Scuba diving in Viti Levu

Fiji is in the Pacific Ocean. Viti Levu is the largest island in Fiji, with the majority of the country’s population. The capital, Suva, is located on Viti Levu. “Viti” means “Island” and now it is a distorted way of pronouncing “Fiji”. There is a mountain range in the center of the island that divides it into two different parts. Mt. Tomanivi is the highest peak on Viti Levu and in Fiji as well. The region is well-forested and is has a lot of important towns all around the coast. The location of the island, its size, nature, flora, and fauna create a remarkable atmosphere that have made it a center for tourism on Fiji, with luxurious white-sand resorts. Scuba diving is one of the most popular activities for visitors to Viti Levu. Divers can see coral reefs, pinnacles, and an enormous variety of fish while diving in Viti Levu. There are still reefs and new sites to be explored and mapped. So it is also worth trying to discover new underwater sites. Most popular dive sites The most popular dive sites on the island are Rakiraki, Shark Reef, and Vitawatawa Channel. Rakiraki is famous for its reefs, outcroppings, and drop-offs, which house various schools of fish. Shark Reef and Vitawatawa Channel have colonies of corals and even shark feeding.

Tourists should be aware of the difference in climate on the eastern and western parts of Viti Levu. The eastern side has trade winds and heavy rains, while the western side is drier. The average temperature is 26C/78F, and the best visibility (up to 30m/98ft) is from July to September. The warmest water is from November to April (up to 29C/84F). The currents are usually gentle. Viti Levu is suitable for divers of all levels. What to see At Viti Levu, divers can see barracudas, turtles, sharks, manta rays, whales, dolphins, angelfish, and damselfish. The marine species live among the numerous corals that cover the reefs, boulders, ledges, and swim-throughs.