Unlock South Pacific's Mysterious Underwater World

Fiji is acclaimed as the "soft coral capital of the world." This island nation, located in the South Pacific, boasts over 300 diving islands and a rich marine ecosystem. Its waters are home to more than 390 species of corals and approximately 1,200 species of fish, and various sharks—such as nurse sharks, blacktip sharks, whitetip sharks, and silvertip sharks—frequently appear at diving sites; among these, Beqa Lagoon is recognized as the world’s premier shark diving site, offering divers the opportunity to swim with whitetip sharks, rust-colored nurse sharks, bull sharks, and tiger sharks. Furthermore, Fiji is home to Kadavu Great Astrolabe Reef, the world’s fourth largest barrier reef, where hard and soft corals intertwine in a kaleidoscope of colors to create a mesmerizing underwater landscape. The optimal diving season spans from April to October, a period when moderate rainfall, clear waters with visibility ranging from 25 to 35 meters, air temperatures between 20 and 32°C, and stable water temperatures of 26 to 30°C prevail; diving sites maintain an average depth of 18 meters with gentle currents, making them ideal for divers of all skill levels.

Post by Trip.Pulse | Jul 1, 2025