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Eight ocean

adventures you can't miss.

Brimming with vibrant coral reefs and peaceful lagoons, Fiji is a dream destination for ocean lovers.
Here’s a list of ways you can have the time of your life exploring Fiji’s watery playground.

1. Snorkelling 5. Fishing
Snorkelling in Fiji offers vibrant underwater adventures. Most resorts and fishing charter companies offer guided
Whether at a Coral Coast resort or island-hopping in fishing trips from family-friendly hand-line fishing to
Mamanuca and Yasawa, you’ll find ‘house reefs’ nearby. intense deep-water fishing battles. Some fish are ‘catch
Join guided tours on resort boats to discover colorful reefs and release’ only due to sustainable fishing regulations,
and coral bommies, or swim with reef sharks near Kuata and some you’ll be able to take back to your resort to
Island or glide with manta rays (May to October) in Wakaya, have cooked for your lunch or dinner. Start planning your
Kadavu, and the Yasawa Islands. dream fishing holiday with expert anglers like Immersion
Fiji (Savusavu) and Hidden Gem Fiji (Nadi/Mamanucas)
2. Scuba diving
6. Jet ski safaris
Dive deeper with scuba diving in Fiji! Resorts have dive
shops for all levels, including discovery dives and courses If you’re craving an exhilarating way to explore Fiji’s
for ages 10 and up. From easy beginner shore dives to beautiful coastline, a jet ski safari whizzing over the lagoon
exciting live-aboard trips, there’s a dive site for everyone. to deserted beaches will really get your heart racing.
Fiji offers vibrant coral, abundant sea life, and excellent Check out guided tours from Hydro sports Fiji and Surf/
visibility, making it a top scuba diving destination. Don’t Dive/Ski Fiji or keep an eye out for other resort-based jet
forget your GoPro to capture the magic and share it with ski excursions too.
loved ones.
7. Sea kayaking
3. Freediving With 1129 kilometers of coastline, it’s no surprise that sea
kayaking is a popular way to explore the country. Most
Freediving is making a splash as an underwater sport coastal resorts have their own kayaks which you can use to
and Fiji is no exception. Mastering this exhilarating sport paddle around the bays and beaches nearby. Check out
is all about blending control, discipline and strength as Southern Sea Ventures in the Yasawas for self-contained
you plunge into the ocean without a tank. Learn the ins camping sea kayak safaris or go with Tamarillo Active
and outs of recreational freediving basics with an expert Travel in Kadavu for epic island-hopping itineraries with a
operator like Liquid State Freediving in Savusavu. mixture of small eco-resorts and village homestays.

4. Surfing
8. Sailing & Cruising
You’ll probably find seasoned surfers daydreaming about
Cloudbreak – a fearsome left reef break that comes alive In Fiji, an Island trip is an absolute must. Explore stunning
with a big swell. But there are still heaps of other fun sand cays on a day cruise like South Sea Sailing, Coral Cats
waves for all skill levels, especially around the southern or Cruisin Fiji, or soak up the scenery on a leisurely sailboat
Mamanuca islands or in the Beqa Lagoon (accessed from to Tivua Island with Captain Cook Cruises. For multi-day
the Coral Coast). If you’re just starting out, surf schools like cruises that swap up your daily beach views, check out
Fiji Surf Co and DP Surf in Nadi or Endless Summer on private yacht charters like Big Blue Fiji or Tradewinds Fiji or
the Coral Coast will get you gliding on beginner-friendly small-ship cruise itineraries with Blue Lagoon Cruises and
breaks in no time. Captain Cook Cruises.

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