When is the best time to dive Drawaqa Passage?

The typical diving season is April to October. Conditions vary year to year, so confirm locally before booking.

Fiji · Naviti/Drawaqa, Yasawas

Drawaqa Passage

Q: Is Drawaqa Passage good for snorkelling?

Yes - snorkelling is viable here. yes - this is primarily a snorkel-with-mantas site, run as a guided boat excursion from resorts

Also known as: Barefoot Manta Point

Best time to dive

April to October

What you might see

Manta rayLikely

Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.

Certification & difficulty

Open Water

Snorkelling

Snorkel-friendly - yes - this is primarily a snorkel-with-mantas site, run as a guided boat excursion from resorts

Safety notes

strong current, no swimming from shore, wild-animal encounter (no manta-sighting guarantee even in season)

Permits & fees

resort tour fee (~FJD 65-85 per person) covers boat, guide and includes village/marine access; Barefoot Manta Island Resort Marine Conservation Centre monitors the population (since 2013)

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Drawaqa Island

This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.