Fiji · Great Astrolabe Reef

Naiqoro Passage

Best time to dive

January to December

What you might see

  • Grey reef sharkPossible
  • Hammerhead sharkPossible
  • Manta rayPossible
  • Sea turtlePossible

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 - possible on reef top in calm conditions, but passage itself is a scuba drift site

Safety notes

strong current, drift-away risk, deep drop-off nearby

Permits & fees

official Fiji Ministry of Fisheries-recognized marine reserve; village/reef access fees typically bundled into resort dive fees

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.