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.

