Scuba Diving in Fiji - The Thrills, the Frills and the Gear

Fiji offers spectacular opportunities for thatExcellent Eco-Tourism. Besides diving, there are also
long-yearned about diving vacation. This archipelagoattractions such as mountain trekking and rain forest
lying along the South Pacific Ocean never runs out oftrails that promises an enriching experience on the
scuba diving resorts through its course of islands.protection of the environmental paradise that is Fiji.
Here are just a few of those exciting things to lookThe Dive Spot Profile
forward to from a Fiji Island dive spot, particularlyFiji is a tropical paradise that is endowed with warm
the dive attractions and profile, as well as theweather all year round, where sea temperatures
matching scuba gear and equipment to use on thosereach 30 degrees Celsius during the summer months
dives.and dropping only to a mere 25 degrees Celsius
The Underwater Attractionsduring the winter months of May to November, at a
Amazing Coral Architecture. Fiji is renowned for its5 meter depth. At a depth of 40 meters, visibility is
world-famous Astrolabe Reef that hosts an excellentdeemed excellent even during the winter months
diversity of coral and marine life. At the Northernwhile at a mere 10 meters depth, you will already be
Islands, the Rainbow Reef provides a fulfilling scubaable to observe and marvel at the coral reefs,
diving experience with the encounter of its Greatparticularly the abundant display of marine life.
White Wall where soft, white corals abound.Your Diving Gear
Wide Variety of Marine Life. At the MamanucaGiven the profile of the dive site, you will already find
Islands, the Malolo Barrier Reef is host to over 400comfort and optimum protection in the wear of 2mm
species of coral and marine life including dolphins,thick neoprene wetsuits along with a pair of boots
turtles, sharks and reef fish. The Bega Lagoonand gloves. As to scuba equipment [ expect yourself
located at the Southern Islands is also home to ato do a lot of snorkeling so be sure to bring along a
wide variety of shark species including hammerheads.durable mask and snorkel combo.
Luxurious Island Resorts. Every resort on theNow if you intend to pursue deeper dives, lugging a
archipelago organizes scuba diving trips that wouldsingle cylinder tank will suffice in view of the site's
fetch a fee between US $80 to $360. Here you willvisibility profile while a piston regulator set will work.
not only encounter the exquisite beauty of itsOf course, don't forget to bring a pony bottle as an
underwater attractions but also experience a dose ofalternate air source onboard and an octopus regulator
Fijian culture and culinary experience.when diving with companions.