Fiji · South Kadavu, via SoSo Passage
Manta Reef
Best time to dive
January to December; August to October
What you might see
- Eagle rayLikely
- Grey reef sharkLikely
- Hammerhead sharkLikely
- Manta rayLikely
- Napoleon wrasseLikely
Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.
Certification & difficulty
Advanced Open Water - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.
Snorkelling
Snorkel-friendly - yes - shallower manta encounters are snorkelable in calmer conditions
Safety notes
swift current at the passage, surface swell possible at outer reef, tide-timing needed for safe passage dives
Permits & fees
village/qoliqoli marine access arranged through resort operators (Kadavu reef rights held by local communities)
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Kadavu
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.