The Fijian archipelago consists of 300 islands spread over 1.3 million square kilometers of the South Pacific Ocean. Fiji is located south of the equator and north of the tropic of Capricorn, 3000 km’s north east of Australia and 2000 km’s north of New Zealand. Seventy-five percent of Fiji’s 840,000 people live on the main island of Viti Levu. Eighteen percent live on Vana Lavu and the remaining 7% are spread over a hundred or so different islands. An ancient culture dating back thousands of years, the Fijian people are gracious and welcoming.

Topside, lush green jungles cover half of Fiji. It is unspoiled and untouched with over 2000 indigenous plant species. Orchids grow here in their natural surroundings. Local fruit trees include: bananas, pineapples, papaws, mangoes, breadfruit, noni, oranges and mandarins.

Known as the soft coral capital of the world, Fiji is one of the most popular dive destinations in the South Pacific. Good diving is accessible from land based resorts and by live-aboard dive boats. A two week vacation is ideal, combining two different islands, or a live-aboard trip and a week at a dive resort.

Viti Levu is Fiji largest island where you will find its two biggest cities, Nadi and Suva. Upon arrival at the international airport in Nadi (pronounced Nandi) options for divers are many. Just west of Nadi is the Mamanuca Group. This group is comprised of twenty volcanic and coral islands such as Castaway Island, Treasure Island, and Beachcomber Islands. The islands of Monu and Monuriki were recently made famous by the Tom Hanks movie, "Cast Away". Due to their close proximity to both Nadi and nearby Lautoka, the Mamanuca Group is popular for those that want to relax and have the option to dive. This island group is accessible by day boat.

The islands of Vanua Levu, Taveuni, and Kadavu, to mention only a few, offer a great variety of world class dive sites. Inter-island flights to these secluded islands originate from Nadi or Suva, are reasonably priced and take less than one hours flying time.

Eight kilometers south of Viti Levu, is Beqa Island, which is surrounded by one of the world’s largest barrier reefs. Currents here are mild, visibility is typically in the 100 foot range, and water temperature stays fairly constant at 80 degrees F (26 C). Spectacular dive sites are only minutes from shore with over 100 sites to choose from. Blue ribbon eels, clown trigger fish, lion fish, leaf scorpions, reef sharks, millions of colorful anthias and fusiliers all abound in these waters. Transfers to Beqa Island are by boat from Pacific Harbor.