for variable conditions, though, from glassy calm lagoon dives to more challenging drifts in the passages. This is raw, unfiltered Pacific diving.